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Comment Re:Is it still needed? (Score 1) 55

Here's the original press release http://press.rim.com/release.jsp?id=5285

For the TLDR crowd, just scroll down to the bullet list and look at what BB Fusion is offering/promising. I can assure you, these are needed.

-secure network
-enterprise management
-on devices that'll play angry birds.
Hopefully that'll keep everyone happy.

Games

Cedega Being Replaced By GameTree Linux 124

An anonymous reader writes "TransGaming Cedega, the software forked from Wine that allows running Windows games under Linux, is being discontinued and replaced by GameTree Linux. This new software is also free. From the new website: 'TransGaming is pleased to announce the continued development of Cedega Technology under the GameTree Developer Program. This repositioning of the technology that powered the Cedega Gaming Service will allow the entire Linux community to gain free access going forward. Cedega is a cross-platform enablement technology that allows for Windows-native games to be executed on both the Linux desktop and embedded Linux platforms.'"
Handhelds

Apple Reverses iPad "No Cash Purchase" Policy 377

ZipK writes "After a few days of bad publicity, Apple has reversed its no cash purchase policy, explaining that the policy was originally implemented to limit the number of iPads an individual could buy during the introductory period of short supply. Now that supply has caught up with demand — and the story has hit front pages and gained national attention — Apple has reversed its policy, and taken the opportunity to put a bow on the story by giving the formerly scorned Diane Campbell a free iPad."

Comment Missing points of view.... (Score 1) 258

A couple of points seem to be missing from the discussion here.

First, is the ISP's ability to volunteer the information. If I were on the receiving end of that fax, I would have provided the information too (once I was sure it really was the police, and not just some scam). My defense to criticism would be:
-illegal activity/failing to secure your system puts you in breach of your TOS*. We owe you nothing.
-they're our records we can do whatever we want with them. You breached your TOS, remember.
-we are a good Canadian company and don't fear the police. In fact we want to help them in their efforts to get the bad people off the streets.

Another point is that having an IP address does not mean charges will be laid. It is mearly one step in the investigation.

*These are both terms in my ISP's TOS. I should also point out that my ISP has refused to give IP's to copywrite lawyers waving civil lawsuits around. I think its fair to say that criminal code would be handled differently.

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