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Top 20 Geek Novels


Gardian Unlimited has a look at the best geek novels written in English since 1932. It was a poll that was run out of curiosity on the subject. I won’t reveal number one, but here are a few from the list.

7. I, Robot — Isaac Asimov
6. Dune — Frank Herbert
5. Neuromancer — William Gibson
What would […]

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Dell Going AMD

It looks like it won’t be long before you can choose to have an Intel or AMD processor in your Dell computer.
Dell Inc has informed its Taiwan contract makers of plans to develop devices based on Advanced Micro Devices Inc’s microprocessors… These suppliers are ready developing and arranging the logistics of such devices for shipment […]

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Firefox Programming Contest

I wish I knew how to program and had a great idea for expanding Firefox, but unfortunately I don’t, so if one of you sign up and win…don’t forget the guy that mentioned the contest and send me some love.

We’re giving away dual-processor, Firefox-skinned Alienware machines (price tag: $4700) to the three developers who extend […]

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Wordpress.com goes live!

Now anyone can create a free Wordpress blog in a matter of minutes, so hop on to Wordpress.com and get your own.
Did I mention it’s free?

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What won’t be fixed in IE7

In a recent SXSW conference Microsoft’s Internet Explorer team’s lead programmer manager (wow, try to say that 5 times really quick) Chris Wilson gave a small list of things that won’t be fixed in the upcoming update to the popular (or unpopular, if you know what I mean,) browser:

However, some things simply won’t be there. […]

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Millennium Falcom Mac Mini

A pretty slick mod here, although it really isn’t a case mod. The gutted a Millenium Falcon toy and dropped a Mac Mini inside of it. Easy access to firewire and usb thanks to extension cables, and in iSight was mounted in cockpit area.
The only thing I can’t see is how to access the CD […]

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Firefox RC3 Released

Mozilla has issued a 3rd release candidate for Firefox 1.5. Expect the final version to be released by the end of the month.
Rather than going and downloading a fresh version, try using the built-in update feature, one of the bigger improvements in Firefox 1.5. Just go to Help > Check for Updates.

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Intel iBook in January

There have been rumors floating around that Apple could start introducing it’s Intel-based products in January, 6 months ahead of schedule. Now ThinkSecret is reporting that an Intel iBook could be released as well.
Apple is expected to launch the entry-level laptop at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, the site reported, quoting “highly reliable” sources. […]

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Smaller iPod Shuffle in January

As if the little iPod Shuffle was not small enough, it looks like they are aiming at an even smaller one for January. Not only will it be smaller (most likely just thinner), but it may also re-introduce multiple colors, though my bet is on just having a black and a white Shuffle to match […]

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AOL Adds Bots To Talk to Me

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) has added some bots to give information to users of AIM. Two not too smart bots have been added to everyone’s list to help them find movie information and be another avenue of advertising for AOL.
It looks like someone at AOL has figured that if they’re already bombarding you with […]

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World Cyber Games

I can’t imagine gaming as my primary source of income, but for some it is a reality, and it is what they do every year. Currently the World Cyber Games are going on in Singapore. At this point in November, it should be the finals.
Over 700 computer gamers are are putting their skills to the […]

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Dual x16 Crossfire Preview

It is amazing at how quickly I have dropped to the zero mark when it comes to graphics cards. When I bought my ATI 9200, they were low/mid range. The MX440 and 9000 were below my card and so I thought I would be okay for a little while. I was not looking to have […]

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Tech in Hotels Anticipate Need

When I am a return visitor at a hotel, I wish they knew what temperature I liked having my room at. From looking at the shows I watched last time I was there, it would be nice if it let me know if a new episode of any of them were going to come on. […]

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Leeroy on Jeopardy!

Yes, that Leeroy.

First the movie, then the t-shirt, and now even a star on Television. Is there no end to Leeroy’s fame?

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Windows Vista to Ship with Four Themes

The buzz of the week seems to be which hardware will be necessary to run Windows Vista. So, in response to that question Microsoft has announced that Vista will ship with 4 themes, from the Classic Windows XP to the eye-candy Aero Glass. They have also announced the following will be needed in order to […]

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LCD Sales Soaring

Thanks to rapidly falling prices, year-over-year sales for LCD monitors rose by a whopping 70% according to market research firm Current Analysis. In addition, 19″ LCDs outsold 15″ models in Q3.
Pricing for LCD monitors dropped by an average of 36 percent year-over-year — leading the declining prices was the 19-inch model, […]

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