Submission + - HDCP possibly broken (engadget.com)
allaunjsilverfox2 writes: Engadget reports that unknown persons/groups have broken the Master Key for HDCP. If true, it could have wide ranging implications for devices everywhere.
Submission + - Breaking : ARM Enters Laptop Market (itproportal.com)
siliconbits writes: ARM's starting to look A LOT like AMD.... ITProPortal writes that "ARM has just announced a partnership with a Chinese company to produce 40nm SoC chips for netbooks, laptops and computers. The SoC uses a 2Ghz dual core Cortex A9 processor and consumes around 2w. The first products will be demoed at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. "
Submission + - Mark Shuttleworth Announces UTouch Framework - Lin (linuxpromagazine.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Canonical found Mark Shuttleworth today announced the UTouch gesture suite that will make its first appearance in the 10.10.10 build of Ubuntu. The code is published under GPLv3 and LGPLv3.
"There's no reason why anyone else can't ship them as well," Shuttleworth said. "There's nothing in there proprietary to Canonical," he added.
Shuttleworth explained that UTouch goes beyond standard touch frameworks by allowing users to chain a series of gestures into a sophisticated series of commands known as "gesture sentences."
"There's no reason why anyone else can't ship them as well," Shuttleworth said. "There's nothing in there proprietary to Canonical," he added.
Shuttleworth explained that UTouch goes beyond standard touch frameworks by allowing users to chain a series of gestures into a sophisticated series of commands known as "gesture sentences."
Submission + - Ubuntu 10.10 Will Support Multi-Touch (techie-buzz.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Canonical has officially announced that Ubuntu 10.10 will support multi-touch. The multi-touch support will be provided by the Canonical UTouch Support. They have also introduced a four finger gesture language. The new gesture language will allow users to chain together different gestures to make complex commands.
Comment Top Gear already demonstrated this... (Score 3, Funny) 390
Wine 1.2 Released 427
David Gerard writes "Stuck with that one Windows app you can't get rid of? Rejoice — Wine 1.2 is officially released! Apart from running pretty much any Windows application on Unix better than 1.0 (from 2008), major new features include 64-bit support, bi-directional text, and translation into thirty languages. And, of course, DirectX 9 is well-supported and DirectX 10 is getting better. Packages should hit the distros over the weekend, or you can get the source now."
Submission + - Pandora's Box Opened at last (pandorapress.net)
neogramps writes: It's been a long time coming but the first Pandora consoles are finally rolling off of the production line (well this one actually walked out the door to a customer who lived near the "factory").
Initial estimates had put production and development at taking two months, but Murphy had other ideas. Banking issues, design problems, problems communicating with the Chinese moulding company, escalating assembly costs and even a volcano all managed to get in the way, but the small and dediced team soldiered on, and just over a year and a half later, the wait is coming to an end for the four thousand pre-orderers.
Initial estimates had put production and development at taking two months, but Murphy had other ideas. Banking issues, design problems, problems communicating with the Chinese moulding company, escalating assembly costs and even a volcano all managed to get in the way, but the small and dediced team soldiered on, and just over a year and a half later, the wait is coming to an end for the four thousand pre-orderers.
Comment Re:To promote the USEFUL arts (Score 4, Funny) 222
Think of a womans body... reacts very well under multiple touches.
YMMV.
Submission + - Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Official Images Available (ubuntu.com) 4
palegray.net writes: "Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid), the newest release of the Ubuntu Linux operating system, is available for download from Ubuntu's site and many CD mirrors. This release features Linux kernel 2.6.32, new versions of GNOME and KDE, improved open source and proprietary nVidia graphics drivers, and a host of other features. This release is scheduled to be supported with security updates until April 2013 for desktops, and April 2015 for servers. Get it while it's hot!"
Comment Re:x.org Has Crashed My Ubuntu Since v9.4 (Score 1) 320
Dell Dimension 2400 by any chance? I've seen the same problem with that machine. Try upgrading to a 2.6.32 kernel, that should fix it.
Submission + - Slashdot being censored in the UK? (futureoftheinternet.co.uk)
An anonymous reader writes: Creative advertising campaign from the UK's Pirate Party, to raise awareness of web censorship and the digital economy act.
Submission + - Feds Question Big Media's Piracy Claims (cnet.com)
WrongSizeGlass writes: CNET is reporting that the GAO's study (summary; highlights [PDF]; full report [PDF]) of big media's piracy claims raised some questions. "After spending a year studying how piracy and illegal counterfeiting affects the United States, the Government Accountability Office says it still doesn't know for sure." "The GAO said that most of the published information, anecdotal evidence and records show that piracy is a drag on the U.S. economy, tax revenue and in some cases potentially threatens national security and public health. But the problem is, according to the GAO, the data used to quantify piracy isn't reliable."
Comment Re:It was a farce... (Score 4, Informative) 384
Link moved, here is where you can find the MP votes: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100407/debtext/100407-0032.htm#1004088001556
Comment It was a farce... (Score 5, Interesting) 384
Everyone that watched the debate last night was pretty horrified at how broken the "wash up" process was, and how obviously this bill was pushed through by the front benches without the support of the backbench MPs present. Labour were responsible for 97% of the MPs that gave a yes vote, because those Labour MPs that didn't would have faced severe consequences, perhaps even eviction from the party. Some rebel Labour MPs did vote against, Tom Watson leading them, this guy deserves serious respect for standing up for what he believes despite the pressure.
The election is coming and we need to take away power from these corrupt parties (the other two major parties are hardly blameless, although the Liberal Democrats did at least vote against). Support the Open Rights Group and also support the Pirate Party UK who are currently raising money to field candidates. You can donate to the Pirate Party here if you are so inclined: http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/party/donate/
My MP voted for the bill, so I'm going to vote against in the next election, I'd urge people to do the same, find out if your MP voted and which way by going here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmtoday/cmdebate/32.htm#hddr_2
Comment Support the Pirate Party UK (Score 1) 1
Everyone that watched the debate last night was pretty horrified at how broken the "wash up" process was, and how obviously this bill was pushed through by the front benches without the support of the backbench MPs present. Labour were responsible for 97% of the MPs that gave a yes vote, because those Labour MPs that didn't would have faced severe consequences, perhaps even eviction from the party. Some rebel Labour MPs did vote against, Tom Watson leading them, this guy deserves serious respect for standing up for what he believes despite the pressure.
The election is coming and we need to take away power from these corrupt parties (the other two major parties are hardly blameless, although the Liberal Democrats did at least vote against). Support the Open Rights Group and also support the Pirate Party UK who are currently raising money to field candidates. You can donate to the Pirate Party here if you are so inclined: http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/party/donate/
My MP voted for the bill, so I'm going to vote against in the next election, I'd urge people to do the same, find out if your MP voted and which way by going here: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmtoday/cmdebate/32.htm#hddr_2
