:Microcomputers and Applications Fall 2007

Jetblue is an application that will make internet access available on airplanes. Passengers can check personal and work e-mail yet certain web browsing will be restricted to maintain ban width, check it out.

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tuff call. This is what it boils down to. Xbox360- hd dvd, more games, cheaper, networking capabilities Ps3-not so many games but more to come, blue ray dvd player, blue ray grafics, could be much better than 360 but no game has shown full capacity, much more expensive, great networking capabilities. So whick one do you get? to be honest 360 is great and is now equivlent to the more expensive ps3. Yet if your looking to make an investment the ps3 will last you in the long run, and in just a few years it will surpass the 360 grafficaly and game play wise. Check out some of the new games coming out for the ps3 including the highly anticipated GT4.

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Wow. So what would you do if someone hacked into the place you work? Just the problem of the company, why should you care? Well ask the thousands of employees at this research lab, and they will tell you it is a huge problem. With access to there addresses and even social security numbers it so no wonder why these employees are pissed. The assault appeared “to be part of a coordinated attempt to gain access to computer networks at numerous laboratories and other institutions across the country,” lab director Thom Mason said in a memo to the 4,200 employees at the Department of Energy facility. Althought they company states there was no classified information compromised, what happens next time when it does?

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Many people are still inlove with their old computers today, kinda like an old car. This article was a plesent read about one of the first home computers the Commodore 64. It was one of the first computers someone could buy and bring home to thier families in the 80’s. The computer featured 64 kilobytes of memory , a huge index of games, a sophisticated sound chip, and a relatively parent-friendly price of $595. The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, will celebrate the C64’s 25th anniversary. It will be agathering of many top notch computer and software developers today, reflecting on the amazing achievement of there predecessors.

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According to a recent poll, people in america have spent millions of dollars collectivly on virtual gifts. Many people do so on facebook. These gifts cost a dollar or more and they dont do anything. You can not play them , you can not trade them im as currency, you can really do anything with them. They are just an image you give to loved ones on facebook or myspace. I guess since people know they are paid for , it is like a badge of honor. Yet regardless, it almost seems like a joke. These people are getting ripped off and paying for basically nothing. If you wanna let someone you know that you love them or you like them, send them a message, or give them a phone call. Dont spend money on images that are literately useless, for the love of god.

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The shuttle was originally supposed to launch on Thursday from KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida, but it is now once again delayed. The liftoff was canceled after 2 of the 4 engines sensors cut-off. It is now scheduled to launch 3:21 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

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okay. Lets makes this clear and simple. It seems that website like facebook and myspace have been at the center of the news for quite sometime. Constantly the safety of these web sites is questioned. Not only do these web sites mix people of different maturities and ages, it leaves many people open for harassments. Many teens go as far as to include there address, full name, and even phone number on these web pages. Many lawsuits have been pressed against these company s and i can not for the life of me understand why. If these are personal web pages then we, the peoples who’s pages they are, are responsible for the information we post on them. People should not be surprised when they dont get jobs at places that drug test when they have pictures of bongs and them all over the web! COMMON SENSE! These web sites are not at all responsible for what people post on them so why are we still talking about it in the news all the time!

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So get this, Russian criminals have formed a new type of A.I. Its a messaging agent that men talk to, many times in adult chat rooms, that gets men to cough up there credit card info. for promise of elusive activities. It has worked some many times it appears men can not tell that it is a machine there flirting with. Ha so make sure you know who your talking to on the web, and never give out your info., even if that person sounds real?

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Toyota’s new robot may not be able to blast down buildings or transform into a camery, but it deffedently shows how acuratly they can now program it. Using its mechanical fingures and right arm to hold the bow, this robot can play the entire song “Pomp and Circumstance.” Im sure you wont see it at any graduations but this is a huge step in robotics. To be able to program this thing to exicute an activity that is so precise is amazing. Toyota has been working on robotics since 1986 and they are not slowing down. With the success of “Asimo” their walking robot made in 2000, it is obvious that toyota has high hopes for robotics in households. Imagine, a robot to do the dishes or answer the door. Thats all americans need, another excuse to be lazy. Still, its pretty cool tech.

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After the huge sucsess of the Guitar Hero series on Microsofts xbox and Sony’s playstation, Harmonix, the games devolper put out a new huge hit called Rock Band. It follows the same basic principle as guitar hero but you play as a whole band. It envolves a drumer, guitarist, bassist, and singer. Sweet! but the price isnt so sweet. Since there are more players who can play the game, you have to buy different imput devices (fake drums,mic,guitar ex.). This game currently cost 170.00$ so you may just wanna stick to guitar hero for now and wait for prices to go down. Overall the game has recieved great reviews.

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