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  1. Re:Hrrrm, A sex change since earlier today? by beebware · · Score: 1 · on Arrest In The ILOVEYOU Case
    Try this URL instead of the NewsNow re-direct.

    Actually, they'll have difficulty releasing him - he was never arrested. He was only asked to answer a few questions - mainly because the Phillipino laws don't cover virus writing.


    Richy C.
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  2. 2.61 Billion by Money__ · · Score: 3 · on Intel FDIV bug vs ILUVYOU
    2.61 billion to be exact. Acording to this article at Bloomberg.com

    One of the quotes from the article:

    Microsoft is partly to blame for the bug because the company puts a priority on adding new features to its programs instead of security, said Mikko Hypponen of F-Secure Oyj, an Internet security company in Espoo, Finland. ``It's a Microsoft problem, and it's hurting them,'' he said. Microsoft's Windows operating system, used in 90 percent of personal computers worldwide, includes scripting software that allows anyone to rewrite programs. Hypponen advises most companies to get rid of the scripting software for their employees who don't need it. "
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  3. Correct Link to Article by Gekko · · Score: 2 · on IBM Runs 41,000 Copies of Linux on Mainframe

    They have moved their article off of their "ticker" page. Those of you who wish to read it can find it here .

  4. Re:Ain't true - according to Intel by Cy+Guy · · Score: 2 · on Corel To Launch Linux PCs With Intel
    Bloomberg is also reporting intel's denial.

    There are no discussions about a specific project such as
    the one described in the Globe and Mail,'' said Intel spokesman
    Adam Grossberg. He said Intel talks with many software companies
    about making sure their products work well on computers that
    feature Intel chips.


  5. Unfortunately, it's not true. by Antaeus+Feldspar · · Score: 0 · on Will Microsoft Open Windows Source Code? (No!)

    Gates's remarks were taken out of context. The original story has been updated .

  6. Bloomberg article by wdccdw · · Score: 1 · on Will Microsoft Open Windows Source Code? (No!)

    The original article gives quite a different impression than cNet. For one, it quotes a spokesman from MS thusly:

    He did not make any of the comments regarding source code that were attributed to him...

    For two, Bill says if that's all it takes

  7. This story is bogus by pangur · · Score: 4 · on Will Microsoft Open Windows Source Code? (No!)

    Bloomberg originally ran this story, saying that Bill Gates said he would ``do our absolute best to achieve it" (meaning a settlement). The interpreted that to mean opening up the Windows source code, and ran the story. Here is the links where Bloomberg admits that Microsoft completely denies this story. contains

  8. Re:..but this bike is even more so.. by sbeitzel · · Score: 1 · on Geek Christmas Ideas

    Hmmm, a diesel motorcycle. Yes, it has possibilities. It's a pity that the only U.S. importer is in Maryland, but now I have an excuse to take my K1200 on a cross-country trip. Gotta check out the Enfields! And hey, at Rs. 60,000 (USD 1,415 according to the Bloomberg currency calculator) it's a damn sight cheaper than the Ural. This is a great suggestion indeed!

  9. Re:FORTRAN based UNIX? by nwetters · · Score: 2 · on The Top UNIX Moments of the Century
    Because FORTRAN is (rather 'should be') dead.
    (Free) Fortran is neither dead, nor should it be. Instead, at present it is in an unfortunate limbo.

    Many university maths departments code almost exclusively in F77: everyone understands it, and it has no pointers to slow down your code. If the GNU project gets back on track, we could see a rennaisance in Fortran coding for Beowolf and SMP?

    As far as commercial use of Fortran, alexk pointed out a couple of weeks ago that Bloomberg has the bulk of its system written in Fortran. Especially, anything that has to do with their terminals and proprietary databases.

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  10. Re:Fortran still popular by alexk · · Score: 1 · on Zona Research Does Programming Language Poll

    Bloomberg has the bulk of its system written in Fortran. Especially, anything that has to do with their terminals and proprietary databases. their web site

  11. About that link... by generic-man · · Score: 3 · on 3Com & Psion to Join Forces for Wireless Internet

    Note all those options specified in the link? With a little tinkering, you can make an ordinary article just a little more eye-catching.