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Librarians Fighting to Save Moore's Law Issue
wambaugh writes "As reported earlier, Intel is offering $10,000 for a copy of the April 19, 1965 issue of Electronics containing Moore's original article predicting 'Moore's Law.' Now it is being reported that academic science libraries are having to make sure no go-getters make off with their copies. At least one copy is already missing from the University of Illinois. Too bad Intel won't settle for a pdf." -
Last Manufacturer of Pro Analog Audio Tape Closes
goosman writes "Quantegy, the last manufacturer of professional reel-to-reel analog audio tape in the world has closed their plant in Opelika, AL leaving a reported 250 workers without jobs, according to the Opelika-Auburn News. Emtec (the former BASF, which used to be AGFA) was the last European manufacturer and ceased manufacuring in 2002. An audio account of the closing can be heard at NPR." -
FCC Approves BPL Despite Interference Concerns
goosman writes "The ARRL is reporting that the FCC has approved revised Part 15 (unlicensed services) rules to specifically regulate the deployment of broadband over power line (BPL) technology. The Commission adopted a Report and Order in ET Docket 04-37 when it met in open session today. At the same time, three members of the Commission, including Chairman Michael K. Powell, specifically mentioned the concerns of Amateur Radio operators at the open meeting and expressed either assurances or hope that the new BPL rules will adequately address interference to licensed services." -
Jini to be open source
mukesh agrawal writes "I'm surprised that this hasn't been played up much. But from the FAQ, it looks like JINI will be open source.
"Q: How will Jini technology be licensed?
A: To drive innovation for the vision of Jini and to gain rapid acceptance in the market the Jini source code will be open to the developer community, similar to Netscape's Mozilla model and Linux's GPL. To guarantee compatibility and quality a mark for commercial products is being considered. The specific details around the licensing model are still being finalized. A draft of the proposed license will be available in August. " " Very cool-good to see that Sun has seen the light of day. Yeah, so the pun's bad-what I can I do?