Do Programmers think like mathematicians?
This is the start of a new series, �Programming Like A Mathematician�. The author will explain how a mathematician thinks about a particular problem, with hopes that programmers will be able to see things from a different perspective.
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.
Encrypting Your Communication Means You Must Be a Criminal
Skype has come under scrutiny from the NSA and FBI since its PC-to-PC calls are encrypted using AES encryption. This is the same encryption used by the US Government for many things. So, why is it “national security” when the Government encrypts its communications and assumed “criminal activity” when private citizens follow suit?