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Linux & Open Source
Linux boots in 2.97 seconds
By
Egan Orion
| November 12, 2008
Software engineers at Japan's embedded Linux software vendor Lineo announced technology last week that can boot a low-power computer system within 2.97 seconds, the company claims.
Internet
Internode launches chumby in Australia
By
Staff writers
| November 12, 2008
Cult Internet access device the chumby is finally available in Australia with ISP Internode announcing it will sell the cute little critter for under $300.
Hardware
Cray XT Jaguar takes supercomputing lead
By
Ian Williams
| November 12, 2008
The Cray XT Jaguar at the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee will probably lead the top 500 supercomputers list that comes out next week.
Networking
ISPs fear IPv6 security threats
By
Phil Muncaster
| November 12, 2008
Over half of internet service providers believe that new threats could emerge with the deployment of the new Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), according to the latest annual worldwide Infrastructure Security Report from Arbor Networks.
Security
AVG update deletes critical Windows file
By
Ian Williams
| November 12, 2008
A recent update from antivirus firm AVG has caused havoc with some users by deleting a critical file in Windows XP after incorrectly detecting it as a virus.
Hardware
Philips develops "intelligent pill"
By
Staff Writers
| November 12, 2008
Dutch group Philips has developed an "intelligent pill" that contains a microprocessor, battery, wireless radio, pump and a drug reservoir to release medication in a specific area in the body.
Security
Security giants propose new testing standard
By
Shaun Nichols
| November 12, 2008
A group of leading security firms has proposed a new standardised system for testing security software.
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