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Broken LDAP Database on Mac OS X Server

I had a client with a broken LDAP database on their OS X Server today. The power had failed and the UPS didn't do it's thing, so the power was yanked from the server. Upon rebooting, things weren't looking too...
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Resume: A Tale of Desire, Intrigue, and Formatting

Wow. A software developer with a strong preference for open-source tries and prefers commercial alternatives over open-source for page layout. There are some well reasoned choices made in the article justifying why a commercial font and commercial software was much...
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CSIRO earns $200m Wi-Fi windfall

CSIRO, having invented and patented some of the key technologies for high-speed wi-fi networking, has had their case held up in court and is on the receiving end of $200M worth of outstanding royalty payments. CSIRO earns $200m Wi-Fi windfall.
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SuperDuper!

There's a new version of the fantastic backup utility - SuperDuper!. SuperDuper is what you should be using if you're not using Time Machine, or if you're the kind of person that double-bags their supermarket groceries. They're claiming 2x-3x speedup with...
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$10k to produce an iTunes LP?

Apparently Apple are charging artists or labels $10k to produce an iTunes LP (Album download from iTunes Music Store with cover artwork, full graphical interface with extras like band photos and videos)... Or not? Hardmac.com - Apple Does NOT Ask...
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I’ve tried to tech the tech, and it won’t work

Interesting opinion piece by British Sci Fi Author, Charlie Stross concerning the downhill slide in scriptwriting for big-budget sci-fi TV series. To resolve a difficult plot line, simply insert technology. Charlie's Diary: Why I hate Star Trek.
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