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23 Years of the Linux Kernel

Linux 3.17-rc2 Release Marks 23 Years of the Linux Kernel.  Linus Torvalds released Linux 3.17-rc2 today in commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the original kernel announcement. On 25 August 1991 Linus announced his new OS project to the Minix users list. Good work for 23 years. There has been almost 23 years of Linux

Windows command prompt output tips

Do you need to copy data from Windows command prompt to other Windows programs easily? In some cases selecting and copying what is seen on the command window can work (right hand button on mouse and select all from menu), but there are also other alternatives. TIL: You can push Windows CMD prompt output to

It’s Too Easy To Hack Traffic Lights

It is scary how many industries (e.g. autos, “smart” electronics, control systems) are decades behind state of the art security. It’s Easy To Hack Traffic Lights Slashdot posting tells about article where research from the University of Michigan are into the ease with which attackers can hack traffic lights. The network is IP-based, with all

Test: LED Replaces Halogen

I needed to replace few burned 50W GU10 halogen bulbs with LEDs. A standard 50W halogen lamp outputs 400 lumens so I needed to find a reasonably LED bulb that gives around the same light output. I could live with slightly less, but not too much less. I found suitable looking product AIRAM LED 4W

LED vs Halogen

I had to replace some 50W GU10 halogen bulbs. I though it could be time to check if it would be reasonable to go to use LED bulbs. I did a year or so similar checking, and at this time it did not feel reasonable because reasonably prices LED bulbs gave considerably less lights out