Friday, June 19, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 19/06/2009



FAQ: What an iPhone 3G S will cost you
Who gets the "upgrade" prices from AT&T on the new Apple iPhone 3G S -- and who doesn't -- depends on a number of factors. Here's why some would-be buyers are angrier than an old man with kids on his lawn, and others get the best prices out there.
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iPhone 3G S teardown reveals 3x speed boost
The iPhone 3G S' hardware, including a faster microprocessor and a faster graphics processor than in last year's model, supports Apple's claims that the new device is two to three times faster overall, a teardown by Rapid Repair shows.
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Image: Inside of iPhone 3G vs 3G S
View of inside of Apple iPhone 3G vs the new 3G S.
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NASA: Satellite slated to enter Moon's orbit on Tuesday
NASA said that two lunar rockets that took off earlier this week for the moon are on schedule to begin orbiting it next Tuesday morning.
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First look: iPhone 3G S still stylish, now speedy
With under-the-hood hardware changes, a new camera that shoots video and more storage room for a growing number of apps, Apple's new iPhone 3G S is a faster, more flexible, more capable mobile device.
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DreamWorks: 3D movies to double data storage requirements
With a growing number of feature-length animated movies and the changeover from a 2D to a 3D format, DreamWorks Animation deployed a disk-based data archive system that reduced the time it takes artists to retrieve reference video from days to seconds.
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A Plan to Secure the Federal Cyberspace
About this series: In a paper he wrote and published before President Obama's announcement regarding the creation of a national cybersecurity coordinator, Ariel Silverstone, CISSP, put forward his thoughts about the necessity of having a chief security officer for the United States. In this first installment, he discusses the need he sees for the role, his idea of placement, timetable, and the CSO's role definition. Silverstone also lists his vision for the first (of 23) tasks that he sees as essential for information security in the United States.
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Rain doesn't thwart Boston iPhone 3G S fans
Despite on and off rain, more than 120 iPhone 3G S customers lined up outside the downtown Apple store before its 7 a.m. opening to buy the new smartphone.
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FCC to probe exclusive mobile handset deals
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will launch an investigation into exclusive handset deals between mobile carriers and handset makers, acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps said.
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Sumo Paint
[Editor's note: The following review is part of Macworld's GemFest 2009 series. Every day until the end of June 2009, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite free or low-cost program. Visit the Mac Gems homepage for a list of past Mac Gems.]
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