I think all torrent sites should 2-way encrypt all their search results (meaning the titles, descriptions, etc..) and put a statement up that says decrypting is not allowed. Then have "hackers" make a firefox addon that automatically decrypts the text on torrent sites. Everybody (except MIAA/RIAA) starts using the addon. The MIAA/RIAA can't use the addon because that would violate their own laws can be sued for breaking encryption.

2) Provide some need that Windows just can't/won't fulfill

Freedom.

I have no idea, never tried iTunes. I prefer Amarok.

we can be sure that Linux is the most used on servers (of all types, not just web servers) and in embedded devices. I have purchased at least 2 items (Sony ebook reader and dlink home san) that I had no idea were running Linux. I would venture to guess that many people are running Linux somewhere in their home without even knowing it.

I recently switched to Ubuntu (from running other versions of Linux on my main home computer since 2000) and I have to say it is quite nice. I use WIndows at work because that's what we're told to run. I honestly don't understand why people like you exist that find Linux to be so absolutely terrible. At home I have a laser printer, scanner, webcam, gps, sony ebook reader, digital camera, digital video camera and wireless. All these things work on my Linux boxes and I have no problems with them. I am very productive with Linux.

If it were actually true that MS forced you to switch to IE8, even temporarily until you switch back to FF, that would be major news! But as seems to be the case here, the author is just making shit up.

Wasn't my experience either. I upgraded my home machines and my office computer to IE8 and do not recall that it became my default browser.

I switched to Linux on my home desktop computers back in 2000... haven't looked back. Sorry MS.

"Wii, PS2, and PSP"... hmm... they are obviously just going for the biggest market since those consoles basically rule all (well, DS should be in the list). XBOX 360 and PS3 just don't have the numbers it seems. The "development costs" excuse is bullshit.

Everybody email accounts@stockart.com and support@stockart.com to tell them how you feel. You can also call 1.800.297.7658.

Now we can pay $20/game to play games we can otherwise download on our computers for free?!

If you thought Erwise was the first graphical Web browser, think again.

Wow, I didn't think Obama could fix the economy so quickly! Yay, jobs for everone!

The LHC was activated successfully and they run it every night, replicating the conditions of the big bang. The big news they are not telling us is that when they open that rift in time and space, something calling itself "god" is in communication with them. The "oh, it doesn't work" story is just a cover.

(yes, I read Blasphemy by Douglas Preston)

Won't be long before the anti-popup firefox plugins can detect css-based popup and allow you to disable them as well. Only problem is they can't be disabled across the board because it would break a lot of the "web2.0" functionality of websites.