We take an in-depth look back at the 50 most important pieces of PC hardware in the modern computing area. From CPUs to videocards and even monitors, these components were the envy of every PC enthusiast, whether you could afford them or not. They might not have been the fastest parts at the time, but they sure were the most notable.
Didn’t they just launch these CPUs? And they are phasing out already?
Attorneys general from three states met with representatives of the popular Web site Craigslist Tuesday to discuss ways to eliminate online posts that authorities say are ads for prostitution. The South Carolina AG gave the management of Craigslist 10 days to remove postings that he said are pornographic or that encourage prostitution.
Software giant Microsoft laid off 3,000 people today – part of its plan to cut costs.
Like all shiny toys, your iPhone is always at risk of being stolen. Given your iPhone’s hefty price tag, and the amount of personal data that it houses, it is imminent for all iPhone users to protect their phone.
Bridgette Steffen writes “In attempt to slow down desertification, a student at London’s Architectural Association has proposed a 6000 km sandstone wall that will not only act as a break across the Sahara Desert, but also serve as refugee shelter. Last fall it won first prize in the Holcim Foundation’s Awards for Sustainable Construction, and will use bacteria to solidify the sandstone.”
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MarkDennehy writes “The Broadcasting Bill 2009 (currently in the last stages of becoming the Broadcasting Act 2009 and then being commenced into law in Ireland) has thrown up a rather unpleasant little nugget for broadband users in Ireland. It now defines a television set as being an electronic apparatus able to receive TV signals or “any software or assembly comprising such apparatus” which would mean that even if you haven’t got a television set, even if you don’t watch streaming content from RTE.ie (the state broadcaster’s website), you’d still have to pay 160 euro a year for a television license for your iPhone, or netbook, or laptop or desktop if you have fixed or mobile broadband.”
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Civilian deaths in US airstrike overshadow Obama's Afghan summit
Times Online Up to 100 civilians, including women and children, are reported to have been killed in Afghanistan in potentially the single deadliest US airstrike since 2001. Obama takes measured approach to Afghanistan, Pakistan Reuters Analysis: Obama scrambles against militant threat The Associated Press Bloomberg – Daily Times – guardian.co.uk – Voice of America all 2,633 news articles Langue : Français |
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Family controversy forces Liberal MP out of caucus role
TheChronicleHerald.ca – Bruce Cheadle By BRUCE CHEADLE The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Ruby Dhalla resigned as the Liberal party's multiculturalism critic Wednesday and worked to clear her name in a politically toxic labour dispute that has colleagues distancing themselves from the … Ruby Dhalla's bad day CBC.ca Ont. Tories demand labour minister resign over Ruby Dhalla nanny … The Canadian Press Toronto Star – London Free Press – National Post – CTV.ca all 205 news articles |
