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September 2011

In Explorer 8 will have a mode of "porn"

More details at the end of this month, Microsoft intends to provide for mass testing the Beta version of Internet Explorer web browser 8. According to various sources, this version will show a new function conditional "porn mode," says IDG. BG. It is clear that many users visit the web sites for adults, but for various reasons, do not look like the others know about it. To delete your browsing history, cache and personal information necessary to clean up temporary files or programs that will be used for anonymous surfing.

ITunes is blocked in China

China has blocked access to the online music store, Apple Itunes Store, said Rollingston. COM. This happens after the Chinese government realized that the service is used to support the supporters of Tibetan independence. August 5 there is a music album, "Songs for Tibet" ("Songs for Tibet"), recording starring Alanis Morissette, Sting, Moby, and 17 other artists. The album was intended to fund a charitable art world, which supports the struggle for independence of Tibet, as an athlete has made a proposal to remove it and listen to it during the Olympics.

Black out 10 million spam zombies

10 million daily commuter pulled into a zombie botnets, spam, according to TechNews. BG. The data are taken from the security company PandaLabs study, and Commtouch for the second quarter. Turkey has the largest number of zombie computers - 11% of the total, followed by Brazil (8.4 percent) and Russia (7.4 percent) and only the ninth United States is 4.3%. According to the company Nucleus Research, the costs associated with obtaining and purification of spam is 712 dollars per person. Junk e-mail continues to occupy the largest share of e-mail traffic.

Poles persecuted and Microsoft

The Polish competition authorities have filed a complaint against Microsoft in the European Commission. In their company violated competition law, as well as Polish dealers sold only laptops installed operating system Windows, AFP reports quoted HiComm. BG. The Poles claim that there is evidence of illegal cooperation of Microsoft and manufacturers. About 10 manufacturers found that Microsoft offered very attractive terms, that "just did not leave a choice." His decision to appeal to the European Commission under the Polish side explained that the company may use a similar scheme in other European countries. Microsoft has repeatedly been accused of violating competition law. The total amount of fines already imposed by the commission of the company, almost 2. Five. billions of dollars.

IDF: Asus notebook with WiMAX

The technology exhibition, which is a traditional part of the IDF, have seen several working models of notebooks with WiMAX. They use the internal format of the controllers Intel PCI Express Mini Card (30h56 mm) and compact half-sized PCIe Mini Card (30x31, 9 mm). Showing prozizvodstvo laptops from Lenovo, HP, Acer, Toshiba and Asus. The most curious is the only netbook of them - PC Eee devetinchov. Intel spokesman said that the expansion cards are available for OEM-manufacturers in the next month and will be available to end users. This is because the characteristics of the location of the internal antennas that are connected to 802. 16F adapters. In addition to PCI Mini Card, shown WiMAX ExpressCard and USB adapters 2. 0 interfaces. Source: PCWorld. BG

The kid gives 200,000 pounds for used Nintendo

Five years britanche Lovett Archie (Archie Lovett) offering 200,000 pounds sterling for the Nintendo Wii console is used in an online eBay auction. During the auction, Archie is registered in the name of his grandfather, Ray Atkinson (Ray Atkinson), who later received a letter that you must pay the seller 197,654 pounds, according to Britain's Telegraph. Her grandfather was a seller to explain what happened in response asked if his grandson is really no need in console.

Demonstrated data transfer via USB 3. 0

Data transfer via USB 3. 0 interfaces has been demonstrated for the first time the company Fresco Logic place in San Francisco Intel Developer Forum (IDF), said, IDG. BG. The company uses its own platform software that allows data transfer at speeds of 2.8 Gbit / s. The platform is based on the company's user-programmable logic array of Xilinx. He was connected to a computer port PCI Express, and thus became the matrix of USB 3. 0 controller. Recall that Intel recently released a draft specification was the controller that supports USB 3. 0. Expected to be extended during the current year and the widespread use of USB-controller, and 3.

Red Hat admits breach of its servers

Red Hat confirmed that hackers are attacking the infrastructure servers belonging to the company and the project Fedora, including systems used to sign Fedora packages announced IDG. BG. In the attack on Red Hat's Fedora said that hackers have not reached "a phrase used to protect Fedora - the key signature packages. However, the company created a new key signature. In the attack on Red Hat entered the system managed to sign a small number of packages OpenSSH, related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (i386 and x86_64 architectures only) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (x86_64) systems.

MSI Wind will offer the best battery

MSI will present in August, a new version of its subnoutbuka Wind, with a much better 6-cell battery, according to IDG. Bg. The model with 3-cell battery, it is easier to continue to sell. The difference amounts to about 180 grams in a 6-cell battery it weighs 1.18 kg netbook. 3-cell battery offers 2 to 3 hours, while the 6-cell available from 4 to 7:00, of course, depends on the use of a laptop. Variant with 6-cell battery a bit more expensive. The main competitor to MSI - ASUSTeK 6kletachna offers a standard battery for Eee PC, since Computex in June.

YouTube will pass the Olympic Games

Clips and most interesting of the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing will be able to watch the video sharing site YouTube, owned by Google. This is consistent with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), told Reuters, as quoted in HiComm. BG. Limited access to the Internet were some areas during the summer Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and the winter in Turin in 2006, but in Beijing the first time will have a free digital media, and then around the world, confirmed by the Committee. At the IOC made it clear that they have entered into this agreement in order to attract young people who visit YouTube.

Video games improve cancer treatment

New research shows that video games can have a therapeutic effect, Go TechNews. BG. Non-profit HopeLab did a study that shows that some programs help encourage young patients to take their medications regularly and more effectively respond to chemotherapy. Of course, this special video games like Re-Mission, HopeLab developed and distributed to hospitals with 2006 Players control a microscopic robot that is implanted in the virtual patient to attack the cancer cells and fight the side effects of treatment.

AMD reduces prices of three Phenom processors

Seasonal discounts are something characteristic not only of boutiques, which urgently need to make room for new collections, told PCWorld. BG. Manufacturers also chestichko to stimulate consumer interest before or after various holidays. AMD's example, chestichko temporarily reduce the price of processors just before Christmas. At this time the case is "back to school season" - the end of the holidays and summer vacations. 17% will decrease the price of three processors: Phenom X4 9850 (2.5GHz) Black Edition, Phenom X4 9550 (2.2GHz) and Phenom X3 8450 (2.1GHz). Model selection is not random as it may seem Prima Vista. Model Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition is the most accessible chetiriyadrenik free multiplier, and this naturally aroused the interest of overclockers. In addition, unlike the older Phenon X4 9950 Black Edition, it is compatible with most motherboards (TDP of 125 watts). CPU Phenom X4 9550 (2.2GHz) is not the cheapest chetiriyadrenik all.

IT-corporations create rules of conduct in China

Corporation, Microsoft, Google and Yahoo have agreed to establish a charter that contains the rules for their operations in China and other countries where there are many reported taboos SagaTechnology. The content of a voluntary code is not very good: it will be created "the principles of freedom of expression and privacy. It is known that in China, as in most Third World countries and former Soviet bloc, these principles do not matter to the authorities. Provides that the basis of this Code of the companies that do business in these countries will resist all attempts to force the authorities and security services to block access to them are glad to network resources. For the preparation of the constitution announced by Senators Richard Durbin and Tom Coburn Letters. Some time ago, they feared that without such a document China's government could put pressure on Internet companies and request information about their users.

U.S. allowed to search for laptops

The Department of Homeland Security United States (Homeland Security) have decided that I should not even be suspected illegal activities to read e-mail. Seamless consider personal photos and see which sites you visited, if for some (irrational) because you have enough wind to enter the country, located somewhere south of Canada, reports PCWorld. BG. In search of potential sites can be laptops and other electronic devices. According to the Daily Telegraph, probably go check out the maintenance of the entry into the United States. Also, if you will be stupid enough to try and put the laptop across the border, the machine may be confiscated for a time, while researchers study the content of the law say in it, that he should be returned to you in adequate time, "without specifying what that means in concrete terms and vremeizmervatelni which the court will be measured is "adequate."

New turmoil in Yahoo!

Published in the latest poll results Friday Yahoo! shareholders to elect the members of the board is false, said the search engine press release. According to new data, to Jerry Yang voted 66.3 percent, not 85.3 per cent of voters. Roy Bostock has collected 60.04 percent instead of 79.5 per cent announced. Similarly, the ratio between new and old data and other re-elected members.

Microsoft has released a client version of SQL Server 2008

Microsoft announced the release of the official version of SQL Server 2008 client, the popular database management systems. In this version of SQL Server has a new, more opportunities, such as support for centralized management of one or more server-side policy, auditing, storage of large amounts of data, maintenance of geospatial data and advanced features for monitoring, reporting and performance analysis reported Microsoft office in Sofia. SQL Server 2008 provides a safe, productive and intelligent platform necessary for business-critical applications. "Microsoft developed this version of SQL Server, with a focus on customers," said Ted Kamart, vice president of platforms and storage at Microsoft. "SQL Server 2008 is the only platform for databases that provides not only a powerful machine control and storage of corporate data, but a complete set of tools for creating business intelligence as part of the product.

The laptop will preuprezhdava earthquake

Quakecatcher network or across the network to capture the earthquake will be constructed on built into most modern laptops accelerometers reported HiComm. BG. In fact, most mobile phones now also have this feature now, ostensibly to control games by moving or maintaining auto-rotate when you turn on the display. In fact, let me tell you that the first idea of ​​who believe that the accelerometers are ideal for detecting earthquakes. Omitting the laptop built-in sensor is only to protect its own hard drive, but if not local earthquakes are caused by your response by more than one computer.

Adobe: There is a false installers Flash Player

Hackers trying to trick people to download malicious software called the Adobe Flash Player system, according to IDG. BG. Adobe recommends that users ignore links on social networks that lead to other Web sites containing Flash Player. These sites often contain malicious software. "If none of the unfamiliar URL or IP-address, you should be suspicious," said Adobe.

Olympians are dissatisfied with the lack of Internet

True Internet frenzy erupts began in Beijing. Athletes, coaches, journalists and even have almost no access to the network, said HiComm. BG. Competitors, who are already widely used laptops do not have this basic feature in the Olympic Village. Studies show that 70% of athletes are using the Internet daily and are now starting to fall into a stressful situation, to completely change your life. In the village there are only certain areas of online, but they are overcrowded and usually wait for a lot of sitting in front of a computer. Even more striking is the press room. There is internet, but for 350 euros. The official internet access for hotels in the Olympics is a bit cheaper - 160 euros. If you wish, you can buy a card for 800 euro, that access to the information system. To top it around the Olympic facilities in the village and the press offices do not sell SIM-cards at affordable prices.

Automatic removable display

Many readers of this article on the Associated Press, associated with the Governor Eliot Spitzer involved in a scandal involving an escort, surprised when the automated system for fast access Yahoo! "Hot keys" invited them to see pictures of underage girls told TechNews. BG. Typically, the system is used to help readers come to the last paragraph of the article, find sites and news with labels like "Bush" or "Washington." In this case, Yahoo! Shortcuts emphasized the phrase "underage girls". Readers who have spent your mouse over the words flew out of pop, including photos from Yahoo! photo-sharing Flickr.

Millions visit the site with open source software for Microsoft

While Microsoft and open source world are diametrically opposed to the software giant from Redmond is constantly removed by the limitations of this voluntary business models for intellectual property. CodePlex Web site for hosting open source projects attract over 1 million unique visitors per month, according to vice president of corporate development department of the company. And this, considering that Microsoft is a portal for only two years. During this time he has developed steadily and now boasts more than 5,000 projects. Of these, only 350 are developed by Microsoft, and others are common to members of the open source community. The portal provides developers with the ability to collaborate in the creation of various projects, using funds that are their best friends. CodePlex electronic technology built on Team Foundation Server.

Cook Mozzila browser, with the participation of consumers

The company develops Mozilla open source browser with the new generation, reports TG Daily. "Aurora" and creates a design studio in conjunction with Adaptive Path, based on the wishes and ideas of internet users. Aurora is used in a new way of processing data. Information such as weather and stock market indices are represented as separate objects in a separate browser window or the desktop. In multiplayer mode for communication rather direct the browser to move the required document from one virtual desktop to another. Work is still in its early stages, did not even see the alpha version of Mozilla said. The company continues to take conceptual ideas from consumers for marketing a new product.

Sue Apple for service

Disgruntled employees, Apple filed a class action lawsuit against the company in the District Court of Southern California, according to ZDNet. Technical staff complained that the employer does not pay for work outside the norms of the time and forgotten lunches, and thus violates state law. The head of the applicants, network engineer David Walsh with experience at Apple from 1995 to 2007, are often forced to work in more than 40 hours per week, such as e-skipped lunch and worked in the evenings and weekends. The suit says that Apple is deliberately led to leadership positions, Walsh, and other officials not to pay them compensation as a full-time employees. Officials stress that the sermon, as the fundamental value of individuality, Apple created a slave conditions for their employees.

British millionaire is selling his life on eBay

The eccentric residents OstrovaDeyvid Piper (David Piper) sells life on eBay, reports PCWorld. BG. The proposal includes a bit dubious title of nobility, "The Lord of Worley, two hotels, two Bentlita and a collection of paintings. In the description of exotic" item "page electronic second hand, Piper explains that he decided to sell everything and start charging after decided that she suffers from prostate cancer. winner of the tender may get a "bodily injury or parts. . . David, one thing that the eccentric owner of the mansion Worley, a suitable buyer. "If anything Ostrovityaninat of course, kept his sense of humor. Piper expects rates to reach at least 4 million pounds, although he considered only the tangible assets of over $ 6 million so far in the auction included more than 100 participants and the current highest bid of 1, 3 million pounds.

The Court postponed the extradition of hacker Individual

The European Court of Human Rights to postpone the transfer of British hacker Gary McKinnon (Gary McKinnon), aka Solo, U.S. authorities said at Computerworld. The hacker will remain in the UK until at least August 28, when the European Court of Human Rights began its consideration of his case. Lawyers for McKinnon, also known as "NASA hacker", has filed an appeal against the decision of the British court for his extradition to the European Court of Human Rights after the highest court of the United Kingdom - The House of Lords - endorsed the decision of the lower court to transmit podzashtiten Americans. U.S. authorities have determined the 42-year-old British citizen Gary McKinnon, as the "biggest military computer hacker of all time." He was charged that on several occasions during the period from 2001 to 2002 was entered into the computer network of the Pentagon and NASA.

Online maps of crime in London

London police launched an online crime map of London. The map was created based on the service "Maps Google" and allows you to see the crime rate in each district of London, reported online edition of "TechRadar", cites "HiComm. BG". In developing the maps used data from the police for crimes committed in June this year. Depending on the number of violations of the urban areas, are distinguished by different colors. When you click the mouse on the screen area will be more information about the level of crime, in particular - the number of crimes in May and June 2008.

Attack ads online sex selection

The Supreme Court of India issued a notification "Google", "Microsoft" and "Yahoo", for the fact that the advertised products to choose sex of the embryo writes theregister. cooperation. Britain, as quoted in TechNews. BG. Sabu Mathew George to file a complaint against the three IT giants. He told The New York Times, the ads were deliberately aimed at the Indian users. According to him, the magazine every year in India, 900 000 female abortion embryo. Modern methods for checking the sex of fetuses, such as ultrasound, are becoming more accessible to all sectors of society in India. In accordance with the "Google" the court still must decide whether to accept the documents and proceed with the case, but the Internet company committed to consult closely with the evidence in the case.

"Lenovo" in the program "Microsoft Free"?

Chinese computer maker "Lenovo" is considering joining the program "Microsoft Free", which is the initiator of IBM, said "China Tech News." According to "Information Week", "Lenovo" IBM and actively discuss the issue of deploying client software, "Open Collaboration Client Solution" (OCCS) production line in a Chinese manufacturer. If talks between IBM and the "Lenovo" is successful, the market will be computers "Lenovo" without pre-installed operating system "Windows". The IBM company is already involved "canonical", "Novell" and "Little Red Riding Hood." According to the plans of the project participants OCCS package will include a mail client "Lotus Notes", a package of office applications, "Lotus Symphony" and the system for instant messaging "Lotus Sametime".

The Australian was unable to sell his life on eBay

Australian Ian Usher is not able to sell their lives through online auction site eBay, reports TG Daily. The winner of the auction, the estimated total capital and operation and friendly relations, a 44-year-old Ian Usher (Ian Usher) to 380 thousand dollars, refused to pay. So did five others wanted to buy a life Ashar placing its price. After the divorce with his wife, Asher decided to start living a clean, offering on eBay all that brings back memories: house, car and motorcycle Mazda, as well as work and friends. The auction began on 22 June from $ 500 000 price, which corresponds to the real value of their property and will last for seven days. Unknown to offer the user a life Asher more than 2 million dollars. But it turned out that he had no registration system so that his sentence was invalid.

Microsoft has revealed the spherical mapping

Research department Microsoft has revealed how it works spherical touch screen display, according to a blog seattlepi. COM. The image on the surface with a projector and a special internal computer imaging system. In the sphere can play games and watch the panoramic movies. The user can move the image with the touch. The scope of research and so far Microsoft has no plans for it on the market.

The court threatened the creators of Scrabulous

Rajan brothers and Dzhayant agar Calcutta, India, who created one of the most popular games on Facebook, has decided to remove the application after a threatening lawsuit from Hasbro toy company for copyright infringement, said the Air Force said HiComm. BG. In this strange dispute the social network is unlikely to suffer any consequences, because the policy and allows users to create any application and add them to the list of plug-ins in their profiles. Thus, in this sense, the fact can not be held liable. Hasbro claims are not entirely misplaced, as they dazhat rights to the name "Scrabble". In 1986, Americans bought the ownership of the play on words of bankrupt Coleco, but only for North America. Last week, the company decided to sue the brothers, and in addition requested in order to block the application - the fact that unlike the latter bearing the risk of losing their immunity from copyright cases.

Individual hacker to be extradited to the U.S.

Members of the House of Lords appeal today honored the hacker Gary McKinnon (Gary McKinnon), who in 2002 attacked the Pentagon and NASA computers, the court's decision on his extradition to the United States, reports Sky News. McKinnon, known as a Web-Solo, admitted that he broke into Pentagon computers in 97, and NASA. Threatened him with 60 years' imprisonment. Can be sent to Guantanamo. The current ruling in response to the request of U.S. authorities McKinnon for his extradition since 2005.

Big invenstitor sell shares in Yahoo!

The largest shareholder in Yahoo!, Thomas Boone Pickens (T. Boone Pickens) says it has sold in the loss of millions of securities of the search engine, today announced the San Francisco Chronicle. Pickens does not specify how much money is lost by selling the shares. Billionaire buys 10 million shares of Yahoo! in May 2008, we hope that Microsoft will be able to absorb the engine. For Pickens, he was tired of waiting. Determine the direction of Yahoo! as "unfortunate."

Berlusconi is suing the company from Youtube

After a number of cases result in the protection of copyright in England, the Football Federation, the U.S. media giant Viacom and even a Brazilian supermodel Daniela Chikareli, so that the Italian Mediaset feel out of service, copyright law. It declared itself in its official website media reported PCWorld. BG. Youtube is an action against the presence of at least 4.643 video materials from the three television stations owned by Mediaset. Those have been uploaded to the site since July 10 without the consent of the Italian company. Overall length clips is about 325 hours, according to Mediaset, lost profits caused by the inability of companies to make a video with advertising. Thus, about 500 million euros (about $ 800 million) of the proposed action is just starting. The case is very similar to this a few months ago when an American company Viacom sued as Youtube, and even went to court in order Google to reveal personal data of users to download videos from telezviziite that is owned by Viacom.

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