Hamachi VPN as a service on any version of Windows
Here’s a good article on how to install and configure Hamachi to run as a service that automatically connects on Windows 2000, XP, and 2003. It lays out all the necessary steps in one place.
Firefox Has Gained Over 10% Market Share Worldwide!
Firefox has gained over 10% market share worldwide currently, in under a year! Now help Mozilla promote their 2006 plan for Firefox v2.0 & v3.0
Microsoft: Upgraded Motherboard = New Windows Licence
Microsoft wants you to buy a new Windows licence every time you upgrade your motherboard. Microsoft changed its licence agreement to reflect this policy change.
Oracle tries to buy MySQL
Oracle tried to acquire open-source database maker MySQL. I don’t believe it, I think Oracle is trying to take out a competitor. The article, however, discusses how this is “an indication of the profound changes the software giant is willing to make as it adapts to the increasingly significant collaborative programming philosophy”
The Real Reason Microsoft Supports HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray: To Kill Them Both
Microsoft wants both Blu-ray and HD DVD to lose. You see, before Microsoft and Intel backed HD DVD, Toshiba was just about the only major consumer hardware brand backing HD DVD. Now, since Microsoft and Intel have hopped on to the HD DVD bandwagon and at least dragged HP part of the way there, HD DVD has become a much more viable option.
Famous Unsolved Codes and Ciphers
This is an unofficial list of well-known unsolved codes and ciphers. A couple of the better-known unsolved ancient historical scripts are also thrown in, since they tend to come up during any discussion of unsolved codes.
EMP Warhead Tested
“Britain, which has taken the lead in developing EMP (ElectroMagnetic Pulse) devices, is testing a new EMP warhead with the United States. This weapon is intended for use in cruise missiles or UAVs, for attacks on enemy command and control centers.”
Google rips Bush administration’s search request
Google called the Bush administration’s request for data on Web searches as “so uninformed as to be nonsensical” in papers filed in San Jose federal court Friday, arguing that turning over the information would expose its trade secrets and violate the privacy of its users.
It has begun.
I’ve been looking for a solution like this for years now. Its a peer-to-peer VPN that easily handles NAT firewall transversal! It essentially works by using an outside handshaking node to establish an encrypted tunnel much like IPSEC or SSH. Sounds confusing right? Well, its not… it is virtually zero-config and best of all FREE!
I haven’t been able to find a problem with it yet, its cryptographically solid from the ground up (so far)… give it a shot, use it to get to your home network from work, or create your own virtual darknet. Or just email me to join mine.
