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Instead of monolithic hardware and software stacks in a data center, technology resources exist-ideally-wherever and however they are most effective. That means that cloud applications can be delivered from many different locations to many different users, and that various pieces of the infrastructure could be hosted or delivered by as many outside providers. And the applications multiply quickly, as do the servers and memory storing this constantly created new information. Download this free guide to learn three of the biggest challenges IT is facing and what can be done to solve them. [Learn More!] [Microsoft Signature PC Requirements Now Blocks Linux Installation: Reports] From the boom department Reader sombragris writes: According to a well-documented forum thread, the Signature PC program by Microsoft now requires to lock down PCs. This user found out that his Lenovo Yoga 900 ISK2 UltraBook has the SSD in a proprietary RAID mode which... [With 3D Printer Gun Files, National Security Interest Trumps Free Speech, Court Rules] From the verdict-for-all department A federal appeals court ruled this week against Defense Distributed, the Texas organization that promotes 3D-printed guns, in a lawsuit that it brought last year against the State Department. In a 2-1 decision, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals was... [Microsoft Will 'Solve' Cancer Within The Next 10 Years By Treating It Like A Computer Virus, Says Company] From the ambitious-goals department Microsoft is serious about finding a cure for cancer. In June, Microsoft researchers published a paper that shows how analyzing online activities can provide clues as to a person's chances of having cancer. They were able to identify internet... [Activity Trackers May Undermine Weight Loss Efforts, Says Study] From the contrary-to-popular-belief department schwit1 quotes a report from New York Times: Wearable activity monitors can count your steps and track your movements, but they don't, apparently, help you lose weight. In fact, you might lose more weight without them. The fascinating finding... [Apple Patents a Paper Bag] From the choking-hazard department mspohr writes: Continuing its leadership in innovation, Apple has patented a paper bag. We all remember the groundbreaking "rounded corners" innovation, now we have a paper bag! Just try to make your own paper bag and you'll be speaking with Apple... [Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over 7km of Cable] From the from-point-A-to-point-B department An anonymous reader quotes a report from ScienceAlert: Quantum teleportation just moved out of the lab and into the real world, with two independent teams of scientists successfully sending quantum information across several kilometers of optical... [Lenovo Denies Claims It Plotted With Microsoft To Block Linux Installs] From the their-side-of-the-story department Reader kruug writes: Several users noted certain new Lenovo machines' SSDs are locked in a RAID mode, with AHCI removed from the BIOS. Windows is able to see the SSD while in RAID mode due to a proprietary driver, but the SSD is hidden from Linux... [Netflix Wants 50% Of Its Library To Be Original Content] From the make-your-own-stuff department An anonymous reader writes: Netflix is looking to shift its content mix even further towards original TV and movies, with a goal of achieving a 50 percent mix between its own programming and stuff licensed for its use by outside studios. The 50-50... [Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Announce $3 Billion Initiative To 'Cure All Diseases'] From the fountain-of-youth department Yesterday, researchers on behalf of Microsoft said they will "solve" cancer within the next 10 years by treating it like a computer virus that invades and corrupts the body's cells. Today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan... [Microsoft and Sony Are Debating Over Whose Console Really Offers 'True 4K'] From the endless-debate department Sony's PlayStation 4, which will go on sales in two months, comes loaded with rendering pipeline and some proprietary upscaling techniques that can improve lower resolution base signals to take fuller advantage of a 4K display. Microsoft is... [Apple Approaches McLaren About A Potential Acquisition: FT] From the big-shark,-small-shark department Apple has approached British Formula One team owner McLaren for a strategic investment or a potential buyout (Editor's note: the link could be paywalled; alternate source), the Financial Times reported, citing sources. The loss-making automotive... [YouTube Is Looking for Volunteers To Improve Its Site] From the good-things department The video-sharing site is looking for "heroes." YouTube is looking for a few good users who want to be "Heroes." Google's video-sharing site wants volunteers to help moderate its content by flagging inappropriate content, fielding questions in... [Reddit Brings Down North Korea's Entire Internet] From the cause-and-effect department After a North Korean system administrator misconfigured its nameserver allowing anyone to query it and get the list of the domains that exist for .kp, it was revealed that the secretive country only has 28 websites. That's 28 websites for a... [Google Allo Messaging App Launches For iOS and Android] From the sending-and-receiving department An anonymous reader writes: Google has officially launched their long-awaited messaging app for iOS and Android, called Google Allo. There are several unique features associated with this app that Google hopes will win you over. Smart Reply lets... [GNOME 3.22 Desktop Environment Officially Released] From the linux-ftw department Reader prisoninmate writes: Today, September 21, is a big day for Linux users, especially those who love the GNOME desktop environment, as the next major release is now officially available. Yes, that's right, we're talking about GNOME 3.22,... Follow us on [Facebook] [Twitter] [Google+] [Submit a Story to Slashdot!] You are subscribed to this Resource Newsletter as {EMAIL} . To [change your preferences]- receive this in html or text, visit the [Preference Center!] To unsubscribe, [click here] or send an email to: unsubscribe-47676@elabs10.com Slashdot | 1660 Logan Ave. Ste A | San Diego, CA 92113 To view our Privacy Policy click [here.]