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Dot-gov is free, dot-com costs $79.99
As high school seniors and their families begin to complete the federal government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid, they should be aware that typing .com instead of .gov into…
Sears.com to offer $199 Linux PCs
Linspire, Inc., developers of community desktop Linux operating systems, and Mirus Innovations, a North American PC manufacturer, have announced the availability of a $199 Linux PC that will be sold…
New version of digital storage software for libraries released
A new, 12th version of a software program to create, manage, publish, share and preserve digital content that has been used by libraries at Cornell and the University of Virginia…
Nasa investigates virtual space
The US space agency is exploring the possibility of developing a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game. The virtual world would be aimed at students and would "simulate real Nasa engineering…
Fending off digital thieves
Because of the intricate web of information stored in computers across college campuses, they are increasingly becoming targets for hackers, said Walter Conway, a private consultant with Walter Conway Associates…
Penn State faculty, staff use tech to communicate
Students at Penn State are using technology innovations to communicate with each other, which means faculty and staff are modifying their actions to keep up with these changes and effectively…
CT launches web site to help teens prepare for college
With low-income and first-generation college students already underrepresented on state college campuses, Connecticut and 11 other states launch web sites aimed at helping those students navigate the college application process... …