Neowin News Feed for: Function

Linux kernel's 'd_genocide' function removed to align with inclusive language guidelines

Paul Hill — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:26:01 +0000

The controversial d_genocide() function has been stripped from the Linux kernel's upcoming update. Introduced two years ago, the code's name likely violated inclusive language rules. Read more...

World's 1st Bendable Color e-Paper With Memory Function

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:48:08 +0000

Fujitsu has developed the world's 1st film substrate-based bendable color electronic paper with image memory function. This breakthrough electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and is... Read more...

Microsoft is making wireless e-mails an everyday function

Thu, 12 May 2005 17:36:55 +0000

Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, has announced that the "next stage" of the server software Exchange is to allow for the "pushing" of e-mails with the new version of the Windows Mobile operating system,... Read more...

Windows NT 4.0 Security Patch: Flaw in Windows Function

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 24 Jul 2003 06:33:41 +0000

security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to cause a computer running Microsoft® Windows® NT 4. 0 to stop responding. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.... Read more...

Sony Plans TV Recording Function for PlayStation 2

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 03:54:34 +0000

Cheers nextyxp. Now that its blockbuster game console PlayStation 2 is hooked up to the Internet, Sony is ready to upgrade the machine further so it can record television shows. "Our thinking is... Read more...

MS02-40: Unchecked Buffer in MDAC Function

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 03:35:39 +0000

Thanks xStainDx and WishX for this. The Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) provide a number of supporting technologies for accessing and using databases. Included among these functions is the underlying support for the T-SQL OpenRowSet... Read more...