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Submission + - Google, Sun Headed for Showdown Over Android (itworld.com)

Submitted by

narramissic

on Friday November 16, 2007 @03:17PM

narramissic writes: "There's trouble brewing between Google and Sun over the way Android handles Java. Google wrote its own virtual machine (called Davlik) for Android instead of using JME, most likely as a way to get around licensing issues with Sun, said Stefano Mazzocchi, a developer and board member at Apache Labs. If Google used any of Sun's intellectual property to build Dalvik, Sun could sue Google for patent infringement. But here's where it gets interesting ... Sun is a vocal advocate for open source and it would 'hardly appease the open source community to sue Google over an open source software stack,' said Mazzocchi."

Submission + - Ubuntu 7.10 Released

Submitted by mysqlbytes on Thursday October 18, 2007 @09:06AM

mysqlbytes writes: The latest releases of Ubuntu for desktop and server are available today for download. This release brings together the best of free and open source software delivered on a stable, easy to use and learn platform. Read the press releases or download it now.

Submission + - Ubuntu 7.10 Released (pinkboard.com.au) 1

Submitted by Panther on Thursday October 18, 2007 @09:05AM

Panther writes: I have just received an email from the good people at Ubuntu:

The Ubuntu team is proud to announce version 7.10 of the Ubuntu family of distributions.

Ubuntu is a full-featured Linux distribution for desktops, laptops, and servers, with a fast and easy install and regular releases. A tightly-integrated selection of excellent applications is included, and an incredible variety of add-on software is just a few clicks away.

This version is known as Gutsy Gibbon. Download the CD here. Upgrade instructions are here.

Submission + - Unlocked iPhone Coming to Market

Submitted by whisper_jeff on Thursday October 18, 2007 @09:02AM

whisper_jeff writes: Apple is going to be selling unlocked iPhones. Admittedly, it'll be in France, but one can only assume they'll grey-market their way across the pond.

Submission + - New Ipods Announced

Submitted by Kaynine11 on Wednesday September 05, 2007 @03:13PM

Kaynine11 writes: Steve Jobs live — Apple's "The beat goes on" special event http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/05/steve-jobs-live -apples-the-beat-goes-on-special-event New 80GB and 160GB Ipod's And the New "Ipod Touch" , New Iphone looking Ipod , 4GB $299, 8gb 399

Submission + - iPhone SIM-Unlock done (for a fee)! (engadget.com) 1

Submitted by

prxp

on Friday August 24, 2007 @02:03PM

prxp writes: "Engadget is running a story on a company named iPhoneSIMfree.com that has been able to SIM-unlock the iPhone via software. The iPhoneSIMfree.com team is planning on selling the solution for a small (?) fee. According to the story the unlock is legitimately and works even after you fully restore your iPhone. Although Engadget is claiming "they're officially the first to break Apple's SIM locks on the iPhone", earlier this week George Hotz, a 17-year old former member of the iPhone Development Team, has also been able to SIM-unlock the iPhone, but his technique was hardware based and too complicated for the non-expert. It seems the race is over now. Who came first after all?"

Submission + - New iMac Disassembled

Submitted by KODAWARISAN on Thursday August 09, 2007 @07:52AM

KODAWARISAN writes: Hi,

Key word is "Alminium and Glass".

Enjoy it.

http://www.kodawarisan.com/k2007_02/archives/2007/ 08/aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa_3.html

Disassembled Site
http://www.kodawarisan.com/imac_2007_mid/imac_2007 _mid_01.html
Mirror Site
http://210.157.201.118/~kodawarisan/imac_2007_mid/ imac_2007_mid_01.html

Thank you.

Best,
KODAWARISN

Submission + - Why Not Nuclear Power? Politics! (theoildrum.com) 1

Submitted by

Gooseygoose

on Friday August 03, 2007 @11:32AM

Gooseygoose writes: "
A couple of days ago I was reading the CNN/YouTube Democratic presidential debate transcript. Of course I am always interested to hear what the candidates have to say about energy. There were a lot of good comments, and the usual spattering of dumb comments. But I won't dissect them right now. What got me to thinking were the comments of John Edwards...
http://www.theoildrum.com/node/2826"

Submission + - Red Hat to Enter the Desktop Market

Submitted by

head_dunce

on Friday August 03, 2007 @11:18AM

head_dunce writes: "It looks like Red Hat is going to release their Global Desktop Linux in September and give Ubuntu a challenge for the Linux desktop market. I'm a little confused by the article though, it claims Red Hat Global Desktop "would be sold with a one-year subscription to security updates." Shouldn't the security updates be open, and the customer support be subscription based?"

Submission + - MS Works Adware (reuters.com)

Submitted by ericrost on Thursday August 02, 2007 @09:24AM

ericrost writes: "Microsoft Corp. said on Wednesday it will offer a free, advertising-supported version of its basic productivity software, Microsoft Works, as part of a test program with computers manufacturers."

http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUS N0121019020070802

Well, we all knew it was coming. How do we feel about our Free applications competing with adware?

Submission + - IE the most influential tech product in 25 years

Submitted by

Matt

on Thursday August 02, 2007 @08:45AM

Matt writes: "Microsoft's Internet Explorer the most widely used Internet browser has been selected as the most influential tech product of past 25 years according to a new survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association. Products developed by Microsoft claimed four of the top five spots in the poll of information technology (IT) industry professionals. The Apple iPod one of the most successful consumer electronics products in history, is the only non-Microsoft product to crack the top five."

Submission + - iPhone Hacked to Work in Australia (smh.com.au)

Submitted by g0rAngA on Tuesday July 31, 2007 @01:21AM

g0rAngA writes: The Sydney Morning Herald is running a story on the iPhone, which has been hacked to work with Telstra, one of the main telecommunications providers in Australia. From the article: 'The hack, which was demonstrated in a video clip posted to YouTube over the weekend, does not allow the user to receive calls or send and receive SMS. It is the furthest anyone has come to unlocking the iPhone for use outside the AT&T mobile network in the US.'
The video on YouTube has been taken down, however instructions for unlocking the phone can still be found on the hackint0sh forums.

Submission + - RPG Player Kidnapped for Password

Submitted by

mattOzan

on Monday July 30, 2007 @02:59PM

mattOzan writes: "A top RPG gamer was kidnapped in Brazil after responding to a "honeypot" date on Orkut with one of the kidnapper's girlfriends. The victim was held alone for five hours with a gun to his head as the gang of four tried to get his account password for GunBound, which they wanted to sell for US$8,000. After he refused to speak, the victim was eventually released. Brazilian police have captured the suspects, who range in age from 19 to 27."

Submission + - Deal of the year: Nokia Acquires Twango for $96.8M (axyzmobile.com) 3

Submitted by

mobile guy

on Thursday July 26, 2007 @11:53AM

mobile guy writes: "Mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has acquired social media sharing site, Twango, for $96.8 million.

This is the biggest acquisition of the year and yet the 2nd biggest of last time, just after Google's acquisition of YouTube in October 2006."

Submission + - Dvorak and his Mac 2

Submitted by JFlex on Thursday July 26, 2007 @11:37AM

JFlex writes: Yet another John C Dvorak column, however this time it seems he finally comes around on Apple and the Mac. Hell must have frozen over.

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