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Born and raised near Tampa. Third-year physics student at New College of Florida in Sarasota. Planning on Law School or somesuch.

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Linux (I spend an inordinate amount of time on my computer), my car (driving is nirvana for me if traffic…
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Gentoo has long been a distribution aimed towards the power Linux user. It allows users to foray into the inner workings of their computers, emphasizing total customizability for optimal performance and minimum size. It is not for users who are looking for an operating system as soon as possible. Installations …

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Over the past few years, 3-D rendering in window managers has become a new trend in the desktop environment. OS X was the first to make fancy visual effects prominent in the way users interact with the windows in their desktop. Windows Vista has also jumped on the bandwagon with …

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A [URL="http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/05/11/1220219&from=rss"]posting[/URL] on Slashdot today speaks of an [URL="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0%2C1895%2C2125848%2C00.asp"]interview[/URL] with Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth which occurred last week. In it, he states that Dell computers preloaded with Ubuntu will not include WINE, an open-source Windows emulator for the Linux platform. Mr. Shuttleworth stated that he does not want Ubuntu to …

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This week, developers for the Ubuntu operating system are meeting in Seville, Spain to begin work on a new version of the distribution, Mobile Ubuntu. Designed to work with Intel's recently-announced low-power processor and chipset architecture, Ubuntu plans to allow developers creating mobile software the ability to create software utilizing …

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Since I began reading science-fiction, my dream was that we would enter the era of [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse"]complete connectivity[/URL], where web access would be plentiful and robust. Being able to be online anywhere would lead us to a greater sense of community and understanding. When mobile broadband became widely available in the …

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Since recent years, we've come to appreciate the speed and usability of Flash drives. The fact that sudden motion makes no difference to its accessibility makes Flash drives an intriguing prospect for laptop manufacturers. Especially Dell, which is going to offer a configuration option with its Latitude D420 that will …

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As Red Hat's modifications to the Linux kernel to improve real-time scheduling near completion, their director of emerging technologies, Tim Burke, has been pushing for its use in the business world. At a recent Wall Street conference, Burke made his case for real-time Linux's abilities to fulfill investors' needs for …

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The Linux mascot, Tux, is about to introduce himself to the masses—by driving really, really fast. [URL="http://tux500.com"]Tux500.com[/URL], a Linux marketing site, is working to raise $350,000 to take primary sponsorship of Stephan Gregoire's car in the Indianapolis 500 race on May 27. So far, only about $6000 has been raised, …

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Just as it seemed that Linux users (especially 64-bit users) would finally be able to enjoy streaming content with a minimum of hassle, Microsoft's new Silverlight software promises to throw a wrench in the works. Because of sites like Google Video and Youtube, Flash video has become a common means …

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As Intel and AMD continue to war for control of the desktop microprocessor market, a recent announcement made by HP shows that a third company, VIA, is still a contender. HP has chosen VIA microprocessors for new Compaq thin-client PCs for sale in China. They're cheaper and more energy efficient …

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While announcing the name of Ubuntu's next release for October, 2007, Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth spoke of a new version of the Ubuntu distribution to be released alongside Gutsy Gibbon. This release, he says, will not include any firmware, drivers, applications, and even sounds and imagery which are not completely …

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hi i can connect the internet on one computer and not the other. i have tried quite alot of stuff previous to this post to no avail. i am using windows [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread75306.html#"]xp[/URL] home sp2 (both) and a wireless modem router (d link dsl-g624t) with a wireless adapter (d link dwl …

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Hello! I downloaded software called Xloops to evaluate integrals I'm working with. It comes with some example programs to show how the libraries work, but I can't seem to get them compiling consistently. Here is one program (the important part is the first 12 lines): [code=c++] #include <iostream> #include "xloops.h" …

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i have a copy of ubuntu 6.10 dappa drake or i think edgy eft is there a way to install beryl on it so i can use the cool features if theres anybody who knows please may you let us know and tell me how to install it or how …

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Hi everyone, After 3 loyal years, I think it's about time to replace my current laptop with a new one. The problem is, there are so many more options around since last time I researched a laptop, I'm not quite as sure where to find the best deal. I'm not …

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Need help... Windows won't start even in safe mode. I get a blue screen with the message IRQL_not_less_or_equal with the following at the bottom of the blue screen. *** Stop: 0x0000000A (0X00000010,0X00000002,0X00000000,0X804D7256) I am running XP Pro and recently installed (about a month ago) a PCI SATA card and a …

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So I'd really like to write an article about the inclusion of Sun's Java in the latest Ubuntu release, but I'm not exactly sure what that means for Java in Linux as a whole. Java has always been available as a package and is easy to install, but I think …

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Hi all, My fiancee's machine decided this weekend to not power up anymore, but I've been out of the repair business for some time. The machine does not reach POST, and the fans won't even spin or twitch. Process so far: - Disconnect all drives - no change - Remove …

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Hi, Can I configure Outlook Express to view my GMail or Yahoo mails. If yes, tell me how? Specifically what to select for Server (POP3/IMAP/HTTP). I have Office 2003 Installed. Thanks in advance.

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This is supposed to be a JOKE arrest form,but its on an actual POLICE WEBSITE!! I think it could be a [url=http://www.eastpointpolice.org/SelfArrestForm.htm][u]SETUP[/u][/url] of some kind!!

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