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Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Socialize, then search: Facebook edges past Google in contest for Web surfers’ precious time

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:04:00 -0500

more images more images more images more images Facebook inches past Google for Web users' minutes SEATTLE — U.S. Web surfers are spending more time socializing on Facebook than searching with Google, according to new data from researchers at comScore Inc. In August, people spent a total of 41.1 million minutes on Facebook, comScore said Thursday, about 9.9 percent of their ... Original source on Gaea Times at : Socialize, then search: Facebook edges past Google in contest for Web surfers’ precious time.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Study lists 5 economic strengths for Nebraska, saying state is well-positioned for growth

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:41:00 -0500

Study: Neb. well-positioned for economic growth LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska has a diverse economy that is positioned well to grow, but the state needs to work on turning its growing research and development into new products, according to a report released Thursday by GOP Gov. Dave Heineman. Five industries have emerged as Nebraska's strengths, with growth outpacing .... Read the original article : here.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Schwarzenegger to promote California’s bid for 2020 World Expo during trip to East Asia

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:14:00 -0500

Governor to promote Calif. World Expo bid in Asia SAN FRANCISCO — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to use his platform on a trip to East Asia this week to promote Silicon Valley as a possible location for the 2020 World Expo. The governor will promote a new plan that would bring the exposition to the United ... Read more >>.

Ubuntu Geek: Magic Trackpad drivers land in Ubuntu Maverick and Upstream!

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:33:41 -0500

If you’ve read some of my previous posts, you’ll note that I’ve been spending some time adding Magic Trackpad functionality to the current Magic Mouse driver in the kernel. I’m pleased to report that the changes have landed both in Ubuntu and upstream in Jiri Kosina’s HID tree as it awaits merging into Linus’ tree. It will be available in Ubuntu 10.10 and hopefully in Linux 2.6.37.

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Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Meet the new boss: Hurd to adjust to life as deputy under Ellison in test of friendship

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:05:00 -0500

more images more images Hurd's Oracle gig: Is Ellison perk or problem? SAN FRANCISCO — As co-president at Oracle Corp., ousted Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd will have to adapt to a new role playing second fiddle to one of Silicon Valley's most domineering bosses — Larry Ellison. Although the two men have been pals for several years, working ... Read more : Meet the new boss: Hurd to adjust to life as deputy under Ellison in test of friendship.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Military almost scrambled fighter jets for errant drone near DC, renewing air safety worries

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:39:00 -0500

Errant drone near DC almost met by fighter jets WASHINGTON — The U.S. military almost launched fighter jets and discussed a possible shoot-down when an errant Navy drone briefly veered into restricted airspace near the nation's capital last month, a senior military official said Thursday. The incident underscores safety concerns with unmanned aircraft as defense officials campaign .... Original article : Military almost scrambled fighter jets for errant drone near DC, renewing air safety worries.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: A selection of Apple’s App Store approval guidelines

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:25:00 -0500

more images more images Some of Apple's approval guidelines for App Store These are some of the guidelines Apple Inc. says it uses in vetting applications for its App Store, which serves iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches: — Apps that exhibit bugs will be rejected. — Apps that duplicate apps already in the App Store may be rejected, particularly if .... Read the original article : here.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: FDA warns 5 electronic cigarette companies about making health claims

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:50:00 -0500

FDA sends warning letters to e-cigarette companies RICHMOND, Va. — The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday to makers of electronic cigarettes, saying some make unproven health claims, but also said the agency wants to work with them to clarify what's legal. The FDA said Thursday it sent warning letters to five companies that make .... Original article : FDA warns 5 electronic cigarette companies about making health claims.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Why HP Hurricane, WebOS Tablet so Special?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:39:00 -0500

There is a rumor that HP is going to get rid of its Windows 7 based tablet in favor of PalmOS based Tablet. The new WebOs based Tablet is expected to release Q1, 2011. The specs or price of the new Tablet is not known yet. HP canceled Windows 7 based Tablet plan after .... Read the original article : Why HP Hurricane, WebOS Tablet so Special?.

Ubuntu Geek: How to install thunderbird 3.1.3 in Ubuntu 10.04(Lucid) using PPA

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:09:38 -0500

Mozilla Thunderbird is a total redesign of the Mozilla mail component to produce a cross-platform, stand-alone mail application using the XUL user interface language. It has many new features, among them the ability to customize your toolbars the way you want them. a new look and feel with a large number of downloadable themes which alter the appearance of the client, and the ability to add UI extensions.
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Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: IT professionals slam US decision to forbid outsourcing of government projects

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:53:00 -0500

BANGALORE - Slamming the decision of the US state of Ohio to forbid outsourcing of Information Technology (IT) projects by government departments, IT industry professionals here termed the move 'discriminatory' and 'protectionist'. Ohio's governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order banning the spending of public [..] Read the original article: here.

HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials - Howtos about Linux and Open Source: Creating An NFS-Like Standalone Storage Server With GlusterFS On Ubuntu 10.04

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:31:31 -0500

Creating An NFS-Like Standalone Storage Server With GlusterFS On Ubuntu 10.04

This tutorial shows how to set up a standalone storage server on Ubuntu 10.04. Instead of NFS, I will use GlusterFS here. The client system will be able to access the storage as if it was a local filesystem. GlusterFS is a clustered file-system capable of scaling to several peta-bytes. It aggregates various storage bricks over Infiniband RDMA or TCP/IP interconnect into one large parallel network file system. Storage bricks can be made of any commodity hardware such as x86_64 servers with SATA-II RAID and Infiniband HBA.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Apple issues guidelines for iPhone’s App Store, but leaves room for interpretation

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:30:00 -0500

more images more images Apple publishes guidelines for app approval NEW YORK — Apple Inc. on Thursday gave software developers the guidelines it uses to determine which programs can be sold in its App Store, yet it reserved for itself broad leeway in deciding what makes the cut. The move follows more than two years of complaints from developers ... Read more »».

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: ‘Cause this is thriller: Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:19:00 -0500

more images more images Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web NEW YORK — It wasn't long ago that the music video was on life support. MTV — which will hold its 27th annual Video Music Awards on Sunday — phased out videos in favor of reality programming and other shows that attracted better ratings. At .... Source article on Gaea Times at : ‘Cause this is thriller: Left for dead by MTV, music videos rebound on Web.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: J-K police take cognisance of controversial video clip

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:40:00 -0500

SRINAGAR - The Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken cognizance of the three-minute video clip purportedly showing two boys being paraded allegedly by some security personnel in Sopore, uploaded on the You Tube and Facebook. "In the initial investigation it has been found ... Original article on : J-K police take cognisance of controversial video clip.

Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog: Police start probe into video clip of Kashmiri youth

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:13:00 -0500

SRINAGAR - The Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday registered a case of false and malicious propaganda for the uploading of a three-minute video clip, purportedly of four youth being paraded naked by security forces, posted anonymously on various social networking websites. "Police has taken cognizance of the three-minute video clip purportedly showing some boys being paraded ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Police start probe into video clip of Kashmiri youth.