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Comment: Re:WTF? (Score 1) 1218

by Defiler (#22067520) Attached to: Apple Announces MacBook Air
Proprietary magsafe connectors prevent anybody from selling such an external pack for this laptop.
Unless there is some awesome trick that I just don't know (if so, please share), carrying multiple batteries is the 'road warrior' option for Apple laptops.
I currently do this with my Macbook, and it is a hassle.
Security

United Nations vs SQL Injections 144

Posted by CmdrTaco
from the virtual-security-is-hard-too dept.
Giorgio Maone writes "The United Nations web site has been defaced by 3 crackers who replaced the speeches of the Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon with their own pacifist message. This article briefly analyzes the exploited vulnerability and the technology used on the server, both quite surprising to find in such a high profile site."
The Courts

Judge Permits eBay's "Buy It Now" Feature 139

Posted by kdawson
from the there's-still-that-25-mil dept.
stalebread points to a Reuters story reporting that a federal judge refused to issue an injunction against eBay's "Buy It Now" feature. Quoting: "Judge Jerome B. Friedman of Federal District Court denied a motion by the Virginia company, MercExchange, for a permanent injunction to stop eBay from using the feature. The Supreme Court ruled last year that, although eBay infringed upon MercExchange's patent for the service, it was up to the lower court to decide whether eBay had to stop using it. 'MercExchange has utilized its patents as a sword to extract money rather than as a shield to protect its right to exclude or its market share, reputation, good will, or name recognition, as MercExchange appears to possess none of these,' he wrote."
AMD

3.0GHz Phenom and 3-Way CrossFire Spotted 103

Posted by Zonk
from the beautiful-hardward-needs-place-to-live dept.
MojoKid writes "AMD revealed the clock speed of the Agena-based processor they showed to the press today yesterday in conference, and clocks in at 3.0GHz. There has been a lot of speculation that AMD wasn't able to push early Phenom samples to frequencies this high, but here is proof that at least some Phenoms clocked at 3.0GHz do exist. You may also notice that the system hit a Windows Experience index score of 5.9, which is the highest score possible. It should be noted that AMD talked about 4-way CrossFire as well (a 3-way CrossFire is shown online), and that the company has continued plans to produce discreet GPUs at all performance levels (mainstream — enthusiast), even after Fusion arrives."

SWT, Swing, or AWT - Which Is Right For You? 323

Posted by Zonk
from the choose-wisely dept.
An anonymous reader writes "Why is there more than one Java GUI tool kit? The best answer is that one size does not fit all, nor is there a one-size-fits-all GUI tool kit to be invented soon. Each tool kit offers advantages and disadvantages that make selecting one more appropriate, given your needs and intended audience. Read descriptions of each tool kit's basic features, and the pros and cons of using each."
Movies

Genndy Tartakovsky to Direct Dark Crystal Sequel 186

Posted by Zonk
from the ya-look-like-gelfling dept.
An anonymous reader writes "The folks at Jim Henson productions announced almost without fanfare that a sequel to the impressive The Dark Crystal is in the works and will be directed by the award-winning Genndy Tartakovsky, who created the hit series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Samurai Jack and Dexter's Laboratory, will direct 'Power of the Dark Crystal,' the sequel to the 1982 classic fantasy film."

"Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup."