Kreisler - Slashdot User

Submission + - Linux device development

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @01:45PM

An anonymous reader writes: Linux developer Greg Kroah-Hartman, who leads the development of several kernel subsystems including USB and PCI, admits that his January offer of free Linux device driver development was "marketing hype" — but says it has brought companies and developers together anyway. http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;58590129 ;fp;16;fpid;0

Submission + - When will Steve Jobs open up the AppleTV?

Submitted by mrspin on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @01:42PM

mrspin writes: When Apple released its set-top-box, many were dissapointed that the AppleTV was a closed device, strictly tied to the iTunes download store. But, that didn't deter the hackers, who, once they got their hands on the device, have been hard at work building plug-ins and workarounds to add lots of new functionality. In fact, so much progress has been made, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Apple purposely left the door unlocked, perhaps to learn from these early adopters about what future direction the product should take." To add credability to this theory, Apple's CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, was recently quoted as saying "...we plan to periodically provide new software features and enhancements, at no charge, to our Apple TV customers." So what might the future hold for the AppleTV? Rather than try and read the mind of CEO Steve Jobs, let's takes a look at a few of the hacks that have already been released or are in development.

Submission + - Illegal Downloading Drops Among Youth

Submitted by Overly Critical Guy on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @01:04PM

Overly Critical Guy writes: A BSA survey shows a 24% drop in illegal downloading in the last three years among 8 to 18 year olds. Fear of parental reprisal rose 40% in the last three years to reach #4 on the list of fears involved with illegal downloading, topped by receiving a virus, getting into legal trouble, and accidentally installing spyware.

Submission + - What is the best console controller of all time?

Submitted by Mateo Slovinsky on Tuesday May 22, 2007 @12:59PM

Mateo Slovinsky writes: Is the XBox 360's controller the best controller of all time? CNet seems to think so in its line up of the top five gamepads of all time. "Did you expect the Wii? Sorry. It's a brilliant piece of innovation, that's not in question, but there simply aren't enough games to judge it against the best controllers ever. The Xbox 360 pad has proven itself over a longer time and on a wider selection of titles — and it has its own claims to originality."

Slashdot Top Deals