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sudo, or Not sudo: That is the Question

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:01:00 -0800

Linux.com: "If you've dabbled even a little bit with security matters, you know that giving root rights or the root password to a common user is a bad idea..."

Fight Back Against Cybersquatters

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:00:19 -0800

The story you are about to read is true. The names have been changed to protect the pond scum who hijacked the name of a not-for-profit animal rescue group. Not that they deserve protection.

U.N. Delegates Laud China for Death Denalty

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:19 -0800

GENEVA, February 9, 2009 — Delegates to a U.N. meeting today on China's human rights record praised Beijing for practicing the death penalty, imposing internet censorship, and for being a "moral and ethical country."

IPhone Likely Uses Arm Processors, Analysts Say

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:24:07 -0800

The guessing game continues over which processors Apple's iPhone will use.

Report: Yahoo plans to reject Microsoft's $44.6B buyout bid

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:10:38 -0800

According to a story by The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo's board plans to send a letter to Microsoft on Monday saying that the software vendor's $44.6 billion merger offer "massively undervalues" the online services company.

CA settles copyright suit against Rocket Software

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:20:23 -0800

CA said has settled its $200 million intellectual-property suit against Rocket Software for an undisclosed sum.

Tech Road Map: One Token To Rule Them All

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:00:37 -0800

OATH seeks to eliminate the cost and hassle of strong authentication.

Stop! There Goes My Phone!

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:00:39 -0800

Users are loading smartphones with sensitive data, whether you want them to or not. Here's how to stay secure.

Sony Ericsson to sell its first Windows Mobile phone

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:00:43 -0800

Sony Ericsson has primarily used the Symbian operating system to power its smart phones. Its Windows Mobile phone will have a touch screen with a slide-out keyboard and a camera.

AMD delays chip plant spin-off vote because of low turnout

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:00:26 -0800

Advanced Micro Devices has given its stockholders another week to vote on a plan to spin off its manufacturing operations, after too few shares were voted at a meeting this morning.

Intel's $7 billion 'Made in the USA' investment

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:00:27 -0800

It's been a dismal decade for manufacturing. Then, along comes Intel Corp. today, announcing a plan to spend $7 billion to upgrade its manufacturing in the U.S.

German Mac clone maker claims immunity from Apple

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:30:19 -0800

Taking a page from U.S. Mac clone maker Psystar, a German company is now selling Intel-based computers with Mac OS X pre-installed, possibly putting it on a legal collision course with Apple.

Update: Cocktail 4.3 (Leopard Edition)

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:50:09 -0800

Maintain's maintenance and customization utility adds the ability to clear potentially harmful files (including common Trojans such as iServices.A, iServices.B, RSPlug.A, Jahlav.A, Leap.A, Astht.A, Astht.B, PokerStealer), the ability to clear CrashReporter and HungReporter logs, and fixes for compatibility issues with QuickTime 7.6.

Update: >DB Solo 3.7

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:50:10 -0800

The multi-platform database management and development tool adds support for custom key bindings, result set comparisons in the Query Editor, XML and Excel output in the Query Editor and Export Tool, and other changes.