Looks like Phrack is about to kick the bucket. The next issue will also be the last one. This for me is VERY sad news. One of the first things I did when I got an internet connection was download and print the latest issue. An excerpt from the site: Phrackstaff is pleased to bring [...]
Entries from January 22nd, 2005
aacPlus to replace MP3 streams
January 22nd, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff, Internet
Slate has an interesting article on how aacPlus is going to replace MP3 streams in the near future. The main reason for this being the small bandwidth requirements for aacPlus (48kpbs will get you decent stereo sound). An excerpt from the article: It’s a given that fat broadband lines are the future of online media. [...]
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Onkyo TX-NR1000 – As future proof as you can get
January 22nd, 2005 · No Comments · Audio, Cool Geeky Stuff, Mobiles & Gadgets
Just found a cool new reciever from Onkyo, the TX-NR1000. This things the most future proof receiver I’ve seen yet. Here’s what they have to say about it: The Future-Proof Anchor to Your Entertainment Needs Welcome to the full potential of what a home theater reciever can be. Onkyo, the company that brought you the [...]
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Streaming Databases, the future?
January 22nd, 2005 · No Comments · Coding & Web Development
Looks like there’s a company called Streambase which is about to release a new database that’s nothing sort of revolutionary. For an explanation check this excerpt: Michael Stonebraker is well-known in the database business, and for good reasons. He was the computer science professor behind Ingres and Postgres. Eighteen months ago, he started a new [...]
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