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  1. Did Your Code Ever Make Anyone Deaf?

    Tech · Software · · posted by michael · from the CAN-YOU-HEAR-ME-NOW dept. · 305 comments
    theodp writes "Siemens AG anticipates additional costs from a software problem with new mobile phones that has led retailers to suspend sales. Five models of its new 65 series can emit a piercing melody into users' ears if the battery fails during a call, causing hearing damage in extreme cases, according to a statement."

  2. Nokia Taking Over Psion to Control Symbian?

    Hardware · Handheld · · posted by Cliff · from the operating-system-power-plays dept. · 144 comments
    securitas writes: "Reuters reports that Nokia is considering a takeover of Psion (mirror at Forbes), to gain control of the Symbian operating system. Psion is the second largest shareholder in Symbian with a 31.1 percent stake. Nokia holds 32.2 percent. The move is seen as a tactic to fight off Microsoft and dominate the lucrative and growing mobile phone software market. Symbian is currently owned by Ericsson, Nokia, Panasonic, Psion, Samsung Electronics, Siemens and Sony Ericsson. The report originates in the London newspaper, Business. What does this mean for the Symbian OS, which is currently an open OS?"

  3. Linux will have 20% desktop market share by 2008?

    Linux · Linuxbusiness · · posted by CmdrTaco · from the now-thats-awfully-optimistic dept. · 351 comments
    unmadindu writes "Siemens Business Systems, after conducting an extensive survey on non technical workers ("secretaries and managers, not IT people") is predicting that the Linux desktop will capture 20% of the market for desktop computers in large enterprises within the next 5 years. Senior program manager Duncan McNutt, who has overseen Siemens's testing of Linux desktops with users and administrators in enterprise settings, believes that the Ximian desktop and application suite, running on either SuSE or Red Hat, requires two days of training, which is the same as what most enterprises budget for a Windows/MS Office version upgrade. Interestingly, they used Ximian Desktop, instead of KDE, because Gnome, particularly Ximian's version, was "different enough" to set user expectations that the experience would be less like Windows. "

  4. High-speed Internet Access: Power Lines For Real

    Tech · Technology · · posted by Hemos · from the plug-in-boot-up-tune-out dept. · 203 comments
    securitas writes "ID reports that German utilities started offering high speed Internet access via power lines last month, and Sweden and the Netherlands are not far behind. The companies claim to have resolved problems of interference and line noise. US trials are taking place in secret with Reston VA based PowerLine Technologies. Nortel and Siemens abandoned the technology in 1999 but if this is for real DSL and cable may have a new competitor."

  5. Which 2Ghz Cordless Phone Do You Recommend?

    Ask · Hardware · · posted by Cliff · from the doesn't-mix-well-with-802.11 dept. · 24 comments
    A Wireless Anonymous Coward asks: "My 900MHz cordless phone needs replacing, but I've since adopted 802.11b wireless networking in the house courtesy of Apple's Airport. What if any problems can I expect with either the new phone or the network if I bring in one of those swank new 2GHz phone systems, e.g. Siemens Gigaset? Compatibility issues aside, what's the best of these next generation phones?" I've been toying with the thought of getting one of these, but I also have a wireless LAN in operation, and hear that these devices do not co-exist. It would be interesting to hear if someone has a work around, but if you have a wireless LAN, you're probably better off sticking with the 900Mhz phones.

  6. What Cases Work Well For Building Set-Top Boxes?

    Ask · Toy · · posted by Cliff · from the outdoing-tivo-and-replay-on-your-own dept. · 19 comments
    magnitron asks: "I'm interested in building my own set-top box like TiVo et al, but adding DVD support and the ability to surf the Web. I have looked all over the place for a decent case that will hold the ATI Radeon All-in-Wonder (this is the heart of the system). The nice and small cases usually have a real small power supply and proprietary motherboard (No AGP). I really like this one, but need it gutless and want to upgrade the motherboard and power supply. Anybody know where I could get a small case that would fit a 250W power supply, a DVD drive and an ATI AGP card in it?"

  7. PDAs Converting Mobile Phones into WAP Devices?

    Ask · Handheld · · posted by Cliff · from the that's-an-interesting-way-to-do-it dept. · 10 comments
    mvw asks: "I spotted this organizer by Siemens that together with my infrared interface equipped Nokia mobile might give me WAP browsing. Anyone has experiences with this? If this is programmable (under Linux, FreeBSD) as well, this is more interesting than a palm pilot to me, due to its (supposedly) better integration to mobile phone standards here in Europe." Has anyone played around with other PDA/phone combinations in order to do this? Thoughts?