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Creating 3D Environments Without Polygons 74

Posted by Soulskill from the too-cool-for-geometry dept.
Igor Hardy writes "I've conducted an interesting interview concerning a new episodic indie adventure game series called Casebook. What's quite uncommon, especially for these kinds of independently developed and published productions, is that they include professionally created FMV — all of the footage is filmed in real locations. Yet what's even more interesting is that the games use an innovative photographic technology which recreates a fully explorable 3D environment through the use of millions of photos instead of building from polygons. The specifics of how it works are explained by Sam Clarkson, the creative director of the series."

Comment Think before doing something. (Score 1) 348

by Noxn (#26899997) Attached to: Malware Threat To GNOME and KDE
Well, i never thought or said Linux was invulnerable... Also many people told me that the Linux viruses can be waaay nastier then windows ones.

But, in many years of using Windows XP i almost never got a virus(/malware/trojan).
Why? Because I'm not the type of people that say:
"WHAT? Free music??? *clickyclickyvirusdownload*" (Yes, a friend of mine did this.)
Why should I be less careful in linux?

PS: I still think Linux is more secure than windows. (Not only because system security, but also because Linux users know more about computer then windows users (most of times))
Security

Malware Threat To GNOME and KDE 348

Posted by timothy from the turducken dept.
commandlinegamer writes "foobar posted on his blog recently about 'How to write a Linux virus in 5 easy steps,' detailing potential malware infection risks in the .desktop file format used by GNOME and KDE. This is not a new threat, and it appears to still be a risk, as discussions in 2006 did not seem to come to any firm conclusion on how to deal with the problem." There's a followup on LWN.
First Person Shooters (Games)

First Doom 4 Production Shots Revealed 136

Posted by Soulskill from the bring-a-flashlight dept.
An anonymous reader writes "Actor Brad Hawkins has been tapped to do motion-capture work for Doom 4, and revealed that the game features the military and civilians fighting side by side. Does this mean the game is set on Earth for sure? GGL Wire has an interview with Hawkins and a selection of production shots. '[Filmmaker Mark Bristol] was very specific on the civilians having a certain personality and the military characters having a separate one as well. The body language of the civilians is less, well, "trained." They carry their guns in a looser fashion and are a little sloppier when they run, a little more freestyle. The military characters are sharp as razors, with very swift moves, exact hand positioning and can turn on a dime.'" This follows news from last month that British novelist Graham Joyce was brought in to develop the story for the game.

Comment Oh wow... (Score 1) 553

by Noxn (#26771151) Attached to: Phantom OS, the 21st Century OS?
I must admit i didn't understand EVERYTHING...
But i understood enough to say that you have a good point.

BUT, as long (like you said) we don't have anything better, i will stick to Linux.

Also, many Linux users (Damnit, i mean GNU/linux) are happy with it.

But yeah, its aaaalll the same...
But nobody can give you a guarantee that phanton will work great. MAYBE they screw it (or maybe not).

PS:(that-kind-of-advanced-stuff-that-you-said)Pro VS (that-kind-of-advanced-stuff-that-you-said)newbie (-me)
Communications

Open Source Chat Bridge Between Virtual Worlds 43

Posted by Soulskill from the more-the-merrier dept.
wjamesau writes "The Parallel Selves Message Bridge, a new addition to the code forge of OpenSimulator, the 'Apache for virtual worlds,' makes it possible for users within one OpenSim world to send IMs to users currently logged into another Second Life-compatible world. In the future, technology like this could make it possible to keep in contact with friends in other virtual worlds and MMOs without having to log out. Imagine orcs and space commandos existing in alternate realities but still in contact!"

Comment Re:He dislikes linux? (Score 1) 553

by Noxn (#26762925) Attached to: Phantom OS, the 21st Century OS?
I just got burned. *g*
And as far as i know linux is open source. Or most of the distros.

Yeah, hibernation works like that (as far as i know), but doing it often still (could) be a problem (or maybe not.)

Also, why is linux a dinosaur? (Fanboy sense is tingling XD)
Btw, what are you running? A dinosaur or a broken window?


DISCLAIMER: My opinion is MINE, even if im totally wrong :D

Comment He dislikes linux? (Score 1) 553

by Noxn (#26758753) Attached to: Phantom OS, the 21st Century OS?
So my system is running a dinosaur?
Sorry, no.

Also, i don't really think this will work good.
Im not an computer expert or anything, but copying everything from RAM to HD could hurt performence and stuff.


I hate how he clearly targets linux here
I think linux is way better then any windows (Thats what I think). Also his stuff is still vaporware and he is talking like he owns the OS market...

I would like this (concept) if it where open source...
Many devs = Succes and a better(?) linux.
Security

Malware Spreading Via ... Windshield Fliers? 207

Posted by timothy from the right-at-home-with-the-bug-guts dept.
wiedzmin writes "Another interesting article published by the SANS ISC Handler's Diary is describing a very unusual vector for malware distribution — windshield fliers and fake parking tickets. A website URL provided for "disputing a ticket" actually leads to a malicious website, and a "toolbar" required to find the photo of your violation is, you guessed it, a trojan posing as a fake antivirus. The best part is — according to the VirusTotal report, it doesn't look like most antiviruses have signatures for this one yet."
Patents

LinuxDefenders.org Launches To Fight Patent Trolls 73

Posted by kdawson from the avant-and-avast dept.
eldavojohn writes "The Linux Defenders Network is a new organization sponsored by the Open Invention Network, the Software Freedom Law Center, and The Linux Foundation to help the community defend itself against patent trolls. Three models, or 'IP rights management tools,' are offered: Peer to Patent, Post-Issue Peer to Patent, and Defensive Publications. Mich Kabay's article in NetworkWorld cites an all-too-familiar incident from December, when General Patent Corp. announced it was working on behalf of Worlds.com to sue everyone — this probably could have been avoided with a little prior art help from the community. From the organization's about page: 'We encourage contributions from anyone that is interested in ensuring that innovation is not stifled by poor quality patents and is interested in assisting the patent office in its goal of improving the overall quality of patents.' Are these guys saviors arriving in the nick of time, or just another hopeless community effort to rein in the failing patent system?"

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