My daily readings 12/21/2009

• BASIC-256 – Programming for Kids

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  • When anyone asks if their children should learn BASIC, there is always a vocal group that says “NO! It teaches all the wrong things! Learn a modern language like (insert favorite language here).” But this is nonsense.

• What is DRM doing in my garage?

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  • “If this Security+ garage door opener is operated with a non-rolling code transmitter, the technical measure in the receiver of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will be circumvented,” said the manual. “The owner of the copyright in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the non-rolling code transmitter to circumvent that technical measure.”

• Screenrecording app with AIR 2.0 Beta : Richapps

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