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diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/gcookie.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/gcookie.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b3a198a --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/gcookie.txt @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +In an attempt to appease privacy advocates critical of the search giant's data retention policies Google announced a near meaningless change to its cookie policy yesterday. Starting later this year Google's search cookies will expire after two years rather than the current policy which stores cookies until 2038. + +Of course, given that Google sets a new cookie each time you search, the new expiration date only rolls around if you haven't been to the site for two years. Since most of us use Google somewhat more frequently than once every two years to move, while welcome, really doesn't change anything. + +The [announcement posted to the Official Google Blog yesterday][1] claims the company is seeking a balance between privacy concerns and customer ease-of-use. + +>After listening to feedback from our users and from privacy advocates, we've concluded that it would be a good thing for privacy to significantly shorten the lifetime of our cookies — as long as we could find a way to do so without artificially forcing users to re-enter their basic preferences at arbitrary points in time. + +However, in practice, for heavy Google users the change means almost nothing since the cookies will auto-renew each time you search. + +Of course if you're really concerned about the cookies Google uses to track your search queries you can always set your browser to reject all cookies from the Google homepage, just head to your browser's preferences panel and look for the privacy/cookie policy settings. + +[photo [credit][2]] + +[1]: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/cookies-expiring-sooner-to-improve.html "http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/cookies-expiring-sooner-to-improve.html" +[2]: http://www.flickr.com/photos/massless/8182590/
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/hacktheiphone.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/hacktheiphone.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..44b744d --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/hacktheiphone.txt @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +It's long, it's complicated and it's not for the faint of heart, but Hacktheiphone.com has posted [instructions on how to add your own custom ringtones][1] to the iPhone from your Intel Mac (Windows iPhone users, [check out this hack][2]). Despite the technical hurdles, this should be welcome news for users since this was the top pick in our [reader poll of missing iPhone features][3] last month. + +The hack requires the iPhone software restore file from Apple as well as the "jailbreak" program and the iPhoneInterface hack and the instructions top out at nearly 20 steps, but users report that it works and even in the event of failure it's still possible to restore your phone via iTunes. + +That said, proceed at your own risk since there is the, however small, chance that you could end up with the $600 paper weight. + +Also keep in mind that the hack could cease to work at any time, should Apple decide to update the iPhone's firmware. + +Given that you're basically recompiling the iPhone's OS you'll want to make sure you have all the ringtones you want to add all ready to go before you start -- in other words this isn't a drag-and-drop, add-them-as-you-go sort of solution. + +I haven't tested it yet because it requires the dock connector and I'm out of town at the moment, sans docking base, but if you decide to give it try be sure to let us know your experiences in the comments below. + +Here's a teaser video of an iPhone with custom ringtones installed: + +<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F_IcnbqPOao"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F_IcnbqPOao" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> + +[1]: http://hacktheiphone.com/iphone_ringtone_installation.html "How to add custom ringtones/system sounds (for intel Mac users)" +[2]: http://cre.ations.net/blog/post/custom-ringtones--sounds-on-your-iphone-using-windows "Custom ringtones / sounds on your iPhone using Windows" +[3]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/06/hackers-start-y.html "It's Up To Users To Solve The IPhone's Shortcomings -- Hackers Start Your Engines"
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/ibm.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/ibm.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b88c7ec --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/ibm.txt @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +Last week IBM announced that it would be [releasing a public beta of AIX 6.1][2], the next upgrade to the company's Unix-based server OS. The open beta for AIX 6 can be downloaded [directly from IBM][1]. + +The public beta is part of IBM's attempt to bring the open source philosophy to the OS level and, presumably, drum up a little publicity and possible developer interest in the little used AIX OS. + +While the beta is free and available to anyone who accepts the license terms, IBM will not be offering support for the pre-release versions of AIX 6.1. Instead a note on the site directs users to a web forum where they can [discuss issues and possible solutions][3] with fellow users. + +New features in AIX 6 include security and virtualization enhancements. Notable items listed on the IBM page include: + +>* Workload Partitions -- software based, virtualization designed to reduce the number of operating system images that have to be managed when consolidating workloads. +* Role Based Access Control -- improved security and manageability by giving admins greater flexibility when granting user authorization and access controls. +* System Director Console for AIX -- new tool for accessing the System Management Interface via a browser with no web server required. + + +[1]: https://www14.software.ibm.com/iwm/web/cc/earlyprograms/ibm/aix6beta/ "AIX beta download" +[2]: http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/aix/6/beta.html +[3]: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/forums/dw_forum.jsp?forum=1123&cat=72 + diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/inviteshare.jpg b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/inviteshare.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..f025ed6 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/inviteshare.jpg diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/inviteshare.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/inviteshare.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f0a6d64 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.16.07/Mon/inviteshare.txt @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +Tired of being locked out of the coolest new startup service that everyone is buzzing about? Not the [coolest person at the party][1] anymore? Never fear, [InviteShare][2] is here to help. The new service is community based around sharing private beta invites. + +New startups typically launch in some sort of limited beta invite phase -- they seed out a few invites to friends and then each invite can pass on a few more. That's where InviteShare comes in. + +If you can't get an invite to your favorite beta site, you can register for an account at InviteShare and then browse the site to find various private betas that are being offered. If you need an invite you can add your name to the list. + +If you're one of the beautiful people and you have invites to hand out you can invite the people at the top of each list by clicking on their name. + +While it remains to be seen how the developers working on beta sites feel about this sort of thing, since, cheekiness aside, private betas are often private for a reason -- startups often lack server bandwidth and code may not be stable yet -- at least the early adopter crowd has a resource all their own. + +The site was working fine earlier this morning when I tested it, but I just tried to login and it threw a few server errors, but a couple refreshes got me in. Since InviteShare was Techcrunch and some others presumably the server is a little overwhelmed, just keep trying and it should eventually work. + +[1]: http://www.theonion.com/content/node/34917 "Guy At House Party Must Be At Least 32" +[2]: http://www.inviteshare.com/ "InviteShare"
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