Fresh Stuff Occasionally
While at Fox Studios on the weekend I picked up some free tickets to a preview screening of a new Australian film Gettin’ Square. The film was still missing credits and had some rough edits and scratches but was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend seeing this when it is released. It is a “crime…
In these times of heightened awareness we all need to be prepared. This site could save your life. (via Tiny Pineapple) Warning This site seems to spawn many pop-up windows, so if you aren’t using a browser with a pop-up killer feature, it is probably best to avoid it.
I had a a look at the EMI web site where they have an FAQ on their copy protection technology and some forums for the discussion of this technology. From these forums I have learnt that The copy-protected CDs won’t even play on a Mac For the CDs to play on Windows you have to…
I was just about to purchase the CD from Norah Jones this afternoon when I noticed that it has copy protection technology. The label said that it was compatible with CD-ROM & DVD ROM drives (and mentioned Windows 98 or later – nothing about Linux or Mac), however I wasn’t prepared to take the risk…
Column 8 – smh.com.au Column 8 March 7 2003 After shooting his laptop computer four times when it crashed once too often, George Doughty, of Lafayette, Colorado, was arrested on charges including the prohibited use of weapons. He told police: “At the time it seemed like the right thing to do.” Updated 3/11: More detail
I saw “Broken Man” chalk messages on the footpath at the Broadway end of Glebe Point Road the other day. Perhaps the CBD is getting too hot, or maybe he was targetting Glebe market goers.
It was announced today that a major security vulnerability has been discovered in windows. The vulnerability allows unauthorised access to areas protected by windows and can be exploited by using a range of common tools including hammers, bricks or even rocks. The manufacturers of windows have attempted to downplay the risks posed by this vulnerabilities,…
A few days ago I received my first $1 (well, 66c after PayPal fees) donation from this web site. Wow. Thanks MV!
The last remaining Windows machine in my household (Not including the laptop that belongs to my employer unfortunately) has gone. My Sony Vaio Picturebook has been sitting on the floor gathering dust since its battery packed it in. I will be travelling in a few months and I need a machine that I can upload…
Hey!. I haven’t yet received my government anti-terrorism-readiness-trust-no-one(particularly if they look different) kit. I am still undecided as to whether I should send it back as a protest or keep it, so that in 20 years we can look back at the stupidity and prejudice of our times, much as we look at the racial…