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May

2008

Catholic College in Wyoming has limited technology for a reason Print E-mail

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Technology - Security
Written by Rick Russell   
At a Wyoming Catholic College, you won't be able to message your friends or txt them in between classes, instead you'll have to rely on old fashioned technology.  Here, students pass information along in a way that most of us have forgotten about, our voice. 

In a world where technology rules almost every aspect of our generation, how can one prefer to be in an environment lacking these current tools.  No cell phones, along with limited internet and tv access provide for a "better mind, body and spirit learning experience." says Judy Anne at the end of her first yr as a freshmen.  Why would people choose a path with more traditional methods?  For a more foundational education thats based on based on traditional logic, along with the 3 arts of rhetoric, grammar, philosophy, theology, great books on plato and aristotle. 

What do you profit from the experience? Perhaps from the smaller campus, it helps keep a closer community with personal interaction and resposibilities.  Let me know in the comments how you would attend a college of this nature.
 
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May

2008

Developers Deliberately Avoiding Vista for Mac OS and Linux Print E-mail
Linux - News
Written by Rick Russell   

Over at the NixCraft SysAdmin Blog there was an interesting article on a new survey from developers that states that only 8% of the 380 developers are coding for Vista.

Programmers deliberately avoiding association with Vista, and habitually keeping away from Vista for Mac OS and Linux. According to a survey issued last week by Evans Data Corp. The headline was that most developers are still not targeting Windows Vista when they write new apps. Only 8% of the 380 developers surveyed were writing for Vista; 49% were still targeting Windows XP.

It appers that programmers may be developing an interest in something beyond the size of the installed operating system base, which is good news for Linux. => Survey: Programmers shunning Vista for Mac OS and Linux

 http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/programmers-shunning-vista-for-mac-os-linux.html

 

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May

2008

OverBoard Waterproof Gadget Cases from ThinkGeek Print E-mail
On the Go - Travel Tips
Written by Rick Russell   

Don't forget these handy waterproof gadget cases for your next summer vacation! Devices are easily useable and they are good for many uses including wet, sandy, hot or cold weather!  They are perfect for safeguarding your gadgets (phone, camera, MP3 player) and also keep out dust, sand and dirt. The Phone/GPS Case lets you take your phone (or compact GPS) to places you wouldn't normally dare and will protect your phone without stopping you from using it. The Camera Case lets you take pictures down to 19ft (6m) underwater and is perfect for digital cameras without a telescopic zoom lens. The MP3 Case is a heavy duty waterproof padded MP3 case with Pro-Sports Arm Strap. Your MP3 player is fully useable when safely sealed in the case. By the way, the MP3 Case is the one suggested to hold your iPhone.



  • 100% Waterproof
  • Constructed from .42mm soft matte PVC
  • Guaranteed submersible to 19ft / 6m
  • Devices are fully usable once sealed in the case
  • Floats safely if dropped in water
  • Keeps out dust, sand and dirt
  • Max gadget size (Phone/GPS): 6.5" H x 8" circum.
  • Max gadget size (Camera Case): 4" H x 7" circum.
  • Max gadget size (MP3 Case): 4.5" H x 6" circum.
 
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