|
Advertisement:
|
OCAU News |
Andypoo, who now lives in Estonia and works for Skype wants to let us know that any bug reported on their public tracker for the Linux version of Skype goes directly to him. Just letting you know we've relased an update to our alpha release a few weeks ago. Just letting you know that when you file a bug on our public bug tracker, it goes straight to me :) So .. enjoy! :P
Craig sent in this article about a great mathematical feat which is significant to some security algorithms. Three institutes collaborated to accomplish a Herculean task -- they determined the prime factors of a 307-digit, 1017-bit number that could be used to encrypt messages and e-commerce transactions.
He also spotted this article about some of Bill Gates's predictions from the past and for the future. Bill Gates has recently been prognosticating all over the place, offering his thoughts on the future of newspapers, television, advertising, communications, telephones and many other areas of business and technology. But how good are his predictions, really?
Michael noted Microsofts big patent threat against Linux. MICROSOFT has made its biggest challenge against open-source software, including Windows rival Linux, claiming that such programs violate 235 Microsoft patents and saying it will seek licence fees. The world's largest software maker said that various open-source packages violate patents it holds in areas related to graphical user interface, email programs and other technology.
According to TheRegister Microsoft is too busy to name the 235 patents which are being infringed. Yes, Microsoft cited administrative overhead for not detailing the 235 Microsoft patents its chief legal counsel recently told Forbes exist in Linux and open source. Microsoft patents attorney Jim Markwith told OSBC it would be "impossible" for Redmond's bureaucrats to respond to the volume of responses that would result form disclosure. Also, apparently, it's ungentlemanly to name names.
Although Microsoft has denied that it is bashing open source software. Bob Muglia, senior VP of Microsoft's server and tools business, told attendees at the Interop business technology conference that controversy revolving around the company's claim that Linux and other open source software infringe on more than 200 Microsoft patents compelled him to "clarify our position on this, and where we're going." Muglia said Microsoft was focused on interoperability with open source software, not on challenging the use of its intellectual property in court.
In lieu of the Microsoft patent threats a sue me Microsoft list has been developed making fun of the claim. Hello, and welcome to our Microsoft lawsuit invitational. This page is intended to be a place where people would like to join together to invite a Microsoft patent infringement lawsuit. If you would like to invite a visit by Brad Smith, Microsoft's head litigator, please feel free to add your name here. We are asking that people include their name, email address, version of GNU Linux disto(s) being used, and a short statement explaining why you are using that distro.
Intel will not be using lead in all of their 45nm microprocessors. Intel has announced that its next-generation 45nm microprocessors will be produced using 100 percent lead-free technology. Although Intel has taken steps in the past to eliminate the use of lead from most of its product line, lead solder interconnects were still used in CPU packaging. Moving forward, Intel will use a tin/silver/copper alloy instead, though the exact ratios of each metal are unknown (Intel refers to this as its "secret sauce.")
We are getting some PSP price cuts, albeit late. Better late than never. SCE Australia have just announced that the PSP is getting a price cut, and a pretty hefty one at that, with the rrp being slashed from AUD$349.95 to AUD$279.95. Yes, you could easily find them retailing at under AUD$300 anyways, even at rrp sticklers like EB, but it's the thought that counts.
Damn Interesting have posted an article about a birth control herb that was hunted to extinction over 1000 years ago. Approximately 2,600 years ago– around 630 BCE– the Greek island of Thera was plagued by drought and overpopulation. According to legend, an assortment of settlers were selected to sail south to establish a colony in more hospitable climes. The men and women apprehensively put to sea, and the gaggle of enterprising Greeks eventually erected the city of Cyrene on Africa's northern tip. There, the settlers encountered a local herb which would ultimately bring them and their progeny fantastic wealth.
Return to OCAU's News Page
|
|
Advertisement:
All original content copyright James Rolfe.
All rights reserved. No reproduction allowed without written permission.
|
Advertisement:
|
|
|