Random Linkage 2007-Dec-24 AM
Monday, December 24th, 2007- A simple comparison of Ubuntu vs. Windows Vista security when comparing the base OS install only
- IT workers are generally opposed to the government regulating the Internet and online privacy. Given the incompetence and abuse of regulated industries we constantly see from our govermental overlords, I’d say this is a damned good shared opinion
- The British are cracking down on drivers who talk, text, or map, with penalties of up to 2 years. How long before the same sort of legislation hits here in the US?
- My oldest brother shared this very thorough write-up on the state of digital television in regards to the digital switch-over that’s currently mandated for Feb. 17th, 2009
- Apple and Apple insider-information web site ThinkSecret have settled the long-running lawsuit, with ThinkSecret not revealing sources but shutting down further publishing
Nick Ciarelli, Think Secret’s publisher, said “I’m pleased to have reached this amicable settlement, and will now be able to move forward with my college studies and broader journalistic pursuits.”