The creator of Linux is excited about solid-state drives, expects progress in graphics and wireless networking, and says the operating system is strong in virtualization despite his personal lack of interest in the area.
Last month we reported that a relatively unknown torrent site had been ordered to shutdown at the hands of the Canadian recording industry. Now, there are fears that a legal precedent may be being sought by shutting this site, one which could affect all Canadian BitTorrent sites.
After a long wait, here is the application that makes the iPhone absolutely perfect: ScummVM, the emulation engine that allows you to play LucasArts and Sierra graphic adventures, is now fully working in the iPhone. After trying it I can tell you that, if there’s a platform designed to play these kind of games, that’s the iPhone
The Pirate Bay is now facing three legal battles in the new year from a Swedish prosecutor, Prince, and the IFPI. The site’s response? “It’s kinda funny,” a Pirate Bay admin tells Ars.
Would you buy or rent ad-supported movies if they were priced lower? A new patent from IBM details a system to make that option a possibility.
It’s been at least a week since the last bout of Microsoft FUD hit the wires, so I guess it was time for a new wave. Today’s FUD comes from an article Microsoft released on how its security compares with that of Linux. It should come as no surprise that Windows comes off as the Second Coming while Linux is left on the wrong side of Acheron.
After Super Smash Bro’s Brawl and Mario Kart Wii what else is in store for the little grey box?
“We’re currently coding it and the user interface looks awful at the moment so this is being fixed. We will tell you when it’s finished :-)”
