155371
story
cyberianpan writes
"Wired is carrying commentary on the story that Brussels police have begun an investigation into a citizen's allegations of rape in Second Life. For reasons of civil liberty & clarity we'd like to confine criminal law to physical offenses rather than thought crimes but already threats, menace & conspiracy count as crimes. Could we see a situation where our laws extend?"
155387
submission
eZtaR writes:
Discovery news are running two articles where two seperate historians claim to have uncovered the true identities of the notorious prostitute-killer Jack the Ripper and the picture-perfect Mona Lisa, whom before was claimed to be Leonardo da Vinci in drag.
155265
story
Jonas Wisser writes
"The BBC is carrying the story that AACS has promised to take action against those who have posted the AACS crack online. Michael Ayers, chairperson of AACS, noted that the cracked key has now been revoked, and went on to say, 'Some people clearly think it's a First Amendment issue. There is no intent from us to interfere with people's right to discuss copy protection. We respect free speech.' The AACS website tells consumers how they can 'continue to enjoy content protected by AACS' by 'refreshing the encryption keys associated with their HD DVD and Blu-ray software players.'"
155331
submission
kc64 writes:
When I joined SBC DSL service, they offered me a 2GB email account if I would use the SBC Yahoo! portal. I accepted. Well, a 2GB inbox is not as impressive as it used to be and SBC is now AT&T. I guess it shouldn't surprise me to read the following email today. I won't accept the changes so I either have to either start using gmail exclusively or remember how to break the AT&T/Yahoo! email account binding. Anyone know how to do that?
Dear AT&T Yahoo! Member:
AT&T and Yahoo! have a history of providing our members with award-winning, industry-leading Internet products and services at a great value.
As more members are using AT&T Yahoo! Mail to send and receive photos, videos, and music, we will begin offering unlimited email storage in May to both existing and new members. Your service will continue to include all the premium products you already enjoy including video, LAUNCHcast Plus, and an all-in-one security suite.
Additionally, within the next few weeks you will begin seeing graphical advertisements in your AT&T Yahoo! Mail service. These advertisements will be integrated into the AT&T Yahoo! Mail experience, and we hope you will find the advertisements useful. Advertising such as this allows us to continue delivering new and innovative elements to our service and helps us keep prices competitive, while we continue to provide the high level of service that you have come to know and trust.
We strive to provide you with the best online experience possible and to address all your needs on the Internet.
Sincerely,
AT&T Yahoo! Member Services