While the user interface is moving towards multi-screens and interactive interfaces probably worthy of the greatest science fiction films, for its part, Google has decided to rewrite the old terminal to the taste of the day, a great way to revive the interest of the most geeky of you.
Originally created by the team of Google Street View to their own needs, GoogleCL was developed in Python and can interact with the company's core services without going through a browser and directly command line. Among the sites already compatible include Blogger, Google Calendar, Contacts, Documents, Picasa or YouTube.
Rather than go to the Gmail address book to add a new contact, then play the real geek and type:
$ Google add contacts "First Name, adresse@email.com" contacts.csv
Publish an article on blogger, go see the item, edit a document, create a photo album or even publish a video, GoogleCL supports thirty orders. The project is open source, new features should be added subsequently.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Apple has updated its anti malware
The firm Sophos security reported on its official blog that within the latest version of Mac OS X ( 10.6.4 ) deployed last Tuesday, Apple also updated its anti-malware.
Specifically Apple has changed the file XProtect.plist, listing all the signatures of malware targeting its operating system. This list has been supplemented by a new entry called "OSX.HellRTS. The Trojan, identified by Sophos in April under the name of OSX / Pinhead-B, is pretending to be the manager of iPhoto images. Once installed the malware on the victim's computer, the hacker can proceed in sending massive amounts of spam but also access to files or to take screenshots. There is no mention of this latest threat to the security bulletin released by Apple.
In addition, Adobe said that Mac OS 10.6.4 does not carry the latest version of its Flash Player (10.1.53.64) but considered less secure version (10.0.45.2). Users who already updated this plugin would not, however, demoted to the previous update.
Specifically Apple has changed the file XProtect.plist, listing all the signatures of malware targeting its operating system. This list has been supplemented by a new entry called "OSX.HellRTS. The Trojan, identified by Sophos in April under the name of OSX / Pinhead-B, is pretending to be the manager of iPhoto images. Once installed the malware on the victim's computer, the hacker can proceed in sending massive amounts of spam but also access to files or to take screenshots. There is no mention of this latest threat to the security bulletin released by Apple.
In addition, Adobe said that Mac OS 10.6.4 does not carry the latest version of its Flash Player (10.1.53.64) but considered less secure version (10.0.45.2). Users who already updated this plugin would not, however, demoted to the previous update.
Dell Inspiron R wireless display with Wireless Display
Dell today opened a new variant, we could almost be described as upgrade the Inspiron family. After launching the ultrafine family Inspiron Z , also still waiting to move to new low voltage processors from Intel , the U.S. manufacturer today launched the family "Inspiron R" entry level.
The new family "Dell Inspiron R" stands for a family or household use and student. Available in diagonal 14, 15 or 17 inches, the range starts to do this at $ 450 U.S.. The choice of a custom color, once confined to the outer face of the hood, now extends to the chassis of the keyboard. The brushed aluminum look and the reasons which make their appearance on the cover and the wrist rest are also reminiscent of HP's consumer line.
We also found a typical configuration of the time, no-frills standard, yet customizable, as always, this time with the availability of an option rather rare. The machines contain a mobile processor so Intel Core i3 or i5, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, hard drive up to 640GB and an ATI graphics card (model unknown) underpinned by up to 1 GB dedicated memory.
The family "Dell Inspiron R" will be marketed in the United States from June 25, for a launch date in Europe and particularly France have not yet been disclosed.
The new family "Dell Inspiron R" stands for a family or household use and student. Available in diagonal 14, 15 or 17 inches, the range starts to do this at $ 450 U.S.. The choice of a custom color, once confined to the outer face of the hood, now extends to the chassis of the keyboard. The brushed aluminum look and the reasons which make their appearance on the cover and the wrist rest are also reminiscent of HP's consumer line.
We also found a typical configuration of the time, no-frills standard, yet customizable, as always, this time with the availability of an option rather rare. The machines contain a mobile processor so Intel Core i3 or i5, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, hard drive up to 640GB and an ATI graphics card (model unknown) underpinned by up to 1 GB dedicated memory.
The family "Dell Inspiron R" will be marketed in the United States from June 25, for a launch date in Europe and particularly France have not yet been disclosed.
Demand and rising costs: Acer reassess its prices
Acer, the second largest manufacturer of personal computers behind HP has decided to increase the prices of its machines for the first time in five years. The reason: the high demand for him to multiply the impact of rising manufacturing costs.
"The average selling price increased slightly for the first time in five years ... It is a very rare event in our industry, but customers are still happy, "trusts JT Wang, chairman of Acer, during a meeting of shareholders. According to him, Acer has adjusted its pricing and product mix for two months, but "did not cause any damage to final demand. It is still very strong. "
This application, back last summer, is good news for manufacturers of personal computers, like HP, Acer or Dell, but they face strong pressure of manufacturing costs, up from several types components. A slowdown in investment in suppliers during the economic and financial crisis has led to product shortages that push up prices on some Comptos like DRAM chips.
Other recent events are pushing up prices, particularly in Asian shops, where many of these components are assembled. The recent cases related to working conditions at Foxconn or others, also put prices under pressure, as the volatility of the euro, which is driving manufacturers to take steps to mitigate risks related to currency. Wang said all along that these challenges were not covered for all of the extraordinary. "These conditions have not been changed during the last ten years. The industry is very competitive, stimulated by many actors, but we can remain competitive. "
The price of components should achieve stability during the second half of 2010, and work-related costs represent only "a small percentage of the price of a netbook," said JT Wang. "In any case, it does not really affect us because if we buy at high prices, we sell at high prices." Acer expects an increase of 15% of its sales in the third quarter from the second, revising and its forecasts upward (10% previously). The manufacturer has benefited from the crisis better than its competitors, even taking advantage of the slump to wrest second place behind Dell HP. "We have responded more quickly than our competitors," Wang hammers. "When the application is returned at once to the second quarter, we were one of the few to raise our game well because we were prepared for very early."
"The average selling price increased slightly for the first time in five years ... It is a very rare event in our industry, but customers are still happy, "trusts JT Wang, chairman of Acer, during a meeting of shareholders. According to him, Acer has adjusted its pricing and product mix for two months, but "did not cause any damage to final demand. It is still very strong. "
This application, back last summer, is good news for manufacturers of personal computers, like HP, Acer or Dell, but they face strong pressure of manufacturing costs, up from several types components. A slowdown in investment in suppliers during the economic and financial crisis has led to product shortages that push up prices on some Comptos like DRAM chips.
Other recent events are pushing up prices, particularly in Asian shops, where many of these components are assembled. The recent cases related to working conditions at Foxconn or others, also put prices under pressure, as the volatility of the euro, which is driving manufacturers to take steps to mitigate risks related to currency. Wang said all along that these challenges were not covered for all of the extraordinary. "These conditions have not been changed during the last ten years. The industry is very competitive, stimulated by many actors, but we can remain competitive. "
The price of components should achieve stability during the second half of 2010, and work-related costs represent only "a small percentage of the price of a netbook," said JT Wang. "In any case, it does not really affect us because if we buy at high prices, we sell at high prices." Acer expects an increase of 15% of its sales in the third quarter from the second, revising and its forecasts upward (10% previously). The manufacturer has benefited from the crisis better than its competitors, even taking advantage of the slump to wrest second place behind Dell HP. "We have responded more quickly than our competitors," Wang hammers. "When the application is returned at once to the second quarter, we were one of the few to raise our game well because we were prepared for very early."
Toshiba Portege R700
Toshiba has announced the launch in the U.S., the Portege R700, a new ultraportable that offers a screen diagonal of 13.1 inches.
The successor to the R600, as light and fragile, it adopts a configuration based on Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 and should, unlike its predecessor, is positioned at prices reasonable enough, since the manufacturer about a launch price of $ 999 for the base configuration.
The R600 (12.1 inches) was regarded as a precious jewel with its flexible LED panel, the plastic coating sensitive to shocks and price, long located in a portion above 1500. With the R700, Toshiba is taking the party to streamline its supply and has a machine that seems more balanced, less exclusive, which nevertheless could be described as ultraportable due to a thickness of between 17 and 30 mm and a weight of around 1.5 Kg
The plastic gives way to a magnesium frame and low-power processors giving way to standard Intel mobile chips. Behind the slab and its resolution 13.1 "- relatively small - 1366 x 768 pixels, we thus find the basic model with a Core i3, 4 GB of DDR3 memory, a DVD burner drive and 500 GB hard drive, associated with the usual WiFi and Bluetooth. Also Part: USB / eSATA, with the possibility of charging a device without the machine is turned on. The manufacturer promises a theoretical autonomy of more than eight hours through the six-cell battery provided.
Optionally, you can choose a faster processor Swift and enjoy a 3G module or a dock connector for linking the machine to a docking station. Price later, it will take from 999-1599 dollars depending on the configuration selected.
The successor to the R600, as light and fragile, it adopts a configuration based on Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 and should, unlike its predecessor, is positioned at prices reasonable enough, since the manufacturer about a launch price of $ 999 for the base configuration.
The plastic gives way to a magnesium frame and low-power processors giving way to standard Intel mobile chips. Behind the slab and its resolution 13.1 "- relatively small - 1366 x 768 pixels, we thus find the basic model with a Core i3, 4 GB of DDR3 memory, a DVD burner drive and 500 GB hard drive, associated with the usual WiFi and Bluetooth. Also Part: USB / eSATA, with the possibility of charging a device without the machine is turned on. The manufacturer promises a theoretical autonomy of more than eight hours through the six-cell battery provided.
Optionally, you can choose a faster processor Swift and enjoy a 3G module or a dock connector for linking the machine to a docking station. Price later, it will take from 999-1599 dollars depending on the configuration selected.
Windows Live Messenger available on iPhone
The Instant Messenger Windows Live Messenger is officially available on iPhone and iPod Touch. The application interface is part of the "Wave 4" family products Windows Live. More than just chat software Windows Live Messenger for iPhone aims to centralize all your social interactions cyber.
After installation, the Mobinaute be asked to authorize (or not) receive alerts even when the application is no longer running. In fact, it seems that the notification system in push has some delays.
The application is divided into four separate sections. The first tab gathers the latest updates to your contacts on different community networks. In this sense, we find the same ergonomics as the classic version of the software on PC. On the Buddy List, available from the second tab, all groups of contacts are automatically synchronized. Ongoing conversations are centralized in a third component, while the final section brings together images shared on the Windows Live network.
Note also that it is possible to check the box Hotmail directly from the application. Windows Live Messenger is not the first Microsoft application scope on iPhone. The publisher has recently introduced search engine Bing, barcode reader and flashcode, Microsoft Seadragon Tags or Mobile that allows you to browse a library of high quality images.
After installation, the Mobinaute be asked to authorize (or not) receive alerts even when the application is no longer running. In fact, it seems that the notification system in push has some delays.
The application is divided into four separate sections. The first tab gathers the latest updates to your contacts on different community networks. In this sense, we find the same ergonomics as the classic version of the software on PC. On the Buddy List, available from the second tab, all groups of contacts are automatically synchronized. Ongoing conversations are centralized in a third component, while the final section brings together images shared on the Windows Live network.
Note also that it is possible to check the box Hotmail directly from the application. Windows Live Messenger is not the first Microsoft application scope on iPhone. The publisher has recently introduced search engine Bing, barcode reader and flashcode, Microsoft Seadragon Tags or Mobile that allows you to browse a library of high quality images.
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