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Journal Journal: YouTube sued for $1 Billion

Journal by charnov on Tuesday March 13, 2007 @10:00AM

Viacom has filed suit against Google subsidiary YouTube for $1 billion for "massive intentional copyright infringement". Better copy off all your favorite Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, VH1, and MTV videos before they go poof!"

Submission + - Linux Starts to Find Home on Desktops

Submitted by

WSJdpatton

on Tuesday March 13, 2007 @09:24AM

WSJdpatton writes: "The much-hyped notion that Linux would be a viable alternative to Windows to run desktop and notebook PCs for corporate users seemed dead on arrival a few years ago. But the idea is showing some new vital signs as companies look for cheaper alternatives to Microsoft products."

Submission + - Is PlayStation 3 "the great unwanted console&#

Submitted by TobyToadstool on Tuesday March 13, 2007 @08:57AM

TobyToadstool writes: CNET says that the PlayStation 3 is "the most unwanted console in recent memory" and asks "why is the PS3 so undesirable?" Focusing on the UK launch this month, the article ponders why it's so easy to get hold of a PS3 in the UK: "Right now, it's about as hard to get a PS3 for launch as it is an orange in California". CNET also questions Sony's wisdom in "emphasizing the 'power' of the PlayStation console over its games... inviting developers to neglect gameplay and invest heavily in these amazing graphics."

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