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Ubuntu / Amazon privacy issue

http://www.infoworld.com/d/open-source-software/ubuntu-linux-search-fix-leaves-prime-critic-unsatisfied-205185

You are not allowed to do any work using your Windows RT tablet

That would require a separate license.

http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/no-free-lunch-businesses-office-2013-windows-rt-205202

What you must agree to when setting up a Windows computer

Here is my paraphrase of the license terms which must be agreed to when setting up a new computer which comes with Windows 7 Pro SP1. Just in case you need to know. (This isn't mine fortunately, I was volunteering at an organization which bought the computer.)

You may not transfer Windows from this to another computer.

Only 1 user at a time can use the computer.

If you choose a language when setting up Windows, you may not reinstall and choose a different language later.

Some fonts have restrictions on how they may be embedded into documents.

You may not share any icons, images, or sounds that are part of Windows.

No more than 20 other devices can connect to this computer, and they may use only the following services on it: File Services, Print Services, Internet Information Server, and Internet Connection Sharing.

Only the primary user of this computer can open a remote desktop session to it (without needing another license).

Microsoft can remotely initiate validation that the Windows software on the computer is properly licensed.

If you run performance benchmarks on the .NET components of Windows, there are restrictions on how you may disclose the results of such benchmarks.

Only one backup copy can be made of the Windows software on this computer.

If you transfer the computer to a third party, they must agree to all terms of the agreement.

Seattle Times Corp. buys political ads in Seattle Times

Pro Republican Rob McKenna, and pro marriage equality. Inslee campaign notes that the Times is among the top 3 groups making independent expenditures in favor of McKenna.

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/10/17/seattle-times-will-pay-for-rob-mckenna-and-marriage-equality-ads-in-its-own-pages

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/10/17/inslee-campaign-says-seattle-times-has-some-explaining-to-do

Dolphins can stay awake for at least 15 days

Half the brain sleeps at a time?

http://www.businessinsider.com/dolphins-awake-for-15-days-2012-10

French proposal to end homework

Flipping the classroom for social justice.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2012/10/15/french-president-pushing-homework-ban-as-part-of-ed-reforms/

Geoengineering off Haida Gwaii

"You can't just be doing this."

http://www.timescolonist.com/business/Haida+Gwaii+have+created+life+there/7396120/story.html

Paul Ryan photo op

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/wp/2012/10/15/charity-president-unhappy-about-paul-ryan-soup-kitchen-photo-op/

West Thomas St. overpass is open

Connecting Lower Queen Anne with Myrtle Edwards Park and the Elliott Bay Trail.

http://seattlebikeblog.com/2012/10/12/w-thomas-street-overpass-is-open/

Burning Man article

http://thenewinquiry.com/essays/burning-man-is-grey/

Warning of world food crisis in 2013

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2012/oct/14/un-global-food-crisis-warning

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