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Shooting Rampage @ VirginiaTech University

A gunman killed 32 people at a Virginia university on Monday, calmly gunning down students attending class and then killing himself in the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history.Most of those killed were students attending classes at a hall at Virginia Tech, where the gunman apparently used chains to lock the doors and prevent the [...]

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F1 2007 Season Begins

As only few hours are left for the season to begin, I have posted a small post on my personal blog with some details for this season …. interested -> check it out.

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Set your Windows “CE” Based Devices Clock in 2007 - for USA and Canada

This is only for users who are using Windows Mobile (CE) based hardware (PDA, mobiles) in USA and Canada, and even though this has nothing to do with Linux and open source at all, many do possess devices based on this OS, same as me, I decided to put this IMPORTANT notice over here for [...]

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2007: Happy Holidays and New Year

New year is knocking at our door steps and it is time to make gifts to our loved ones, and of course to yourself.
Apart from getting a new monitor, which I talked about before, I decided that it was not enough to satisfy my list of presents and decided to replace my HP hw6510 [...]

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The Evolving Windows Vs. Linux Battle

There’s a popular notion swirling around the high-tech sector that Microsoft’s dominant position in the industry and software bugs have customers scurrying for the cover of Linux.
This may be more of a myth than a notion, Gartner analyst John Enck said during a session comparing the two operating systems at the Gartner Symposium ITxpo here.
“We’re [...]

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If I Were To Go With New Dual-Core System - Which One?

From my post on SUSE related forum:
You all know that I have been an AMD user for ages now.
But the truth is that Core Duo by Intel, not the first and second generation dual cores, are indeed better proc as of today. You know what, if I have to go with new system it would [...]

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Microsoft Media Player shreds your rights

No, this has nothing to do with Linux…BUT do we know anyone who NEEDS to be warned of this? MS has passed the Audacity Zone lone ago. It is now a straight punch in the face to Microsoft customers.
What WiMP11 represents is one of the biggest thefts of your rights that I can think of. [...]

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New virus worth $80bn to EC economies

Hi. I’m a virus writer. This is the first time I write something on the Internet, so I’m a little nervous. I thank Mr. Beez for allowing me to do so. Thank you, Mr. Beez! Well, I’m not so much as a virus writer, I’m more of a script kiddy. I like disrupting PC’s, just [...]

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Отступление: A reality check for Vista

Judging by the grief that Microsoft is getting over delays in the release of Windows Vista, and the buzz surrounding the price it plans to charge for the next generation operating system, you’d think we were all hankering to get our hands on this hot new piece of software.Don’t believe the hype: There won’t be [...]

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Understanding What Is Grid Computing

Many visitors interested in grid computing are asking some very basic questions:

Where do we start?
What do we do with all of this stuff?
How do the pieces fit together?
Does what I want to do fit in grid computing?
Are there existing grids I can join?

This is your guide to start learning about the exciting benefits grid computing [...]

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Need Help with Implementing Colaboration Tools @Work

Guys and professionals visiting my blog … I need your help and opinions.
The following picture (click to enlarge the image) is what I am looking for. Basically what software to implement, for which I will install Linux (SUSE 10.1 32bit) on a separate workstation, and which will be connected to office’s network, having an IP [...]

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Take Action to Save Internet from Corporate Control

 
Right now USA Congress is pushing a law that would abandon the First Amendment of the Internet — a principle called "network neutrality" that preserves the free and open Internet. Congress needs to hear from you today or they will hand over control of what you do online to companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.
 
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Visual Tour: 20 Things You Won’t Like About Windows Vista

Something to read for weekend.
Few days ago I myself tried out Vista 2, and although I was impressed with all the eye candy it has, compared to now all boring XP look, I had a lot of problems. One important one was that even with drivers installed for my ehternet and with all settings in [...]

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Analyzing Value for Domains Using LeapFish

Leapfish.com analyses your domain name and gives it a theoretical cash value dependant on a number of variables such as if its a real word, the extension, lenght and search results.
I have seen people using some Google tool, and other, to compare popularity of different distros and operating systems. I had time, and thanks [...]

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Formula1: The New Livery for MP4-21

One word - awesome. This new livery of McLaren MP4-21 is simply overkill.
The most striking feature is the car’s surface coating, which is very reflective. The team is billing the shiny coating as unique to Formula One. The car is the same one the team has been running in testing recently in the team’s traditional [...]

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Off-Topic: Another Cold Week

Another cold week in Moscow, Russia …. wonder when the temperature will start to rise. Difficult to be outside on the streets, especially when the cracking north wind is blowing. Few snapshots from LWP (check the ice cube icon):
   

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Do You Wal*Mart?

I highly recommend to watch the following documentary on WalMart:
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
Get to know the facts and what this company has on offer!!!
If you have any recommendations on good documentaries, any subject, let me know, as I am into watching documentary movies.

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Formula1: Williams launches FW28

I know this has nothing to do with this blog’s subject, but since I am a freaking fan of Formula1 and a Williams fan since 1994, I have to add this news relating WilliamsF1 Team launching their car, the FW28, for 2006 season at its Grove factory in the UK. The colour scheme is blue [...]

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