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Comment Flash Networks Layer 8 product? (Score 1) 134

This looks like their Layer 8 product: http://www.flashnetworks.com/L... The Layer8 platform helps mobile operators engage with their subscribers as they browse the web, and to offer them information and services that generate new downstream revenues from over-the-top affiliations. Layer8 is a clientless solution which appears over web pages on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Does anyone know if the javascript was archived somewhere? I'd like to see it.

Comment Re:Is it just me... (Score 1) 365

Ok, so let's give them that one. However, what they didn't define is what KIND of jobs are created for American citizens? Barista's at StarBucks? Burger flippers at McD's? Housekeeping at Marriott? Waiting tables at ______? I DID NOT list those jobs because I think I'm better than people who hold such a job NOR do I think any less of people in such jobs. My point is, I expect that these "created" jobs are no more than minimum (or barely more than minimum) wage paying jobs. They are jobs, not careers like what the H-1B Visa workers have.

Comment Re:Can someone explain (Score 2) 418

I've actually had a purchased VOD title removed from me. I contacted Amazon to investigate and was told the the movie studio decided to pull the license from Amazon and go else where (probably an exclusive). I understand their desire for that type of licensing deal, however I had already purchased it and should still be able to watch my legally purchased license. What they should have done was after a certain date, you can no longer purchase it from Amazon but can still view your purchase. I complained about the "theft" of my video and Amazon was more than happy to refund my money. I don't know if it's a limitation of their system or fine print in the licensing but the government should step in and stop this practice. That is why I've started bookmarking ALL of my VOD purchases just so I can keep track of them and know where it was purchased (Amazon, Vudu/Ultraviolet, Google Play, Target, etc.).

Comment Um, Sony? (Score 1) 476

Maybe Google should have licensed the use of Android with an agreement that parties will not sue each other or Google over (questionable?) infringements. I'd guess that they're all sueing because if you add up all their market share together, you'd probably have 10% of the market. Sore losers. Just another reason why I'll never own a Microsoft, Apple, Sony or RIM phone.
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Submission + - Microsoft blocks Windows pirates from getting free (computerworld.com)

CWmike writes: "Microsoft will block users running counterfeit copies of Windows from installing the free Security Essentials antivirus software, said Alex Kochis, director of Microsoft's Genuine Windows team, in a post to a company blog. On-again, off-again debates about the wisdom of blocking security-oriented downloads like patches or defensive software have centered around the argument that Microsoft should protect all users, including pirates, since hijacked PCs threaten the entire Windows ecosystem. In this case, though, one analyst isn't buying that line. "I can't see any justification for making Microsoft give away Security Essentials [to counterfeit Windows users]," said John Pescatore, Gartner's primary security analyst. "Those people have many other choices, including free. There are plenty of alternatives to Security Essentials," he said, adding that that makes a difference. Windows patches, on the other hand, aren't available from anyone but Microsoft."

Submission + - NVidia Cripples PhysX "Open API" 1

An anonymous reader writes: In a foot-meet-bullet type move, NVidia is going to disable PhysX engine if you are using a display adapter other than one that came from their company. This despite the fact that you may have an NVidia card on your system specifically to do this type of processing. "For a variety of reasons some development expense, some quality assurance and some business reasons Nvidia will not support GPU accelerated PhysX with Nvidia GPUs while GPU rendering is happening on non-Nvidia GPUs." Time to say hello to Microsoft dx physics or Intel's Havok engine.

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