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Journals RSS FeedsDRM-free iTunes: A Huge Step Forward? - * DRM-free music from iTunes is the best news I've heard all week * It's about time. Maybe I'll buy something from them eventually. * Why the hell do I care about iTunes? When they have a Linux version, maybe we'll talk. ...Feed Source: feeds.feedburner.com Convert SpreadSheets to CSV files with Python and pyuno - Using the OORunner class that we developed last week we'll
now create a Python class for converting spreadsheets into
CSV files.
The converter supports any type of input spreadsheet that is
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... What would you exchange Exchange for? - It's long been clear to me that the biggest lock-in Microsoft has, at the enterprise level, is not with Windows or personal apps, but with Exchange Server. And the biggest problem there is this: it's good. Enterprises like it. And, since Exchange works only or best with Windows machines, the lock-in extends to much else. Linux and Mac boxes get purged and replaced by Windows ones.
Or so goes the story I hear from folks at big enterprises.
So I'm wondering about alternatives.
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... Season's Greetings Mass Mailer - In my last article for Linux Journal, (http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/best-wishes-new-year) I shared some of my New Year's Resolutions. One of those resolutions was to communicate more regularly with my friends and family. In this article, I'm going to describe one of the first steps I took toward making this happen.
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... Year Without DRM - It's time for New Year resolutions and what better than to resolve to not purchase media 'protected' by DRM? Many of us already follow this rule but by pledging this publicly we can educate the masses.
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... Creating KVTML Files - KWordQuiz, KVocTrain, and other KDE-based programs use the KVTML file format for their data files. The format is just a fairly simple XML format but, unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be anything available to convert a text file to this format. So, once again, AWK to the rescue.
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... Session Destroyer: Automatic Webapp Session Invalidation - It is midnight. You are browsing the web. Everything seems fine. Unbeknownst to you, a rogue advertisement composed of malware is displayed on a popular website and is attempting to steal your banking credentials. What can you do?
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... The November Cornucopia: One Month In Linux Audio -
This week I'm your straight reporter bringing you news of of updates, upgrades, and new releases in the world of Linux audio software. Development in this world is continuously productive, so I'll present only a selection of the Linux sound and music applications and utilities announced in the month of November in the year 2008.
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... An Udderly Wonderful Christmas Gift - Remember back in August, when there was all the hoopla regarding me in a "Hot Blogger" calendar? Well, your votes paid off, and indeed I grace the eleventh page of the calendar as Mr. November. Seeing myself as a calendar model immediately made me think of cows. (Well, OK, not really -- but bear with me)
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... Will 2009 Be Open or Closed? - As the end of 2008 approaches, people's thoughts naturally turn to 2009, and what it might hold. The dire economic situation means that many will be wondering what the year will bring in terms of employment and their financial situation. This is not the place to ponder such things, nor am I qualified to do so. Instead, I'd like to discuss a matter that is related to these larger questions, but which focusses on issues particularly germane to Linux Journal: will 2009 be a year in which openness thrives, or one in which closed thinking re-asserts itself?
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... Suddenly, a Markets Turnaround - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up nearly 20% from its low, and other global stock and bond markets are having similar turnarounds. Analysts debate whether the strength can last.
... Alcoa to Cut 15% of Work Force - Alcoa set asset sales, a 15% work-force reduction, more plant closures and a 50% cut in capital spending.
... Fed Outlook Darkens on Economy - The Fed signaled in minutes from its December meeting that the recession could be longer and deeper than officials thought just weeks ago.
... Legal Run-Ins Dog CDR Financial - The financial company tied to Gov. Richardson has a history of making campaign contributions in the states where it does business.
... Dow's CEO Says Recovery Is Not Derailed - Dow Chemical's chief pledged to pursue legal and other avenues to remake itself after a failed plastics venture. (Interview excerpts)
... Retailers Press Landlords on Rent - Retailers, having just struggled through one of the worst holiday shopping seasons in recent memory, are now trying to share the pain with their landlords.
... ITunes to Change Pricing Strategy - Apple unveiled significant pricing and copyright changes to its iTunes Store, moves by the dominant online music seller that could spur similar action across the industry.
... Retailer Goody's Plans to Liquidate - Goody's Family Clothing is liquidating operations, beginning a year likely to see more such woe in retail.
... GE Unit Swims Solo in Latest Issue - GE's finance unit opted to forgo government guarantees in selling $4 billion of debt.
... Factory, Service Weakness Persist - Factory orders plunged 4.6% in November, while the ISM said the service sector continued to contract in December, albeit less dramatically than the previous month.
... Vitol Trader Is Leaving Oil Firm - An oil trader at Vitol whose market moves came under review is leaving the firm.
... BofA's Chief Decides to Forgo Bonuses - Bank of America's CEO said he and his top executives should get no 2008 bonus.
... Bahrain Credit Outlook Is Downgraded - Moody's Investors Service downgraded the credit outlook for the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking the first sovereign-rating hit to the oil-rich Persian Gulf.
... Jardine Crib Recall Is Expanded - Jardine Enterprises and product-safety regulators expanded a baby-crib recall because of wooden slats and spindles that can break and entrap and strangle infants.
... Real-Estate Executive Is Found Dead - Steven Good, CEO of a Chicago real-estate auction firm, was found dead in an apparent suicide. It wasn't clear if there was any connection to his business.
... BP Names Head of American Unit - BP said its executive who acted as troubleshooter in the bitter dispute between BP and its Russian partners in TNK-BP, will become chairman and president of BP America.
... CBS Renegotiates Cable Payments - CBS will receive higher fees from Time Warner Cable for access to the network's programming, including "60 Minutes" and its popular "CSI" franchise.
... Obama Pushes States to Cover Unemployed - Obama plans to offer states $7 billion to entice them to expand unemployment-insurance laws.
... In Crisis, Thai Village Prints Its Own Money - Villagers of Santi Suk in northern Thailand began creating their own cash following Asia's financial crisis a decade ago.
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