Peter Lindstrom's Web Site

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Calvin says "hi" Welcome to the personal web site of Peter Lindstrom. I am a computer support technician and web developer currently living in Colorado. On my site you can expect to find a variety of web development and design how-tos, computer tips, and other useful information I documented during work... and play.

General topics include ASP scripts, PHP scripts, MySQL and T-SQL content, Microsoft Windows how-tos, a hodgepodge of freeware utilities and, a collection of my favorite webcams from around the area.

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Technology Headlines

FCC chairman wants ISPs to adopt new security measures
U.S. Internet service providers should take new steps to protect subscribers against cyberattacks, including notifying customers when their computers are compromised, the chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday.
Price of DRAM plunges to all-time low of around $1
Prices of DDR3 DRAM memory used in laptops and desktops have dipped to an all-time low of around $1, and will continue to fall, which could help PC makers pack more memory into computers, analysts said.
Verizon users whacked with another LTE outage
Verizon's 4G LTE network has been knocked offline again just two months after its last serious outage.
Microsoft complains to the EU about Motorola Mobility
Microsoft has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against Motorola Mobility for alleged abuse of essential patents.
BSA: The world is not yet cloud friendly
The United States is the fourth friendliest country in the world for global cloud interoperability, according to a new study from the Business Software Alliance. But, the organization said a "patchwork" of laws and regulations around the world is holding back cloud adoption internationally.
Researcher: 200,000 Windows PCs vulnerable to pcAnywhere hijacking
As many as 200,000 systems connected to the Internet could be hijacked by hackers exploiting bugs in Symantec's pcAnywhere, including up to 5,000 point-of-sale programs that collect credit card data, a researcher said today.
Google's smart glasses reportedly coming in 2012
The New York Times reported Wednesday that Google's new Android-based goggles will be priced between $250 and $600, and include a 3G or 4G data connection along with motion and GPS sensors.
Groups ask FCC to block Verizon spectrum deals with cable providers
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission must block Verizon Wireless from buying wireless spectrum from cable providers because two proposed deals would concentrate too much spectrum in the hands of one company, a coalition of advocacy groups said.
Ranking 24 Nations by Cloud Policy
The Business Software Alliance surveyed 24 countries that comprise lion's share of global information and communication technologies market to identify the most cloud-friendly policy environments. Where does the U.S. rank?
Group files FTC complaint against Google for privacy changes
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission should force Google to halt its plan to consolidate user identities across its services and fine the company for violating an October privacy settlement with the agency, privacy group the Center for Digital Democracy said in a complaint filed Wednesday.
SMART Storage releases SSD with consumer flash, enterprise endurance
SMART Storage today announced an MLC-based SAS SSD that it says approaches the resiliency and performance of an SLC NAND flash drive that it said is suitable for top tier enterprise use.
Windows Server 8 to be storage-focused OS
With the beta of Windows Server 8 to be released in the next few weeks, Microsoft executives said the next-generation OS is focused squarely on storage.
UK gets its own version of English in Windows 8
Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system will have the U.K. version of English as a display language option, to address customers in that country, and some other countries like South Africa, India, Ireland, and Australia that use the version of the language.
Wi-Fi Passpoint standard could end hotspot sign-on hassles
The Wi-Fi Alliance will launch a program to simplify the use of Wi-Fi hotspots in July, making it easier for both users and mobile operators to get off strained cellular networks.
Hard drive supply issues weigh on Dell's Q4 earnings
Dell's fourth-quarter earnings were weighed down by weak consumer PC sales and by pricing and supply issues caused by the floods in Thailand, Dell said on Tuesday.