In an interesting new vector, now it’s the libraries that are attacking DRM – on the grounds that as libraries they are exempted from these DRM laws as it’s their job to provide anyone who wants it with content. Also, as copyright expires legally, so does the legality of the DRM – but will the Read more about An oblique attack on DRM[…]
Well, Blackberry has infringed patents and stuff and it’s illegal and stuff, but we can’t shut down Blackberry service in the US and stuff, because – it’s a hazard to national security, and there are 200,000 government users who absolutely NEED Blackberry or they’ll, like, die and stuff! How is this clash between the US Read more about DOJ vs Judge[…]
Wow, this thing has seriously blown up! A Norwegian newspaper published a few cartoons showing arabs in a satirical light. That’s SATIRE as in COMEDY. Much like we have Garfield and Gary Larson. Anyway, the Muslims went completely wild, so much so that other newspapers have taken some of the comics and published them, with Read more about The Cartoon Dispute[…]
The newest Royal Navy destroyer has been launched and is now having its final touches applied. Super high tech, roomy, liberal and of course dangerous – it has Ipod charging stations, 14 decks, weighs in at 7350 tonnes, 150m long, is the first of 6 projected type 45 destroyers and cost GBP 605 million. Oh Read more about HMS Daring launched[…]
According to the Sun and Tracey Cox, what she’s wearing indicates how she wants it – slow ‘n sexy, romantic, down ‘n dirty, energetic or quick.