Enough about Vista, what's up with Linux?

Subject: General Tech | May 26, 2006 - 12:59 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

Vista news is becoming much like a Soap Opera, with new characters and devious plots introduced almost weekly, and a story line that could drag on for years.  So switch your channels to XYZ computing, and check out what's new on Linux.

Oblivion's lead designer speaks

Subject: General Tech | May 26, 2006 - 12:02 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

[H]ard|OCP sits down with Ken Rolston, a designer at Bethesda who has lead the past 2 Elder Scrolls installments.  Learn about the design of the game, and what a designer does in his spare time.

Make every surfing session as safe as if you were at home

Subject: General Tech | May 25, 2006 - 12:40 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

Think Computers reviews the StealthSurfer II Privacy Stick, a USB stick that comes in four sizes, all loaded with Thunderbird, Firefox, RoboForm and Anonymizer.  
It should be enough to protect you form whatever spyware or malware migth be on a public computer.

Intel Computer Clubhouse Opens At Boys & Girls Club In Heart Of Atlanta

Subject: General Tech | May 25, 2006 - 11:45 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

ATLANTA, May 24, 2006 — Intel Corporation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) today are celebrating the opening of a new Intel® Computer Clubhouse, a unique after-school learning center for youth ages 10 to 18. The clubhouse is located at the John H. Harland Club in the city's southwest area.
'Intel and the Boys and Girls Club's collective goal is to help open up the world of opportunities to the youth of southwest Atlanta through access to the latest technology and support of dedicated staff and mentors,' said Rosalind Hudnell, Intel director of diversity.

Intel Capital Extends Global Reach

Subject: General Tech | May 24, 2006 - 04:33 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 24, 2006 — Intel Capital, the venture capital investment arm of Intel Corporation, has embarked on a bolder, more proactive strategy designed to enhance innovation worldwide by helping its portfolio companies to be more successful through larger investment stakes and more active collaboration.

Recognizing the importance of technology centers outside the United States, Intel Capital over the past year announced the formation of a series of geographic investment funds in India (US $250 million) , China (US $200 million), the Middle East and Turkey (US $5

But will it play in iPod-ia?

Subject: General Tech | May 24, 2006 - 01:47 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

DRM might be holding back a lot of the online music providers, but not necessarily for the reason that first comes to mind.  Ars Technica looks at the question of using DRM that makes the music unplayable on an iPod.  Since 3 of every 4 MP3 players is an iPod, that can have a big impact.

Upcoming announcements from Microsoft, of the good kind

Subject: General Tech | May 24, 2006 - 12:50 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

AnandTech is at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference, listening to what is coming up in the world of Windows.   See what the second half of 2006 has in store.

Intel CEO: India Plays Key Role In Intel's World Ahead Program

Subject: General Tech | May 23, 2006 - 02:40 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged:

BANGALORE, India, May 23, 2006 — Paul Otellini,
in his first visit to India as president and chief executive officer of
Intel Corporation, today described the pivotal role India plays in
Intel's World Ahead
Program, which seeks to accelerate access to uncompromised technology
and educ