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Monthly Archives: August 2006
Linux Taking Over Mac OSX as the "It Just Works" OS
There have been several reports recently in the blog community about long time Mac users switching to PCs running Ubuntu Linux Desktop. Most notably here and here. What does this say to the Mac community that’s usually so “ours is … Continue reading
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Tagged Open Source Software
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Will the iPod Kill Satellite Radio??
In a potentially devastating blow for satellite radio operators, drivers will be able to plug iPods directly into the stereo systems of a majority of 2007 models of Ford, GM and Mazda vehicles in the United States. I personally owned … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Technology
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HUGE List of Ports Used by Programs
Want to find out what ports certain programs use? Wikipedia has a gargantuan list of ports used by different programs. Very very useful for anyone attempting to set up a very limiting home firewall. A great resource. read more | … Continue reading
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RIAA vs. The People, IP Address, and/or Anybody
Here is a nice article that dispells the myth that you can get out of an RIAA lawsuit by claiming that “an IP Address does not map to a person” and therefore invalidating the RIAA’s claim. It brings up some … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Technology
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Dumbledore is Definitely Dead
J.K. Rowling recently appeared at a charity reading where she answered some questions about the latest Harry Potter book she’s currently working on. One of the most important things noted is that Dumbledore is definately dead. And if you haven’t … Continue reading
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Linux Taking Over Mac OSX as the “It Just Works” OS
There have been several reports recently in the blog community about long time Mac users switching to PCs running Ubuntu Linux Desktop. Most notably here and here. What does this say to the Mac community that’s usually so “ours is … Continue reading →