2006 Operating System Vulnerability Summary
omninerd.com — 2006 was another defining year for computer intrusion. While the stupidity of users is largely a cause, a fair share of the blame lies with the weaknesses inherent in each operating system. To determine which systems were most vulnerable, OmniNerd put Windows, OSX, UNIX and Linux to the test, finding and documenting the weaknesses of each. (Submitted by VnutZ) More...
Gas Prices in Perspective
omninerd.com — Gas prices haunt Americans. The price of a barrel of oil and a gallon of gas are daily news items. Drivers groan as they watch the gas pump price gauge count past $40 (or $50, or $100), although being able to punch in their phone number or swipe a card to get a three cent discount makes them feel like children on Christmas. (Submitted by Dustoff2001) More...
Is a Hybrid Worth It?
[Reported by Diggers as Possibly Inaccurate]omninerd.com — This article, although a couple months old, shows that even though gas-electric hybrids are the most fuel-efficient passenger cars on the road the industry-high efficiency can't economically offset the steep sticker price. The author gets down and dirty with the math and specific examples. (Submitted by tom6a) More...
HOWTO: Analyze Commute Data To Save Time Driving
omninerd.com — The world is full of traffic and people who hate it. This article analyzes a year of data to determine if minor tweaks to departure times can significantly impact commute length - or if it is all out of the driver's control. (Submitted by element) More...
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