Comment Re:Tunguska event had no crater (Score 1) 210
I thought it was the biggest inter-dimensional cross rip of its time?
Submission + - HD DVD Death Watch Ended - Toshiba Calls It Quits (hothardware.com)
MojoKid writes: "It looks as though the inevitable will indeed finally come to pass, with
news coming across the wire from Toshiba this morning that they're finally
bowing out of the high-def format battle,ending further development of HD DVD
products and that factories were being closed. NHK online reported "The Blu-ray format now
makes up 90 percent of the Japanese high-definition DVD market after winning
last year's price war for DVD recorders and players." Walmart
better be ready with extra greeters on hand, as a few folks stream in with
returns, now that the holiday HD DVD blowout buzz is over like a bad hang-over,
realizing their players eventually will be nothing more than standard DVD
spinners or up-scalers at best."
Journal SPAM: "Anonymous" Internet Group Declares "War on Scientology" 2
A group referring to itself with the name "Anonymous" is combating the Church of Scientology on the Internet. A spokesperson said they want to end to the financial exploitation of Church members and protect the right to free speech - which they claim was consistently violated by Scientology in pursuit of its opponents. A
Submission + - 'Opt Out' soon or Verizon will sell your CPNI 1
Rothfuss writes: "I actually opened and read one of the 'Updates to my Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions' that I received from Verizon today. I have no idea why. This one explains that they will be upgrading my service by assuming (unless I tell them otherwise) that I am willing to let them sell my Customer Proprietary Network Information or give it to anyone they choose. Apparently that will help me. However, the FCC won't let them do this without your permission — like, for example *not* calling them and opting out. If you are a Verizon customer and would like to opt out, you can do so by calling 1-800-333-9956. Ask to speak to Mr. Prosser."
Submission + - Judge in SCO vs. Novell clears the decks
An anonymous reader writes: The judge in the SCO vs. Novell case has issued a series of rulings in preparation for the beginning of the trial on the eleventh. He smacks down SCO pretty good. In particular, he denied their request for a jury trial. That means the trial will be completely carried out by the judge. It could be quite a short efficient trial followed by a loud clap of thunder. One issue is apportionment. That means the judge has to decide how much of the Microsoft/Sun licenses belongs to Novell. Any reasonable amount will immediately thrust SCO into bankruptcy. They won't get a choice of what kind of bankruptcy because there will be no hope that the company can be returned to profitibility. The trustee will walk in the door, take the keys from Darl and wind up the rest of this sorry mess as quickly as possible.
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