(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Wed, 03 Dec. 2008
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Comic for December 3, 2008
(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Wed, 03 Dec. 2008
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Getting a grip on Python: six ways to learn online
(unknown author) via Ars Technica on Wed, 03 Dec. 2008
Shared by Denny I need to do more work in Python. Google's new App Engine uses Python as its primary programming language. Ars goes in search of the best Python programming resources on the web.Read More... readmore
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(unknown author) via Ars Technica on Wed, 03 Dec. 2008
Shared by Denny I need to do more work in Python. Google's new App Engine uses Python as its primary programming language. Ars goes in search of the best Python programming resources on the web.Read More... readmore
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Raymond's technique for getting people to leave a meeting room when their meeting runs over
oldnewthing via The Old New Thing on Tue, 02 Dec. 2008
It's certainly common at Microsoft, and probably common at many places, that a meeting runs over. The next group who has booked the room gathers outside waiting for the previous meeting to wrap up. Sometimes they wait timidly outside the door, and the group inside never realizes that they are running over. Late meetings have a cascade effect on the rest of the day, and not just for the specifi readmore
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oldnewthing via The Old New Thing on Tue, 02 Dec. 2008
It's certainly common at Microsoft, and probably common at many places, that a meeting runs over. The next group who has booked the room gathers outside waiting for the previous meeting to wrap up. Sometimes they wait timidly outside the door, and the group inside never realizes that they are running over. Late meetings have a cascade effect on the rest of the day, and not just for the specifi readmore
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On Google Chrome's Future Support for Extensions
Alex Chitu via Google Operating System on Tue, 02 Dec. 2008
When Google Chrome was launched, many people wondered why there's no support for Google Toolbar or for extensions that are available for Firefox. After fixing the glaring bugs reported by users, improving bookmark readmore
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Alex Chitu via Google Operating System on Tue, 02 Dec. 2008
When Google Chrome was launched, many people wondered why there's no support for Google Toolbar or for extensions that are available for Firefox. After fixing the glaring bugs reported by users, improving bookmark readmore
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Comic for December 2, 2008
(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Tue, 02 Dec. 2008
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(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Tue, 02 Dec. 2008
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The Myth of Upgrade Inevitability Is Dead
kdawson via Slashdot on Mon, 01 Dec. 2008
Several readers pointed out a ComputerWorld UK blog piece on the expanding ripples of the Vista fiasco. Glyn Moody quotes an earlier Inquirer piece about Vista, which he notes "has been memorably described as DRM masquerading as an operating system": "Studies carried out by both Gartner and IDC have found that because older software is often incompatible with Vista, many consumers a readmore
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kdawson via Slashdot on Mon, 01 Dec. 2008
Several readers pointed out a ComputerWorld UK blog piece on the expanding ripples of the Vista fiasco. Glyn Moody quotes an earlier Inquirer piece about Vista, which he notes "has been memorably described as DRM masquerading as an operating system": "Studies carried out by both Gartner and IDC have found that because older software is often incompatible with Vista, many consumers a readmore
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Comic for November 30, 2008
(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Sun, 30 Nov. 2008
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(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Sun, 30 Nov. 2008
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Schrodinger’s cat is watching
(unknown author) via GraphJam: Music and Pop Cultur on Thu, 27 Nov. 2008
Shared by Rafael Só para os exatóides Schrodinger’s cat is watching picture: dunno source, via our GraphJam builder. lol caption: Danimal readmore
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(unknown author) via GraphJam: Music and Pop Cultur on Thu, 27 Nov. 2008
Shared by Rafael Só para os exatóides Schrodinger’s cat is watching picture: dunno source, via our GraphJam builder. lol caption: Danimal readmore
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Massive Botnet Returns From the Dead To Spam On
timothy via Slashdot on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
CWmike writes "Gregg Keizer reports that the big spam-spewing Srizbi botnet, shut down two weeks ago when McColo was shuttered, has been resurrected and is again under the control of criminals, security researchers said today. As of late Tuesday, infected PCs were able to successfully reconnect with new command-and-control servers, which are now based in Estonia, said Fengmin Gong, chief security readmore
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timothy via Slashdot on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
CWmike writes "Gregg Keizer reports that the big spam-spewing Srizbi botnet, shut down two weeks ago when McColo was shuttered, has been resurrected and is again under the control of criminals, security researchers said today. As of late Tuesday, infected PCs were able to successfully reconnect with new command-and-control servers, which are now based in Estonia, said Fengmin Gong, chief security readmore
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The cost-benefit analysis of bitfields for a collection of booleans
oldnewthing via The Old New Thing on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
Consider a class with a bunch of BOOL members: // no nitpicking over BOOL vs bool allowed class Pear { ... BOOL m_peeled; BOOL m_sliced; BOOL m_pitted; BOOL m_rotten; ... }; You might be tempted to convert the BOOL fields into bitfields: class Pear { ... BOOL m_peeled:1; BOOL m_sliced:1; BOOL m_pitted:1; BOOL m_rotten:1; ... }; readmore
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oldnewthing via The Old New Thing on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
Consider a class with a bunch of BOOL members: // no nitpicking over BOOL vs bool allowed class Pear { ... BOOL m_peeled; BOOL m_sliced; BOOL m_pitted; BOOL m_rotten; ... }; You might be tempted to convert the BOOL fields into bitfields: class Pear { ... BOOL m_peeled:1; BOOL m_sliced:1; BOOL m_pitted:1; BOOL m_rotten:1; ... }; readmore
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90% of Gaming Addiction Patients Not Addicted
Soulskill via Slashdot on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
phorm writes "BBC is carrying an article which states that 90% of visitors to Europe's 'video game addiction clinic' are not, in fact, addicted. The problem is a social one rather than a psychological issue. In other words, the patients have turned to heavy gaming because they felt they didn't fit in elsewhere, or that they fit in better 'in the game' than elsewhere in 'the real world.' This has b readmore
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Soulskill via Slashdot on Wed, 26 Nov. 2008
phorm writes "BBC is carrying an article which states that 90% of visitors to Europe's 'video game addiction clinic' are not, in fact, addicted. The problem is a social one rather than a psychological issue. In other words, the patients have turned to heavy gaming because they felt they didn't fit in elsewhere, or that they fit in better 'in the game' than elsewhere in 'the real world.' This has b readmore
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Researchers Latch Onto BitTorrent To Spot Connection Problems
timothy via Slashdot on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
alphadogg writes "Northwestern University researchers have developed a system that gives a heads up about traffic problems on the Internet, where there is no central management system. Their Network Early Warning System (NEWS), which latches on to a popular BitTorrent client, is designed to spot problems by encouraging feedback from end users who are experiencing problems. 'You can think readmore
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timothy via Slashdot on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
alphadogg writes "Northwestern University researchers have developed a system that gives a heads up about traffic problems on the Internet, where there is no central management system. Their Network Early Warning System (NEWS), which latches on to a popular BitTorrent client, is designed to spot problems by encouraging feedback from end users who are experiencing problems. 'You can think readmore
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New Nanotech Fabric Never Gets Wet
timothy via Slashdot on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
holy_calamity writes "New Scientist reports on a simple coating for polyester that renders it unwettable — even after two months underwater it emerges dry to the touch. Water cannot attach to the new fabric thanks to nanostructured filaments and a structure that traps a constant air layer. One potential use is for low-drag swim wear." readmore
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timothy via Slashdot on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
holy_calamity writes "New Scientist reports on a simple coating for polyester that renders it unwettable — even after two months underwater it emerges dry to the touch. Water cannot attach to the new fabric thanks to nanostructured filaments and a structure that traps a constant air layer. One potential use is for low-drag swim wear." readmore
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Yes, I filed an expense report for a hair dryer, why do you ask?
oldnewthing via MSDN Blogs on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
Back in the late 1990's one of my colleagues (who is now in Office Labs—check it out, they've got some pretty cool stuff) filed an expense report for a hair dryer, and it was accepted. But what valid business purpose would there be for a tester to buy a hair dryer? At the time, my colleague worked as a tester for Windows power management readmore
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oldnewthing via MSDN Blogs on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
Back in the late 1990's one of my colleagues (who is now in Office Labs—check it out, they've got some pretty cool stuff) filed an expense report for a hair dryer, and it was accepted. But what valid business purpose would there be for a tester to buy a hair dryer? At the time, my colleague worked as a tester for Windows power management readmore
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Comic for November 25, 2008
(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
Shared by ani625 oohh, i know ppl like this.. readmore
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(unknown author) via Dilbert Daily Strip on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
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Google Chrome Tops Browser Speed Tests
kdawson via Slashdot on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
ThinSkin writes "So many Web browsers, so little time. The folks at ExtremeTech have assembled the ultimate browser test to determine which Web browser is king. From speed tests to rendering tests, different browsers traded off wins, but Google Chrome came out on top." readmore
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kdawson via Slashdot on Tue, 25 Nov. 2008
ThinSkin writes "So many Web browsers, so little time. The folks at ExtremeTech have assembled the ultimate browser test to determine which Web browser is king. From speed tests to rendering tests, different browsers traded off wins, but Google Chrome came out on top." readmore
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First Jaunty Jackalope (Ubuntu 9.04) alpha hops into view
segphault@arstechnica.com (Rya via Ars Technica on Mon, 24 Nov. 2008
Ubuntu 9.04 alpha 1 is now available for download. New packages have been merged in from Debian and work is progressing on the ARM port. Plans are also beginning to coalesce for a Mono 2.0 transition.Read More... readmore
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segphault@arstechnica.com (Rya via Ars Technica on Mon, 24 Nov. 2008
Ubuntu 9.04 alpha 1 is now available for download. New packages have been merged in from Debian and work is progressing on the ARM port. Plans are also beginning to coalesce for a Mono 2.0 transition.Read More... readmore
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