http://appendum.com In a few words, explain what this thing is about....ummm, right... Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:24:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The government has a big plan for broadband -- big enough that you'll want a broadband connection to download its full text. http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/fccs-plan-for-broadband-internet-access-falls-short/ It may sound like two big companies fighting over who gets what. But there's plenty at stake in this court fight for other content creators and Web site operators. http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/reasons-to-care-about-viacom-vs-google-faq/ This week: Mapping! We'll discuss how maps are made, who owns the aerial image of your back yard, and how to crowdsource mapmaking. http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/reporters-roundtable-podcast-maps-and-mapping/ Most iPad developers may not yet have touched the actual device, but that doesn't mean they haven't been busy working away on software for Apple's newest invention. But, according to an email obtained by Macworld, if you want your iPad application to have a chance of being in the App ... http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/apple-sets-march-27-deadline-for-first-ipad-apps/ It takes a lot to build a thin and light notebook with such a low price tag. The only sacrifice the X100e makes is executive-level power. http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/lenovo-ultralight-combines-high-grade-looks-low-octane-performance/ Mozilla confirmed yesterday a critical vulnerability in the newest version of Firefox, and said it would plug the hole by the end of the month. Although the patch won't be added to Firefox before next week's Pwn2Own browser hacking challenge, researchers won't be allowed to use the flaw, according to ... http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/mozilla-confirms-critical-firefox-bug/ Thousands of shows turn Austin into a giant musical maelstrom each year during the South by Southwest festival. See photos of bands that performed Thursday, including Ringo Deathstarr, Weekend and The Happy Hollows. http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/sxsw-scenes-from-a-musical-madhouse/ BEIJING -- When Google announced that it would pull out of China if it had to continue censoring content, Zhao Hun went to the Internet giant's Beijing headquarters with a bouquet of flowers. http://appendum.com/2010/03/19/for-chinese-people-loss-of-google-would-mean-nothing-but-darkness/ Fine-grained network controls that are coming with next-generation mobile technology could make some demanding mobile applications such as video perform better but may also raise Net neutrality concerns. http://appendum.com/2010/03/18/new-4g-tech-may-heat-up-mobile-net-neutrality-debate/ Blade servers are popular today, but they've changed considerably from the original concept. http://appendum.com/2010/03/18/how-blade-servers-have-evolved/