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All platforms running Thunderbird: T-bird extension Mailredirect redirects ("bounces" or forwards without the FWD) multiple messages at once to another email address.You can export an IMAP email account managed in Thunderbird to Gmail, and mailredirect was perfect for sending off the messages you wanted at the new address. Select all the messages you want to send off and choose Redirect from the Tools menu, and watch the progress as the mass mailing goes. The original messages' dates and times are preserved, as well. Mailredirect is a free download, and works with and wherever Thunderbird does.

Download from [here]

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"Many millions of words have been written and said on this topic. The basic argument goes like this. In its long evolution, Windows has grown so complicated that it is harder to secure. Well these images make the point very well".

The attached image represent a map of system calls that occur when a web server serves a single HTML page with a picture. The same page and picture have been used on both servers for the purpose of testing. A system call is an opportunity to address memory. A hacker investigates each memory access to see if it is vulnerable to a buffer overflow attack. The developer must do QA on each of these entry points. The more system calls, the greater potential for vulnerability, the more effort needed to create secure applications.

The resulting images were generated by Sana Security. The first image is of the system calls that occur on a Windows server running IIS; while the second is of a Linux Server running Apache. The images speak for themselves.

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You think your house is small? Get a load of this 8.5-foot cube, the Micro Compact Home (m-ch). Even though its interior is a bit cramped, its architects tried to overcome that claustrophobic feeling with luxo-sport Euro design and plenty of windows. It's a lot cheaper than a regular house, too, selling for between US$32,500 and US$44,225. Sure, the designers believe in that "less is more" principle, but it's hard to imagine spending much time in this little aluminum-clad wooden doghouse. There are two tiny double beds in there, along with a table that can supposedly seat five, a shower, toilet and a kitchen, plus it's heated and air-conditioned.

Any buyer?

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