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Hollywood aims to block RealNetworks' DVD software
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's six major movie studios plan to sue RealNetworks Inc. to prevent it from distributing DVD copying software, The Associated Press has learned.
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Author of Ransomware Virus Known to Authorities
Authorities apparently know who the author of the Gpcode ransomware virus is. The code was the work of one person believed to be a Russian national and the individual has been in touch with Kaspersky Labs in an effort to sell a solution to unlock the files encrypted by the virus. After proving he individual's bona fides, Kaspersky then proceeded to track the individual down through various ...
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Vivendi's Subpoena Quashed in University Piracy Case (Update1)
Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Vivendi SA 's Universal Music Group and other record labels imposed an ``undue burden'' on the University of Oregon in a request to identify 17 students accused of Internet music piracy, a federal judge ruled.
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Adelanto cleans up in waste management
ADELANTO • A new recycling coordinator, public outreach efforts and incentive programs have helped the city of Adelanto escape the state waste management board’s compliance list for the first time since 2004.
Victorville Daily Press |
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Google to celebrate SC data center opening
Google Inc. is having a party to mark the completion of its new data center near Moncks Corner. The ribbon cutting is set for Oct. 7 with state and local leaders scheduled to attend.
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Miserly wireless for audiophiles
Need help getting digital files to play on your stereo system? Start here.
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Toshiba Prototype Batteries: Stronger, Better Than Li-ion
One of the biggest deal breakers when purchasing notebooks, or any portable device, is how long the battery will last you.
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Hollywood aims to block RealNetworks' DVD software
Hollywood's six major movie studios on Tuesday sued Seattle-based RealNetworks Inc. to prevent it from distributing DVD copying software that they said would allow consumers to "rent, rip and return" movies or even copy friends' DVD collections outright.
Seattle Times |
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Iron Man with new PCs
PC manufacturer Dell and Paramount Pictures are opening a new front in digital distribution with an offering allowing consumers to order Iron Man preloaded into newly purchased computers.
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Lost data worries
Please let me know whether I am chasing a dream or an at least faint possibility: I lost my PDA (an O2 Atom life, Windows Mobile 5) in a taxi, and it appears that the next passenger thought it was their lucky day.
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
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You're not a dummy, but you should know this
I remember when the first Dummies Guide computer books came out years ago. I was both sorry I hadn't thought of it first and put off by the title. Maybe I'm too Southern, but calling someone a dummy doesn't seem like a good way to nurture a relationship with readers.
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
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Voice recognition improves, somewhat
If you've ever called for airline reservations, you've dealt with voice recognition software. A robotic voice asks you if you want "reservations" or "flight status." If you say "cheeseburger", the robot says, "Sorry, I didn't get that."
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
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SOLDIERS OVERSEAS CAN VOTE BY EMAIL
MAYS LANDING - Fighting wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, you don't need to tell a soldier what duty to our country is about.But there's one civic duty it...
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RealNetworks, studios sue over DVD software
The six major Hollywood movie studios sued RealNetworks today, asking a federal court in Los Angeles to stop the digital media company from
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New Dell netbook and notebook launched
Dell has launched the Mini 9 Atom Netbook and mid-range Studio 15 notebook on the Thai market. The Mini 9 Netbook comes with the ubiquitous 1.6GHz Atom 230 CPU, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of solid state flash memory, and is priced at 12,190 baht (exc. VAT).
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
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Movie industry aims to stop DVD software
Hollywood's six major movie studios plan to sue RealNetworks to prevent it from distributing DVD copying software.
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Toshiba shows prototype fast-charging laptop battery
Toshiba showed off a prototype SCiB battery designed for laptops at the Ceatec exhibition in Japan.
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Project helps hotels profit from Internet
Intel, Google, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and TT&T have launched the Amazing i-Business for SME programme that will promote the use of computers in the tourism and hospitality sector by providing computer, software and network packages as well as business models for small to medium businesses who have little experience or knowledge of IT.
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news |
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RealNetworks Defends RealDVD with Hollywood Suit
RealNetworks is feeling heat from the movie studios involving its just-released RealDVD software, and is firing back with a lawsuit.
NewsFactor via Yahoo! News |
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Sprint to drop PC-based music downloads
Sprint today quietly revealed plans to pull the PC component of its Music Store service. Members visiting the store's portal are now being told that they can no longer download protected Windows Media copies of songs to their computers after October 14th and that the music will only be available for cellphones after this point. Users can backup content from the phones to a computer but won't ...
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Movie giants sue RealNetworks over DVD copying software
First day on sale US movie studios on Tuesday sued RealNetworks to stop it from distributing software that lets people copy DVDs onto their computers.…
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Accused child rapist pleads insanity
HAMILTON — A Hamilton man indicted by a Butler County grand jury last week on 39 sex charges — including six counts of rape and downloading child pornography — has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Citigroup, Intel, RC2, Sovereign, Wachovia: U.S. Equity Movers
Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies had unusual price changes in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 4 p.m. in New York.
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Most Read Stories
A local firm paid a $26,104 damage award after reaching a settlement for having pirated software on their computers. Richmond-based Reco Decoration Group, located at 100-2051 Viceroy Pl., was the subject of an investigation by industry trade group Business Software Alliance.
Kelowna Capital News |
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Hollywood aims to block RealNetworks' computer DVD copying software
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's six major movie studios on Tuesday sued RealNetworks Inc. to prevent it from distributing DVD copying software that they said would allow consumers to "rent, rip and return" movies or even copy friends' DVD collections outright.
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