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24-02-09



Le navigateur Internet Apple Safari 4 beta vien de sortir


Selon Apple le nouveau moteur JavaScript Nitro, tourne 4.2 fois plus vite avec JavaScript que Safari 3, et jusqu'a 30 fois plus vite qu' IE 7!! et apparement il fait face a Google Chrome

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Communique de Presse sur le site d'apple , Telecharger

Une approche completement non scientifique (mais presise) sur les reseaux sociaux




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"Avec cette mise à jour majeure, la suite bureautique de Microsoft s’ouvre aux formats de fichiers PDF et ODF, sans aucune extension.

. ..La mise à jour est disponible depuis le 28 avril 09 pour toutes les éditions de la suite bureautique (basique, entreprise, famille et étudiants, etc). Outre l'habituelle liste de correctifs de bugs (cumulés depuis le SP1 jusqu'à février 2009), ce SP2 comprend des améliorations touchant Outlook. Microsoft affirme que son logiciel de messagerie gagne 26 % en rapidité et que ce gain atteint même 35 % sur les boîtes mail volumineuses. « Les utilisateurs pourront constater plus de réactivité et de vitesse sur les tâches habituelles, les opérations quotidiennes comme le lancement de l'application, la synchronisation et la recherche », promet Jane Liles, group program manager chez Microsoft, dans une interview publiée sur le site de l'éditeur.

ODF dans Office 2007

Microsoft s'ouvre aux formats concurrents
Mais la nouveauté la plus attendue de ce SP2 concerne la compatibilité avec le format de fichier ODF (OpenDocument Format), utilisé notamment par des logiciels concurrents comme OpenOffice.org. Les utilisateurs d'Office 2007 n'auront donc plus besoin de faire appel à des extensions pour convertir leurs fichiers, cette fonction sera prise en charge par défaut, comme l'éditeur l'avait promis il y a quelques mois.

Ils auront également la possibilité d'effectuer des sauvegardes au format Open XML (celui d'origine d'Office 2007), mais aussi en PDF, là encore sans avoir à installer de module supplémentaire. Microsoft indique en ligne qu'il proposera le Service Pack 2 par le biais de son système de mise à jour automatique, mais pas avant trois mois. Ceux qui souhaitent devancer l'appel peuvent télécharger la mise à jour sur 01net.

Télécharger Office 2007 SP2"
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Google Chrome OS, le nouveau système d'exploitation de Google



D'abord la suite bureautique (Google Docs), puis le navigateur internet (Chrome) et enfin le système d'exploitation (Chrome OS). Google fait les choses à l'envers mais l'essentiel est là : dans la nuit de mardi a mercredi, l'américain a annoncé le futur lancement de son système d'exploitation au deuxième semestre 2010. Il ciblera en priorité les netbooks mais pourra être porté sur tous les PC.

Ce Google Chrome OS, pour ceux qui suivent un peu l'actualité de Google, n'est pas une surprise totale. Ces derniers mois, plusieurs informations en ce sens avaient fuité .. Suite et Source

Quantum computers could overturn Heisenberg's uncertainty principle

"The uncertainty principle is at the foundation of quantum mechanics: You can measure a particle's position or its velocity, but not both. Now it seems that quantum computer memory could let us violate this rule.

The theoretical underpinnings of the uncertainty principle are, like most things to do with quantum mechanics, extremely difficult to follow and require a minimum of six degrees to really understand, but the great physicist Paul Dirac provided a more concrete illustration of what the uncertainty principle means. He explained that one of the very, very few ways to measure a particle's position is to hit it with a photon and then chart where the photon lands on a detector. That gives you the particle's position, yes, but it's also fundamentally changed its velocity, and the only way to learn that would consequently alter its position....
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50 images virales partagees sur le Web en 2010


Seems simple enough


Geek/Nerd/Dork Venn Diagram


And you wonder why people pirate media




The metric system is apparently too good for the US, Liberia and Burma


What single girls and single guys do on Valentine’s day


Agreed…



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Creative Photography


90 degrees can change everything


Bird smile


Couch surfing


Great creative shot


Leaf color spectrum

Nature/animals


Mount Hua, China view from gondola lift


Animal friends


Adventure cat seeks adventure


Looks like a nice place to sleep


Underwater high five


An owl in flight


Beautiful sunrise in Australia

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This could be trouble…

Comics/Humor


Who hasn’t had this experience?


A mistake many live in fear of accidentally committing


Awkward Facebook likes

Compiled by CollegeHumor

Print ad fail


Baby is not pleased


Yeah, what if that!?


What they really mean


The Jobs/Gates comics have taken off as a popular meme


This student clearly went the extra mile


Yahoo answers are regularly trolled – but this is pretty funny even if it’s a setup


I remember these days…


Parody sign protest

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Creative Ads


Snake bus wrap


Clever ad by Frontline

Everything Else


Red light status bar – why has this not been invented yet?

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Post-it Mega Man


Digital storage progress in perspective


Creative use of multiple desktops


Library in Kansas City made out of books

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Someone has a lot of free time on their hands…


Table made out of coins


Clever tattoo


Star Wars motorcycle


The force is strong with this one


What grooves on a record look like at 100x magnification


Wall of knowledge


When signs get meta

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"Sliderocket


Replaces: Microsoft PowerPointSlideRocket


Sliderocket is a fully functional presentation web app that allows you to create, manage, edit, and share presentations on the fly. It offers many of the same features present in PowerPoint and then some. Sliderocket is an awesome tool and if you want to read more about it, take a look at our in-depth review of Sliderocket.
Acrobat.com


Replaces: Microsoft Office, Adobe AcrobatAcrobat


Acrobat.com is a suite of web applications by Adobe that replaces your office suite. The online suite includes services like Buzzword, Tables, and Presentation which replace Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint respectively. Acrobat.com also offers other features, allowing users to convert files into PDFs, hold online meetings, and collaborate with one another. All of its services are free (with some limitations), but users can subscribe to different plans for more features. Check out the pricing section for more details.
Aviary


Replaces: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SoundboothAviary


We have already covered a list of online image editors, and of that list, my favorite would have to be Aviary. The Aviary web suite offers powerful tools that allow you to edit images, vectors, and even audio! Take a look at the huge list of the tools included in their suite:

• Phoenix: Image Editor
• Toucan: Color Editor
• Myna: Audio Editor
• Peacock: Effects Editor
• Raven: Vector Editor
• Falcon: Image Markup
• Roc: Music Creator. Check out our in-depth review of Roc.
Mint


Replaces: QuickenMint


If you’re still using Quicken to manage your money, it’s time to toss it out and move on to the better solution: Mint.com. Mint is a very popular personal-finance tool that allows you to keep track your credit card transactions, balance your budget, and create charts or graphs to help you visualize your spending. Mint is the free and secure way to manage your money online. In fact, Mint has been so successful that the makers of Quicken and TurboTax purchased it in 2009. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and sign up!
Kongregate


Replaces: Desktop GamingKongregate


Forget about your desktop gaming – why waste space when you can play awesome games online? Kongregate is an online gaming community with a library of over 30,000 flash games. Not only do you have access to a variety of games, but you can also gain points, chat, and unlock achievements for the games you play. Developers can upload their own games and even make money off ad revenue for their games! If you’re looking for more online games to replace desktop games, take a look at our game roundups.
JayCut


Replaces: Video Editing SoftwareJayCut


JayCut is a very easy to use and powerful online video editor. With Jaycut, you can create videos with the same tools used in desktop programs. Add clips, transitions, audio, effects, and more with their simple UI. When you finish editing a video, you can choose to download it or export it directly to YouTube. Export up to 20 videos a month with 2GB of storage under a free plan, or pay monthly for a better plan.
WobZip


Replaces: Unzipping SoftwareWobZip


Have you ever tried to open a compressed file only to find out you don’t have the right unzipping software to do the job? In comes WobZip, an online tool that helps you uncompress your files. It supports a variety of compression formats, including the popular ZIP, RAR, and 7z formats. You can upload a zipped file from your computer or direct WobZip to a URL. The best part? WobZip will scan the files using BitDefender to make sure there isn’t a nasty virus lurking around.
Zamzar


Replaces: File Conversion SoftwareZamzar


Instead of downloading dozens of different programs to convert a file, you can always use the Zamzar, the free online file conversion tool. Can’t open a crucial .docx or .pptx file and your boss is screaming in your ear? No problem, just upload and convert your files using Zamzar. Zamzar supports dozens of image, document, video, and music formats and is the only tool you will ever need to convert files.


Replaces: Desktop Chat ClientsMeebo


With Meebo, you can chat with your friends from anywhere as long as you have a browser and an internet connection. Meebo is an online tool that allows you to login to any major IM network, including AIM, MSN, GTalk, and Facebook. You don’t even need to create an account, just input your IM information and you’re ready to go. If you take the 20 seconds to set up a Meebo account, you can login to multiple accounts at once. This sure beats downloading and managing three IM programs at once, doesn’t it?


Replaces: iTunesMoof


You may have a huge iTunes library, but what happens when you go out and forget to bring your iPod along? Moof is the solution. Moof is another web app that streams music online, but I think of it as an iTunes alternative. You can export your entire iTunes library as an .xml file and upload that to Moof, so you can have a full backup of your music online. Where does Moof get all its music from? Youtube. Yeah, I know, it’s a little disappointing, but the quality isn’t that bad. Don’t like Moof? Check out our roundup of the top apps for music streaming.
ESET Online Virus Scanner


Replaces: Anti-Virus SoftwareESET


While the ESET Online Virus scanner is a great alternative to Anti-Virus programs, you shouldn’t literally replace your Anti-Virus program. Think of this tool as a backup tool, in case your Anti-Virus software malfunctions. Made by the folks that brought you NOD32, the ESET online scanner uses the same threat signatures as NOD32 and allows you to scan your computer from your browser. It may take a while, but after the scan, suspicious files will be quarantined for you to restore or permanently delete. A great tool for your security toolbox.
Bitlet



Replaces: Operating SystemiCloud


.... Meet iCloud, the future of operating systems. iCloud is a very slick web operating system that gives you access to hundreds of built in applications, including an office suite, a media player, a chat client, nifty games, and much more. You have 3 GB of free storage and can opt to buy more if needed. You can get everything you need in this web OS. For those of you interested in Web OSes, be sure to read our article about other operating systems that utilize cloud computing.

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16 August 2010 Last updated at 09:01 GMT

How the internet is changing language
By Zoe Kleinman Technology reporter, BBC News



"'To Google' has become a universally understood verb and many countries are developing their own internet slang. But is the web changing language and is everyone up to speed?
Child's building blocks The web is a hub of neologisms

In April 2010 the informal online banter of the internet-savvy collided with the traditional and austere language of the court room.

Christopher Poole, founder of anarchic image message board 4Chan, had been called to testify during the trial of the man accused of hacking into US politician Sarah Palin's e-mail account. ...."

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August 12th, 2010 by Pingdom


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"Les moteurs de recherche en temps réel gagnent du terrain. Ce nouveau type de moteurs trouvent leur légitimité dans une demande de plus en plus croissante d’internautes et de mobinautes souhaitant des informations récentes publiées et diffusées.


Voici une sélection non exhaustive de 8 moteurs de recherche en temps réel. "

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La DDR4 ne se contentera pas de doubler la bande passante par rapport à la DDR3, comme l'avaient fait les précédentes normes, elle ira plus loin.

Barrette de mémoire vive DDR3 Crucial

L'objectif est effectivement d'atteindre une fréquence de fonctionnement effective s'échelonnant de 2 133 à 4 266 MHz ! C'est ce qu'a annoncé Bill Gervasi, membre du comité exécutif du JEDEC, à la conférence MemCon qui s'est récemment tenue à Tokyo, révisant une précédente annonce qui parlait d'une fourchette de 1 600 à 3 200 MHz.

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"Honteux bidouillages – Pour vivre sa passion de geek bricoleur sans honte"

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Réalité augmentée, 3D et tactile : des chercheurs japonais inventent un écran qui permet de « toucher » les images

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