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Slashdot Daily Newsletter
In this issue:
* Nvidia Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Vista Drivers
* Viacom Demands YouTube Remove Videos
* Newspaper Headlines Bow To SEO Demands
* NASA Considers Plans for Permanent Moon Base
* Novell May be Banned from Distributing Linux
* Researchers Use 'Decoy' Molecule to Treat Cancer
* Cory Doctorow on Shrinkwrap Licenses
* Confidential Microsoft Emails Posted Online
* flOw Composer Austin Wintory Interviewed
* Vista - iPod Killer?
* Open Source Advocacy Group Quiet About Launch
* Why Software is Hard
* 'Best' Fake Blog of 2006 Awarded
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| Nvidia Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Vista Drivers |
| from the can't-see-anything dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Friday February 02, @20:23 (Graphics) |
| http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/0110248 |
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Cocoshimmy writes "Nvidia is facing a [0]class action lawsuit for false
advertising by not providing stable working drivers for Vista. Nvidia has
been accused of closing threads on Nvidia's forum and [1]banning users
that request a response from Nvidia, post that their Nvidia hardware does
not work under Vista, post that Nvidia software does not work under
Vista, post that Nvidia is guilty of false advertising, or threaten to
sue Nvidia. Several disgruntled users have set up their [2]own site for
discussing their legal options."
Discuss this story at:
http://hardware.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/0110248
Links:
0. http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37396
1. http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/02/02/nvidia_lawsuit_vista_drivers/
2. http://www.nvidiaclassaction.org/
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| Viacom Demands YouTube Remove Videos |
| from the moment-of-zen-everybody dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Friday February 02, @22:33 (Google) |
| http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/0119253 |
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[0]AlHunt writes "According to the folks at PCWorld [1]Viacom has
publicly scolded YouTube for continuing to host throngs of Viacom videos
without permission. They are demanding that over 100,000 of its clips be
removed from the site. This includes content from Comedy Central (no more
Daily Show), MTV, Nick at Nite, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and VH1.
YouTube has acknowledged receiving a DMCA request from Viacom, and the
article notes what a dire precedent this could be if Google can't reach
an agreement with Viacom and its fellow IP holders."
Discuss this story at:
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/0119253
Links:
0. http://www.alhunt.com/
1. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,128753-c,companynews/article.html
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| Newspaper Headlines Bow To SEO Demands |
| from the find-what-you-are-looking-for dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @00:58 (The Media) |
| http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/0542243 |
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[0]prostoalex writes "News.com.com [1]says the art of writing newspaper
headlines is changing due to reliance on search engines for traffic to
newspaper archives. Forget about clever puns, double entendres and witty
analogies: 'News organizations that generate revenue from advertising are
keenly aware of the problem and are using coding techniques and training
journalists to rewrite the print headlines, thinking about what the story
is about and being as clear as possible.' One big winner for now is
[2]Boston.com, The Boston Globe property, which 'had training sessions
with copy editors and the night desk for the newspaper to enforce
Web-optimized keyword-rich headlines suitable for search engine
queries.'" Update: 10/30 14:1 GMT by [3]KD : Corrected mis-attributed
ownership: boston.com is owned by the Boston Globe, not the Boston
Herald.
Discuss this story at:
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/0542243
Links:
0. http://www.moskalyuk.com/blog
1. http://news.com.com/2100-1038_3-6155739.html
2. http://www.boston.com/
3. http://slashdot.org/~kdawson/
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| NASA Considers Plans for Permanent Moon Base |
| from the ground-control-to-major-tom dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @04:39 (Space) |
| http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/0911232 |
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el crowbar sent us a link to an MSNBC article detailing [0]NASA's plans
for a moon base. The permanently staffed structure could begin
construction sometime in 2010, with six-month duty rotations the norm by
2025. Interestingly, the space agency is looking far afield for technical
expertise. Consultants on the project include individuals from
Caterpillar, Norcat, Boeing, and other manufacturing concerns. Right now
the only detail for placement and purpose is 'on the rim of a crater near
one of the poles', but the article outlines a few other ideas that
enterprising individuals have in mind for a moon base. Besides helium-3
mining and lunar hotels, do you have any good ideas for a moon base
startup?
Discuss this story at:
http://science.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/0911232
Links:
0. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16871258/
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| Novell May be Banned from Distributing Linux |
| from the when-penguins-get-to-meddling dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @06:19 (Novell) |
| http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/0921201 |
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Hymer writes "Reuters is reporting that [0]Novell may be banned from
selling Linux. In the wake of the (much maligned) Novell/Microsoft deal,
the Free Software Foundation is reviewing Novell's right to sell the
operating system at all. The foundation controls the rights to key parts
of the operating system, and council for the organization said that 'the
community wants to interfere any way it can' with the Novell business
arrangement. No decision has yet been reached, but one should be made in
the next two weeks." Is this a measured response, or an over-reaction to
the Novell/Microsoft arrangement?
Discuss this story at:
http://linux.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/0921201
Links:
0. http://today.reuters.com/misc/PrinterFriendlyPopup.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyID=2007-02-02T230933Z_01_N02280856_RTRUKOC_0_US-NOVELL-LINUX.xml
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| Researchers Use 'Decoy' Molecule to Treat Cancer |
| from the as-good-as-the-real-thing dept. |
| posted by CowboyNeal on Saturday February 03, @09:01 (Biotech) |
| http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1354232 |
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Jerry Rivers writes "The Globe and Mail is reporting that scientists in
British Columbia have [0]successfully used a 'decoy' molecule to shrink
advanced prostate tumors. Citing a paper published in the Proceedings of
the National Academy of Sciences, the the Globe story explains how the
researchers are the first to find a way to block the process of androgen
reception in cells and prevent, a key trigger in the onset of prostate
cancer."
Discuss this story at:
http://science.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/1354232
Links:
0. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070201.BCCANCER01/TPStory/National
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| Cory Doctorow on Shrinkwrap Licenses |
| from the by-opening-this-page dept. |
| posted by CowboyNeal on Saturday February 03, @09:54 (Privacy) |
| http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1358229 |
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An anonymous reader writes "Web privacy advocate Cory Doctorow is on
about [0]shrinkwrap licenses, in his latest essay. They've always been
onerous. Now, Doctorow says the new EULA in Vista and even the MySpace
user agreement could put users at risk of being sued. He closes with: 'By
reading this article, you agree, to release me from all obligations and
waivers arising from any and all [everything].'"
Discuss this story at:
http://yro.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/1358229
Links:
0. http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=197003052
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| Confidential Microsoft Emails Posted Online |
| from the behind-the-curtain dept. |
| posted by CowboyNeal on Saturday February 03, @11:10 (Microsoft) |
| http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1524250 |
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[0]dos4who writes "From the class action 'Comes et al. v. Microsoft'
suit, some [1]very enlightening internal Microsoft emails are now made
public. Emails to and from Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, Jim Allchin, etc
all make for some mind blowing reading. One of my favorites is from Jim
Allchin to Bill Gates, entitled '[2]losing our way,' in which Allchin
states 'I would buy a Mac today if I was not working at Microsoft.'"
Discuss this story at:
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/1524250
Links:
0. mailto:top_mcse@AUDENhotmail.comminuspoet
1. http://iowaconsumercase.org/lc-5.html
2. http://www.iowaconsumercase.org/010807/PLEX_7264.pdf
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| flOw Composer Austin Wintory Interviewed |
| from the getting-to-know dept. |
| posted by CowboyNeal on Saturday February 03, @12:08 (Music) |
| http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1540201 |
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[0]John B writes "An exclusive [1]interview with music composer Austin
Wintory, the creative mind behind the sounds in flOw for the PC and the
upcoming PS3 version of the game. Excellent insights into the video game
music scene with a few tidbits about the PS3 incarnation of flOw as
well."
Discuss this story at:
http://games.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/1540201
Links:
0. mailto:john@bardinelli.com
1. http://jayisgames.com/archives/2007/02/interview_with_flow.php
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| Vista - iPod Killer? |
| from the stranger-and-stranger dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @14:10 (Software) |
| http://apple.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1852245 |
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JMB wrote us with a dire warning, as reported by the San Jose Mercury
News. Apple is cautioning its Windows-using iTunes customers to [0]steer
clear of Vista until the next iTunes update. The reason for this is a bit
puzzling. Apparently, if you try to 'safely remove' your iPod from a
Vista-installed PC, there's a chance you may corrupt the little music
player. They also claim that songs may not play, and contacts may not
sync with the device. Apple went so far as to release a [1]detailed
support document on the subject, which assures users that a new
Vista-compatible version of the software will be available in a few
weeks. Is this just some very creative FUD? If it is not who do you think
is 'at fault' here, Microsoft or Apple?
Discuss this story at:
http://apple.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/1852245
Links:
0. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/16610585.htm
1. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305042
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| Open Source Advocacy Group Quiet About Launch |
| from the stealth-penguins-in-action dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @15:23 (Linux Business) |
| http://linux.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1935228 |
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[0]polar_bear` writes "Yet another open source advocacy group is in the
offing, but trying to keep the lid on until its official launch at
LinuxWorld OpenSolutions Summit. Robin 'Roblimo' Miller ferrets out [1]a
few details of the nascent Open Solutions Alliance on Linux.com: 'Our
anonymous interviewee says 'at least 10' companies have signed up, and
that they are 'talking to dozens more.' While he refused to name any
participants, Linux.com has confirmed that SpikeSource and JasperSoft are
both involved.'" Linux.com and Slashdot are both owned by OSTG.
Discuss this story at:
http://linux.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/1935228
Links:
0. http://linux.com/
1. http://community.linux.com/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/1737253
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| Why Software is Hard |
| from the comedy-and-software-are-in-the-same-club dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @16:52 (Programming) |
| http://developers.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/2147222 |
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[0]GoCanes writes "Salon's Scott Rosenberg explains [1]why even
small-scale programming projects can take years to complete, one
programmer is often better than two, and the meaning of 'Rosenberg's
Law.' After almost 50 years, the state of the art is still pretty darn
bad. His point is that as long as you're trying to do something that has
already been done, then you have an adequate frame of reference to
estimate how long it will take/cost. But if software is at all
interesting, it's because no one else has done it before."
Discuss this story at:
http://developers.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/2147222
Links:
0. http://www.find-the-boots.com/
1. http://www.salon.com/books/int/2007/02/03/leonard/?source=rss
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| 'Best' Fake Blog of 2006 Awarded |
| from the all-i-want-for-xmas-is-no-corporate-shills dept. |
| posted by Zonk on Saturday February 03, @17:42 (It's funny. Laug|
| http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/02/03/2149245 |
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schwaang writes "Advertising is an integral part of the Web, and its
revenues make the likes of Google possible for all of us. But when PR
firms promote products by pretending to be real bloggers, some think it
crosses the line into unethical 'astroturf'. The Consumerist [0]held a
contest for best 'Flog' of 2006. And the winner is... Sony for it's
[1]fake all-I-want-for-Xmas PSP blog (which [2]Slashdot readers will no
doubt remember). Runners up included [3]Walmart and [4]McDonald's. And
[5]the award itself? Well, it's something you might find on on a fake
lawn."
Discuss this story at:
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=07/02/03/2149245
Links:
0. http://consumerist.com/consumer/alliwantforxmasisapsp/all-i-want-for-xmas-is-a-psp-wins-best-flog-2006-225461.php
1. http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/psp/we-reupload-fake-sony-psp-blog-223187.php
2. http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/12/12/1411200&tid=233
3. http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/blogs/walmarting-across-america-banned-pix-revealed-206843.php
4. http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/mcdonald's/exclusive-mcdonalds-promotes-monopoly-game-with-flogs-211065.php
5. http://consumerist.com/consumer/alliwantforxmasisapsp/lucky-golden-shit-awards-shipped-233455.php
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