345+ Free online programming books

A listing of over 345 (and counting) free online programming books.

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Cornell Univ. President: "Intelligent Design" is "dangerous"

Hunter Rawlings III, Cornell University's interim president, says teaching intelligent design as science is a dangerous move.

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Leaked: AMD FX-60 and Athlon 64 X2 5000+

Those with deep pockets or a birthday coming up early in the New Year might like to know that AMD's leaked pricelist has the first mention we have seen of both the Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and the FX-60. The speculation is that FX-60 will be the first dual-core FX processor and the X2 5000+ will be the first dual-core to clock in at 2600MHz.

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Self-healing chips

IBM has come up with a chip that can repair itself if it blows a fuse.

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Rumors: Next iPod to have downloadable games

According to MacRumors.com, 'Digital River may produce electronic game content for distribution to the next generation of iPods.' Sounds good to me..

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Viacom Buys Xfire for $102 Million

Viacom has bought Xfire, the fastest-growing online gaming community in the world, for $102 million in cash.

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Computer Buying Experiences at Best Buy-Comp USA-Frys-Circuit City

A real "in the trenches" look at what to expect when buying a computer at a brick and mortar retailer. [H] Consumer buys four computers at four national stores and relates their experience, warranties offered, and their suggestions should you be buying a computer yourself, or helping friends or family.

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