Mainly Tech

Ventrilo On Linux

Ryan Cesiel — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:47:59 +0000

Just to let everyone know I found a better guide to putting Ventrilo on Linux. It can be found here

-CES

Google and Sony Start “Da Vinci” Promotion

Ryan Cesiel — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:11:51 +0000

Google and Sony teamed up to produce the new Da Vinci Code Promotion that will run through Google Homepage. Each day, April 17th through May 19th contestants will answer some sort of question or will be asked to solve something. The first 10,000 contestants who finish the 24 problems will be finalists. Finalists will recieve a replica of the cryptex described in Dan Brown’s book to finish off the last 5 problems.

-CES

Oracle Might Lauch Own Linux

Ryan Cesiel — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 14:38:29 +0000

You’d think there is enough Linux distrobutions and versions of Linux but Oracle says that it might add to the list. Oracle says this move is to contend Microsoft’s domination with windows.

Visit My News Links Site

-CES

WordPress Down

Ryan Cesiel — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:21:52 +0000

What an Easter ! Well not for me, WordPress ! Today, most of their servers had some sort of fatal error. Here is a quote from Podz:

Hi,
The system has a major fault and we are working to sort it out.
We are really sorry about this!

-CES

Happy Easter !

Ryan Cesiel — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:12:13 +0000

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter tomorrow. Im planning on just visiting some relatives.

-CES

Microsoft Sponsoring The WCG

Ryan Cesiel — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:02:49 +0000

Microsoft plans to sponsor the World Cyber Games. All games that are to be played in “the Olympics of Gaming” will be played on Microsoft products. Console games on the new Xbox 360 and PC games on PCs with the Windows Operation System.

Links: CNET-Microsoft to Sponsor World Cyber Games

-CES

Google Registers Patent

Ryan Cesiel — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:42:07 +0000

Google registered their latest patent for a voice activated search. Google’s patent, number 7027987, refers to “a voice interface for search engines.

Link:Techspot

AOL Charged With Blocking Opponents E-Mails

Ryan Cesiel — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:22:17 +0000

Quote From CNET (that sums it up):

update America Online on Wednesday apparently began blocking e-mail on its servers containing the Web address of a petition against the company’s upcoming certified-mail program, an issue the company called a “glitch.”

Read the Rest At:

Microsoft to Prevent Pirating on Vista

Ryan Cesiel — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:08:36 +0000

Microsoft plans to prevent pirating on Vista Aero graphics by having you make sure your not using a pirated version. To check this Microsoft use their Windows Genuine Advantage program. Although Microsoft noted that Vista’s Aero design will require a better system.

-CES

Google Has Lauched Its Calender Application

Ryan Cesiel — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:01:27 +0000

Google has lauched its calender application that can be accesed without a Google account. It allows you to save and search for your upcoming events. Google calender is expected to heat up the competition to higher level.

Link: Google unveils Web-based calendar app

-CES