Simple Thoughts (Technology) – Newsletter for November 6, 2010

EU simulates total cyber warfare to check state of defences

LONDON – Essential web services have come under a simulated attack as European nations test their cyber defences.

The tests, dubbed Cyber Europe 2010, has experts from EU Member States try to cope with a series of simulated attacks on key internet services, which could, if not defended against, cripple Europe’s online connectivity and bring about …. Read the original article  : here.

Pro Tools 9 From Avid Available

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The recording artists and audiophiles who want the very best in audio editing and recording applications swear by the applications of Avid. They may be elated to know that the company has come up with a professional and feature packed audio authoring tool for the users. The Pro Tools 9 is …. Original source  : Pro Tools 9 From Avid Available.

Twitter co-founder Williams steps down as CEO to focus on profitability

LONDON – The co-founder of the social networking site Twitter, Evan Williams, has stepped down as the CEO, with COO Dick Costolo taking over as the company’s new chief executive.

According to the BBC, Williams, who has headed the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter co-founder Williams steps down as CEO to focus on profitability.

Qantas CEO blames ‘engine material failure’ for mid-air explosion on A380 engine

LONDON – Qantas Airline CEO Alan Joyce has rejected as ‘outrageous’ union concerns over the outsourcing of maintenance of its aircraft, and added that the explosion of the engine on a Qantas flight was most likely a “material failure or a design …. Source  : Qantas CEO blames ‘engine material failure’ for mid-air explosion on A380 engine.