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Gartner Revises Server Share Numbers
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:43:24 -0400
Gartner revised its first quarter numbers and found that IBM actually beat out Hewlett-Packard in server revenue....
Who Is Running The Most Secure Browser?
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:03:13 -0400
Many users are undoubtedly not updating their browsers as quickly as they should, but you can't conclude any specifics about that from the recent study of Google logs....
DOJ Sued Over Cell Phone Tracking Practices
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:08:34 -0400
Civil liberties groups claim the Justice Department is bypassing warrants to obtain real-time tracking information on U.S. citizens....
Microsoft Internet Explorer Security Strikes Back
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:03:53 -0400
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 security builds on the Phishing Filter of IE 7 and thwarts cross-site scripting....
IBM Helps Link POS to the Back Office
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:50:30 -0400
IBM and Epicor jointly release an offering that centrally manages and supports POS....

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Troubles shadow G-8 summit
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:36:36 -0700
Between surging oil prices, food inflation and a credit crunch that's depressed global growth, leaders from the Group of Eight economic...
Florida may signal boom in coastal oil drilling
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:26:48 -0700
Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost-prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support...
U.S. share of foreign tourists slips, travel experts say
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:38:41 -0700
Despite the weak U.S. dollar, a boom in international travel around the world hasn't translated into an explosion of foreign tourists to...

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As Web Traffic Grows, Crashes Take Bigger Toll
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:22:20 -0000
As the Web has become an irreplaceable part of life, users have become less forgiving of even occasional outages.
The Medium: File-Sharing Fetish
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:48:30 -0000
Eclectic video-sharing that doesn’t succumb to the porn imperative.
For Marketers, Viruses Just Won’t Cooperate
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:19:30 -0000
Viral marketing is much harder than negative buzz to generate.

CNN.com - Technology

Stealing ideas from nature
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:01:21 -0400
When self-confessed "nature nerd" Janine Benyus coined the term "biomimicry" in a book she published a decade ago, little did she know it would make her a household name, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.
Faked tiger photo sparks Web furor
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:23:49 -0400
Read full story for latest details.
Tunguska blast still a mystery 100 years on
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:17:51 -0400
It produced a blast hundreds of times stronger than the Hiroshima bomb, was seen hundreds of miles away and narrowly missed obliterating an entire city -- but 100 years to the week after the mysterious explosion in Siberia, no one is any closer to understanding what caused it.

NPR Topics: Technology

Viacom May Soon Have Your YouTube Password
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
A judge ordered YouTube to hand over the log-on names and the Internet addresses of its users to media giant Viacom. The matter is stirring up major privacy concerns.
We Know What You've Been Watching on YouTube
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:13:00 -0400
A court has ordered Google to turn over a database that links users to every video they've watched on the popular Web site YouTube. Jennifer Urban, director of the University of Southern California Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic, says the ruling has big implications for online privacy.
Twitter, What Are You Doing? Co-Founder Tells All
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:51:00 -0400
Twitter.com has so many new users that the Web site keeps crashing. Meanwhile, Twitter engineers are taking popular features away for retooling. It's a painful process, but co-founder Biz Stone has a plan.

BBC News | Technology | UK Edition

Google 'faces Street View block'
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:56:34 -0000
Google's plans to launch a mapping tool in the UK could be referred to the Information Commissioner.
Warning letters to 'file-sharers'
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:41:04 -0000
The music industry says thousands of UK broadband users who share tracks illegally will be warned about it in letters.
Google must divulge YouTube log
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:19:53 -0000
Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched avideo on YouTube, says a US court.

Reuters Video: Technology

Japan asks: anybody out there?
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:02:00 -0400
Jul. 4 - Japan's biggest astronomical observatories are teaming up for a fresh quest to find out if there is life in outer space.
Reuters Technology Week
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:52:38 -0400
Jul. 3 - The robo-bartender, virtual haute couture, and global leaders ride hydrogen style.
Robo barman pulls first pint
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:03:25 -0400
Jul. 3 - Billed as the world's first robot barman, Mr Asahi pulls the crowds at London's Selfridges department store.

AP Top Technology News At 6:44 p.m. EDT

Court orders YouTube to give Viacom video logs
By ANICK JESDANUN Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:52:13 -0000
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dismissing privacy concerns, a federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the popular online video-sharing service to disclose who watches which video clips and when....
2 teens attacked in town mocked in YouTube videos
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:44:12 -0000
DOVER, N.Y. (AP) -- Two teenagers who drove to Oniontown after a series of YouTube videos portrayed the hamlet as a run-down, backwoods dump were pelted with rocks by an angry group of young residents, authorities said....
Internet addressing agency loses its own addresses
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:57:41 -0000
NEW YORK (AP) -- This doesn't sound good: The nonprofit agency in charge of the Internet's addresses recently lost track of its own....

CNET News.com

iPhone 3G queue forms in Manhattan
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:25:00 -0700
But the usual suspects--gadget fanatics--aren't the ones at the front of the line.
Privacy advocates praise Google's new link
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:55:00 -0700
Company's decision to add a link to its home page that leads to its Privacy Center is enough to quell a controversy.
Photos: Army designates year's best inventions
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700
Every year, the U.S. Army designates a set of top inventions. This year's list includes a GPS-guided artillery shell and a new method for saving severely injured soldiers.

 

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Bentsen Grove Computer Club - A group of retirees in southern Texas, USA, interested in computers. Information on club meetings, events and bulletins.

Big Bear Computer Club - This Club is based in Southern California, USA. Information about meetings, special interest groups and newsletters.
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Brevard User's Group, Inc. - A not for profit group of members helping members, that specializes in Windows based PC's. Located in the Melbourne, Florida, USA, region.
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Brisbug PC User Group - Non-profit society for PC users located in Brisbane, Australia. Contains meeting and membership information.

Brockville Independent Computer Club - A non-profit computer club located in Brockville, Ontario, Canada. Information on meeting topics and location. Members area including membership list, image gallery, discussions, meeting minutes, net tools, and e-help.
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Calgary PC User Society - Not-for-profit society providing a forum for individuals with common interests in computers. Details of meetings, membership and special interest groups.
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Capital PC User Group - Largest PC User Group East of the Mississippi with over 2000 members and programs for all ages and all levels. Information on classroom training, discounts, seminars, computer recycling and other group projects.
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Computer Operators of Marysville and Port Huron - Local group serving the Port Huron, MI, USA area, allowing computer users to exchange information and ideas.
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404 Computer Science Club of Scarborough - A club in Scarborough, Ontario Canada formed by University of Toronto computer science students, but available to anyone who has a genuine interest in computers.

Firelands Computer Club - A non-profit group of computer users in Northern Ohio, USA, dedicated to sharing computer information. News meeting information.

404 Hamilton PC User Group - This group in Ontario, Canada meet monthly to exchange ideas, learn new trends and issues and provide support.

404 Harrow United Computer Club - Offers a variety of computer and mathematics courses.

Highland Lakes Computer Club - This Texas based club's objective is to foster mutual PC related help and friendships with no officers, no dues and no duties. Meeting, contact and mailing list information.

Komputer Enthusiasts of Greater Seattle - KEGS is a non-profit organization formed in 1996 to meet the needs of personal computer users in the greater Seattle, Washington, USA, area. Meeting and membership details, including newsletter and tips and tricks.

Launceston Computer Group Incorporated - A User Group for PC and Macintosh Users in the Launceston, Tasmania, Australia area. Incorporates the Launceston Computer Show, plus contact and meeting information.

McHenry County Computer Club - Based in McHenry County, Illinois, USA. Information on meetings and the club newsletter in Adobe Acrobat format.
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Mid-Nebraska Users of Computers - Large computer users group in Central Nebraska, USA, supporting beginners and advanced users since 1984. Includes meeting and contact information.

500 Mount Bruno Computer Club - A non-profit organization authorized by the City Council of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, Canada. Club provides courses in popular software, how to use a BBS or the Internet, presentations by software and hardware suppliers and exchange of ideas.

New Jersey Computer Club - This large not-for-profit organization is dedicated to educating the public about computer systems; providing community services and sharing knowledge. Meeting details plus a comprehensive newsletter.
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North Florida Computer Society - Non-profit organization dedicated to the support and enjoyment of computers. Schedule of meeting locations in Jacksonville Florida, USA.

North Orange County Computer Club - Club and membership information as well as an online news magazine containing computer and Internet related articles.
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500 Ottawa PC Users' Group - A PC enthusiasts organization. Includes software reviews, downloadable files, newsletters, on-line conferencing as well as meeting and contact details.

Palmia Computer Club - A computer club in Mission Viejo, California offering workshops, tutorials and personalized training for new users.
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PC Rams Computer Club - Information about this club based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Includes software reviews by club members.
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PC Users Group (ACT) - This is a large group located in Canberra, Australia. Includes meeting and membership details.

PC-Natgug Computer Users Group - UK National computer users group, established for more than 20 years. Meeting and membership details.

Pietermaritzburg Computer Club - This South African club aims to improve the knowledge of computer users in Pietermaritzburg surrounding areas with talks from experts and assistance from peers.

Skagit Computer Club - A non-profit resource for PC users in the greater Skagit County area, State of Washington, USA. Newsletters, tips, contact and meeting details.
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South Bay All Computers Enthusiasts - Non-profit organization of computer users of all experience levels which meets twice a month in Rolling Hills, California. Provides support for new hardware, software, and operating systems.

Space Port User Group (SPUG) - A friendly, helpful, family orientated computer user group for PC or Mac users. Meeting Information and Newsletter in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Sun City Anthem Computer Club - Offers computer education to age-restricted community, located in Sun City Anthem, Nevada, USA.
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The UK Computer Clubs Directory - Directory listing UK Computer Clubs and Computer User Groups.

Thousand Oaks Personal Computer Club - This California, USA, based club is open to all people, young and old, from beginners to advanced. Meeting information and contact details.

Tri-County Computer Club - The Tri-County Computer Club, serving North East Ohio, USA, PC users.
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Tucson Computer Society - Non-profit organization serving the Tucson, Arizona, USA area since 1982. Includes contact and membership details and articles from the groups journal.
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Twin Cities Database User Group - TCDBUG is a volunteer-run organization of professionals sharing database systems knowledge. Meeting, contact and membership details.
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Welwyn Hatfield Computer Club - Based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK, attracting members from all around Hertfordshire and Middlesex. Meeting, contact and member details.
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York University Computer Club - Group serving York University in Ontario, Canada.