Pre-release tour of GNOME 2.12
Those of you that are GNOME fans can get a look at the Pre-Release. [GNOME]
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August 2005
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Flickr Cluster
The gang over at Flickr have been pretty busy adding some features the latest is clusters which are pretty cool. [Flickr]
NASA does repair under Shuttle!
NASA is in the middle of the spacewalk to not only work on the ISS but also to go under the space shuttle. [NASA]
Dogpile first four way search!
Dogpile inked a deal with Microsoft MSN Search that today makes it the first service to do four way search. "Dogpile.com said, they are now the first in their category to combine search results from MSN Search, Google, Yahoo! and Ask Jeeves." This is pretty cool and gives you a unique across the board comparison of search engine results. [DesignTechnica]
Big Hard Drives Reviewed
I have a 1.6 gig hard drive that sits on my shelf here at the house that cost me a cool $1000.00 nearly 10 years ago, it's their as a reminder to myself to not get in to much of a hurry when buying the latest and greatest gadgets. Now here I am reading a article about a drive that
Elevator Hack!
If your the last one in the elevator next time, and you want an express ride to your floor bypassing everyone else then press door close, and your floor number at the same time. Apparently this works on Otis elevators. [Engadget]
Big media not happy about Independent Podcasters
I have had two distinct discussions over the past 48 hours that explain why some traditional radio broadcasters are extremely unhappy about the podcasting revolution. I have it on very good authority that a radio executive level report that was compiled measuring podcasters impact, has some very bad news in it for traditional media. My source was unable to send
Apple funny business continues!
At this point in the game I am telling everyone that sends me a e-mail asking how to get in Apple iTunes to call Apple, and complain. I have been trying to get a specific feed since they launched into the directory ,and have had no success. So I am at a loss also on how to get a feed
Podcast Hotel Canceled
I really have to feel bad for the crew over at Corante they had such a great idea for a fun event, but I think a lot of people including myself were dealing with an economic decision, mine was a little more than economics it was also vacation time, and other commitments. Putting on an event that competed with Podcast
Finally Apple Releases a New Mouse.
Apple has finally released a mouse that has more then one button. The 360 degree scrolling mouse has the same look as the current mice with no split buttons on the top, the buttons are all hidden and work with simple wrist movements. As with everything Apple designs, it’s unique, beautiful and very functional. The scroll ball lets you move in any direction with a touch of your finger.
GNC-2005-08-02
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NASA better safe than sorry
I just can not get over the fact that we have flown as many Shuttle flights as we have, and only 1 flight after the Columbia disaster they want to go down their and pull out some spacers. This just blows me away. The question I want answered is how many previous shuttle missions have come come with this spacer
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