Flat Panel Monitors
Someone stop me... I just bought a 20" LCD monitor from Dell. Its a very nice model, with VGA, DVI, S-Video inputs. .25 pitch. $750.00
UltraSharp 2001FP 20" LCD - Response Time: 16ms! and 1600x1200 resolution
An and Tech Review of the UltraSharp 2001FP
Google Search - UltraSharp 2001FP
People that want info if they go on sale again: Kev, Tad, TJ
Mono brings .NET and C# Programs to Linux and other OS’s
Mono is a project started by the Gnome guys to allow you to run .NET executables on Linux, and other operating systems. Currently these only work on Windows platformed machines. But with this open source project, it would be possible to run them anywhere. I am in the process of getting these to work on a Linux machine, and have had only fledgling success at getting them to run on my windows box. The cool thing is that you would be able to develop your ASP.NET application on your PC, with Visual Studio .NET, then take the deliverable and get them hosted on your Linux/Apache ISP. 🙂
They apparently already have the IBuySpy program that Microsoft released as a demo ecommerce application with the first release of .NET.
Of course the links:
Download Mono
Beginners guide to running Mono
Getting ASP.NET to work
More on ASP.NET and mono
NEW Virus, don’t open .ZIP files
There is a new email based Virus floating around (W32/[email protected]) that is embedded in a .ZIP file. One of the files in the .ZIP is actually the virus. Don't open it up. If you open it up and double click on a files (which looks sort of like a .JPG graphics file). You will get infected.
More information here!
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100983.htm
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100980.htm
http://news.com.com/2100-7349_3-5147605.html?tag=nefd_lede
W32/[email protected] has been deemed High-Outbreak due to prevalence.
Read About It
Information about W32/[email protected] is located on VIL at:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100983.htm
Detection
W32/[email protected] was first discovered on 01/26/2004 and detection will be added to the 4319 dat files (Release Date: 1/26/2004). The EXTRA.DAT is available.
If you suspect you have W32/[email protected], please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net.
New XBOX for $99.00
"CNN is reporting that Microsoft's Xbox may be on the verge of a substantial price cut, falling from $179 to $99 by Labor Day, and Microsoft will launch its next generation console in late 2005 - a year earlier than has been previously rumored. That would put the Xbox 2 on store shelves up to a full year before Sony's PlayStation 3."
Buying online
When buying online, its good to use the following sites.
xpbargains.com
My new favorite place to search, found a 250GB Maxtor one touch for $70 cheaper than at fry's. $299.95 out the door, no tax, no shipping!
PriceWatch.com
These guys have the best engine for searching for good deals. Pricewatch Price Watch.
ResellerRatings.com
Type in the name of the reseller... easybuy2000... and find out that they suck before you buy from them!
Linux Experiences
http://www.waltercedric.com/pc/suse/myExperience.htm
http://www.waltercedric.com/pc/suse/migrationToLinux.htm
Other Distributions
http://www.lycoris.com/
New RPCSS DCOM patch
You MUST update your machines
These patches are critical to protecting your machine from future viruses. I am confident that there will be a 'worm' virus that will be created in the coming weeks that you will want to have your machine protected!. To do so is very easy.
*** {03.36.019} Win - MS03-039: RPCSS DCOM buffer overflow
Microsoft released MS03-039 ("RPCSS DCOM buffer overflow"). The RPCSS service contains multiple buffer overflows in the DCOM activation code, thereby allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
FAQ and patch: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-039.asp
Source: Microsoft http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/microsoft/2003-q3/0022.html
My New Years Resolution
Is no where near this funny... Read More
Isn't this always the frustrating truth?
DLP Portable HDTV Projector
A friend of mine just had his work assign him a HDTV compatible DLP (LCD) Projector. This means the small projector he is giving sales presentation could also be used to have a 10 Foot Screen for Superbowl... in High Definition!
He has the PLUS U4-131. The manufaturer is PLUS, which I hadn't heard of before. But it lists for $3,500.00 and found it online for $2,200.00.
Very nice picture, not many inputs. But definately looks like a score for him!