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Journals RSS FeedsThe Green Penguin: Interview With Pat Tiernan of Climate Savers Computing - The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is on the front lines of the battle against global climate change. Their mission? To convince you that saving power is good for both Mother Earth and the bottom line. The Green Penguin chats with Pat Tiernan, Climate Savers' new executive director, to see what the future holds for this green-IT organization. read more ...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com DRM-free iTunes: A Huge Step Forward? - * DRM-free music from iTunes is the best news I've heard all week
* It's about time. Maybe I'll buy something from them eventually.
* Why the hell do I care about iTunes? When they have a Linux version, maybe we'll talk.
... Convert SpreadSheets to CSV files with Python and pyuno - Using the OORunner class that we developed last week we'll
now create a Python class for converting spreadsheets into
CSV files.
The converter supports any type of input spreadsheet that is
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... What would you exchange Exchange for? - It's long been clear to me that the biggest lock-in Microsoft has, at the enterprise level, is not with Windows or personal apps, but with Exchange Server. And the biggest problem there is this: it's good. Enterprises like it. And, since Exchange works only or best with Windows machines, the lock-in extends to much else. Linux and Mac boxes get purged and replaced by Windows ones.
Or so goes the story I hear from folks at big enterprises.
So I'm wondering about alternatives.
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... Season's Greetings Mass Mailer - In my last article for Linux Journal, (http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/best-wishes-new-year) I shared some of my New Year's Resolutions. One of those resolutions was to communicate more regularly with my friends and family. In this article, I'm going to describe one of the first steps I took toward making this happen.
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... Year Without DRM - It's time for New Year resolutions and what better than to resolve to not purchase media 'protected' by DRM? Many of us already follow this rule but by pledging this publicly we can educate the masses.
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... Creating KVTML Files - KWordQuiz, KVocTrain, and other KDE-based programs use the KVTML file format for their data files. The format is just a fairly simple XML format but, unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be anything available to convert a text file to this format. So, once again, AWK to the rescue.
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... Session Destroyer: Automatic Webapp Session Invalidation - It is midnight. You are browsing the web. Everything seems fine. Unbeknownst to you, a rogue advertisement composed of malware is displayed on a popular website and is attempting to steal your banking credentials. What can you do?
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... The November Cornucopia: One Month In Linux Audio -
This week I'm your straight reporter bringing you news of of updates, upgrades, and new releases in the world of Linux audio software. Development in this world is continuously productive, so I'll present only a selection of the Linux sound and music applications and utilities announced in the month of November in the year 2008.
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... An Udderly Wonderful Christmas Gift - Remember back in August, when there was all the hoopla regarding me in a "Hot Blogger" calendar? Well, your votes paid off, and indeed I grace the eleventh page of the calendar as Mr. November. Seeing myself as a calendar model immediately made me think of cows. (Well, OK, not really -- but bear with me)
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... Retailers Post Weak Same-Store Sales - Same-store sales slumped in December, with even Wal-Mart not showing itself immune to the industry's woes as it was among the companies that cut expectations for the current quarter.
... BOE Cuts Rates to 1.5% - The Bank of England cut its key rate by half a percentage point to 1.5%, taking it to the lowest level since the central bank was founded in 1694.
... Corporate Scandal Shakes India - The chairman of one of India's largest tech firms said he concocted financial results, sending shock waves across India and likely prompting investors to question other corporate results as the once-hot economy slows.
... Lenovo Plans Major Revamp - Computer maker Lenovo said it expects to report a loss for the quarter just ended. The company set layoffs and cuts to executive pay.
... Madoff Is a 'Danger,' Argue Prosecutors - Bernard Madoff poses a "danger," argued federal prosecutors, who said the Ponzi-scheme figure should go to jail after he mailed valuables to friends and family.
... Wyeth in Talks for Vaccine Firm - Wyeth is in talks to buy Dutch vaccine maker Crucell for more than $1.35 billion.
... Intel Outlook Pared Again - Intel issued a second warning about deteriorating business conditions, signaling further weakness in the computer sector.
... Citi, Senators to Modify Mortgages - Citigroup and other lenders are in talks with senators on a bill that would let bankruptcy judges set new repayment terms for mortgage holders.
... Merckle Family to Sell Ratiopharm - Adolf Merckle's family plans to sell generic drug maker Ratiopharm after securing a bridge loan to prop up the teetering business empire.
... Alitalia, Air France Close to Finalizing Deal - Alitalia looked set to clinch a long-awaited deal to sell a stake to Air France-KLM, giving the former ailing state-controlled carrier the large international partner it needs to complete its turnaround.
... Exelon Offers Extension In NRG Bid - Exelon plans to extend its tender offer for NRG Energy by seven weeks to Feb. 25, having garnered 45.6% of shares outstanding.
... MGA Granted Temporary Reprieve on Bratz - A federal judge ruled that MGA could continue to sell its Bratz dolls through Dec. 31 before being forced to turn over the franchise to its rival, Mattel.
... MGM Mirage Limits Project - MGM Mirage said it will scale back its City Center project in Las Vegas as the gambling company seeks to cut costs and raise cash.
... Wal-Mart Picks International Head - Wal-Mart Stores named Doug McMillon, head of the Sam's Club unit, as CEO of its international operations.
... Slide in 401(k)s Spurs Calls for Change - The stock-market rout has ignited a crisis of confidence for millions of Americans who manage their own retirement savings through 401(k) plans.
... Israel Hit by Rockets From Lebanon - Militants in southern Lebanon fired a handful of rockets into northern Israel, drawing an immediate Israeli artillery barrage in response.
... Democrats Retreat on Burris - Senate Democrats and Obama backed down from a political fight with Blagojevich's appointee to fill the president-elect's seat.
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