This one is for Jason Why Yahoo!’s Stalker 2.0 service is a turn-off

Interesting article in the LA Times that asks the question if IP is property why isn’t it taxed? Copyright this via Slashdot: If IP Is Property, Where Is the Property Tax?

In Europe apparently we like Bebo, I’ve never used it! But its still a very interesting map. Réseaux sociaux :desaudiences différentes selon l continents. On the subject of maps here is another cool one! Who has the oil?

Today is full of “geek leisure activities”, first we had music from Ben and now sport courtesy of Allan! Close to the wire – the joys of speedcabling

A guest appearance from Ben, this link is quite awesome! 😉 Here Comes Another Bubble v1.1 – The Richter Scales. But Web 2.0 is actually useful too! The Machine is Us/ing Us.

This is crazier than Mikes Bongo networking stack and google might be doing it soon! Google floating wireless balloon idea? Space Data. At least its more feasible than Googles Toilet Broadband

Ok, this is the kind of link you’ve all been waiting for! Its demonstrates the ability to retrieve keys for disc encryption from memory. The researchers crash the computer, dump the memory and then use a algorithm to scan for potential key. It works because the contents of DRAM remains available for a short period after power is cut and the time can be extended by cooling it. Lest We Remember: Cold Boot Attacks on Encryption Keys

Watch it and see 😉 Kitchen diaries

As we all know I love sed! So its only fitting that my first link of the day involves it 😉 SED emulating UNIX commands

Due to popular demand I have started a blog. Its only an rss feed atm but stay tuned!