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Google Chrome now Available! Woot!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:18:38 GMT

clipped by: TedtheTech
clipper's remarks: I just downloaded Chrome and really like the feel of it! So glad they finally released this program.

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Google Chrome is Now Available for Windows - Download Here

If you were waiting yesterday for a chance to try out the new Google Chrome browser now is your chance. Google has finally made the Chrome beta available for download so users can try out Google’s newest offering in the software arena.

My initial impression of Chrome is that the name does a good job of describing the program. It is sleek, and polished. Simple, yet effective. A friend of mine who has been a long time supporter of Firefox mentioned he had mixed feelings about Firefox 3.0 simply because it felt bloated. His comment was “All I need in a browser is an address bar, and a place to view pages”.

I think Chrome takes this simple idea and creates a browser that does not overwhelm users, and at the same time offers good speed and stability. Of course only long term use will tell for sure, but as it stands Chrome seems like a good offering into the browser arena.

Tags: google, chrome, download, windows, beta, software, applicaiton

Russian Cyber-War Waged by Government Hackers on Georgia?

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:37:38 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Cool article talking about how the future of Cyber-war is already here. We have seen many examples of low profile attacks in the past few years but now we are starting to see very public attacks on the internet and IT infrastructure.

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Russian Cyber-War Waged by Government Hackers on Georgia?

Internet Warfare against Georgia, Is Russia to Blame?

an interesting article I came across outlining cyber attacks that have taken place against the country of Georgia. The information at this point is limited but from early analysis of the attacks experts are concluding Russian involvement in nation wide attacks against the cyber infrastructure of Georgia.

Coupled with DDOS (Distribute Denial of Service) attacks, spoofed websites with political propaganda have been surfacing throughout the region, along with Russia’s blocking traffic to websites in Georgia.

This is an early example of Cyber Warfare in the twenty first century. While this is not the first occurrence we have heard of this, this is certainly one of the most public ones. Security experts are still analyzing logs and timelines to try and determine detailed information about the attacks.

Tags: russia, georgia, cyber, war, internet, russian, hacker, hack, hackers, hacking

At What Point are we Taking Things Too Far? “Playstation War”

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:35:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Playstation 2 Component Called Coltan Incites African War in the Congo. Kids in Congo were being sent down mines to die so that kids in Europe and America could kill imaginary aliens in their living rooms.

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At What Point are we Taking Things Too Far? “Playstation War”

Playstation 2 Component Called Coltan Incites African War in the Congo

“Kids in Congo were being sent down mines to die so that kids in Europe and America could kill imaginary aliens in their living rooms,”

I came across an article today entitled “Playstation 2 component incites African war”. The story goes on to talk about how a rare metal called coltan, used in the production of the PS2 has become the modern day blood diamond of the tech industry.

The story mentions that numerous devices including cell phones, computers and, of course, game consoles all make use of this rare metal to produce certain components.

“a company often has no idea where the original coltan ore came from, and frankly don’t care to know.”

Tags: playstation, sony, africa, war, business, politics, coltan