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Ubuntu 8.04 KVM Benchmarks

"Back in January of 2007 we had looked at Linux Virtualization Performance as we had compared a running native OS (at that time, Fedora Core 6) against the same operating system running as a virtualized guest OS using Xen, QEMU with the (once closed-source) kqemu kernel module, and then KVM. In this testing we had found that KVM had performed well and won a number of the tests, but it wasn't the clear winner nor it had won by a substantial margin. However, the Kernel-based Virtual Machine had premiered with the Linux 2.6.20 kernel and it has matured quite a bit over the past year and a half since its christening. With that said, we are in the process of conducting new Linux virtualization benchmarks to see how these various implementations compare today.

Visual Communication in Digital Design

stoolpigeon writes "I remember the first time I saw a program I had written after the interface had been revamped by a designer. I had been pretty happy with what I had made. It worked very well and met the client's requirements. It was extremely functional and I thought it didn't look bad either. But when I saw the new interface, not functionally different, just so much better looking, I was really blown away. My application had gone from useful to cool. (That might be a slight exaggeration, it was still just a database app but it sure looked cool to me.) Since then I've learned to primarily leave the user interface work to the experts in that arena, and I stick to the getting the functionality in place. But sometimes I don't have the luxury of a design team at my disposal.

IRS Computer Security Flaws Found

The IRS had authorized 374 accounts for employees and contractors that could be used to perform system administration duties. But of those, 141 either had expired authorizations or had never been properly authorized. There was concern that unauthorized employees had accessed routers and switches to change security configurations.

Ballpen art

One’s writing instrument, like the pad paper, was, at the playground of the public school named Lakan Dula Elementary on Solis Street, Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila, where I learned my 3Rs, a mark of one’s stature. The grade ones had fat, black, lead pencils sticking out from their army surplus backpacks; the grade fours had the slender and varicolored, ones inserted in the middle of their writing notebooks. And only the grade six had fountain pens clipped to their shirts, for only the graduating class wrote themes; and themes had, teacher said, to be written only in ink that was kept in a bottle labeled “Quink.” Trusty symbols of status in the journey from tender to teenage, pencils and fountain pens were thus held in love and awe.

Craigslist's Response To eBay: We Had To Do It!

After eBay sued Craigslist, Craigslist's initial responses were rather weak. eBay made a pretty strong case arguing that Craigslist's board had unilaterally diluted eBay's shares -- which seems pretty questionable. Craigslist initially shot back by accusing eBay of doing the same things eBay was accusing Craigslist of doing -- but that was somewhat misleading. eBay wasn't complaining about the specific actions Craigslist was taking -- but the fact that they had done so unilaterally, despite eBay's ownership stake and board position. Then, Craigslist countersued eBay with a laundry list of charges that effectively amounted to "we don't like them being on our board." Both of these responses were a bit disappointing. While I like Craigslist, and respect Craig and Jim, they still hadn't explained why it was legal for them to unilaterally dilu

A truly potty French sculptor

French artist Jean-Pierre Raynaud had lost all hope in 1961, after serving two years in the Algerian War (1954-1962). His experience in the war had left him in extreme mental distress. He stayed in bed all day, blinking at the wall. He feared the world because of the brutality he had seen it cause.

A Quick Lindows 3.0 Overview

IconI chose to checkout Lindows 3.0 because it had been in the news a lot and it had interested me. I had expected more from it though. I expected more applications and much better configuration tools as it is aimed at the Desktop audience.

Java Has Been Put into JavaScript!

For many years, Java and web developers alike have had to explain to the unwitting that JavaScript had absolutely nothing to do with Java. It was one of the great marketing gaffes of the mid-90s. They were no more alike than chalk and cheese. But in the last six months, I've had to lay down my placard and walk away from the picket line with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. Finally Java has been put into JavaScript.

Java Has Been Put into JavaScript!

For many years, Java and web developers alike have had to explain to the unwitting that JavaScript had absolutely nothing to do with Java. It was one of the great marketing gaffes of the mid-90s. They were no more alike than chalk and cheese. But in the last six months, I've had to lay down my placard and walk away from the picket line with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. Finally Java has been put into JavaScript.

Finally Java Has Been Put into JavaScript!

For many years, Java and web developers alike have had to explain to the unwitting that JavaScript had absolutely nothing to do with Java. It was one of the great marketing gaffes of the mid-90s. They were no more alike than chalk and cheese. But in the last six months, I've had to lay down my placard and walk away from the picket line with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. Finally Java has been put into JavaScript.

Google Web Toolkit: Finally Java Has Been Put into JavaScript!

For many years, Java and web developers alike have had to explain to the unwitting that JavaScript had absolutely nothing to do with Java. It was one of the great marketing gaffes of the mid-90s. They were no more alike than chalk and cheese. But in the last six months, I've had to lay down my placard and walk away from the picket line with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. Finally Java has been put into JavaScript.

Firefox v. Safari Round 3: JavaScript crown goes to Safari

You may remember a couple months ago there was some contention whether Safari or Firefox had the fastest JavaScript performance. Apple had claimed Safari 3 was the fastest when compared to Firefox 2, though improvements in Firefox 3 betas had narrowed or eliminated that gap. Zimbra, a company that makes a web-based collaboration suite, has now performed some new benchmarks that show Safari on top. Zimra's results, based on testing using its own tools, shows Safari 3.1 with a clear lead over Firefox 3.0.

England miss Flintoff

The truth eventually came out. Andrew Flintoff was due to play in this Test match. We had all heard whispers. Skipper Michael Vaughan had given the strongest of hints. We had all acted, in the journalistic manner of one-upmanship, as if in the know.

England miss Andrew Flintoff's lead role

The truth eventually came out. Andrew Flintoff was due to play in this Test match. We had all heard whispers. Skipper Michael Vaughan had given the strongest of hints. We had all acted, in the journalistic manner of one-upmanship, as if in the know.

Gene Kranz Made Sure Space Program Didn't Fail

With Apollo 13 stranded 200,000 miles from Earth in April 1970, NASA flight director Gene Kranz had to act fast. He had to set the tone for its survival effort, and his words had to be more than just rhetoric.

Warner Music Admits It Hired Police Investigator Before The Pirate Bay Investigation Was Complete

Back in April, we wrote about the fact that a police investigator in Sweden who had been in charge of the case against The Pirate Bay had been hired by Warner Brothers. At the time, there was no proof that he had been hired during the investigation. In fact, it appeared otherwise. Based on this, I didn't see why this was such a problem -- though many people in the comments felt I was being naive. And, indeed, it turns out that a further investigation has now turned up the news that, in fact, the guy was hired while the investigation was ongoing. Though he's now left that job, this does call into question the entire investigation against The Pirate Bay.

Gundam Japanese robots trash Tokyo in Bootfighter Windom XP

You may remember the Capcom arcade game called Gundam Versus Gundam (or Armored Core). The game had a really simple premise: two robots square off in a arena, and try to decimate each other. You had swords. You had laser beams. Missiles. All the useful armaments that you'd expect a giant, 30 foot robot would be carrying. It was a pretty fun game.

Prepare for web address scarcity

Adiel Akplogan, chief executive of AfriNIC, said he was well aware previous warnings that the world was running out of Internet addresses had proved premature and workarounds had been developed, but a number of reputable groups had concluded things were different this time.

The Joy of Discovery and beyond - STAR SCIENCE By Eduardo A. Padlan, PhD

One of the rewards of old age is the chance to take care of grandchildren. You see, grandchildren are pure delight. Someone had actually said (I don’t know whom to attribute this statement to) that: “If I had known how great grandchildren are, I wouldn’t have bothered to have children; I would have had grandchildren straightaway.� Of course, that is a biological impossibility, but it expresses the joy of grandparenthood.

Linux and open source, in general.

2GB system memory, 128 meg video memory, 200GB SATA HD, 15.4 screen, DVDRW, 802.11 bg PSAF3U-OW900V. It was a display model and was the only one they had in stock, so was reduced by almost $200.00. It came pre-installed with VISTA, and I inquired about buying with the OS removed. The clerk informed me that if I had to send it in for repair it had to be exactly as it stood, with VISTA . He also said they weren't allowed to remove any windows OS, because of their deal with Microsoft. I played with VISTA for 2 days and was so frustrated with trying to find items, the annoying UAC, plus it wouldn't run some of my games that I decided to remove VISTA and install Linux. I first tried the latest version of Ubuntu, but it didn't find all the hardware and I've never been a real fan.

PCLinuxOS 2008 Gnome on new laptop.

2GB system memory, 128 meg video memory, 200GB SATA HD, 15.4 screen, DVDRW, 802.11 bg PSAF3U-OW900V. It was a display model and was the only one they had in stock, so was reduced by almost $200.00. It came pre-installed with VISTA, and I inquired about buying with the OS removed. The clerk informed me that if I had to send it in for repair it had to be exactly as it stood, with VISTA . He also said they weren't allowed to remove any windows OS, because of their deal with Microsoft. I played with VISTA for 2 days and was so frustrated with trying to find items, the annoying UAC, plus it wouldn't run some of my games that I decided to remove VISTA and install Linux. I first tried the latest version of Ubuntu, but it didn't find all the hardware and I've never been a real fan.

Hoggard's prayer is delivered

When Geoff Miller rang on Saturday morning to let me know about selection for the first Test, I was in the field at the Rose Bowl so I missed his call. I saw that I had a voicemail when I got back to the dressing-room, but I had to go to batting practice before I could hear it. When I finally listened to the message, it said only that I should call him back, no clues as to whether he had good or bad news and, try as I might, I couldn't guess anything from his tone of voice.

Hoggard's prayer is delivered

When Geoff Miller rang on Saturday morning to let me know about selection for the first Test, I was in the field at the Rose Bowl so I missed his call. I saw that I had a voicemail when I got back to the dressing-room, but I had to go to batting practice before I could hear it. When I finally listened to the message, it said only that I should call him back, no clues as to whether he had good or bad news and, try as I might, I couldn't guess anything from his tone of voice.

eBay Addresses Questions over New Feedback Changes

Many eBay sellers in the US weren't sure what to expect when they powered up their computers on Monday morning to check their feedback. eBay's latest changes to the rating system had already been rolled out in Australia and the UK, and discussion forums in those countries were flooded with posts from sellers whose positive percentage score had been affected by the changes. Some were elated upon seeing their score had risen - many others were left reaching for the antacid. For the rest of the week, questions about feedback and the impact on PowerSellers continued to pepper the boards, and on Thursday, eBay addressed some of those questions in an Announcement Board post.

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