Microsoft came clean about the problem in a blog post which reveals that "Starting on December 11, 2009, customers using Office 2003 will not be able to open Office 2003 documents protected with the Rights Management Service (RMS) or save Office 2003 documents protected with RMS".

It appears that users were... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7674 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:08:27 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7669/t/Ubuntu-pocket-guide.html Ubuntu pocket guide

New to Ubuntu? Here's how to get started with the world's favorite Linux:

1. Download Ubuntu.
2. Download the PDF Edition of Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference-it doesn't cost a penny, and the first chapter tells you how to install Ubuntu!
3. Become an Ubuntu master in double-quick time by reading the rest of the book! Ubuntu... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7669 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:30:50 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7667/t/Microsoft-Encroaching-on-Spanish-Schools-Again.html Microsoft Encroaching on Spanish Schools... Again

   Microsoft had lost the single Windows booting option in school computers in Spain some time ago. But now they are getting back: The Spanish Government announced in a surprising move that an agreement with Microsoft has been signed to give out laptops to primary schoolchildren next year.

   ... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7667 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:41:33 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7666/t/Research-Shows-FOSS-Bugs--Rapid-Response-Commercial-Software.html Research Shows FOSS Bugs Get Rapid Response, Commercial Software Not So Much

   When they talk about Commercial Software here, they really mean Proprietary Software, as a great deal of commercial software is also FOSS, Red hat, for example, Ubuntu, even though it's free as in no cost to the user, has commercial support, so by definition it is commercial software. Google is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7666 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:12:00 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7664/t/Ubun-student--renamed--quot-Ailurus-quot-New-PPA-repositorie.html Ubun-student is renamed to "Ailurus"-New PPA repositories included-

   If you diden`t hear about ubum-stendent or Ailurus before, it is an application which aims at telling users Ubuntu enhancement tricks. It puts tricks in tool-tip text and "Tip of the day" window.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7664 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:29:48 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7663/t/Make-Linux-look-awesome-.html Make Linux look awesome!

   It's now fair to say that the Linux desktop is at the forefront of visual effects, a cornucopia of eye-candy overflowing on to your desktop. And with a few tweaks, it can look even better.
   
   With both Windows and OS X continually upping the ante in what the average desktop user expects from their desktop experience, it's vitally important... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7663 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:15:15 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7662/t/The-book-of-Inkscape.html The Book of Inkscape: A Fine, Rare Pleasure

   There are two primary ways to write a howto book: one way is project-oriented, the other is task-oriented. "The Book of Inkscape" incorporates both. The reader learns about the different tasks that can be done in Inkscape such as gradients and patterns, text, arranging, styling, paths, gradients and patterns, and many more. Then it has... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7662 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:36 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7661/t/Win-7-less-secure-than-Vista.html Out of the box, Win 7 less secure than Vista

   According to a well respected security firm, Microsoft's flagship Windows 7 operating system is less secure in its default configuration that Vista.

   Given that Vista required additional 3rd party Software (Anti Virus and other anti malware software) to give it a semblance of security, and even then Vista like all other... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7661 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:05:42 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7660/t/Malicious-Screensaver.html Malicious Screensaver: Malware on Gnome-Look.org

   A screensaver from Gnome-Look.org at closer look revealed itself to be malware.
   
   When installing an innocuous "waterfall" screensaver from Gnome-Look.org, an Ubuntu user noticed something strange: apart from the screensaver not being on GNOME's approved list, it also contained a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7660 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:45:44 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7656/t/Passport-and-Ientity-theft-made-simple.html RFID passport identity theft made simple

   You're confident your RFID passport is safe in its signal-blocking wallet as you pass through immigration. What you don't know is that the man behind you is recording the data sent by your passport's RFID chip as it is scanned.
   
   Your name, nationality, gender, birthday, birthplace and a nicely digitized photo is in his hands.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7656 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:18:21 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7654/t/CAD-Software-for-Linux.html Free and Open Source CAD Software for Linux

   Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for the design of objects whether 2D or 3D, real or virtual. It is heavily utilized in many applications, including animation, automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace industries, industrial and architectural design, prosthetics, and many others. Because of its enormous... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7654 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:27:13 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7653/t/GNOME-3.html
   Gnome-Shell Screencast
   Uploaded by joeyelijah. - Technology reviews and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7653 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:18:58 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7650/t/--figured--s--worst---happen---try-Ubuntu-.html Ubuntu 9.10: Karmic Koala

   After becoming increasingly frustrated with Windows Vista, I began searching for an alternative operating system. An "upgrade" to Windows XP seemed like the only other option, but Skatter Tech's senior editor, Sahas Katta, suggested I try Ubuntu 9.10: Karmic Koala. Naturally, after years and years of using Windows based systems, I hesitated to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7650 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:53:31 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7647/t/Enable-Disable-write-support--windows-NTFS-partition--simple.html Enable/Disable write support for windows NTFS partition with simple click

   If you are using Windows and ubuntu as dual boot and if you want to access your windows partition you need to follow this procedure.This tutorial will explain how to access your windows partition in simple way.
   
   ntfs-config program allow you to easily configure all of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7647 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:57:56 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7646/t/Create-your-own-skin.html Create your own VLC skin with VLC media player Skin Editor

   There exists a program that enables you to create skins without any deep knowledge how skins are made up exactly.The VLC Skin Editor aims at giving designers an easy opportunity to create skins for the VLC Media Player. Until now skin designers had to have knowledge of the VLC Skins2 XML System to create... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7646 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:51:31 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7643/t/Magazines.html ... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7643 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:58:00 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7639/t/5-Essential-Linux-Apps-for-Guitarists.html 5 Essential Linux Apps for Guitarists

   Linux is often overlooked when it comes to music production. For a long time, there were good reasons for that. The complicated sound system, lack of professional-quality software, and limited hardware compatibility... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7639 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:54:05 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7638/t/10-Linux-features-Windows-should-have-by-default.html 10 Linux features Windows should have by default

   The battle between Linux and Windows will most likely rage on for years to come. I can foresee that even when all things migrate to the cloud, users in both camps will still be screaming the virtues of their favorite operating system. And, of course, I will be one of those campers (and I can bet you know just which camp I'll be in). But... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7638 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:23:38 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7636/t/Corporate-Arrogance.html What follows is a the thread of a 'discussion" I have had with TOMTOM, the Map device company. It demonstrates clearly their arrogance towards their customers, and my frustration dealing with them.

   ... ]]>feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef)http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7636Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:44:47 GMT http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7634/t/FreeBSD-Shines-While-Apple-Fails.html FreeBSD Shines While Apple Fails Apple is making a lot of money these days. The more money it makes, the greater the contempt for its customers it seems to display. A critical bug recently discovered in FreeBSD, and the speed with which this bug was resolved, illustrates this rather well. If you use Apple's products in your business, be afraid; be very afraid.
   
   ... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (tracyannef) http://freethinkerspub.yuku.com/topic/7634 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:25:40 GMT

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