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Linux

Submission + - Linus Torvalds awarded the Millenial Technology Prize (technologyacademy.fi)

Karrde712 writes: In a first for the Millenial Technology Prize, both Laureates were awarded the prize. Linus Torvalds was recognized for the creation of the Linux kernel and its continuing impact on enhancing scientific progress throughout the world. Dr. Shinya Yamanaka was recognized for his work in the development of induced pluripotent stem cells for medical research.
Media

Submission + - Woman fined $1.9M for downloading 24 songs (cnn.com)

Karrde712 writes: A Federal jury found a Minnesota woman guilty of copyright violations put forth by the RIAA. The jury awarded a fine of $80,000 for each of 24 songs that she downloaded. The woman and her lawyers were shocked at the size of the fine and plan to appeal.
Windows

Submission + - Windows Vista Upgrade Invalidates XP Key

Karrde712 writes: From Vista's EULA (Warning: PDF): "13. UPGRADES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. Upon upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software you upgraded from. After you upgrade, you may no longer use the software you upgraded from." According to LXer, during the upgrade process, Microsoft will invalidate your original Windows XP cd-key, preventing its use on another computer. Since you cannot install the Vista upgrade media from a system without Windows XP already on it and activated, this makes the Vista upgrade a one-way move.
Announcements

Submission + - Search for Jim Gray called off

Karrde712 writes: From the article: "The Coast Guard planned to call off its search early Thursday for an acclaimed computer scientist whose sailboat has disappeared off Northern California. Despite unusually calm weather, searchers have exhausted any area Jim Gray could have drifted or sailed after leaving for a solo sailing trip Sunday to scatter his mother's ashes at sea, a Coast Guard spokesman said."
Sci-Fi

Submission + - Robots could demand legal rights

Karrde712 writes: According to a study by the British government (reported by the BBC here), robots may be improving to a level of intelligence where they might be able to demand rights, even "robo-healthcare".

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