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In the geolocation wars, SXSWi is just a skirmish
Headlines leading up to the annual Austin, Texas conference would make you think that the rivalry between Gowalla and Foursquare will define the nascent 'geolocation' market. Hold your horses: We don't even really know what Facebook will do about this.
Green tech can't shake the bubble question
Is green tech just another dotcom bubble waiting to happen? Mini bubbles have already burst but there remains societal push for cleaner and domestic sources of energy.
Mozilla to overhaul its open-source license
The Firefox backer wants to modernize and simplify the Mozilla Public License and sets an ambitious November deadline.
Dell tablet said to be named 'Streak'
According to leaked company documents, the Mini 5 touch-screen tablet will come in a multitude of colors and have Amazon Kindle and video-on-demand access.
Potential console killer OnLive to go live June 17
The company said it will launch with partners like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and THQ, and will begin unveiling its games lineup before E3. But will it work?
Microsoft looks to 'Elevate' California
The software maker is bringing its free technology job training program to the Golden State, the company and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger are announcing on Wednesday.
IBM hopes to make mobile devices more accessible
Big Blue is teaming up with two universities to explore ways to make smartphones and mobile devices more accessible to people who have disabilities or lack literacy.
Google-China resolution coming 'soon,' says CEO
Talks between Google and Chinese government are ongoing, Google's Eric Schmidt says Wednesday, and he expects the matter to be resolved sooner rather than later.
Green plastic breakthrough from Big Blue, Stanford
Material sciences achievement in organocatalysts research could lead to more sustainable plastics, better recycling methods.
WhitePages.com halts ad networks over malware
Site investigates malware delivered via ads on its site in a fake antivirus attack similar to that on the Drudge Report site.
Panasonic, Best Buy double down on 3D TV
Panasonic announces availability of an exclusive 3D TV bundle at Best Buy stores, featuring a plasma TV and 3D-compatible Blu-ray player.
What Apple's and Microsoft's patent threats mean for start-ups
Given the likelihood that everyone violates the patents of everyone else, patent collectives like OIN may be critical to protecting the interests of start-ups against larger players.
Windows Live support via e-mail ends
Starting Wednesday, users with problems will have to go to online forums to get answers to issues with Microsoft's consumer Web services.
Lady Gaga on Rock Band
Google may soon be searching your set-top box, the PlayStation Network gets new high-def movies, and Lady Gaga may grace Rock Band.
Stanford undergrads: iPhones are addictive
Almost half of the 200 students with iPhones polled at Stanford University say they're addicted to the device, with 75 percent admitting they take it to bed.
LifeLock to pay $12 million to settle deceptive-practices claim
FTC complaint alleged that LifeLock made false claims for adequately protecting customers from identity fraud and data theft.
Sims creator: Wii belongs in the 'toy market'
Will Wright, best known for his creation of The Sims franchise, calls the Wii console a "toy" during this week's Game Developers Conference.
GDC 2010: Scaling the summits of gameplay
roundup This week's Game Developers Conference brings together designers, programmers, publishers, and others for the latest from the world of video play.
Acer's PC market numbers add up
Across all of 2009, Dell managed to stay ahead of Acer by a hair's-breadth, but the year-end trend wasn't going Dell's way.
Back to the future at MySpace?
The site's new co-presidents are overseeing revival plans to keep MySpace from sinking further.
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Replace all occurrences of a pattern in a string with VB.NET
The Regex.Replace method allows you to replace a pattern in a string with a fixed string literal. This VB.NET tip describes how developers can use this method.
Perform bulk copies with .NET 2.0's SqlBulkCopy class
The .NET Framework 2.0's SqlBulkCopy class allows you to easily move data programmatically from any data source to a SQL Server table. Learn how to use SqlBulkCopy to streamline data transfers.
Consider these factors before using Enterprise JavaBeans
If you're still on the fence about whether Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) is right for your project, Peter V. Mikhalenko explains the main goals of EJB and its limitations. He also discusses common myths about EJB.
Use multiple dump files for large Oracle exports
Even as far back as Oracle 8i, the Export utility could handle large exports by splitting them into multiple output files. Bob Watkins reviews how this is done prior to Oracle 10g and what changes are necessary for 10g and later.
Simplify JavaScript development with jQuery
The jQuery JavaScript library provides functions that simplify coding tasks. You can download jQuery, and be up and running in no time.
Using advanced table hints in SQL Server
Tim Chapman explores the benefits and side effects of using three types of table hints when running queries in SQL Server: READCOMMITTED, REPEATABLEREAD, and SERIALIZABLE.
Padding a string for fixed width display in VB.NET
Here's a simple way to pad strings for a fixed width display in VB.NET utilizing the PadLeft and PadRight methods of a String object.
What tools assist with your .NET development?
Tony Patton provides information about a sampling of the .NET development-related tools available. You can use these tools to assist with the various aspects of a development project from start to finish.
Render SQL*Plus output in HTML
Oracle's SQL*Plus query tool can create output as HTML tables in addition to plain text. The output format is controlled by the SET MARKUP command. Bob Watkins offers more details in this Oracle tip.
Resolving loose relationships in SQL
In this SQL Server tip, Arthur Fuller shows how to "equate" charges with payments and provides a model for resolving similar business problems.
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Fresh Linux Mint is a mixed bag
Using ZFS though FUSE
Lessons learned from NCSU FOSS class
Simplifying infrared device configuration
Smart ACL management with Eiciel
Starting SSH connections simply with SSHMenu
AtMail Open provides scalable, customizable webmail
Gobuntu to become installation option in Ubuntu
gPodder's no plodder when it comes to podcasts
Bringing the trashcan to the command line
A virtual appliance primer
Vancouver Joomla!Day provides case study in community-building techniques
Syncing multiple users' bookmarks with SiteBar
Firefox extensions to bring back the dead
Ask Linux.com: automounting NTFS, hidden directories, and macro recorders
Grassroots OLPC Jam scheduled for this weekend
openSUSE's Brockmeier sees distro coming into its own
eBox unites platform networking services
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