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Free open-source software is not so free anymore as more companies — including longtime makers of conventional software — strive to make money on the technology.
jhfry writes “An interesting development by an unexpected source, Phoenix Technologies is releasing a Linux based, virtualization enabled, BIOS based OS for computers. They implemented a full Linux distro right on the BIOS chips, and using integrated virtualization technology it ‘allows PCs and laptops to hot-switch between the main operating system, such as Windows, and the HyperSpace environment.’ So essentially they are ‘trying to create a new market using the ideas of a fast-booting, safe platform that people can work in, but remain outside of Windows.'”
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adamengst writes “A US Government Accountability Office report raises concerns about the Air Force’s ability to modernize and maintain the constellation of satellites necessary to provide GPS services to military and civilian users. TidBITS looks at the situation and possible solutions.”
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imamac writes “It seems Apple is seeking to beef up security by hiring Ivan Krstic, the one-time director of security architecture at One Laptop per Child. ‘Krstic, a well-respected innovator who designed the Bitfrost security specification for the OLPC initiative, joined Cupertino this week and will work on core OS security. His hiring comes at a crucial time for a company that ties security to its marketing campaigns despite public knowledge that it’s rather trivial to launch exploits against the Mac.'”
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peterwayner writes “Six of the top ten links on a Google search for one of my books points to a pirate site when I type in ‘wayner data compression textbook.’ Others search strings actually locate pages that are selling legit copies including digital editions for the Kindle. I’ve started looking around for suggestions. Any thoughts from the Slashdot crowd? The free copies aren’t boosting sales for my books. Do I (1) get another job, (2) sue people, or (3) invent some magic spell? Is society going to be able to support people who synthesize knowledge or will we need to rely on the Wikipedia for everything? I’m open to suggestions.”
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Advocate contradicts Dhalla on caregivers
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – An advocate for immigrant caregivers is contradicting testimony by Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla. Agatha Mason told a parliamentary committee today that she dealt with Dhalla directly in demanding the return of a caregiver's passport. Foreign-caregiver advocate contradicts Dhalla Globe and Mail Dhalla lying, advocate implies Toronto Star Winnipeg Sun – Toronto Star all 19 news articles |
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Lawyer challenges Mulroney's 1996 testimony during Airbus lawsuit
CBC.ca Brian Mulroney testifies at the Oliphant commission looking into business dealings between Karlheinz Schreiber and former prime minister. Mulroney in hot seat over selective answers The Canadian Press Mulroney grilled for not disclosing Schreiber cash Canada.com National Post – CTV British Columbia – Toronto Star – CBC.ca all 683 news articles Langue : Français |
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Domestic abuse
Ottawa Citizen There's blood in the waters, and the sharks are circling for Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla. As fascinating as the spectacle might be for political junkies, the importance of this episode will ultimately be measured by whether it has any effect on the lives of … Dhalla abuse charges 'false' Edmonton Sun Dhalla a victim of campaign: lawyer National Post Globe and Mail – Toronto Star – Toronto Star – Toronto Star all 545 news articles |
RealNetworks today fought back against Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) claims that it was aiding piracy by filing counterclaims against both six studios in the MPAA and the DVD Copy Control Association. Sent through a Northern District of California court, the complaints accuse both groups of violating antitrust law by colluding…
