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FBI: cyber attack could have as much impact as a bomb | Security | News | PC Pro – StumbleUpon

tech — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:12:42 +0000

FBI: cyber attack could have as much impact as a bomb | Security | News | PC Pro – StumbleUpon.

Technology podcast 109 for March 14, 2010

tech — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:00:31 +0000

Hello everyone,
Welcome to the technology podcast 109 for March 14, 2010. Here is what we’re going to have for the lengthy podcast lasting just about 2 hours in length.

We have some announcements of interest
Lots of different technology news throughout the program
Trend Micro news from the newsletters
Magnatune music from a new artist Robin Grey and a current artist at the end Beight
Pandora news
Lots lots more.

You may Download your 107mb file right here! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as I have putting it together.

It’s Time to Finally Drop Internet Explorer 6 – PCWorld Business Center

tech — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:47:04 +0000

It’s Time to Finally Drop Internet Explorer 6 – PCWorld Business Center.

I read page one of this article, and I think this may need to be talked about on the podcast in some way, what do you all think? Thoughts, comments, etc. are welcome.

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | IC3 2009 Annual Report on Internet crime released

tech — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:13:33 +0000

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | IC3 2009 Annual Report on Internet crime released.

softmaker office review

crashmaster — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:39:08 +0000

Hi all.
This is a review.
I was recomended a program called softmaker office from softmaker.com
Here is the review.
note i didn’t check the excell like planning app but I assume its graphical.
The text one seems to work ok.
The big turn off that would still get me going to jarte or openoffice is the registration and other dialog boxes in general.
These don’t read with jaws 6.2 hal 5.21 or nvda 2010.1beta1.
In jaws I had to go to the curser to get the registration screen which was a web page and worked.
however I couldn’t enter my serial.
The program is supposed to be better than openoffice however its only the 2006 version and you then have to pay for the latest.
And therefore its not truely free software in my book.
Although I did not find any suspicious spyware etc during uninstall the launcher program did not close at all or rather it did not run resulting in a program crash.
A rerun of the uninstall removed the last bits of the program or at least it said all the folders and such are gone.
There are free fonts though so maybe that may work for you.
The best office currently is ms office 02 or 03 or lower.
or jarte.
Openoffice will get better and is good for what it is.

Dell introduces $339 G2410H 24-inch 1080p LCD monitor, we go hands-on — Engadget

tech — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:02:26 +0000

Dell introduces $339 G2410H 24-inch 1080p LCD monitor, we go hands-on — Engadget.

All I have to say, is interesting. Very interesting.

Trend Micro for March 4, 2010

tech — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:42:07 +0000

March 4, 2010 deals with academics. What do you think?

Trend Micro for March 11, 2010

tech — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:23:34 +0000

This edition of Trend Micro for March 11, 2010 talks about another 0 day exploit, and as well this one talks about dealing with defeating DEP and ASLR. Thoughts?

Essential Computer Security » What’s a Rogue – And Why Do You Need to Know?

tech — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:32:31 +0000

Essential Computer Security » What’s a Rogue – And Why Do You Need to Know?.

This is a great read. Interesting facts here and lots to read.

Twitter Deploys New Anti-Phishing Service | threatpost

tech — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:43:44 +0000

Twitter Deploys New Anti-Phishing Service | threatpost.

Should twitter have done this sooner? Check this very short article out.

HP’s Windows 7 Slate Strikes at the iPad | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

tech — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:13:09 +0000

HP’s Windows 7 Slate Strikes at the iPad | Gadget Lab | Wired.com.

OK, my twitter is way behind as I have not had time to deal with it, but thats just life, but I saw this and thought I’d hold Twitter where I was in the qwitter client to post this and get your thoughts on this.

updates

crashmaster — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:26:33 +0000

Hi.
installers for java shockwave and flash have been addeded to softwarepatch.
the java installer is obselete since sun only updates that way now at any rate probably because activex installers did not work with ie8 and over.
on most systems shockwave will have updated but if you are managing a dialup system like I have to do with my grandpa’s and some others on a regular basis then you need to get these.
windows xp and 7 updates are for windows movie maker win7 has a compatibility update so I guess its good more stuff is supported.

security updates for this month

crashmaster — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:47:30 +0000

Hi all.
office and windows updates, note for those using office 2007 or 2002 you will get loads of things about 40mb.
another note.
For those that just installed their updates like as of 7.05 today there is now a msse update.
I have not seen anything new at all.
I’d check my scan scheduals just to make sure its all ok though as although my schedual was off it was set to auto scan.
there are also details on the last scan and a few extras added to the window that control details in the program.
I havn’t myself seen any accessibility issues though zonealarm may ask a couple times to allow the new malware engine.
the update is 6mb so for dialup users it may be 20mb or 40mb so I suggest you have breakfast cofee and maybe something extra while you update your boxes.
Note you don’t have to restart so if you want to play books or something on your system then go ahead.
Usually I don’t advise this incase something goes wrong during update.
I do wish though that msse updated itself though like it usually does.
In addition some systems will have a 1mb def update.
since this did not happen on my system I can only assume that that has changed again.
I now need to check the other systems.

fcc clearing airwaves comments

crashmaster — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:23:07 +0000

Hi jared.
here are my comments on the first article.
Its an interesting idea but these are some of the ways where it will fall down.
1. quality.
Its easy to say clear the airwaves but not all digital stations are necessarily a good quality.
Some stations have the characteristic digital windowsmedia signal.
That is you know its digital because you can hear the signal from low quality wma and wmv streams.
2. licencing.
Lets face it all but the comercial stations use pirated songs even tbrn.net a digital only station uses pirated music not always but there you go.
3. funding read in to point 2. There are no funding things for net stations or standards.
So there needs to be more support really for this to work.
4. already digital.
Thats right stations do actually run digital on top of all the other stuf at least loads of the ones here do.
All have their websites all have their online content.
some even have podcasts etc.
6. quality of comercial stations.
Some stations like radiosport simply chuck out the signal they transmit so you get a crappy low volume mono am hissy feed with loads of buzz.
7 data.
Really this needs thinking of.
Broadband is the perfect conduit for this.
The drawback is that eventhough we are working to get speed up etc the cost of it ofr one thing.
and the other the fact that it will judder, lose signal and get overloaded if enough or in some cases when enough overload the old networks here.
I pay 60 bucks for unlimited connections and data caps.
However others may only have a block of say 15 gb and although about 60 bucks will give you 60gb someone really needs to think or measure how much is downloaded during a stream, a 2-4 hour show in ogg is about 200mb in high ogg.
not to mention what is streamed in whatever format.
Next everything digital needs to be stereo, no good putting out a mono stream is it?
9. aah bugger I have lost count really I have.
Ok lets forget the stupid numbering system.
Well if they got all that off then I’d much better have a radio that could have its own fead without paying extra for my stuff.
Ok, tv rates, ok maybe I do watch some tv and I know that this needs to be funded somehow I am happy to pay for what I watch.
But for radio, I think some wouldn’t like it.
Especially with the old none fiber networks we have here I don’t people would listen to radio if it was 30 a month to just listen.
Then there is the profesionalness of stations.
Most stations are not but if it gets to hard to become a broadcaster than you will have less of them.
True you can take a broadcasting course which I have as one optional thing for basic broadcasting but still.
Also how viable is it.
I turn on the radio to listen to the morning news and weather at 6am.
I listen to the radio whilst in the car music mostly on 3 stations maybe 4.
usually 1.
for however long the trip is.
I don’t generally listen relying more on the net.
Then there are people that listen to the radio in the background, not worth it because they don’t really listen, in fact some prefur their own music.
Then there are the people that listen to the radio for info which they use, if its their job like government or other media or well anyone that uses radio as a big thing in their lives.
And for them this is worth it because they do like the radio.
Then there are the old people like my grandpa that will listen to 2 stations one in the car and one at home when he has nothing else to do and actually finds it enjoyable.
This would be good for them bar 2 things.
firstly they couldn’t afford the cost and second if it was anymore than they were used to they probably couldn’t opperate it well my grandpa can’t do his system.
I check his email every week and keep it up to date he tries but is scarsly aware of the whole situation.
When his system went down people were going at him trying to get him a new system.
He finally did get one but it was not worth it.
at least not for him.
Then there are the disabled.
Note this is not saying the poor retarded blind disabled but its a fact that our catagry will in most cases never earn the cash we will need to live at least not enough so we can live beyond our means.
Sertainly a lot of us me included will probably never earn the cash to live properly.
In fact if I was not at home I’d probably be on dialup still.
So its not fair to suddenly switch without any actual looking into this thing.

I watched the acadomy awards yesterday and well as I said before I could hear the windowmedia signal its a sort of electronic echoy beepy hiss and you can tell its digital.
Real media much that I hate that format may do for low quality streams as does mp3 although some purists will jump on me with knives and axes I’m sure.
ogg and flack are good to store files and stream but they are humungously big.
a 5 min song is 5mb at high mp3 in ogg its 20mb at 500kbps.
Stations like tbrn are donationware and pay for archiving and other things that cost to.
So to say they will clear the airwaves is just not feasable.
I think fm myself should go though whilst its clearer it does not go out to far and am you still can hear over long distances.
Some radio stations even still have shortwave frequencies.
I wouldn’t be in favor of making it alegal to broadcast on anything bar digital though.
Firstly because everyone is doing it anyway adds included.
And thats another issue if we say have to get a digital radio people can put spyware and other things for add revenues.
Suddenly we have more security risks than ever.
Right now I don’t think it will work.
but we will watch.
Knowing the fcc if they are as stupid as the stupid ria they will probably do the damn thing anyway.

FCC Looks to Clear the AirWaves – PCWorld Business Center

tech — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:13:35 +0000

FCC Looks to Clear the AirWaves – PCWorld Business Center.

I don’t remember seeing this, so I am reading and commenting on it now. This is an interesting idea, how they would pull it off, I don’t have any idea as of yet. I know at some point that they will cut regular broadcasts for high digital ones, so this may not be a bad idea. I’d say, lets see where it goes, and of course, comments are welcome.

How Pandora Avoided the Junkyard, and Found Success – NYTimes.com

tech — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:56:24 +0000

I know I haven’t posted in quite awhile, but found this:

How Pandora Avoided the Junkyard, and Found Success – NYTimes.com.

I think its an interesting article everyone should read. Note that podcast 109 may be delayed a bit, but it has been started, so we haven’t forgotten you. But this article may yield some comments and I’d be happy to hear from you.

tech — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:55:46 +0000

Labeling the consumer: how mindless ID-scanning can hurt customers – Boing Boing

tech — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:55:39 +0000

I guess for this article, I’ll post my comments at the top? While I agree that maybe an ID check should be met for buying alcohol, using a scanner to do the job could open you up to problems. I don’t quite get why they jus don’t check the ID like I’;ve done at some restaurants who have asked for ID. Check this article out.

Labeling the consumer: how mindless ID-scanning can hurt customers – Boing Boing.

Google Research head dubs holy PageRank ‘over-hyped’ • The Register

tech — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:36:34 +0000

Google Research head dubs holy PageRank ‘over-hyped’ • The Register.

This is an interesting article on search. What do you guys think?

winzip

crashmaster — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:13:08 +0000

Hi.
winzip 14 has a build upgrade.
forgot to mention this

tips and stuff

crashmaster — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:18:47 +0000

Hi.
first some out of band updates.
skype4.2 is out
Looks ok, however not all contacts appeared.
Not a big issue as I have done a cleanup on that front.
Anyone that has not shared details for the last year is finally deleted.
Adobe acrobat 9.31 is updated.
Note for those that are wantint to put this on say a system with dialup do the following.
update adobe on your system.
then go to the c:\users if win vista and higher or c:\documents and settings if in xp or 2k.
c: is the default drive though I have seen some system drives on d: one systems has it like that for some weird reason.
next go to your username and open that and then open local settings and then application data then adobe
then updater 6
then installer.
you should find an installer folder oor you may fine the file you should find either an msi or msp file.
copy that over to a flash drive or anywhere but take a copy don’t remove it.
The reason basically is that after updating the updater will delete itself and leave a log file.
so if you want that file, …
Its how I have done the installs for adobe full versions to in some cases.
then it should work and won’t delete.

Receantly some sites like livejournal and maybe other blogspot sites crash jaws and your system semi locks.
to fix it.
open a blank page in ie this can be on the last site you visited.
in laptop layout its caps z or insert z I think I only use laptop.
you need to turn off the vertual pc cursor.
Then type in the address as you usually would control o and then the address.
wait.
jaws will say 100 when its loaded, wait.
the site will probably start spooling off.
push upp arrow a few to make sure you are at the top of the site
and then home
then turn the curser back on.
For most sites that do this bar one it works and that one I am working on.
Yesterday I also doodled with webbie and the ie appearance editer.

I didn’t find it met my needs so killed it.
I was shocked to find that most pages did not work at all.
thinking it was a system file I got the installer to put it back on.
on checking the accessability options of ie control panel I found a stylesheet was on, I unselected that and saved it and it all worked ok.
So either I had the wrong settings or its way out of date.
Probably both.
Not much else to write about.
A note to all.
if you havn’t updated windows lately and you have dialup I suggest you get it done before nex week as all the dotnet upgrades and such are a lot of work getting done.
patch tuesday should be round next week so expect updates.
Ok.
I am off to finnish checking things then I’ll get on with my day.
read my blog because I will be posting more stuff here.
http://compguru_1.livejournal.com is the address and please read both blogs.
this first and the otherone later otherwise you will miss things.

Google Challenges Bing’s Photosynth; Adds User Photos to Street View

tech — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:25:34 +0000

Google Challenges Bing’s Photosynth; Adds User Photos to Street View.

Hopefully, Google won’t be getting in to trouble for this. Thoughts?

Technology podcast 108: An interview with Ike Alexander

tech — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:26:42 +0000

Hi all,
This is being cross posted with the MENVI podcast, but decided to add just a few comments, and my contact information to this podcast. We have specific show notes for this podcast, so lets get them. Before I do, please let me know if this podcast should have a dedicated toll-free number that would be used for contact. It would be a voice mail, and I can call you back through it. Skype callers would benefit as they don’t have to pay to call it. More after the interview. Now the show notes.

February 27, 2010: This file is having an interview with Ike Alexander, a retired teacher of special education and a drummer. We talk about his education, go through his CD Ten Basic Recommended Rudiments For Percussionist and we feature two tracks.

Ike also wanted this information posted to the show notes:
IKE ALEXANDER: Ten Basic Recommended Rudiments For Percussionist
http://cdbaby.com/cd/ikealexander
As a retired teacher and professonal musician, I have developed an instructional cd, which teaches the basic fundamentals of drumming (rudiments), which illustrates speed, accuracy, technique and durability. Ideal f/sighted and visually impaired drummers.

1 - Single Stroke Roll
2 - Double Stroke Roll
3 - Five Stroke Roli
4 - Seven Stroke Roll
5 - Nine Stroke Roll
6 - Thirteen Stroke Roll
7 - Flam
8 - Paradiddle
9 - Double Paradiddle
10 - Paradiddle-diddle
11 - The Abstract

SIKE cds for DRUMMERS

This is a “MADE-SIMPLE-SELF-TEACHING” approach to learning/practicing select rudiments!

SPECIAL NOTE: “IT’S IMPORTANT TO READ, BUT DON’T FORGET YOUR SPEED(RUDIMENTS)”!! Coach Ike alexander

Ike’s slogan: ” Real Drummers Know RUDIMENTS”!!

FOOD-FOR-THOUGHT: “Ten is a number that you can remember”!!

IKE’S-BRIEF-BIO(47 yrs. playing & still going strong):

Nominated and qualified for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program in high school, based on rudiments played on the snare drum.

A.S. Degree: Liberal Arts University System of Washington at Tacoma Community College-Tacoma, Washington.

B.S Degree: Mental Retardation and K-12 Columbus State University-Columbus,Georgia. Snare drum percussionist for concert band.

Master’s Degree: Mental Retardation Columbus State University.

Air Force Drum and Bugle Core Amarillo A.F. Base Texas.

Drummer for opening acts for: The Commodores, Earth,Wind and Fire, The O’Jays.

Back up Drummer for Peggy Scott and JoJo Benson, Clarence Carter.

Appeared on numerous shows with James and Bobby Purifier.

Played for the national touring Ebony Fashion Fair.

Played for a host of other Groups to include: Bobby and The Inn Keepers, The Jamming Jammers, The Sensations, The Swinging Kings, The Rams, Ambience, Mateus and I’m currently with The Lou Vallee Trio.

Placed in the archives of The Georgia Music Hall of Fame,located in Macon, Georgia.

These are just to name a few of my numerous academic and musical experiences as a percussionist.

The cd was inspired because of my love for rudiments and a hope of giving back. The cd narrates and demonstrates each rudiment from a very slow to a very fast and back to a very slow again. Each rudiment is on it’s own individual track. The target groups are beginning and intermediate drummers, although some advanced drummers may benefit from this instructional tool.

download the 57.4mb file right here!

Technology podcast 107 for February 25, 2010

tech — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:01:50 +0000

Welcome to podcast 107. On this edition of the podcast, we have various topics including Trend Micro, iphone hackers waiting, Herbie’s commentary, and Magnatune music from Jeff Wahl: Kourosh Dini: for your enjoyment. The file is 77.5,mb and you may download it right here!

Trend Micro for Feb 25th, more on Zeus

tech — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:27:14 +0000

this newsletter covers more on zeus. Interesting read.

New Complaints Filed Against Google in Europe – NYTimes.com

tech — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:34:21 +0000

New Complaints Filed Against Google in Europe – NYTimes.com.

Interesting. I wouldn’t say anything until I had enough facts to be honest. Even to contact a company to see what the deal is until I had facts to see if I could charge them if I felt necessary. Didn’t read the whole article, but still, even reading the first page, tells me this doesn’t make sense.

Fwd: [H N L] Google to build ultra-fast broadband networks

crashmaster — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:48:44 +0000

Hi.
another google article.
xcuse about all them > signs, but I am in a bit of a rush.

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dolphin releases v11.5

crashmaster — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:55:50 +0000

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Dolphin Computer Access release a FREE major upgrade for ALL version 11 users of SuperNova Reader Magnifier, Hal Screen Reader, Lunar Screen Magnifier and LunarPlus Enhanced Screen Magnifier

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Worcester, UK, Wednesday 17th February 2010; Dolphin Computer Access today announced the immediate availability of a free major upgrade for all version 11 users of SuperNova Reader Magnifier, Hal Screen Reader, Lunar Screen Magnifier and LunarPlus Enhanced Screen Magnifier. Version 11 users will receive their free upgrade quickly and conveniently via the Dolphin internet updater found in the Help menu of their Dolphin software.

The version 11.50 improvements are extensive and far reaching and are the culmination of more than 8 months of intensive development work as Neil hall, Low Vision Product Manager at Dolphin Computer Access explains:

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Our Supernova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus customers are extremely loyal to Dolphin and the amount of feedback we received during Dolphin’s public beta test of version 11’s support for Windows 7 has more than demonstrated this. We are 100% committed to giving the very best support to all our international users and are delighted to be offering this major free upgrade, free of charge to all version 11 users. It is out way of saying thank you for your feedback and your support.”

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Version 11.50 is a heavy weight upgrade and not only includes support for 32 and 64 bit editions of Windows 7, but also includes new, re-engineered support for Microsoft Word. This has resulted in faster, more robust performance in large Microsoft Word documents, 20 new quick navigation keys for moving around inside a Microsoft Word document, new meaningful announcements for 50 of the most popular Microsoft Word hot key functions such as bold, underline, italics, text alignment and more. We have also overhauled the spell checker support and added intelligent tab key announcements.”

However, the improvements, new features and extended application support reach further than just Microsoft Word. Support for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows Live Messenger and Skype has all been developed in version 11.50 for magnification, speech and Braille users.

More athletic, version 11.50 is not only quicker and more agile in Microsoft Office applications; it’s also quicker off the starting blocks when turning on your PC, thanks to superior speech synthesiser management. Neil Hall explains how version 11.50 has developments and innovations for Dolphin software users with all levels of sight loss:

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I know our speech users will also be eager to try the new spelling speed options, selecting the speed at which text is spelled independently of their standard voice speed preferences. A slower speed can make all the difference when clarifying the spelling of an unfamiliar or misspelt word. Other speech developments include voice pitch capital letter announcement options, improvements to word echo and four brand new speech verbosity schemes.”

SuperNova, Lunar and LunarPlus magnification users can all now access applications such as Google Earth and Windows Photo Gallery, thanks to new support for OpenGL and Direct Draw/Direct 3D applications. There is also a new grey scale colour scheme that our users have been requesting, and some convenient high contrast mouse pointer schemes.”

SuperNova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus version 11 are all immediately available in UK, US and Australian English, Belgian Dutch, Croatian, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Icelandic, Italian, Slovak, Spanish and Swedish. A free 30 day trial of SuperNova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus version 11.50 is immediately available for download from the Dolphin Computer Access website, www.YourDolphin.com.

Notes for existing customers

SuperNova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus version 11 users should ensure their Dolphin internet updater is turned on to automatically receive their version 11.50 upgrade. Network administrators running version 11 should install the version 11.50 demo from the Dolphin website at www.YourDolphin.com. No unlock or network code will be required. Dolphin software maintenance agreement (SMA) owners will automatically receive their version 11.50 upgrade CD. Dolphin Pen II customers running version 11 can install their free upgrade to version 11.50 using the free Dolphin Pen updater software available from the ‘Updates and patches’ section on the Dolphin website. Customers running version 11 on the original Dolphin Pen I hardware are entitled to a free upgrade to the new Dolphin Pen II hardware, and should contact Dolphin or their Dolphin dealer.

For the latest news and information about SuperNova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus, subscribe to the Dolphin Computer Access newsletter at www.YourDolphin.com. For more information about version 11.50, visit the SuperNova product pages at www.YourDolphin.com/SuperNova.

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Judge Hears Arguments on Google Book System – NYTimes.com

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:41:33 +0000

Judge Hears Arguments on Google Book System – NYTimes.com.

It sounds like this is definitely going to take a long time to hear and process. One point is that it will take too long to find the right people to get the right permissions. And another thing, what would they do if they can’t find the copyright holder nor the author? You got to work together and not fight over this. Your comments are welcome.

watch?v=WJNtaR4Et6E&feature=player_embedded from youtube.com – StumbleUpon

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:34:23 +0000

watch?v=WJNtaR4Et6E&feature=player_embedded from youtube.com – StumbleUpon.

This is an interview fia You Tube. Interesting to listen to.

Audi establishes “e-tron” electric car division

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:26:39 +0000

Audi establishes “e-tron” electric car division.

U.S. Economy Grinds To Halt As Nation Realizes Money Just A Symbolic, Mutually Shared Illusion | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:14:58 +0000

This article talks about money. Money in the fact of bills, computer numbers, and practically nothing.

U.S. Economy Grinds To Halt As Nation Realizes Money Just A Symbolic, Mutually Shared Illusion | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source.

Its an interesting opinion from the Onion. If it is worth nothing, then I’m working still for free and the money I make is nothing, and the money I pay someone is nothing and the cycle continues. Very interesting and thought provoking.

Search for “Winter Olympics” and Take Your Pick—FAKEAV or Bogus Windows Media Player Updates | Malware Blog | Trend Micro

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:06:43 +0000

Search for “Winter Olympics” and Take Your Pick—FAKEAV or Bogus Windows Media Player Updates | Malware Blog | Trend Micro.

Windows Update Triggers BSoD Errors | Malware Blog | Trend Micro

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:18:11 +0000

Windows Update Triggers BSoD Errors | Malware Blog | Trend Micro.

I know we’ve covered this numerous articles ago, however, I feel its worth repeating from Trend Micro’s blog right here.

Format shifting, low damages put Canada on IP watch list

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:04:08 +0000

Format shifting, low damages put Canada on IP watch list.

This is out right rediculous. If the countries who are at the top of the list like Canada don’t want to change, and they should be taken out of such things and not delbt with. It seems like they don’t want to change anything and they don’t want to comment on anything dealing with copyright. Your thoughts?

Anonymous online posters can be outed, but is that fair? – chicagotribune.com – StumbleUpon

tech — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:44:17 +0000

Anonymous online posters can be outed, but is that fair? – chicagotribune.com – StumbleUpon.

App of the Week: Finding Vines and Fine Wines – Gadgetwise Blog – NYTimes.com

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:41:12 +0000

App of the Week: Finding Vines and Fine Wines – Gadgetwise Blog – NYTimes.com.

Skype Fights to Be Heard on Mobile Phones – NYTimes.com

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:51:48 +0000

Skype Fights to Be Heard on Mobile Phones – NYTimes.com.

I haven’t read this whole thing yet, but this is an interesting article talking about Verizon’s deal with Skype and how the other companies should allow skype as otherwise it violates net nutrality and other things. I’ll definitely talk about this on my blog and podcast.

Ex-Army man cracks popular security chip • The Register

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:42:14 +0000

Ex-Army man cracks popular security chip • The Register.

This is an interesting story. This goes to show that if you are determined, you will break it and hack it. Take a crack, at this story.

Police officers disciplined for Facebook use – StumbleUpon

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:33:42 +0000

All I have to say about this article is hmmm. If there are guidelines in place to not use facebook or twitter during working hours, then you shouldn’t. I could see the point on why the UK is doing this. Your thoughts on this article?

Police officers disciplined for Facebook use – StumbleUpon.

I really think that in my opinion, the article is right in that they really need to be clear on the policies, say it once to everyone at the force, and one mistrust, and they’re done. Shows me that they don’t give a crap.

The Geekiest Toys at the American International Toy Fair!

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:24:27 +0000

http://www.pcworld.com/article/189656/the_geekiest_toys_at_the_toy_fair.html: The Geekiest Toys at the American International Toy Fair! .

and this is an interesting article if I should say so myself.

Sarah Palin Disses Twitter, Calls It “Little Twittering Thing”

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:35:18 +0000

Sarah Palin Disses Twitter, Calls It “Little Twittering Thing”.

It wouldn’t be the first time someone badmouthed a service they use, right? But a point could be made here.

Buzz Opens Privacy Pandora’s Box for Google – PCWorld Business Center

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:31:40 +0000

Buzz Opens Privacy Pandora’s Box for Google – PCWorld Business Center.

vodafone-google-could-strangle-mobile-networks from pcpro.co.uk – StumbleUpon

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:20:37 +0000

vodafone-google-could-strangle-mobile-networks from pcpro.co.uk – StumbleUpon.

Interesting article and it even mentions something I think I posted earlier on this blog about the one company charging search engines which is a bad idea, but check this full article out and let me know what you think of this one.

Vodafone 150 lays claim to ‘world’s cheapest phone’ title, ST-Ericsson works on thrifty 3G — Engadget

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:47:51 +0000

Vodafone 150 lays claim to ‘world’s cheapest phone’ title, ST-Ericsson works on thrifty 3G — Engadget.

Outlook Social Connector Gets Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn – SuperSite Blog

tech — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:18:38 +0000

Outlook Social Connector Gets Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn – SuperSite Blog.

Security_bug_opens_Google_Buzz_to_hackers?source=rss_security from computerworld.com – StumbleUpon

tech — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:01:15 +0000

Security_bug_opens_Google_Buzz_to_hackers?source=rss_security from computerworld.com – StumbleUpon.

If I have ever learned something in security, it may be the last line in this article from Computerworld. Google, which is the company who is dominant in search, can’t be trusted with anyone’s information. Just read this article, and you might just agree. When you program, you want to think about these types of things. Make sure you are as secure as possible. Continue to patch where possible, but make sure it is as secure as possible first, before releasing it to the public.

Skype strikes first major mobile deal | Reuters

tech — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:52:00 +0000

More on the skype deal with Verizon. Looks like a done deal here. Check this release out.

Skype strikes first major mobile deal | Reuters.

Keeping an Eye on the EYEBOT | Malware Blog | Trend Micro

tech — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:44:18 +0000

Keeping an Eye on the EYEBOT | Malware Blog | Trend Micro.

From the Trend Micro blog, does anyone remember the net sky and my doom war? That was a trip among other things. Do you think that this new ibot may launch war with the z bot which has been out there for a long time and still dominates or do you think that z bot will kill ibot? Your thoughts welcome.

Smart as hell: “Outlet Regulator” ejects plugs when they’re done charging things

tech — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:39:25 +0000

Smart as hell: “Outlet Regulator” ejects plugs when they’re done charging things.

This is an interesting idea. Since this is not produced yet, anyone want to comment and talk about what this might cost either online or offline? Please be pleasant when leaving your comments, no bashing or putting each other down. This is something I’d be interested in your comments here for everyone to see, but I don’t want it to be a bashing war. Have fun as you read this article.

Iphone Apps for People with Disabilities

tech — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:25:16 +0000

Iphone Apps for People with Disabilities.

This should be talked about on a podcast. Any volunteers besides myself? Anyone use these products?

MOBILE FAIR-Spain open to ISPs charging search engines | Reuters

tech — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:09:57 +0000

MOBILE FAIR-Spain open to ISPs charging search engines | Reuters.

Not a good idea, guys. I really don’t think that will work. Unless you know it works elsewhere, and yo0u want to be the first to charge companies to use your services, all right, but I don’t think that’ll be a real good idea.

Are_iPhone_Hackers_Lying_in_Wait_?source=rss_applications from cio.com – StumbleUpon

tech — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:14:57 +0000

Are_iPhone_Hackers_Lying_in_Wait_?source=rss_applications from cio.com – StumbleUpon.

BBC News – Yahoo talks tough about its search business

tech — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:59:06 +0000

BBC News – Yahoo talks tough about its search business.

Macworld 2010: Fastmac’s USB-enabled wall outlet

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:14:30 +0000

Macworld 2010: Fastmac’s USB-enabled wall outlet.

I can see an interest in this, however, what would it be like for us with nothing to charge with USB like our cell phones? Interesting idea.

Why Social Media Means Big Opportunities for Women

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:40:38 +0000

Why Social Media Means Big Opportunities for Women.

Shell hit by massive data breach – Royal Dutch Shell plc .com

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:10:50 +0000

Shell hit by massive data breach – Royal Dutch Shell plc .com.

So, what is it, a massive attack, or just a database that was downloaded? I hope to find out, as we really don’t know but this article is an interesting one.

Federal hate crime law now protects those with disabilities

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:03:06 +0000

In the extreme occasions such as this article, I thought I’d post this.

Federal hate crime law now protects those with disabilities.

This to me, while not tech related, brings a good point in the fact that laws are starting to protect people with disabilities. This is why I had asked in a prior article posting why phones couldn’t be made more accessible to the many types of disabled people. If an article like this is showing us that you will protect disabled from hate crimes, than it should be a no-brainer to have it mandated as part of the ADA to have things made accessible whether it is electronics, PC’s, DVD’s, tape or personal recorders, or anything like that. I urge my readers to read this non-technical article and weigh in on your thoughts. Its rare I’d post something like this to the bloog, but it can be related in technology in some way by showing that lawmakers are trying to make changes, but yet, we still as a disabled community can’t get things in accessible formats, or in an accessible manner.

GW Micro Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence with Special Giveaway!

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:04:17 +0000

Today is a very exciting and very important day in the field of assistive technology. It was exactly twenty years ago today that Dan Weirich and Doug Geoffray came together to form GW Micro. From the beginning, GW Micro started on a path to improve and enhance the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Dan and Doug started with products like the Sounding Board and Vocal-Eyes. These were products that they developed as both a hardware engineer and a software engineer. They have created a legacy that continues to today.

GW Micro has come a long way since its humble beginning. Starting with just Dan and Doug, the company has exploded into a global business that has continued to pioneer software and hardware technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired. Dan and Doug still own the company today, and while their vision has brought them this far in two decades, there is still plenty of room to grow. GW Micro continues to be focused on improving the lives of blind and visually impaired people, and the company looks forward to doing so for decades to come.

To celebrate twenty years in business, we want to hear from you, the people whose lives have been affected by the products and support provided by GW Micro. We want to hear how Window-Eyes, the leader in advanced screen reader technology, has personally impacted your life.

While GW Micro celebrates its twenty years, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our customers. In fact, we even want to reward you for just sending in a testimonial. If you send a testimonial to us (about how Window-Eyes has positively impacted your life) between February 15 and February 28, you’ll be registered to win a $100 Visa gift card and an additional secret prize. You can submit your testimonials to testimonial@gwmicro.com. Make sure to include your name and location. Once you submit your testimonial, we’ll put it on our website. Then, on March 1, we will randomly select from all of the testimonials that were submitted, and the winner will receive the prize. We know that some of you have submitted testimonials in the past, and we thank you for doing so. However, we will only be selecting from testimonials submitted between February 15 and February 28. If you have submitted a testimonial in the past, feel free to update it, and resubmit it.

When you send us a testimonial, you agree to let GW Micro put your testimonial on our website, and use it for other marketing purposes. When we post your testimonial, we will only post your first name and last initial, along with your location.

We look forward to receiving your testimonials, and here is to the next twenty years of GW Micro!

The GW Micro Team

Top 10 worst Apple products of all time – News – PC Authority

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:57:52 +0000

Top 10 worst Apple products of all time – News – PC Authority.

This came through slash dot, and was an interesting, long, read. Most of these products I have never heard of, and probably a good thing I was braught up using the PC instead of mac. Speaking of bad programs, was it Apple that made outspoken’s screen reader? I thought it might of been, but now don’t remember. Anyway, take a look at this, and if you remember some of these items on this list, leave me your comments on what you thought of them. E-mail, comment line, or phone is fine.

Technology podcast 106 for Valentines day 2010: Lots of different topics as usual: February 14, 2010

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:25:15 +0000

On this edition of the podcast, Jared Rimer continues the commentary and comments left by listers of MENVI. He also can see the sides raised. He has tech find news, Trend Micro news, and a whole lot more. Did he mention he had Magnatune music by a group called Ty Burhoe? Unfortunately, searching for this artist didn’t reveal anything but a google search did and it looks like there is only a bio. I haven’t heard the CD in awhile, but it is good. Download your 61.7mb file right here!

Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series – NYTimes.com

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:34:31 +0000

Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series – NYTimes.com.

You know, I can see a point to this article, however, there’s one thing that I don’t understand. They didn’t talk about any accessibility features for any type of disabled market. If something should change in the cell phone industry, its the fact that phones are not all that accessible. They are going away from simple, to touch screen. While some disabled people may be able to use the touch screens including blind, the blind can’t read the phone. Verizon had it started with a talking phone out of the box with the lg 4500 and further upgraded it to work with text messaging etc. in a different model, but that was the only one. Black background on a blue icons set may be good, but maybe something should be developed like this and with some form of accessibility in mind for all groups of disabled. Check out this article and let me know your thoughts.

updates

crashmaster — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:28:48 +0000

Hi all.
win7 and vista updates
2 kernal related
one for smb, one for the tls and ssl security layers.
activex kill bits.

directx direct show.
note!!! those that update this will have to get the latest directx redist from microsoft or reinstall directx as this update will break it and no games will work.
search for download directx, softwarepatch has not updated this.
On that unofficial note, flash is updated.
Right now though you will not be getting direct downloads from me because they are not on softwarepatch and I don’t search these out really.
However you may get an update box when you start your system.
you may have to wait for dialup connections but if you use broadband hit update and wait
a few seconds and it should work.
other updates for xp include the smb server and client.
windows shell
and paint as descussed on this blog.
server and client subsystem.
note, all updates for win7 and xp are vertually the same, kernal direct show ssl and tls and smb server and client.
win xp has 2 direct show updates server client subsystem and windows shell.

Insider Trading Charge in China – NYTimes.com

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:44:20 +0000

Insider Trading Charge in China – NYTimes.com.

hi5 Spam Invites Users to Download a Worm | Malware Blog | Trend Micro

tech — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:27:31 +0000

hi5 Spam Invites Users to Download a Worm | Malware Blog | Trend Micro.

This is an inteeresting post. My question is what is the E-mail ID that trend micro mentions in this post? Will have to click on through.

What Do We Want? Our Data. When Do We Want It? Now! | Epicenter | Wired.com

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:12:42 +0000

What Do We Want? Our Data. When Do We Want It? Now! | Epicenter | Wired.com.

How To Hack The Sky – Forbes.com – StumbleUpon

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:15:58 +0000

How To Hack The Sky – Forbes.com – StumbleUpon.

This is an interesting article for sure. I never thought of hacking the skies of technology. There are too many things to screw up.

Chatroulette’s Creator, 17, Introduces Himself – Bits Blog – NYTimes.com

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:02:23 +0000

Chatroulette’s Creator, 17, Introduces Himself – Bits Blog – NYTimes.com.

Wi-Fi Turns Arizona Bus Ride Into a Rolling Study Hall – NYTimes.com

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:07:21 +0000

Wi-Fi Turns Arizona Bus Ride Into a Rolling Study Hall – NYTimes.com.

This is a very interesting artivcle. What do you guys think if they made these things for long MTA trips where I could bee on MSN messenger talking to lets say Jacob? Or checking E-mail or sending something to Richard or MENVi? Some of the rides, especially from Los Angeles to the valley on the fast bus takes a good couple of hours. Forget the route number off hand, but this is interesting. Taking routy kids and turning them in to working ones. Nice. Now, if they had that while I was in school, maybe i wouldn’t have been bugged on my way to and from school?

Tweeting Dog Collar Posts Your Dog’s Movements to Twitter

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:36:44 +0000

Tweeting Dog Collar Posts Your Dog’s Movements to Twitter.

OK, so I thought that this meant that the dog was going to take a dump and post it to twitter. But it wasn’t to be according to this and its random. Oh my. What do you think of this?

Verizon Plans to Put Skype on its Phones [REPORT]

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:25:39 +0000

Verizon Plans to Put Skype on its Phones [REPORT].

This is an interesting article. What do you guys think of this?

Critical Infrastructure under Siege from Cyber Attacks – PCWorld Business Center

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:01:07 +0000

Critical Infrastructure under Siege from Cyber Attacks – PCWorld Business Center.

This is an interesting article from Tony Bradley. I don’t quite understand all of this per say when trying to protect the critical stuff, but I do know that if we don’t it could turn bad. The commentary here is good, and is well worth the read. What do you think?

Microsoft says malware causing blue screen crashes | Security Central – InfoWorld

tech — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:32:47 +0000

Microsoft says malware causing blue screen crashes | Security Central – InfoWorld.

Google throws down gauntlet: no more book settlement changes

tech — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:26:09 +0000

Google throws down gauntlet: no more book settlement changes.

Energy Generating Backpack : TreeHugger

tech — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:50:56 +0000

Energy Generating Backpack : TreeHugger.

This is an interesting article. I wonder what people think of this one. You’d think that once developed it could be priced moderately so that everyone can buy one if they want it. What do you think of this?

HEXUS.lifestyle – Press Release :: Griffin Sharp takes on cybercrime in F-Secure and Wreckamovie collaboration : Page – 1/1 – StumbleUpon

tech — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:09:40 +0000

HEXUS.lifestyle – Press Release :: Griffin Sharp takes on cybercrime in F-Secure and Wreckamovie collaboration : Page – 1/1 – StumbleUpon.

Critics Say Google Invades Privacy With New Service – NYTimes.com

tech — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:20:42 +0000

Critics Say Google Invades Privacy With New Service – NYTimes.com.

Google, you should be ashamed. But you’re fixing things may be too late, only time will tell.

Tidserv and MS10-015 | Symantec Connect

tech — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:14:15 +0000

Tidserv and MS10-015 | Symantec Connect.

BBC News – Cyber attacks against Australia ‘will continue’

tech — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:54:30 +0000

BBC News – Cyber attacks against Australia ‘will continue’.

I agree with the statement that said that attacking the government is not the solution. Find another way to say that you don’t agree, you idiots. Check this article out.

Serotek Blog: A History Making Day For The Blind

tech — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:51:24 +0000

Serotek Blog: A History Making Day For The Blind.

This is a great post, Mike! You guys aught to read this. Especially my sighted readers. This is great news to see something like this.

Technology podcast 105: Trend Micro, braille Literacy, and a whole lot more

tech — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:15:45 +0000

Welcome to the technology podcast 105 of the technology blog and podcast series. This is going to be interesting as we talk about braille literacy, Trend Micro news, tech find news, and a whole lot more. We also have two tracks by Drop Trio from Magnitune as well. Please feel free to download your 78.9mb copy right here! Enjoy and we’ll see you next podcast.

Chicago 2010: Bridgestone’s new tires can improve fuel economy by four percent — Autoblog Green

tech — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:12:13 +0000

Chicago 2010: Bridgestone’s new tires can improve fuel economy by four percent — Autoblog Green.

This is a very interesting idea. Low tires that can save fuel. Hope it comes out soon, and hope it doesn’t cost too much. Read this and check this out.

Windows 7 Just Being Honest About Battery Life – PCWorld Business Center

tech — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:04:47 +0000

I’ve never heard of this till now. People might want to read about this and read this article. Nice work, Tony.

Windows 7 Just Being Honest About Battery Life – PCWorld Business Center.

Twitter and Facebook can improve customer service – Telegraph

tech — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:25:00 +0000

Twitter and Facebook can improve customer service – Telegraph.

Another Victim of Technology: Braille Literacy

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:31:02 +0000

Another Victim of Technology: Braille Literacy.

I’m going to read this through, but there are links to other articles. What do you think of braille literacy in regards to teaching, etc.? Has it really gone to the decline? Check this article out and let us know what you think.

Bill Cosby Dead? Only on the Internet

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:17:32 +0000

Bill Cosby Dead? Only on the Internet This is interesting, as David talks about how things like this have popped up in recent times. Some people just have too much time on their hands. The place I ended up finding out when Rory Markas was reported dead was Wikipedia although the local sports station had reported it and talked about it too. But under recent deaths 2010, his name was there. I don’t understand why people need to go about spreading rumors about death. Its not funny, and I wish there was a law against such things. But there will never be any, and so the trend goes.

Trend Micro newsletter: Talking about Vulnerabilities

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:07:04 +0000

This issue of Trend Micro, First Line of Defense talksabout vulnerabilities and recommendations on how to keep yourself safe. This month isn’t the only month we had a high number of patches, they reference October 2009 as well. I don’t think we’re done yet, especially if they are now finding vulnerabilities in a program made for drawing called Paint. Take a look at this and apply the necessary patches. My Windows already did.

OLympus Announces DM-4 and DM-2 Digital Audio Devices – Digital Camera Reviews, Digital Photography Tutorials, Best Digital Cameras – Photoxels

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:48:04 +0000

OLympus Announces DM-4 and DM-2 Digital Audio Devices – Digital Camera Reviews, Digital Photography Tutorials, Best Digital Cameras – Photoxels.

This sounds like a worth while price to pay for a more accessible piece of equipment, I’d go for the cheaper of the 2 naturally, but still, it looks good.

New Banking Trojan Discovered Targeting Businesses Financial Accounts – DarkReading – StumbleUpon

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:38:16 +0000

New Banking Trojan Discovered Targeting Businesses Financial Accounts – DarkReading – StumbleUpon.

The social failings of Google – StumbleUpon

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:29:04 +0000

The social failings of Google – StumbleUpon.

Interesting. This is interesting to see what Google might do. Lets see what they do, tomorrow. Grin.

terrorists_proh.htmlfrom schneier.com – Terrorists Prohibited from Using iTunes

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:33:41 +0000

terrorists_proh.html from schneier.com – Terrorists Prohibited from Using iTunes: StumbleUpon.

Now this is a short article, but this is rather interesting.

How are they going to be sure that they can follow this clause?
How are they able to make sure they have an up to date list if that is what they are using?
How would they prevent these people from using services like Itunes anyway?

Those are three important questions I’d have. Also one more. What are they going to do with trying to revoke music that was downloaded and paid for?

Phone Smart – Better Calling for Less, With Wi-Fi Apps That Let You Bypass the Cell Network – NYTimes.com

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:35:48 +0000

Phone Smart – Better Calling for Less, With Wi-Fi Apps That Let You Bypass the Cell Network – NYTimes.com.

WARNING: Google Buzz Has A Huge Privacy Flaw

tech — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:26:17 +0000

WARNING: Google Buzz Has A Huge Privacy Flaw.

reminders

crashmaster — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:04:22 +0000

Hi all.
Today I was sharply reminded how at risk we are.
And we don’t need to be hacked.
I won’t mention names here however a sertain person on one of my lists using googlemail, has unknowingly been hacked.
The only clue was someone using the same email address he has but on hotmail.
Since I don’t block spam I got this lucky break.
usually I kill the coman stuff but this one was advertising a 3g phone for the iphone.
The only reason I was suspicious at all was the subject line was blank.
Otherwise at least the header bar the email address was lagit.
I have sent him the spam message and told him to check his stuff.

This goes back to the thing last year saying you could be charged for something you did not do.
About 4 years back my dad suddenly got charged for having porn.
he was also billed for having porn.
And for a lot of cash.
Someone probably in a shop read his credit card number, though the police said there was no real point tracking it.
Whoever it was covered himself quite well.
He made an hotmail address with my dad’s name and address and phone number.
There was just one mistake.
my dad has and never will use hotmail.
Naturally the bank investigated and payed back the cash.
Its still a mystery on how the card was hacked and dad thinks it was someone reading it off at a shop.
And though this is an unlucky thing, and even though nothing happened.
It brings back home to me what could happen.
My dad could be charged with putting porn or something on his system or something.
Ofcause we are not as bad as some parts of the world.
Since then we have 2 cards, one has a limited ammount.
this is the card we use for all online shopping.
It gets stolen, no issue.
However when this happened my mum and dad had the same name on the card.
both had to get new cards.
It was annoying and maybe thats all the hacker wanted it to be, annoying.
the issue was sorted, but hmph.
that was ages ago.

Remarkable third trial coming for RIAA’s first P2P defendant

tech — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:50:18 +0000

Remarkable third trial coming for RIAA’s first P2P defendant.

All right! Go you guys! Fight the RIAA for something that technology can’t change. I’m all for this! We shouldn’t have to pay for the fact you guys are not with the times. The RIAA will continue to fight and waste money getting people to pay for something that they can’t control. If I was in a position where I would be forced to pay, I wouldn’t pay either. The RIAA needs to find a way to have artists paid with the new technology even if it is peer to peer. Figure it out RIAA and stop fighting. You’ll lose if you continue this.

OpenTable Seats 2 Million Diners Via Mobile Apps

tech — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:52:09 +0000

OpenTable Seats 2 Million Diners Via Mobile Apps.

Wow! Time to check this website out.

Why Advertised Broadband Speeds Lag Behind Reality | LiveScience

tech — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:47:30 +0000

Why Advertised Broadband Speeds Lag Behind Reality | LiveScience.

I still think that whoever wrote this should point out that ATT isn’t the only one putting advertising of false numbers. And, the FCC is right on trying to get everyone on broadband as I work with someone who can’t get it in their area even after all these years.

Technology podcast 104: February 8, 2010: Lots of things of interest

tech — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:15:19 +0000

Hi all,
On this edition of the podcast, we talk about printing food, lots of tech news, Trend Micro, and a whole lot more. Download your 77.17mb file right here! Enjoy and we’ll see you on another podcast right here on the Jared Rimer Network. Oh yes, a new intro, and music by Magnatune. There, thats all, go get my file and enjoy.

collision detection: Should automobile software be open-sourced?

tech — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:37:33 +0000

collision detection: Should automobile software be open-sourced?.

The Hindu Business Line : How secure is the iPad?

tech — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:16:15 +0000

The Hindu Business Line : How secure is the iPad?.

This is an interesting story, what do you think of this? This can turn bad quickly, and I hope it doesn’t.