Comment Re:hmmm (Score 1) 137
But we have seen that PRC doesn't care about "clean room" replication. They simply care about functional replication.
Apple Reveals the Most Common Reasons That It Rejects Apps 132
mrspoonsi writes One of the great mysteries of the App Store is why certain apps get rejected and why others don't. Apple has let a surprising number of ripoffs and clones through the store's iron gates, yet some developers face rejection for seemingly innocent apps. "Before you develop your app, it's important to become familiar with the technical, content, and design criteria that we use to review all apps," explains Apple on a new webpage called "Common App Rejections." Rejections include: Apple and our customers place a high value on simple, refined, creative, well thought through interfaces. They take more work but are worth it. Apple sets a high bar. If your user interface is complex or less than very good, it may be rejected; Apps that contain false, fraudulent or misleading representations or use names or icons similar to other Apps will be rejected.
Submission + - Judge Slams Apple-Motorola Suit As 'Business Strategy' (itworld.com)
jfruh writes: Faced with an Apple vs. Motorola lawsuit that involves 180 claims and counterclaims across 12 patents, a judge in Florida has thrown up his hands and accused both companies of acting in bad faith. Claiming the parties' were engaged in 'obstreperous and cantankerous conduct', he said that the lawsuit was part of 'a business strategy that appears to have no end.'
US and EU Clash Over Whois Data 67
itwbennett writes "ICANN wants to store more data (including credit card information) about domain name registrations in its Whois database, wants to hold on to that data for two years after registration ends, and wants to force registrant contact information to be re-verified annually — moves that are applauded by David Vladeck, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. The E.U.'s Article 29 Working Group is markedly less enthusiastic, saying ICANN's plans trample on citizens' right to privacy."
Comment Re:Kinda figures. (Score 2) 194
I actually use Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) on my HTC Dream (G1). The rom I use is COS-DS for those who care.
Comment Re:WOW and other games affected (Score 1) 252
Rogers also throttles VPN connections, actually they throttle all encrypted traffic by default. This actually caused my company to advise all of our telecomuters to either drop Rogers and switch to Bell or come back on site as the service from Rogers is too poor for our VOIP over VPN.
Comment Re:Great! Less choice! (Score 2) 765
Or maybe the problem is the software patents?
Comment Bailout (Score 1) 249
What a great way to spend bailout money.
The Humble Indie Bundle 290
supersloshy writes "Last year, 2D Boy, the developers of the popular independent game World of Goo, had a pay-what-you-want birthday sale with curious results. For the next seven days, Wolfire Games is attempting the same kind of sale, but with some new twists. Wolfire Games' Humble Indie Bundle contains five independent games (World of Goo, Aquaria, Gish, Lugaru HD, and Penumbra) with no DRM and they are all cross-platform. In addition to directly supporting the developers of these five games, part of the money also goes to the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Child's Play Charity. No matter how much you spend, you also get to choose who your money goes to (charity only, developers only, evenly, or custom)."
