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Submission + - Microsoft Surpasses Java's Dynamic Language Suppor

Submitted by Floyd
Floyd writes: Microsoft's announcement of the Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR) has caused quite a stir in many areas, also in the Java space. Many voices seem convinced that the DLR has given .NET a major head start over the JVM, because it solves many problems Java is only just starting to realize. InfoQ took a look at the current situation of dynamic language support and how it compares to the DLR.
Music

Submission + - Montana Store Has No Problem With Used CDs

Submitted by
hendrix2k
hendrix2k writes: "As we saw in kdawson's submission on May 7th, some states are taking great measures to keep people from burning CDs and selling them used. In Missoula, Montana, however, one record store has no problem with selling an album, letting you burn it, then paying half price for the "used" CD. From the article:

It's a simple policy, really: Standard computer software allows the owner of a CD to copy (aka "rip") to the computer hard drive a CD's tracks, which can then be copied to another recordable CD ("burned") and played, uploaded to any variety of MP3 players — or given to a friend. You then take the CD back to Budget within two days, and you'll get half of what you bought it for in cash.
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Security

Submission + - Recent activity on DIGG, is DIGG really useful?

Submitted by xploraiswakco
xploraiswakco writes: With the recent activity over Digg.com vs AACS, how valid do you think Digg.com is? Add to that there are many that think Digg.com is easy to hack and therefore falsify it's listings (this is I believe what really happened, hackers didn't want the AACS "stuff" to be removed, it isn't that hard for hackers to get there virus "bots" to register and vote. (This is my opinion).

So what do you think?

Hacked
Not Valid
Valid
Very Valid
Can't live without it.
I don't care, where is my fish, the answer was 42
Security

Submission + - Zimmerman Getting Heart Surgery

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Phil Zimmermann has been experiencing difficulties with his heart and is slated for bypass heart surgery tomorrow. In true geek fashion, he's updating his status at http://www.philzimmermann.com/heart/. I believe a moment's pause is in order for one of the veterans of the Crypto Wars.

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