Resources on information technology subjects.
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IT News
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IT-related News and Events.
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OpenSource
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Open source doesn't just mean access to the code. The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria:
- Free Redistribution.
- Source Code.
- Derived Works.
- Integrity of The Author's Source Code.
- No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups.
- No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor
- Distribution of License
- License Must Not Be Specific to a Product
- License Must Not Restrict Other Software
- License Must be Technology-Neutral
You can check this link for the detailed explanation the open source definiton.
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Web Technology
( 16 Articles )
Web technology information and other stuff.
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myTutorials
( 40 Articles )
Installations. Configuration. Web development. Scripts. Applications. Security. Content Management System.
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Project Management
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A project is a one-time, multitask job that is conducted to solve a problem. Projects should include a definite starting point, a definite ending point, a clearly defined scope of work, a budget, and a team --- but many projects may miss these. (Hence the need for project management skills!)
Project management is the facilitation of the planning, scheduling, and control of all activities that must be done to meet project objectives. It is a disciplined way of organizing a job.
In this section you'll find different articles pertaining to project management.
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Sony PSP MyBlogs, Information, News and Tutorials
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Soon after the PSP was released hackers began to discover exploits in the PSP that could be used to run unsigned code on the device. Sony released version 1.51 of the PSP firmware in May 2005 to plug the holes that hackers were using to gain access to the device. On June 15, 2005 the hackers distributed the cracked code of the PSP on the internet. Hackers refused to apply updates which would render their hacks unusable so Sony attempted to convince users that there was a benefit to upgrading by including new features in the firmware updates, such as a web browser, and not just security patches to plug the vulnerabilities. BusinessWeek dubbed this the "carrot-and-stick" approach.
In August 2005 Sony released version 2.0 of the firmware which included the web browser, file compatibility updates and other features. Hackers and other homebrew enthusiasts then encountered the first trojan for the PSP. Symantec called this trojan "Trojan.PSPBrick". Users attempted to downgrade their PSP using this software instead found that is was rendered inoperable as this software deleted important system files. Over the course of 2005 Sony released six different versions of the firmware and hackers typically responded to it by downgrading to avoid the new security updates.
In Mid-2006, after several months of problems in defeating the PSP's firmware a file was posted online which allowed new PSPs running firmware version 2.6 to downgrade to 1.5 so they could then be hacked using older methods. This reportedly caused more buzz in the community than any recent official offerings for the device.
One of the drawbacks of downgrading the PSP is that new legitimate media may require the presence of a new firmware edition. A hacker by the name of Dark Alex had released a custom firmware called "Dark Alex's Open Edition firmware" which opens the firmware but allows users to use the existing feature set of the current edition. Sony quickly patched the firmware again, continuing the carrot-and-stick game with the hackers and users. In 2006 Sony released six editions of the firmware and in 2007 they released another six editions.
Hackers have stated that the motivation for unlocking the PSP has nothing to do with piracy, but allowing individuals full access to the products they've purchased and the freedom to do what they want with the item as well as the interest in exploring something unknown. Fanjita, a member of the hacker group "N00bz!", stated: "Everyone has the right to do what they want with their own hardware. Piracy does upset me, and because what we are doing opens the way to piracy it's harder to justify it morally. But our stance on piracy is clear, and we hope to be role models. Sony have never been in touch with me, so I am confident that what we are doing is legal." Additional features added including the ability to share music, print photos and run additional video formats originally unsupported by the device.
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