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Splunk and the new era of search
Well, it was a matter of time till someone does come up with on-the-fly search for the arbitrary software output and performs all sorts of advanced analysis on the huge volume of information coming out of hundreds or even thousands of machines.
A mountain of passwords
Seems the internet as it is, with thousands of sites asking for your data again and again is becoming more a password nightmare than a navigation pleasure. Specially the distinction you end up doing between not-that-important sites and here-is-my-money sites which require a stronger and different password than your mother’s name.
Nintendo’s rant
Seems to me the latest rant from Nintendo is justified, seems to me the rampant piracy (illegal copying and distribution of games, illegal installation of chips to suppress the system’s built-in protection system) is indeed alarming and from that point of view, I do agree, it is not fair for the software developers nor Nintendo yet something has been lost in this one sided rant which I could illustrate very well from my own experience this last Christmas. Nintendo’s rant
Windows Vista vs Windows 7 DRM
And we start to see rumors on Windows 7 DRM (Digital Restrictions Management), which makes me think Microsoft may have not learnt none of their clients (us) have asked for that kind of “functionality”, will keep an eye on it, in the meantime have a look at the recent news. Slashdot article here.
Another RIAA humiliation
Finally I can see some common sense in a judge, have a look at this article which basically states that 17.000 downloads are not 17.000 lost sales as the RIAA wants us to think.
Apple likes DRM
Seems to me the best personal computer in the world has been downgraded to become less useful than its predecessor by adding DRM capabilities to the video output (mini displayport) so yet again we are going to have to ask “what the fuck” ??? Read the whole story at Apple downgrades the new MacBook Pro
Khan Academy
As it is so hard to find truly good information nowadays on the internet I am going to put togethere here a few links you should look at.
Added download area
Finally I have added a download area in the website so I can put temporary stuff there for people to get hold of. Just browse to Download area and have fun.
Stereo 2009
With all the turmoil in the world seems technology is moving fast and may be a key component in the recovery, all studios seem to be investing in stereo feature films, suddenly there is a true interest in stereo content, games are getting into it too and now nVidia has presented a stereo capable graphics card.
LIDAR with Trimble VX and GX
Although not so very very new it is important to put this post to remind myself of the excellent product range Trimble has come across, specially interesting are the VX and GX solutions. Not only scanning get’s clever by simplifying the amount and distribution of data via their proprietary technology but they have the better idea of adding a digital stills camera so you can get a reference of what you have scanned and even a scan overlay. Trimble VX Trimble GX Plus of course a proper software kit to handle the vast amounts of data and specialized manipulation needs [...]
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