[TechRepublic] What's the 'real' reason Bond's gadget-maker is codenamed Q?

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Geek Trivia: What's the 'real' reason James Bond's gadget-maker is codenamed Q? James Bond's gadgeteer Q is often assumed to be shorthand for Quartermaster, but the Q codename is actually a reference to real-life (and historically significant) spycraft. Read more Resource of the day Comparison of Avaya and ShoreTel Unified Communication Solutions Read this white paper for a comparison between ShoreTel and Avaya offerings. You'll get a better understanding of the different benefits and drawbacks of each vendor. Additional TechRepublic resources   The Hobbit trilogy effect: More kids' books that should be made into three movies Ken Hardin offers a tongue-and-cheek look at three classic children's books that Peter Jackson or a like-minded filmmaker could make into three movies. Read more 10 mobile apps for tech pros: SF AppShow 2012 preview Here's a preview of 10 apps showing at the SF Appshow, a showcase event for mobile technology in San Francisco. Read more Linux FUD in the American classroom FUD still exists -- even in the institution of education. Jack Wallen calls out for everyone to spread a little truth -- even if that means standing up to your chair, CEO, COO, or instructor. Read more Is it time for your digital detox? Hotels are offering packages aimed at giving guests a break from their gadgets Read more Featured multimedia   Cosplay at Wizard World Austin Comic Con 2012 TechRepublic contributor Jessica Mills was a speaker on the Web Series Anonymous panel at Wizard World Comic Con 2012 in Austin, Texas. She took these photos of some attendees in Star Trek, Batman, and other geeky costumes. View on site Space shuttle Atlantis is moved to museum at Kennedy Space Center (pictures) NASA conducted a grand sendoff for Atlantis on Friday as the space shuttle was rolled 10 miles from its workplace of almost 30 years to a new, custom-built museum exhibition. View on site Cracking Open the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Bill Detwiler walks you through disassembling the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT tablet and shows you the hardware inside. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Importance of Managing Privileged Accounts (Quest Software, now a part of Dell) The Coolest Data Center in Town (APC by Schneider Electric) Unified Communications Buyer's Guide (ShoreTel) Stay Connected to Your Organization No Matter Where You Are with DameWare Remote Support (SolarWinds) Case Study - STA Travel (Riverbed) Connect with TechRepublic Take our big data/data analytics survey What's your organization's big data strategy? Tell us and you could win $500. (Submit your completed survey by 11:59:59 PM PT on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.) TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Big Data Analytics TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise

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