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ViewSonic intros PJD6251 and PJL9371 projectorsViewSonic has
released the PJD6251 and PJL9371, two new projectors that are intended to provide better-than-usual brightness. The PJD6251 is a 3D-ready projector designed for
conference rooms or classroom settings and carries a 1024x768 native resolution along with a 2,800:1 contrast ratio and 3,700 lumens of brightness. The projector includes HDMI, composite, S-Video and VGA inputs, and touts Ethernet for remote control over a local network....
macnn.com Thursday, October 08, 2009Why the FBI Director Doesn't Bank Onlineangry tapir
writes "The head of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation has stopped banking online after
nearly falling for a phishing attempt. FBI Director Robert Mueller said he recently came 'just a few clicks away from falling into a classic
internet phishing scam' after receiving an e-mail that appeared to be from his bank."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Slashdot Thursday, October 08, 2009U.S. probes IBM for antitrust violationsJustice
department investigates whether tech giant abused its position in mainframe computing market
The Globe and Mail Thursday, October 08, 2009DOJ Investigating IBM Mainframe Business: ReportFederal antitrust regulators reportedly are investigating IBMs dominance in the mainframe
business, which has long been the target of complaints from others in the
industry. According to the report, the DOJ has notified at least one IBM critic that it was opening an investigation. One
industry group has accused IBM of using punitive measures against com-petitors in the mainframe space. - Federal regulators reportedly are investigating IBM for possible antitrust violations in connection with its mainframe
business. MarketWatch
reported Oct. 7 that the Computer amp; Communications Association, an industry trade group that has often complained about IBMs dominance in the mainframe sp...
eWEEK Thursday, October 08, 2009Parental Guidance on Web Video for ChildrenThe
internet offers a vast amount of video, not all of it suitable for young eyes. But parents can let their children explore while still curating what they see.
New York Times Thursday, October 08, 2009An Autumnal Tour of Linux WorkshopsAs the days get shorter and temperatures get cooler here in the northern hemisphere, it's clear Linux geeks' thoughts have begun to turn to the many delights of the
season. Yes, there are pumpkins, hay rides and apple pie aplenty as October wears on, but for real Linux geeks, one of the keenest joys of the
season lies elsewhere.
TechNewsWorld Thursday, October 08, 2009Trope: A Softer Shade of BloomTwo weeks ago, when I reviewed an application
called "Air," I referred to it as the follow-up to a similar app called "Bloom." One of the developers, Peter Chilvers, wrote in with a point of clarification: Air was not actually intended as the official follow-up to Bloom, an app that Chilvers wrote in collaboration with Brian Eno. The real follow-up, also created by Chilvers and Eno, is called "Trope."
TechNewsWorld Thursday, October 08, 2009From cars to TVs, apps are spreadingWhen Apple launched its App Store last summer, few imagined it would reach today's numbers so quickly, if ever.
CNN Thursday, October 08, 2009FBI Cracks 'Largest Phishing Case Ever'nk497
writes "The FBI and Egyptian authorities have arrested 100 people in what they're calling "the largest
international phishing case ever conducted" as part of a widescale investigation
called Operation Phish Phry. The criminals used phishing to get access to hundreds of bank accounts, stealing $1.5 million. "This international phishing ring had a significant impact on two banks and caused huge headaches for hundreds, perhaps thousands of bank customers," said Acting US Attorney George S. Cardona."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Slashdot Thursday, October 08, 2009U.S. Begins Antitrust Inquiry of I.B.M.The Justice
department is investigating whether I.B.M. abused its monopoly position in a vital computing market.
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