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Week in pictures: Linux lineup, security spree

roundup The action was on the show floors, as open-source fans gathered at LinuxWorld, spyware and virus watchers bonded at RSA Security, and mobile phone mavens basked in Cannes.

CNET News staff
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The action was on the show floors, as open-source fans gathered at LinuxWorld in Boston, spyware and virus watchers bonded at RSA Security in San Francisco, and mobile phone mavens basked in Cannes.

Scenes from LinuxWorld
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A gathering of penguin pushers

From Big Blue booths to freshly laundered jumpsuits, the open-source show brings out the faithful.
February 15, 2005

RSA gadgets and geeks
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RSA gadgets, gizmos and geeks

Security show is about the latest in high-tech defenses. So what's with the World War II crypto device?
February 16, 2005

Cell phones in Cannes
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Mobile phones convene in Cannes

The wireless industry heads to France's Cote d'Azur to talk about 3G technology and show off new handsets.
February 15, 2005

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Patent protesters take to the streets

The Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure rallies hundreds in Brussels to argue against an EU plan for software patents.
February 18, 2005

3D models of Philadelphia
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A virtual Philadelphia comes to life

Will a 3D computer model someday help people find apartments and make new friends?
February 17, 2005

Silicon lasers
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Lasers on a chip

With chip containing eight Raman lasers, Intel aims to cut down on the cost of optical technology.
February 16, 2005

Warrior robots
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Robots that do a soldier's work

These machines--some of which are already in use in Iraq--help keep Army personnel out of harm's way.
February 16, 2005

Sizing up shoppers
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Sizing up shoppers

Intellifit uses a shed-size scanner to take the guesswork out of finding jeans that fit.
February 15, 2005

Hitachi camcorder
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Hitachi's newest DVD camcorder

The Wooo DZ-MV780, equipped with 1.33-megapixel capability and up to 120 minutes of digital recording, will debut at about $950.
February 14, 2005

Falcon controller
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Touch and play

Novint Technologies hopes to make playing video games more immersive with its Falcon controller.
February 15, 2005

Samsung notebook
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Digital TV on the go

Samsung says it has developed the first notebook capable of receiving land-based digital-television broadcast signals while moving.
February 16, 2005

Task force seeks tax dollars
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Spending more tax dollars on tech

Task force, including Intel CEO Craig Barrett, presents a request for more federal funding.
February 16, 2005

Dead Pixel Buddy
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RIP dead pixels

Dead Pixel Buddy lets you scour your LCD display for blackout spots that can't exhibit the correct color output.
February 17, 2005