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Comment Re:No Idea what the techspecs are on this but (Score 2, Insightful) 898

Why the heck can't they build a 32-bit subsystem on top of the 64-bit windows? I'll ignore the fact that Linux does this fairly seamlessly, and instead focus on the fact that this is exactly how MS made the jump from 16-bit to 32-bit. The fact that they did not do this with Vista is shocking. How on earth did they craft an operating system that uses 10x the resources of its predecessor, but appears to offer nothing in the way of new features, save for a security setup and UI that was state-of-the-art in the late 90s.
The Courts

Media Server Manufacturer Wins in Court 98

whoever57 writes "The DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA) has lost its bid to shut down Kaleidescope, which manufactures media servers that can copy DVDs (along with decryption keys) to built in hard drives. The DVD CCA claimed that this violated the terms of the contracts that control DVD-related equipment because the DVD need not be physically present for payback. However, the judge ruled against the DVD CCA on the narrow grounds that part of the specification of the Content Scrambling System was not part of the overall license agreement. This may open up the market for similar devices."
Microsoft

Submission + - Remotely attack Windows thru your cursor?

millerjl writes: Welcome to the brave new world where animated cursors can execute remote code in windows. Microsoft released Security Advisory 935423 today announcing the issue. Oh, there is no patch at this time. Microsoft's official recommendation at this time: "Do not visit untrusted websites or view unsolicited email". And yes, Vista along with all the rest are vulnerable according to this SecurityFocus article.
Wii

Submission + - Wiimote controlled loop machine

`PEZ writes: "from site "This weekend I finished the Wii Loop Machine software that I started a few weeks ago. It's a system for using the wireless Wii remote to sync, control, and manipulate loops in real time." http://theamazingrolo.blogspot.com/2007/03/wii-loo p-machine.html Complete with video of creator using the wiimote. I do not have bluetooth on my apple so I can not test the software."
The Internet

Submission + - computer geeks are the new schoolyard bullies

vaporland writes: "This story from Reuters states that computer geeks are the new schoolyard bullies. To quote the article:

'Bullies are no longer content to taunt their victims in the playground but are turning to cyberspace, according to Canadian researchers.
They are using e-mail, text messaging and social networking sites in new forms of victimization.
Cyber bullies are even forcing their girlfriends to undress in front of webcams and then sharing the images with others online.'

I for one welcome our new geek overlords — now if I could only find a way to get even with that towel-popping guy from my eighth grade gym class . . ."

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