A Privacy Manifesto in Code: What If Your Emails Never Went to Gmail and Twitter Couldnt See Your Tweets? - Alexis Madrigal - Technology A new tool under development by Oregon State computer scientists could radically alter the way that communications work on the web. Privly is a sort of manifesto-in-code, a working argument for a more private, less permanent Internet. The system we have now gives all the power to the service providers. That seemed to be necessary, but Privly shows that it is not: Users could have a lot more power without giving up social networking. "Companies like Twitter, Google, and Facebook make you choose between modern technology and privacy. Through browser extensions, Privly allows you to post to social networks and send email without letting those services see "into" your text. Right now, Privly is a proof of concept running on a few computers at Oregon State. What's intriguing about all this is that it, as McGregor puts it, violates many assumptions we have about the way the web works. The fact that the content is user-controlled, however, has some fascinating repercussions.
Eloquent JavaScript -- interactive tutorial 10 Applications You Must Install On Ubuntu Lucid Lynx [Linux] There are 3 reasons for doing it this way: Distro updates sometimes work, sometimes fail and at other times they “sort of” work leaving you with a system that is not as snappy as it should be or has some other trouble which was not there before the upgrade.You just need to backup the home folder and you are good to go, even that is not required if you have the home folder on a separate partition.Installation takes about 20-30 minutes, all of which you can spend on Facebook/Twitter if you are installing using the Live CD. This time around Ubuntu 10.04 is touting some great UI and design changes. Moreover, this being an LTS release, there are all the more reasons to go with the fresh install route. So if you decide to do so, come the 29th, here are some of the Ubuntu applications that you might want to install on a fresh Lucid Lynx install. Ubuntu Restricted Extras sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras Google Chrome The GIMP Ubuntu no longer installs GIMP out of the box. Checkgmail Dock
Various quotations | #222 In From up North’s inspiration galleries we present the latest of our findings from the wonderful world of design. Amazing high quality artworks in various categories from great designers all over the globe. Quote by George Bernard Being happy… Sometimes I pretend to be normal… Red Hat announces availability of Storage 2.0 beta | Storage - InfoWorld A beta version of Red Hat Storage 2.0 was announced Monday by the open-source software company. The product -- which is based on RHEL 6 -- provides a host of new options for software-based management of scalable storage, according to Red Hat, as well as integration with many top enterprise storage technologies like virtualization and Hadoop. "This new functionality enables faster file access and opens up data within Hadoop deployments to other file-based or object-based applications," Red Hat said in a statement. To continue reading, register here to become an Insider It's FREE to join Network World - A beta version of Red Hat Storage 2.0 was announced Monday by the open-source software company. The company also boasted that its new ability to "seamlessly" integrate file and object storage into a unified pool is an industry first, providing greatly improved accessibility. FIGHTING WORDS: Ubuntu creator says system becoming more popular among enterprises than Red Hat Linux
Welcome to the Mnemosyne Project | The Mnemosyne Project Make Tech Easier - Computer Tech Tutorials, Tips and Tricks The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers :: Meetings This is a repository of the most up-to-date versions of Deviant's lock diagrams and animations. Seen in all of the TOOOL educational materials and slide decks, these files are all released under the Creative Commons license. You are free to use any of them for non-commercial purposes, as long as they are properly attributed and the same freedom for others is maintained in all derivative works. Please note that these diagrams have evolved and developed over time. Lock Basics and Mechanical Operation How pin tumblers are arranged and how locks operate (or fail to) with conventional keys Introduction to Lockpicking Overview of why lock picking is possible and the use of basic pick tools Manipulation-Resistant Locks Spool pins, mushroom pins, and other ways of increasing security Diagrams of Bumping Attacks Animations showing how snapping guns and bump keys work Key Impressioning Many detailed, step-by-step diagrams and animations detailing the process of key impressioning Master Diagrams
Mobile Edition Half of all enterprise IT managers have implemented or plan to implement solid state storage, research shows. There's a well-worn saying in the storage world to describe new and emerging technologies, when no one is quite sure what the actual adoption rate will be: "There's more written about it than on it." In many ways solid state storage (notice I didn't only say SSD, and that's deliberate) has felt a little like that over the last few years. There's been lots of talk and some amusing puns ('spun up about solid state', 'solid results', 'no-spin zones' etc.), but is this solid state stuff really destined to matter in the big scheme of things? So what does "prime time" mean? Performance v But surely solid state is all about performance? 1 of 2 More Insights
Open software for music theory Welcome to LenMus! It is a free open software project, committed to the principles of open source software, free education, and open access to information. It has no commercial purpose. It aims at developing publicly available knowledge, methods and algorithms related to teaching music, and music representation and management with computers and, at the same time, to provide free quality software for music students, amateurs, and teachers. I started LenMus when I was studying music theory, as a help to practice sight reading and aural training. For music students Phonascus A totally free program for studying music therory that allows you to focus on specific skills and exercises, on both theory and aural training. Books and lessons on music theory. See features for an extensive overview, take a look at the screenshots, or download it right away. Prepare your ABRMS examination MyMusicTheory website is collaborating with LenMus with their lessons on music theory. Practise music theory on-line
7 Things That Are Easier To Do In Ubuntu Than In Windows This doesn’t mean you’ll experience it that way if you’ve used Windows for a long time: at a certain your habits begin to feel like conventional wisdom, and any system that doesn’t match your current habits will seem difficult. If you’re a MakeUseOf reader, however, you’re undoubtedly a fan of free software. Most of the very best free software is open source. If you’re a Windows user who primarily uses free software, Ubuntu’s going to feel more comfortable to you than Windows once you get used to it. And once you do get used to it, you’ll realize that in some ways Ubuntu is simply better than Windows in terms of ease of use. Don’t believe me? Finding & Installing Software There’s a misconception out there that installing software on Ubuntu, or any Linux platform, requires a PhD in Computer Science. Let’s examine the typical installation scenario for Windows users. Now let’s pretend Sally is an Ubuntu user. Initial Setup Installing Drivers Using The Menu Changing Your Theme Getting Updates
Boeing to launch its own, secure Android smartphone - Cell Phones &Mobile Device Technology News &Updates You might like to think your smartphone is secure, but odds are it wouldn’t cut it for businesses that are serious about security. In the highly-specialized security market, encrypted smartphones can cost as much as $20,000. Seeing a clear opening, Boeing (yes, the airplane people) has announced development of a secure smartphone based on Google’s Android operating system. The company didn’t mention a target price for the Boeing Phone, but made it clear it would undercut the pricing on current solutions while still being too expensive for mainstream consumers. Boeing believes that by using Android with a series of security modifications, it can build a device much cheaper. The other primary benefit of using Android as the base for the device is that employees will actually use it. Going with Android, Boeing believes that it can make secure devices more appealing to users, thus improving security for businesses that adopt the Boeing Phone. More at National Defense Magazine, via GeekWire