Month: September 2007
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Review of Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy features and changes
This review is a summary of practically all the features and changes in the latest version of Ubuntu. It covers such stuff as: major improvements on a desktop; compiz fusion overview; screen, graphics and driver preferences improvements; new default desktop search instrument; changes on printing service; Firefox 3 features. read more | digg story
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Extreme Wheelchair Sports Videos
Some amazing talent here! Wheelchair flips, stunts & more. read more | digg story
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New Tom CLancy Ubisoft Title Announced
Ubisoft has just announced the latest development in what seems like one of the world’s largest video game franchises. None other than Tom Clancy is getting a new title – this time he’s taking to the air. The as-yet untitled project is currently being worked on by Ubisoft Bucharest, and is set to launch in…
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Folding@home Petaflop Barrier Crossed (Update)
This post comes on the heels of my previous post, which talked about the crossing of the Petaflop barrier. The influx of gamers supporting this cause has grown so greatly that we’ve actually broken a second record within a week! read more | digg story
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Live action Halo Short Movie.
Maybe this is Peter Jackson’s secret project? read more | digg story
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Microsoft loses anti-trust appeal
The European Court of First Instance has dismissed Microsoft’s appeal in its long-running competition dispute with the European Commission. The court upheld the ruling that Microsoft had abused its dominant market position. read more | digg story
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Microsoft sued over WGA spyware allegations in China
After a global Windows Genuine Advantage failure caused by human error, Microsoft now has to face a privacy suit brought against the company in China over alleged WGA behavior. This joins similar suits in the US that have described WGA as “spyware.” read more | digg story
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Microsoft Loses Legal Battle! Ordered to Disclose Windows Secrets
“Microsoft must disclose its secret computer codes to enable rival companies’ gadgets such as media players to work seamlessly with Windows personal computers when downloading songs and videos.” read more | digg story
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LEGO’s Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon Unboxed, Now Shipping (PICS)
The biggest LEGO set ever, the $499 Ultimate Collectors Millennium Falcon is now shipping, 5,000-pieces and heavy ring-binded manual included. Yes, this thing is massive. Julie Stern from LEGO confirms: “We’re a bit ahead of schedule, so some people who preordered now have their sets.” In other words: “great shot kid, that was one in…
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LEGO Half-Life Episodes 1 & 2
A Half-Life movie recreated with LEGO with authentic audio from the first game. read more | digg story