Lulfas - Slashdot User

Steam DRM 0

Submitted by Lulfas on Tuesday March 24 2009, @02:37PM

Lulfas writes "Steam is implementing a new DRM solution that, according to them, removes all DRM. Called Computer Executable Generation (CEG), this system creates a unique copy of the game when it is purchased through Steam, essentially using a 100% unique keygen system. It will be installable on any system, but only able to played by 1 person at a time (hooked into the correct Steam account, of course). Would this be enough to satisfy you while at the same time giving the publishing companies what they require? (Note, this is a GDC release. Don't think there is a real link yet. This is the only one I see.) http://kotaku.com/5182197/new-steamworks-feature-makes-drm-obsolete"

Apple share drops in Q4 2008 0

Submitted by Lulfas on Thursday January 15 2009, @12:18PM

Lulfas writes "Acer has pushed Apple share from 9.5 to 8% in the last quarter. Netbook sales seem to be the largest contributor. Along with Steve Jobs new health concerns, will this force a rethink of the Apple business model? http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/01/14/apples_share_of_us_pc_market_slips_to_8_at_hands_of_acer.html"

Worlds.com sues NCSoft over MMO-Patent 0

Submitted by Lulfas on Monday December 29 2008, @05:18PM

Lulfas writes "Worlds.com today sued NCSoft over a patent filed in 2000 (granted this February) over its patent on scalable virtual world (can be found http://www.google.com/patents?id=wv5-AAAAEBAJ&dq=7,181,690). This is a very broad base patent, and there is no reason to expect they will only sue NCSoft, when they should be able to use the same patent against other companies. Should something like this be patentable and enforceable so long after the fact? Article is here: http://www.virtualworldsnews.com/2008/12/worldscom-files-suit-against-ncsoft.html"

LittleBigPlanet Delayed 0

Submitted by Lulfas on Friday October 17 2008, @12:52PM

Lulfas writes "LittleBigPlanet has been recalled and delayed world wide over Qu'ran references inside part of the game's song. http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=262215 has the scoop."

Yet another great patent.. 0

Submitted by Lulfas on Friday August 22 2008, @02:09PM

Lulfas writes "Microsoft manages to get a patent on interest new technology.... Page Up and Page down! http://www.itwire.com/content/view/20193/53/1/1/"

Any good web hosts out there? 0

Submitted by Lulfas on Wednesday January 16 2008, @05:17PM

Lulfas writes "With all the horror stories of bad web hosts, who either overcharge you, steal your ideas (hold them for you..), or just have poor service, does anyone out there know of a GOOD web host? One that offers good customer service, high uptime, etc?"