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  1. I like the Linux Symposium and TechNet Cast Files on Knowledge by Ear? · · Score: 4, Informative
    The Ottawa Linux Symposium Back Years Are Available Online. There are some very detailed and technical presentations. I liked the treatment of Rsync from 2000 "The Rsync Algorithm", highly recommended.

    Also see:
  2. Playing Nice With Vendor Notification? on X-Box Hackers Trying to Blackmail Microsoft? · · Score: 1

    Nice of them to give Microsoft time to react and give them a chance to release an offical software patch.

    Will Microsoft do it? I doubt it. I expect to see this out shortly and the touted side effects of mod chipless piracy to boot.

    Microsoft should release this Digitally Signed Boot Loader Now

  3. Contract work under applicable license? on OS Projects and Your Resume? · · Score: 1

    Couldn't Open Source programming be considered contract labor, for release under the applicable license? If you contribute to the Linux Kernel your work is GPL and you did that work knowing it would be GPL. I don't see why it shouldn't be credited under Work Experience. As for compensation the attribution of contributed modules should fall under fixed rate compensation, in this case whuffie: The new new economy.

  4. Re:Mirror of the Binary... on Tenebrae Quake · · Score: 1

    I have mirrored the screen shots and the Binary release 1.01 from Friday the 23rd on my daily blog. Enjoy the screenshots, and feel free to check out the rest of the content.
    Screen Shots and 1.01 binary

  5. It's Western Digital on Western Digital Announces 200 Gig Drives · · Score: 1

    Not Maxtor!

    I like Maxtor Products better.

    No dead Maxtor drives yet, I have a few Seagates that died and gave up on WD.

  6. Re:Some sites to check out on Home-Built vs. Store-Bought PCs · · Score: 1

    I like Thompsons computer warehouse as well. Calling your CC company to add your shipping address to your Credit Card Bill To address will eliminate the delay for verification calls. I've ordered four processors from them in the past three months. Excellent shipping time. Excellent price and exactly as advertised. I prefer the OEM versions. But they sell Boxed as well. Can't vouch for the price on the Boxed as I've never bought one like that.

    Another site I like is TC Computers now part of Insight.com. The memory from All Components has performed well for me. They also have better selection of accessories and addons. I like the ThermalTake heatsink cooling fans.

  7. Identity is Key to Web Services on Technology Sectors that are Hot or Heating Up Now? · · Score: 1

    I have been following Digital Identity; Digital Identity World: Identity is Center

    They have a collection of white papers and editorials. Particularly see Why Identity Now?
    I can't guarantee it is the next big thing, but it's close enough to pay close attention.

  8. Mirror of Paper on ADTI Whitepaper Released · · Score: 1

    Here's another mirror, today only.
    Open Source Whitepaper

  9. Bastille script hardens Redhat on Battle of the Secure Distros · · Score: 1

    Bastille is a script that asks you questions, and proceeds to tighten down your Redhat or Mandrake installation, extra effort has been put into explaning the choices, and making sure you understand WHY something was done.
    Here's the summary:
    The Bastille Hardening System attempts to "harden" or "tighten" the Linux operating system. It currently supports Red Hat and Mandrake systems, with support on the way for Debian, SuSE, TurboLinux and HP-UX. We attempt to provide the most secure, yet usable, system possible. The project is run by Jon Lasser, Lead Coordinator and Jay Beale, Lead Developer, and involves a number of developers, beta-testers and concept-creators. Bastille Linux was developed with several major goals:

  10. MATPLC GPL Machine Automation Project on Computer-driven, Open Source Based HVAC Control? · · Score: 1

    Sounds like you could use a Progammable Logic Controller, MatPLC is working on GPL'd PLC hardware and software. There is a mailing list. This sort of question could be posted there. Or check out A-List another good resource.

  11. LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell on Linux Textbooks? · · Score: 1

    LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell is very good, since it is preping you to certify for LPI 101 and LPI 102 it contains excersies and questions.

    For Electronic references start here:
    O'Reilly Open Books Project

  12. Re:1 for microsoft on Best Mouse for Precision Gaming? · · Score: 1

    I always thought it was Flextronics, I know they make the Xbox. This Wired article discussed their business relationship.

  13. DjVu format is Wavlet Based with OCR on Digitizing Your Dead Trees? · · Score: 1

    DjVu format is Wavlet Based with OCR
    I have tried the Solo version, file sizes were incredibly small. A nice feature is that the Tiff is compressed to a wavlet compression technology, and if you buy the full version you can add an OCR layer which means you can text search. The sample content demonstrates the systems capabilities.

    Many libraries are converting rare books and manuscripts because it preserves the original image so well.

  14. Re:OS/400, etc. on Medical Billing Software Alternatives? · · Score: 1

    Take a look at Comprehensive Medical Billing and Coding Services, they offer a complete service package. All HIPPA and reg's covered. Yes it runs on AS/400 and I'm sure they would be glad to discuss porting if you require a Linux environment. Personal attention means your requirements are met at every step of the project.

  15. TightVNC is Good Version on UK Lab Responsible for VNC To Close · · Score: 5, Interesting

    TightVNC adds variable JPG compression and is optimized for slow connections.

  16. Pair.net on IBM 120GXP Revisited · · Score: 2, Interesting

    pair.net replaced all server drives that were IBM with Maxtor:
    http://www.pair.com/pair/support/notices/ driveswap s.html

    I've been buying Maxtor since, and haven't had a single problem.

  17. Bitkeeper is interesting alternative to CVS / RCS on CVS vs. Commercial Source Control? · · Score: 1

    http://www.bitkeeper.com/3.6.1.html
    is link to comparisons of Bitkeeper to CVS, Perforce, PRCS etc.
    Distributed under variant of GPL http://www.bitkeeper.com/4.4.2.html they have restricitions on redistributing modified versions of their code, but this seems to only require Regression testing by Bitkeeper, to allow derivative works to be redistributed.

  18. Re:Is no one going to answer the question? on Building Quieter Computers · · Score: 1

    Bought one last week to replace an ATX Turbo model 300 watt from PC power and cooling. The 275 ATX Silencer model is terrific. The difference is incredible, I now only hear a slight sound from the case power supply, and can discern the CPU cooling fan. From 44 db down to 34 db. Happy Customer, was on sale for $80 free shipping ULTRA-QUIET