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  • Would you like to swing on an eStar?

    Australia is set to play a role in the education of British school children, as they use the Internet to control two telescopes in north-west NSW.

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    The advanced optics in the WM Keck Observatory's twin telescopes are designed to scan the universe for solar systems similar to our own. But closer to home, they might also help humans see better here on Earth.

  • Microsoft gives away stargazed view from Hubble

    Microsoft on Monday launched its WorldWide Telescope, a free Web-based program that allows Web surfers to explore galaxies, star systems and distant planets.

  • Australia sets its sights on universe

    Vying for prime position in outer space, Australian scientists hope to secure one of the largest radio telescope projects to observe the universe.

  • Sky makes Google Earth a virtual telescope

    Google Earth will, from tonight, allow users to view the sky as seen from ground level, thanks to a new feature called Sky.

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    James Gosling discusses Sun's decision to release Java under the General Public License, whether open source is more secure than proprietary software, how IT departments can cut development costs, and why Microsoft still owns the desktop.

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    Now there's a way law enforcement agents can read data displayed on a user's computer monitor, even when they can't see the screen. All they need is a special light detector and lab hardware. Are your secrets being unveiled?

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    Distributed computing, which harnesses the power of multiple CPUs, grew out of scientists' and academics' needs for processing power, but it is rapidly developing commercial applications. ZDNet Australia examines the power grid.

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    The HP iPAQ 912c defines the middle of the road. When you consider its performance versus the price, the 912c is passable but painfully average.

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  • Mio DigiWalker A702

    It works well as a GPS navigator but, as a phone, the slow responses and awful text messaging really let the A702 down.

  • BenQ FP2091

    This 20-incher is pricey, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.

  • Philips Brilliance 200W6CS

    The wide-screen Philips Brilliance 200W6CS display performs quite well and offers some useful extras (that will cost you extra), but other displays offer more flexibility in form and function.

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