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Watch ~ September 24, 2004
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Commerce One runs out of cash
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You have to admit that there is something strangely ironic about a
company with the name "Commerce" in it running out of funds, but never
the less that is what has happened. InfoWorld reports that Commerce
One's attempts to find additional investment for their company has
failed. You have to be careful when trying to recreate yourself
midstream it would appear.... [Continued]
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New German Mobile Phone to Detect Bad Breath
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So you think that you have the hottest mobile phone out there,
huh? Does it detect bad breath? You read that right folks, apparently
a German telecommunications company is working on a phone that does
just that. This prompts me to ask the burning question, WHY?... [Continued]
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Japan Ministry ramps up Sky Highway system
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Multi-lane highways in the sky? Sounds nuts, but that is what
Japan's transport ministry is shooting for with new navigation
equipment. If all goes well, it will not only mean safer flying, but
also an improved use for a global positioning system (GPS).... [Continued]
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Patent enforcement victory could mean higher
WiFi prices (Tech Law)
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As you might recall from a post I made yesterday, Symbol
Technologies was named as victors in a patent lawsuit involving Wi-Fi
vendor Proxim. Well it looks like the consumer is going to be paying
the price for this event. Reports are coming in that we, the folks
that purchase Wirless products will be paying more at the
checkstand.... [Continued]
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WeatherBug's official reponse (Security)
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Earlier today, I received an e-mailed response from a WeatherBug
representative. He was very cordial and professional in his response.
I felt like he wanted to clear the air on the WeatherBug issue once
and for all. One point I need to make though, if MySearch is not
adware/spyware, then why do removal tools see it as such then?... [Continued]
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What's 'Hi' in IsiZulu? (Misc News)
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A very enterprising African non-profit is attempting to modify
various software packages for the hundreds of languages present on the
enormous continent. The teams focus their efforts on applications
available on Open Source platforms for the flexibility of code
modification. Most recently, Mozilla was localized to Luganda for
users in Uganda and is now in beta testing stages. Once the browser is
complete many citizens of Uganda with access to an Internet Service
Provider and... [Continued]
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Internet Ranks Ahead Of Other Media
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InternetWeek.com reports that the Internet itself actually ranks
as the preferred media with 18 to 54 year-olds. This makes sense to me
since it is so easy to customize what the user is being exposed to.
Unlike other forms of media, the Internet provides unparalleled
control over content.... [Continued]
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From Storage, a New Fashion (Hardware)
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USB thumb drives are becoming much more than just a convenient
method for moving data. These days, they are becoming quite the
fashion statement. In an article be The New York Times, Michel
Marriott explains how you see these devices dangling from pockets to
backpacks. They are simply becoming another fashion accessory.... [Continued]
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Senator calls for Patriot Act scale-back (Tech
Law)
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As most of you, when the USA Patriot Act was first brought forth,
there were some pretty serious provisions that gave a wide scope of
freedom that allowed for super-surveillance powers. Apparently the US
Senate is considering putting a leash on the wide scope of these
powers, namely with the rules on computer surveillance.... [Continued]
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WeatherBug: Bugged? (Security)
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According to WeatherBug, their program is totally harmless. Well,
then, that settles it! If they state this on their Web site, then it
must be true! I think not. Folks, there is a lesson to be learned
here. Just because something sounding really official on a Web site
states that something is so does not mean that it is. In my
experience, WeatherBug is anything but benign.... [Continued]
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