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We surpassed the 500 article point today on Geek News Central not bad for a guy who destroys the written word 75% of the time. Thus far all of our volunteer editors have had limited input. If you would like to be part of the Geek News Central editing team drop me a line at geek@geeknewscentral.com
We have about 200 VHS movies here at the house mostly stuff for the kids that my wife has picked up at Garage sales etc. I have had a very nice massive entertainment system a hold over from my single days when I had more money than common sense. I looked for a long time on how to integrate the
I spend a lot of time in hotels and prefer Marriott when there is a venue available. They are in my opinion making a great move they are rolling out Wi-Fi in their hotels. Should be a great complement to the venues that currently have broadband. [80211-Planet]
It was only a matter of time. As we reported on in an earlier story 321 Studios Sued the MPAA in order to try and facilitate a pre-emptive lawsuit to prove there software does not violate the DMCA. The MPAA had initially said that they would not sue the company but they have now filed suit against the company saying
Orbitz has now kicked it up a notch. Do not allow your mouse to go across one of there advertisements as this will unleash a pop up ad storm that will make you lose your mind. [News.com]
It goes without saying that what we say can be used against us. With the way people are you can say 1 little thing and get sued. Along with that companies get pissy if you start raining on there parade. A fantastic article in the Washington Post talks about the trials and tribulations Bloggers face.
God Bless America only a US made product 7.5 Billion miles from home out in the Universe is still trying to call home. Seems the spacecraft sent directed data to earth but it was too weak for ground station personnel to get any useful data. But they did try to communicate with it without success. Pretty good for a spacecraft
Microsoft has unzipped there fly and is peeing into a 50 knot wind. In upcoming and currently released service packs you are in for a surprise if you did not read the EULA you have unwittingly agreed to allow Microsoft to make changes to your computers configuration without your knowledge. People are hoping mad and to think that a company
I know you all are smart net citizens but beware of this e-mail it is making the rounds and could ruin your whole day. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do NOT Download this if you get the following e-mail! This was forwarded to me by a reader. I was immediately suspicious of the web site address he forwarded the following info:
A company by the name of Bandlink (.com) is providing technology to record companies that allows a cd played in a personal computer to contact their server and relate statistics such as what track you're listening to and when you're listening to them. This information is then compiled into customizable reports that allow the record company to develop "User Profiles".
On December 20, 2002, between 12:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME USA, Logitech will be giving away 20,000 Logitech(r) Cordless Navigator Duo(tm) SE mouse & keyboard combinations. Return to their web address as many times as desired. Winners will be selected randomly. [Logitech]
Wow this is going to make companies that have been gunning to clamp down on copyright infringement shudder. Now I hope this man can get on a plane and get back to Russia before something else happens to him. The implications of this verdict are wide and we will have to let the talking heads sort it out [Cnet News.com]
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