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  UK police seek power to snoop on the web browsing history of the entire country

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 10:32pm CET par Mark Wilson

  

  The Draft Communications Data Bill (or "snooper's charter") has proved very controversial in the UK, but is yet to be implemented. A key component of the proposed bill is a requirement for ISPs to retain records of every single users' browsing history for a full year. So far the bill has been kept at bay, but now the police are looking to place very much the same requirements on ISPs.

  The police have lobbied the government, complaining that traditional methods of surveillance are insufficient to deal with the current levels of online crime. Proposals that the police should be able to access all and any records about someone's online activity without the need for a warrant are already viewed as an invasion of privacy, but police demands are all the more controversial since the snooper's charter was successfully blocked by the Liberal Democrats.

  At the moment, there are not calls for unrestricted access to the content of social media messaging -- at least without a warrant -- but there are concerns that any additional snooping powers would be the start of a journey down a slippery slope.

  Assistant chief constable Richard Berry has tried to allay privacy fears by suggesting that the police are not seeking powers that extend beyond the data they can already access in relation to phone records:

  We essentially need the 'who, where, when and what' of any communication -- who initiated it, where were they and when did it happened. And a little bit of the 'what', were they on Facebook, or a banking site, or an illegal child-abuse image-sharing website?

  Five years ago, [a suspect] could have physically walked into a bank and carried out a transaction. We could have put a surveillance team on that but now, most of it is done online. We just want to know about the visit.

  Bearing such a close resemblance to the blocked snooper's charter, it is safe to assume that police demands will meet a number of obstacles.

  Photo credit: Yorkman / Shutterstock

  
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  Microsoft is hiring Linux and open source professionals

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 5:32pm CET par Brian Fagioli

  

  There was a point in time where Microsoft was viewed as the giant closed source monster; the enemy of the Linux and open source communities. While that may have been true at one time (and some would argue still true), Microsoft has actually embraced open source lately, choosing to evolve rather than dissolve.

  Now, Microsoft is showing its commitment to open source technologies -- particularly on Azure -- by seeking to hire Linux and open source professionals. Seriously, the company has hundreds of open positions just waiting to be filled. Will you apply?

  "Microsoft Azure, our cloud platform, is a growing collection of integrated services: analytics, computing, database, mobile, networking, storage, and web. Azure supports a large number of open source applications, frameworks, and languages, as a result of Microsoft’s work with open source communities. We understand that partners and customers, from startups to enterprises, want to use the tools that best fit their experience, skills, and application requirements, and our goal is to enable that choice", says Mark Hill, Vice President for Open Source Sales and Marketing Strategy, Microsoft.

  Hill further says, "Microsoft's commitment to supporting Linux and open source software on Azure is also an opportunity to grow your career. We have positions open across the world and are looking for open source experts to help our customers move to the cloud".

  While I am sure some open source professionals will scoff at working for Microsoft, this way of thinking is misguided. True, you may lose some "street-cred" with some Linux elitists, but you know what? A job is a job. Quite frankly, open source evangelists should jump at the challenge to move the dial from the inside of Microsoft.

  If you are a courageous open source maven and you are looking for a job, you can find some here. Will you apply? Tell me in the comments.

  Photo credit: Gustavo Frazao / Shutterstock

  
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  2014 still leads the way for data breaches

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 5:19pm CET par Ian Barker

  

  There have been some significant data breaches in 2015, and with two months still to go there may yet be more to come, but so far the numbers of people and businesses affected haven't approached the scale of last year's attacks.

  The Top Ten Reviews comparison service has been looking back at the major breaches that marked 2014.

  In terms of numbers last May's eBay breach affecting around 145 million people, plus breaches at JPMorgan Chase, affecting 76 million, and Home Depot, affecting 56 million, make 2015's biggest breaches like the Office of Personnel Management attack affecting around 21 million and even the 80 million records exposed by Anthem Health Care look pretty small.

  The cost is significant too, with the Home Depot breach alone estimated to have cost $62 million and the total cost of the eBay and JPMorgan Chase attacks still to be revealed. The average cost of a data breach last year is put at $3.5 million and the total cost to the US economy at $525 million.

  You can see more details of 2014's security breaches on the Top Ten Reviews site or in the infographic below.

  

  Image Credit: Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock

  
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  Google is 'very committed' to Chrome OS, questioning Android merger rumors

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 3:12pm CET par Mihaita Bamburic

  

  Google is rumored to be planning a merger of Android and Chrome OS. An early build of the combined operating system is expected to see the light of day as early as next year, with an official release making its way in 2017. That's what a so-called "report" claims anyway.

  Such a plan would certainly make sense, considering that Chrome OS has limited appeal while Android has matured nicely, becoming the most-popular mobile operating system. So, how does Google comment? Well, the search giant continues to stand by its less-popular operating system. What else do you expect?

  In a tweet, Google's head of Android, Chrome OS and Chromecast, Hiroshi Lockheimer says that "There’s a ton of momentum for Chromebooks and we are very committed to Chrome OS", further adding that he's purchased two of these devices to help his kids do their homework.

  What I find interesting is that Lockheimer could have flat out denied that Google is working on merging Android and Chrome OS, but instead he has chosen to offer a vague comment that fails to say anything concrete.

  Every major corporation will say that it is "very committed" to each and every one of its products, until it no longer is. Google could one day end development of Chrome OS and move on to something else that is more lucrative, and, until that time comes, it might be working in parallel on an operating system that just so happens to be a merger or Android and Chrome OS.

  Again, "very committed" does not mean much if there is no time-frame involved. People lose patience quickly, major corporations are no different if they see that something isn't working as well as they had hoped. Google especially drops products all the time it fits its agenda, even if it means disappointing its fans or customers.

  But, in all fairness, just because a rumor suggests a major company plans to do something, and that major company does not flat out deny it, it does not mean that it will actually happen. Take Microsoft's small Surface for example: it has been rumored to launched, the software giant has indeed worked on it, but, in the end, decided against bringing it to the market.

  At the end of the day, all this does is question whether those rumors might be true or not. However, I don't think this will be effective enough to steer the conversation into another direction.

  
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  YouTube Red: Trigger for cord cutting?

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 2:01pm CET par Sameer Singh

  

  YouTube announced its first-ever subscription service last week, YouTube Red, with the usual set of (uninteresting) "premium" features -- ad-free videos and offline/background playback. The only interesting tidbit was that YouTube Red would also house "original" movies and TV shows starring well-known YouTube personalities. While it may seem mundane, this move has the potential to present a true disruption to the TV industry.

  For years, industry observers have talked about the looming threat of cord-cutting -- consumers were expected to drop expensive cable subscriptions in favor of on-demand streaming services like Netflix. But while Netflix has seen exceptional growth, we are yet to see a tipping point in cord-cutting behavior.

  This is because content creators (production studios, sports leagues, etc.) really hold all the leverage in negotiations with distributors (like Netflix). In response, Netflix began producing its own original content. The problem: Netflix was competing against incumbent production houses for the same talent (actors, writers, producers).

  As a result, Netflix's originals inherited more or less the same cost structure as Hollywood production studios along with their inherent risks, but with less favorable subscriber economics. This limited the scale of content creation.

  Now compare this with YouTube's approach to developing originals. By tapping into their base of homegrown stars and offering a cut of subscription revenue, YouTube's cost structure for content creation could be dramatically lower.

  As the share of revenue earned by content creators is a function of subscriber time spent, it could incentivize other YouTube channels to create their own long-form content (30-60 minutes) exclusively for YouTube Red. The resulting scale of "original" content on YouTube Red could eventually rival cable.

  In addition to scale, creating a parallel library of premium content also gives YouTube another strategic advantage. Teenagers who have grown up watching YouTube could increasingly gravitate towards long-form content produced by personalities and brands they are familiar with. Long-term, this could decrease interest in traditional movies and TV shows (maybe even sports), leading to real cord-cutting.

  This story was reposted with permission from tech-thoughts.

  Sameer Singh is an M&A professional and business strategy consultant focusing on the mobile technology sector. He is founder and editor of tech-thoughts.net.

  
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  Mobile threats are on the rise and more than 40 percent of devices are at risk

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 12:31pm CET par Ian Barker

  

  Mobile threat defense specialist Skycure has released its Mobile Threat Intelligence Report, which finds a frightening increase in threats to both enterprise and personal mobile devices.

  Using analysis of worldwide mobile data from Skycure and outside sources, the report found 41 percent of mobile devices are at medium to high risk on the Skycure risk scale. Nearly two in every hundred are high risk devices that were already compromised or were under attack.

  Skycure ranks devices according to a proprietary Mobile Threat Risk Score, which takes into account recent threats the device was exposed to, device vulnerabilities and configuration, and user behavior.

  The report reviewed data from devices with Skycure either installed by enterprises on employees' mobile devices or by security-aware consumers. Despite having this protection, the report found that the majority (over 52 percent) of all devices do not even have a simple passcode enabled, and 30 percent of devices were running an out of date operating system.

  Among the findings are that one in three Android devices is still vulnerable to one of the recent high-profile Android attacks, with an out-of-date operating system. Nearly three percent of Android devices are infected with malicious apps with medium to high severity and 27 percent of Android devices have third-party app installation enabled, meaning they can install apps outside the official Google Play store. Interestingly, 33 percent of enterprise-managed devices have this possible vulnerability enabled, compared to 20 percent of personal devices, because some enterprises use it to install third-party enterprise apps.

  In addition more than 15 percent of Android devices have USB debugging enabled, an easy way for a malware application to make it to the mobile device from a computer. The report shows that iOS devices have their problems too with 26 percent having an out-of-date operating system.

  Enterprise-managed devices do remove some of the risk though, the findings show that more than five times more personal Android devices are rooted than enterprise-managed devices. The report also found very few jailbroken iOS devices in enterprises.

  "Witches and vampires might not be real", says Adi Sharabani, CEO of Skycure, just in case you hadn't noticed it's Halloween. "But threats to mobile devices are and based on what we’re seeing in this report people aren’t doing enough to protect themselves. Skycure brings invisible mobile threats to the surface, so that enterprises can fight the bad guys on a level playing field".

  You can see more of the report's findings in the infographic below.

  

  Photo Credit: lucadp/Shutterstock

  
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  How your social media habits could be putting your security at risk

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 11:48am CET par Ian Barker

  

  The biggest risk to your data or that of your company could stem from the way you use social media. Despite headline-hitting hacking attacks social media remains a favorite tool of cyber criminals.

  Data protection specialist Digital Guardian has produced an infographic warning of the risks of over sharing on social media.

  It highlights the amount of data you may be revealing and how attackers can use that to their advantage. For example by using the names of your co-workers to make phishing emails seem more authentic. Information gathered from social media, such as your mother's maiden name or your pet's name can be used to guess passwords. At its most extreme details can be used to steal your identity or open fake accounts for criminal activity.

  The graphic also offers some useful tips to stay safe, these include using your privacy settings to limit who you share data with, and weighing the possible implications of any information before you click the post button.

  You can see more in the full infographic below.

  

  Infographic by Digital Guardian
  Image Credit: Oleksiy Mark / Shutterstock

  
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  Businesses store a lot of irrelevant data in the cloud

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 10:32am CET par Sead Fadilpašić

  

  Businesses are spending tons of money to keep their data in the cloud, but only a small portion of that data is actually business-critical. The rest is completely redundant, increasing their costs and putting their cyber-security at risk.

  These are some of the conclusions seen in a new report by Veritas Technologies, backup and recovery solutions firm. The report, entitled Databerg report 2015, looked at how European organizations across the public and private sector manage their data.

  Among the bigger issues are the fact that employees use corporate IT systems as their personal infrastructure, as well as the fact that businesses rely on the cloud all too much -- creating a higher risk of data loss.

  According to the Databerg Report 2015, 59 percent of data stored and processed by UK organizations would be invisible and could contain everything from cat videos to adult material, creating a high risk of non-compliance.

  The Databerg report also estimates the average mid-sized UK organization holding 1000 Terabytes of information is spending £435k annually on Redundant, Obsolete or Trivial data, which is known to be useless. This means just 12 percent of the cost of data storage is known to be business-critical one of the lowest clean data scores in the study.

  The survey provides insights on how 1,475 respondents (including 200 in the UK) in 14 different countries across the EMEA region are dealing with the challenges surrounding turning data into valued business information.

  The full report can be found on this link.

  Published under license from ITProPortal.com, a Net Communities Ltd Publication. All rights reserved.

  Photo Credit: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock

  
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  Microsoft will push Windows 10 even harder in 2016 -- is the company being a bully?

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 5:26am CET par Brian Fagioli

  

  Windows 10 is a wonderful operating system -- the best operating system that Microsoft has ever created. With that said, there are still many bugs in it. Plus, the privacy concerns are legit, despite what some fan-sites may have you believe. My biggest annoyance? Advertisement prompts telling me to try Office 365, and regular survey prompts asking me to rate Windows -- I am on the retail build, not pre-release, and that is totally inappropriate.

  With all of that said, it is totally understandable that some Windows 7 and 8 users want to hold off on installing version 10. Sadly, Microsoft seems intent on pushing the new operating system on the world. First, the company was caught intentionally downloading Windows 10 setup files onto unsuspecting PCs. Of course, let us not forget that "accident" where Microsoft forcibly upgraded some computers to Windows 10. Now, according to Terry Myerson, Microsoft's Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, the company will start pushing Windows 10 even harder in 2016.

  "Early next year, we expect to be re-categorizing Windows 10 as a 'Recommended Update'. Depending upon your Windows Update settings, this may cause the upgrade process to automatically initiate on your device. Before the upgrade changes the OS of your device, you will be clearly prompted to choose whether or not to continue. And of course, if you choose to upgrade (our recommendation!), then you will have 31 days to roll back to your previous Windows version if you don't love it", says Terry Myerson,

  What about those on metered connection? Surely this could cause some to use up precious data limits. Myerson explains, "if you are on a metered connection on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, then you have the option of turning off automatic updates. We strongly discourage this in today's connected world because of the constant risk of internet threats. If you choose to do so, we recommend manually checking Windows Update frequently, perhaps when you are on a non-metered network and consider the installation of all 'Recommended' and 'Important' updates. Windows 10 will not automatically download updates on a metered connection unless there is a security issue addressed within the update".

  The problem, you see, is that full-fledged operating system upgrades should not be lackadaisically pushed in Windows Update as a "recommended update" for Windows 7 and 8. Come on, Microsoft, you know the difference between an OS update and an OS upgrade and so do we -- pushing Windows 10 as a recommended update is inappropriate and a bit misleading. The fact that you are giving 31 days to roll back is too-little-too-late for non-power users.

  The suggestion that users on metered connections turn off automatic updates to avoid Windows 10 is a bit silly -- unless they read Microsoft's blog post (most won't) how would they even know to do that in advance? Even if, against all odds, they somehow got the word to turn off automatic updates, Microsoft is making them less secure, in an effort to avoid something it is pushing on them. It is lose/lose.

  Do I think people clutching Windows 7 and 8 would be better off with Windows 10? Absolutely. With that said, a paternalistic approach of Microsoft deciding for these users is bad practice. Windows 10 is a proven success on its own -- 110 million installs (as per Microsoft) show that people are choosing it on their own. Even if its intentions are good, Microsoft does not need to stoop to these tactics; let it happen organically, y'all.

  Is Microsoft wrong to push Windows 10 as a recommended update to Windows 7 and 8 users? Sound off in the comments.

  Photo credit: Luis Louro / Shutterstock

  
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  National Geographic Channel and GE announce an early online debut of Breakthrough

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 2:08am CET par Alan Buckingham

  

  We're starting to see companies experiment with modern release methods for media. For instance we've seen movies debut on DVD the same day as they hit theaters and TV shows be available online before airing on networks. We can now add one more to the list.

  National Geographic Channel and GE are teaming up to bring the "highly anticipated" new science show Breakthrough to viewers before it airs.

  The show will not only appear on the National Geographic Channel, but also GE Reports, Android, iOS, Roku, Xbox, Facebook YouTube, Amazon and PlaySyation. It will be hard to miss, so viewers should have no problem tuning in.

  "It’s no secret that the public’s TV viewing habits have changed over the past few years. Through this advance screening of Breakthrough, we have the opportunity to connect with a broader audience and hopefully inspire more awareness and dialogue among viewers,” says Brenda Freeman, chief marketing officer at National Geographic Channels.

  The show will go live on all services at 12am ET on November 1st and air on the TV network at 9pm the same day. It's good to see more and more media releases coming out this way, let's hope the trend continues.

  Image Credit: Pressmaster / Shutterstock

  
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  Two become one -- Google to 'merge' Android and Chrome OS

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 1:58am CET par Mark Wilson

  

  Just as Microsoft is trying to streamline its various operating systems with the approach it has taken with Windows 10, so Google appear to have similar plans. The Wall Street Journal reports that plans are well under way to merge Android and Chrome OS.

  Work has been going on for two years, and an early build of the hybrid operating system is expected to see the light of day next year. A full release is planned for 2017. While described as a merger of OSes, the report suggests that Google is really looking to expand Android so that it can run on laptops. Chrome OS may well live on, but the same cannot be said of Chromebooks.

  Google is not going quite as far as killing off the Chromebook, but a rebranding is on the cards. While Android has become the most widely used operating system in the work, Chrome OS has failed to grab much attention. It remains very niche, and it would appear that Google is fine with that. For those still interested in the runt of the laptop family, there will still be options out there, but Google is switching its attention to improving app experiences by building an OS foundation that allows the same apps to be run on different devices.

  Bringing Google Play to laptops and desktops will see Google doing what Microsoft has been trying to do since the launch of Windows 8 -- generating the same level of interest in desktop apps that exists for mobile apps.

  We've already seen a precursor to all of this in the form of the Pixel C -- the laptop from Google that runs Android. Continuing in this vein, rather than adapting Chrome OS to make it more app-centric, Google is now bringing the mountain to Muhammad, making changes to Android that draw on Chrome OS.

  This could be the start of a whole new operating system war.

  
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  Windows 10 Build 10576 gives a better taste of Threshold 2 and introduces media casting

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 1:26am CET par Mark Wilson

  

  In a first for Microsoft, today sees the release of not just a new Windows 10 Mobile build, but also a new build of Windows 10 for the desktop. Windows 10 Build 10576 is now available to Insiders on the Fast Ring. This is the latest update to the Threshold 2 branch, the final build of which is due for release next month.

  This is more than just a bug-fixing build -- although there are a number of bug fixes, you'll be pleased to hear -- there are also new tools and features to try out. Taking a leaf out of Google's book, Microsoft Edge gains media casting, PDF can be navigated with Cortana, and there's a new Xbox beta app. But it doesn't end there...

  Described by Gabe Aul as having "a good set of bug fixes and fit-and-finish", Build 10576 improves the performance of nested virtualization. If you live somewhere where Cortana is not supported, you should now find that the search box works as expected, and a problem that saw the Xbox app gobbling up gigabytes of memory has been addressed. There are also improvements to localization text.

  But it’s the new feature that most people will be interested in the new features. Microsoft Edge has received the treatment this time around, gaining a raft of media casting options. If you have Miracast and DLNA enabled devices on your network, you can now use Edge to throw content to them from YouTube, Pandora, and Facebook (photo albums, anyway). Before you get too excited, however, Gabe warns that "casting protected content (content from places like Netflix and Hulu) is not supported".

  As this is a preview build, there are still a number of known issue. Microsoft has identified the following:

  • To continue receiving missed call notifications and send texts from Cortana, you will need to be on this build and higher. We’ve made a change that improves this experience that requires newer builds.
  • When notifications pop up from Action Center, any audio playing (like music from Groove, or videos from the Movies & TV app) gets reduced by 75% for a period of time.
  • After upgrading to this build, all your Skype messages and contacts are gone in the Messaging app. The workaround for this is to navigate to this folder in File Explorer:
    • C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Packages\
      Microsoft.Messaging_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache
    • Delete or rename the “PrivateTransportId” file.
    • Then restart the Messaging app.
  • Small form-factor devices, like the Dell Venue 8 Pro, that boot with rotation or virtual mode screen size set larger than the physical screen size will experience a bluescreen on upgrade and will roll back to the previous build.
  • After upgrading to this build, the power button on your Surface Pro 3 may no longer put your Surface Pro 3 to sleep and instead shut down.
  • WebM and VP9 have been temporarily removed from builds. We continue to develop a VP9 implementation that we intend to ship in Windows. Expect VP9 to return soon in a future build.

  Gett downloading!

  Photo credit: tanuha2001 / Shutterstock

  
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  System76 Oryx Pro is a Skylake-powered Ubuntu laptop with NVIDIA GPU and G-SYNC

  Publié: octobre 30, 2015, 12:50am CET par Brian Fagioli

  

  Buying a laptop can be a confusing affair. Of course you want something powerful, but looks matter too. In other words, the entire experience makes a difference; consumers want the entire package to be well-thought out in both design and execution.

  System76 now has such a laptop; the all-new Ubuntu-powered Oryx Pro is absolutely gorgeous, featuring a black aluminum chassis. Inside, however, is is equally beautiful, with Skylake processors (Core i7 only), DDR4 memory and NVIDIA graphics by default. You can even opt for a cutting-edge G-SYNC display. Yes, keeping true to its Oryx name (a type of antelope) this laptop is a Linux beast!

  "This machine features the new 6th-generation intel processors, fast nVidia graphics, and a sharp display, all packed in a slim 25mm profile. The Oryx Pro's modern design, makes it the perfect laptop for the on-the-go professional. It redefines the look of sophistication. The full-sized keyboard has gorgeous white backlit-lighting, adding to the overall brilliance of the Oryx Pro. But it’s not just beauty, it’s functionality. The keyboard also features slightly concave keys, a comfortable soft-texture finish and perfect key-stroke travel. All of these elements make this machine an absolute dream for the typist within you", says System76.

  The computer-seller further says, "experience completely immersive entertainment with incredible graphics, wide-viewing display, and impressive audio. The Oryx Pro’s optional IPS display produces bright colors and amazing contrast. This, combined with the upwards facing, 3D soundfield of the Onkyo speakers, make the Oryx Pro an optimal portable theater laptop. And portable entertainment isn’t complete without perfect gaming. With nVidia 900 series graphics and G-sync, the Oryx Pro delivers a gaming experience that looks, plays and responds like magic. With this machine, you will master games in all their glorious visual detail".

  

  System76 shares the following specs.

  Operating System	Ubuntu 15.10 (64-bit)
  Processor	6th Gen Intel® Core i7 up to 3.6 GHz Quad-Core
  Display	15.6″ or 17.3″ 1920×1080, matte, optional IPS & G-SYNC
  Graphics	NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970M or 980M
  Memory	Up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR4 @ 2133 MHz
  Storage	2× M.2 SSD, 2× 2.5″ 7mm height drive. Up to 5 TB total.
  Expansion	4× USB 3.0 Type-A, SD Card Reader
  Input	Multitouch Clickpad, Backlit Keyboard
  Networking	Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Wireless-AC WiFi
  Video Ports	1× HDMI, 2× Mini DisplayPort
  Audio	Stereo Speakers, Stereo Mic, Headphone Jack, Mic Jack, S/PDIF
  Camera	1080p HD Webcam
  Security	Kensington® Lock
  Battery	Li-Polymer – 60 Wh
  AC Adapter	180 W, AC-in 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
  Dimensions	Dependent on display size & graphics.
  	15″ 970M: 15.16″ × 10.67″ × 0.98″ (38.51 × 27.10 × 2.49 cm)
  	15″ 980M: 15.16″ × 10.67″ × 1.13″ (38.51 × 27.10 × 2.87 cm)
  	17″ model: 16.42″ × 11.30″ × 1.18″ (41.71 × 28.70 × 3.00 cm)
  Weight	Dependent on display size.
  	15″ model: 5.5 lbs. (2.49 kg.)
  	17″ model: 7.05 lbs. (3.20 kg.)

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  System76 definitely has a winner here. This is the type of laptop that hardcore Linux users deserve. The industrial design, with its in-your-face corners, really gives the laptop a purposeful appearance. The specs are downright incredible, and believe it or not, the price is very reasonable too. The Oryx Pro starts at  a low $1,399, but this will, of course, increase as you add better specs. Quite frankly, even if you leave all of the base specs as-is, the computer is incredible.

  If you want your own, you can configure and pre-order it here. Will you buy it? Tell me in the comments.