Pirates Beware: Microsoft Fights Back

Microsoft's new installation includes invalid product key detection

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Sony BMG not to blame for "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" DVD rootkit

Despite the claims in a recent popular Digg submission, a quick glance at the official site for the movie clearly shows that it is distributed by Fox, and not Sony.

Companies using rootkits need to be exposed and humiliated, but let's make sure we expose the right companies!

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Are Gamespot spammers?

This is a writeup of how Gamespot has been progressively leaking private email addresses to random spammers. Gamespot has been completely non-responsive when contacted.

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Xbox 360 shortage linked to memory chip.

One of two companies supplying the Xbox 360's storage memory chips, Infineon, has had trouble making enough of the chips at the right speed for the game console that debuted last November, according to the sources. As a result Microsoft has not been able to meet the demand for the console.

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About the Firefox "memory leak"

Lead engineer for Firefox Ben Goodger comments on Firefox's memory leak woes.

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Skype giving away 10mins of SkypeOutCredit TODAY ONLY

Today is a free Skype gift day. On SkypeOut Gift Days you will find a �Get a free Skype gift� button on your account page Click on the button before it disappears at the end of the day and, �hey presto�, you�ll be able to claim your credit. It�s our little gift to you. We hope you like it.

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Palm OS to be replaced by a version of Linux

Access, the company that purchased PalmSource, will be releasing a Linux-based platform for handhelds and smartphones. What will this mean for Linux, Windows Mobile, smartphones, handhelds, media players, etc? Discuss below, let you're imagination drive your comments.

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Apple's OSx86 10.4.4 Security Broken

Happy Valentine's Day... from Maxxuss. According to The OSx86 Project, the "hacking guru" has broken Apple's security measures in OS X 10.4.4, which were stronger than all previous releases combined. The article has a great discussion on the implications of this event.

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Nintendo Revolution playable at E3

In an interview, Reggie Fils-Aime of Nintendo has confirmed that their Revolution console is ready for E3!

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Chinese Communist Party Comes Out Against Chinese Censors

So the Party Elders in China have written a scathing letter to the government's censors. Excerpt:
"History demonstrates that only a totalitarian system needs news censorship, out of the delusion that it can keep the public locked in ignorance." - Ouch! Sorry that this is not technology related, but it is just TOO good!!!

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Mac OS X Update (PowerPC) 10.4.5 available through Software Update

OS X Update 10.4.5 for PowerPC is available through software update. Haven't seen a link on Apple's site yet. Just downloaded and installed.

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DIY 360 Case

In need of a better way to tote his 360, this guy turned a husky toolbox into an armor-plated 360 carrying case.

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Valentine's Day Tech Gifts for Her

An article about tech gifts to give your girl for valentine's day, for those guys who want to break out of the chocolates, stuffed animals, roses and jewelry traditions.

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Tabletop nuclear fusion device developed (for real this time!)

The device, which uses two opposing crystals to generate a powerful electric field, could potentially lead to a portable, battery-operated neutron generator for a variety of applications, from non-destructive testing to detecting explosives and scanning luggage at airports.

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Free Geek gives away free linux based machines

Train volunteers to run the business and work solely with donated electronic items to make them reusable or recyclable. In the process, teach volunteers how the business works and how to rebuild computers, allowing them to adopt a computer after 24 hours of volunteer service, giving them on-the-job training, as well as a social outlet.

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Seagate announces first 12GB 1 inch harddrive!!!

Seagate announces 12GB microdrive to be used in moble phones, and other type devices.

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Best Buy's Internal Reaction to the XBox 360 Bundling Fiasco

The huge amount of publicity over Best Buy's illegal bait-and-switch practices at the XBox 360 launch have caused a good number of heads to roll inside the company at the managerial and higher levels.

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Awesome free Simcity clone

LinCity-NG is a City Simulation Game. It is a polished and improved version of the classic LinCity game. We have created a new iso-3D graphics engine, with a completely redone and modern GUI. For windows, linux and in source.

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Zelda Pushed To Nintendo Revolution Launch

This goes along with recent reports stating that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess would be pushed to the Revolution as either an exclusive launch title, or a GameCube game with the added functionality of the Revolution Free Hand Controller support for when you played it on the Revolution.

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Xbox 360 Hacked - Full Read/Write HDD Access

A new app was just released that allows anyone to gain full read/write access to their Xbox 360. Its now possible to load in gamesaves from the net and even Xbox 1 gamesaves.

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