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AeroFS – A New Distributed File System
AeroFS is a new distributed file system (from their website): Unlimited Storage Using AeroFS, you can sync allthe data on your devices. No limits. No caps. You already have your storage, now use it!...
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Lockheed Martin Attacked – Follow-up of RCA Attack
It seems that hackers got more out of the RSA attack one month ago. Apparently, they got access to so called “seeds” which allows them to create valid “one-time passwords” (OTPs). They are now using...
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Patent Trolls vs Common Sense 1:0 Again
Microsoft failed in court to relax the rules under which existing IT patents can be challenged. A great loss for everyone, even those who like the status quo. Remember: i4i (is that “eye for an eye”?)...
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Another Reason Against Copyright
The EU is about to extend the duration of the copyright for music from 50 to 70 years. That means recordings (not the music, only the original tapes and records) of the Beatles, Elvis, etc. will...
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Do You Know Your Limits?
This interesting talk by Dan Ariely - Are we in control of our own decisions? – got my thinking. Dan says: We understand our limitations. And we build around it. But for some reason when it comes to...
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One Step Closer to Levitation
Everyone has seen the floating-frozen-thingy-over-a-magnet, right? There have been miniature train models running over simple or more complicated tracks. This one is slightly different: The...
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Learning Resources
Always wanted to brush up your knowledge of quantum physics? Geometry? Linear algebra? There are two cool resources for you: If you’re more interested in computer science (theory, operating systems,...
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Why OSGi Qualifiers Aren’t Working
If you don’t understand how OSGi bundles get versions: You’re not alone. On paper, the rules are pretty simple and straightforward. In reality, the rules are broken by many Eclipse bundles because the...
View ArticleShortest Horror Joke Just Got Shorter
Previously, it was The last human sits in front of his fireplace. Suddenly, there is a knock on the door. Now, it’s Trump says.
View ArticleNever Rewrite From Scratch
In many projects, there is code which is so bad that no one wants to touch it. Eventually, the consensus is “we need to rewrite this from scratch”. TL&DR: Never do this in one big step. Break it...
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