Ars TechnicaAll of my fun Ars Technica feeds :)First Windows XP OLPC laptop pilot program set for Peru- September 17, 2008 An OLPC XO laptop pilot program using Windows XP systems will be conducted in Peru over the next nine months.Read More...http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080916-first-windows-xp-olpc-laptop-pilot-headed-to... Ahoy, matey! Google tries to patent floating data centers- September 17, 2008 It's all the power and flexibility of Google, but this time, in space on the high seas. A recent patent application details Google's idea of what a floating data center might look like, with room for multiple modules (each containing multiple systems) and powered by wave or tidal energy. Read More...http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080916-ahoy-matey-google-tries-to-patent-floating-d... Judge green lights lawsuit over Sprint WiMAX rollout- September 16, 2008 An Illinois judge denied Sprint's request to have a lawsuit over the impending rollout of its WiMAX network dismissed. Now, the company is likely to face off against one of its largest independent affiliates in court.Read More...http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080916-judge-green-lights-lawsuit-over-sprint-wimax... DC Universe Online will feature both original, comic storylines- September 16, 2008 Comics author Geoff Johns explains how DC Universe Online will mix new stories with known elements from the comics. Read More...http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/09/16/comics-scribe-dc-universe-online-wil... New bill would tighten rules for DHS border laptop searches- September 16, 2008 After a public outcry about no-reason-needed searches of laptops and electronic gadgets by Border Patrol and Customs agents, Rep. Loretta Sanchez introduced a bill to slap a few more rules on the process. Also, you'll get a receipt when your laptop is taken away.Read More...http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080916-new-bill-wants-tighter-rules-for-laptop-bord... Google dons armor, readies for regulatory fight over ad deal- September 16, 2008 Finding its deal with Yahoo under scrutiny by US and EU regulators, Google has gone on the PR offensive, as its chief economist takes issue with a report that suggests the deal would see advertisers paying increased prices.Read More...http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080916-google-dons-armor-readies-for-regulatory-fig... Ars back-to-school mobility kit: Stafford Loan edition- September 16, 2008 It's time to gear up for school. Ars has recommendations for a complete mobility kit (laptop, backpack, mouse, and more) that won't break your budget.Read More...http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080915-ars-back-to-school-mobility-kit-stafford-loa... Mac OS X 10.5.5 update now available with tons of fixes- September 15, 2008 The fifth update to Leopard, version 10.5.5, has landed and includes numerous bug fixes and security patches. Be warned, though, that the update includes changes to Spotlight indexing that apparently causes a re-indexing of all Spotlight-indexed volumes.Read More...http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/arstechnica/journals/~3/393580409/mac-os-x-10-5-5-update-no... Cannabis suggests treatment for chronic pain- September 15, 2008 Drugs derived from cannabis may help treat chronic pain by binding to CB2, a receptor for cannabinoids.Read More...http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/arstechnica/journals/~3/393475312/cannabis-suggests-treatme... PA Semi engineer heading ARM architecture at Apple (Updated)- September 15, 2008 Wei-han Lien, now "senior manager - chip CPU architect" at Apple, will be designing ARM-based chips for future iPhones and iPods. This confirms most of what we already knew about Apple's PA Semi acquisition. Read More...http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/arstechnica/journals/~3/393464123/pa-semi-engineer-heading-... |