Fedora 9 Puts Your Desktop on a USB Drive

This week's release of the Fedora 9 Linux distribution makes putting a full-fledged desktop on a portable USB thumb drive a three-click affair. Even better, you don't need Linux installed to create it, you can leave the data on your thumb drive untouched, and any files you create or settings you tweak remain in place the next time you boot up. After the jump, let's create a fully-functional desktop-to-go using a simple Windows program and a 1GB or larger thumb drive.

[Via Lifehacker]

I've got to try this, Has anyone else tried this and does it work for you?

Trying New Things!!

Ok So I've decided to try some new things out. I'm in the process of getting new impressions from people around the world. Some things I am doing are:

ShalomAutoHits
AutoHits.DK

and I am also using another Hit Counter:

Yourhitstats

I would like to get more people on to this website and would like to know how is the best way to do this? I want to hear people's comments!! Let me know what you think and what You know!!

CBS buys tech news website CNET

Television company CBS has agreed to buy technology news and entertainment website CNET for about $1.75bn (£900m).

CBS said that the purchase of CNET, which owns sites such as ZDNet and Gamespot, would help to boost its online presence.

CBS has offered $11.50 a share in cash, which is 45% more than CNET's closing price on Wednesday.

The companies said the combined group would have "significant additional exposure" to online advertising.

The deal will make CBS "one of the 10 most popular Internet companies in the United States", with 54 million US users and 200 million worldwide, CBS said in a statement.

The deal is subject to approval by regulators and CNET shareholders.

Other CNET sites include News.com, TV.com, Mp3.com and MySimon.

CBS will combine them with its own websites such as CBSSports.com and CBSNews.com.

[Via Techinfo's]

Well that is a surprise! Is anyone a little happy a big name bought CNET? I am wondering if they will start putting Cnet on the TV or are they going to do something different. I hope it comes out to be a much needed improvement.

What Are You Doing with Your Stimulus Check?

Unless you made a fistful of cash last year, you've got a stimulus check either already in your bank account or on its way. Naturally, the goal of the stimulus package is to add a bit of fuel to the sputtering engine of the U.S. economy, but since no one's watching to ensure that you cash that check and head straight to the mall, we're wondering what your plans are for your money. Photo by Todd Kravos.

[Via LifeHacker]

I am just curious what everyone is going to do with there checks. Go check it out and vote!!

Latest Study Confirms Cox Traffic Shaping; Comcast Misleading Again

A bunch of folks have been submitting various news reports claiming the "news" that Cox is traffic shaping just like Comcast is -- but that's hardly news. We had a story about that last November. What is a bit more interesting out of the same study (though, not very surprising) is the news that Comcast has been less than forthright in explaining what it's doing. While Comcast denied any traffic shaping for the longest time, when it finally 'fessed up (just a bit) it said that it only used traffic shaping during peak hours. However, the research suggests otherwise. After testing a bunch of users at various times, this new study found no noticeable difference in blockages based on time.

[Via Techdirt]

I wanted to warn people any ISP could be doing this it's just how much they want to bother doing it. They can do that to almost anything.

NBC-Vista copy-protection snafu reminds us why DRM stinks

The serves as a unsettling reminder that broadcasters can give instructions to the software built into DVRs, although they almost never do. Many DVRs and other, similar devices appear to be aware of the content-restriction flags set by broadcasters, even if they're not programmed to "obey" them by default. Still, broadcasters would love to have the power to stop users from recording their shows, watching them later, and most importantly, skipping commercials when they do it.

[Via Arstechnica]

Yes that is right DRM does stink, I found this article to be a great reminder of how unrealistic it is that we should need DRM. Oh well, I'm just going to have to live with DRM!!

IPlist Protects Torrent Traffic in Linux

Linux only: Free IP-filtering application IPlist protects your BitTorrent downloads from third-party snoopers and blockers by controlling which IP addresses can and cannot connect to your system. The default blacklist installed with IPlist is a pretty good start to protecting your torrent privacy, and an "Update" button adds the latest known addresses with bad juju behind them, but the app also lets you add ranges, specific addresses, and other kinds of traffic to allow and block. Simply fire up IPlist before running your BitTorrent client, and the app will do its work. IPlist is a free download for Linux systems; hit the link below for prerequisites and installation help with Debian/Ubuntu and Fedora systems.

IPlist

[Via LifeHacker]

Thought people who like to download stuff would like to know how to protect yourself. Enjoy, Hopefully I can find something much better for Windows down the road!!

Alienware to launch low-cost, AMD-based gaming rig

Hot on the heels of the news that Dell is axing its XPS gaming line to focus attention on Alienware, we've got word that Alienware will intro a new, low-end model soon. Clearly aiming for a bigger chunk of the market, the eyeball-shattering-system makers will offer a $1,699, AMD-powered desktop, featuring 4GB of RAM, a 2.2GHz quad-core 9550 Phenom X4 CPU, and two ATI HD 3870 X2 graphics cards. The system will be based around the AMD 790FX chipset, which will be served up on an ASUS motherboard. In a feat of absurd cliché, Alienware spokesman Marc Diana claimed, "It's not your granddaddy's AMD system. We're talking top-of-the-line quad core." The PC will be available sometime in the next two weeks, so stay alert.

[Via Engadget]

I thought people would like to hear about this little development. It sure would be something I'd want. Anyone else?

What Makes Vista Worth It?

The majority of you told us that you prefer XP to Vista and that it'd be best if Microsoft extended its cutoff date for XP, but we can't help but wonder if there's something about Vista that's worth your while. For those of you who have made the switch—or those who have been tempted—we're curious what Vista features actually make the upgrade worthwhile for you. So let's hear what you actually like about Windows Vista that you didn't get from XP in the comments.

[Via LifeHacker]

I am curious as to who thinks Vista has become more stable, I have think it has become more stable and secure. What do people think got right your oppinions there.

Dell XPS phase-out symptomatic of declining PC gaming sector

Dell currently offers two desktop product lines. The lower tier (Inspiron), is meant for cost-conscious buyers, with entry prices as low as $379, while the upper tier (XPS), further bifurcates into XPS Performance/All-in-One and XPS Gaming PCs. Out of this group, only the XPS Gaming tier is being eliminated, and Dell apparently intends to continue using the XPS brand on mainstream desktops and higher-end laptops. As for the reason why Dell chose to eliminate its XPS gaming division, the numbers below paint a sobering picture.

[Via Arstechnica]

I am asking the question of how stupid could they be, they will loose a bunch of customers because of this. Although most people don't release how hard the economy is hit with this recession but I will improve sooner or later!!