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Teenagers are being targeted in an anti-piracy drive to reduce the number of films downloaded from the internet. [blockquote]A trailer comparing downloading from the internet and buying a bootleg DVD to stealing a car or a purse is to be shown in cinemas. [/blockquote] [link=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3559015.stm][b]Read more[/b][/link] Add comment
[b]Opera Software[/b] will include voice capabilities in its updated browser software, using [b]IBM[/b]'s embedded [i]ViaVoice[/i] technology, the company says. [blockquote]For the voice technology to work well, a Web page has to be created using X+V (XHTML+V, or Extensible Hypertext Markup Language and Voice), a standard for browsers in small and mobile devices backed by Opera, IBM, and Motorola.[/blockquote] [link=http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,115319,00.asp][b]The full report[/b][/link] Add comment
A California man has been charged with extortion, after allegedly making demands for $100,000 from search giant [b]Google[/b]. [blockquote]The man, Michael Bradley, was so sure that the folks at Google would pay up, he even turned up at their offices for a meeting to sell his software. By then, federal law enforcement agents were already on the case and videotaped the alleged extortion attempt. [/blockquote] [link=http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-5176670.html][b]The full story[/b][/link] Add comment
The next generation of the Internet, known as [i]Internet Protocol version 6[/i], took another big step toward commercialization, as its second phase of testing in North America wrapped up last week. [blockquote]For two weeks in March, the North American IPv6 Task Force, the Defense Information Systems Agency's Joint Interoperability Testing Command and others tested the network for quality of service, security, application handling, networking protocols and end-to-end domain name server functionality on all major operating systems.[/blockquote] [link=http://news.com.com/2100-1038_3-5177463.html?tag=nefd_top][b]Read more[/b][/link] Add comment
[b]Nvidia[/b] has announced a developer program and software development kit for 3D content on cell phones and other handhelds. [blockquote]"Cell phone users are becoming increasingly sophisticated in how they use their phones. Carriers looking for innovative ways to offer their customers new services are already integrating features such as camera phones and video phones," said Mark Daly, vice president of content development at Nvidia. "The obvious next step in this genesis is to bring the type of compelling 3D content that already exists on other platforms to the handheld market." [/blockquote] [link=http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/03/22/news_6091901.html][b]The full report[/b][/link] Add comment
[i]XP_2003[/i] has posted some screenshots of a beta version of [i]MSN Messenger 4[/i] for the [i]Mac[/i]. Although there haven't been any major changes from previous versions, [i]XP_2003[/i] has noted that there have been a lot of icon changes. [blockquote]If MSN Messenger 4 is released with features like it has in beta then Mac users will find themselves still behind the PC version which has more advanced features and simple customisation options like personal display pictures and custom emoticons. Microsoft's failure to update its Mac Messenger client will surely disappoint Mac users.[/blockquote] [link=http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=150923][b]Screenshots[/b][/link] Add comment
After a month's delay, [b]Apple[/b] has begun shipping its single-processor [i]Xserve G5[/i] server and plans to release the dual-processor version in April. [blockquote]The Xserve G5 is an all-new version of Apple's 1U (1.75-inch-thick) rack-mount server. It is designed for jobs as simple as handling office e-mail or as complex as crunching numbers for biotech researchers. The Xserve G5 is based around IBM's PowerPC 970FX processor, which Apple calls the PowerPC G5. [/blockquote] [link=http://news.com.com/2100-1010_3-5177741.html?tag=nefd_top][b]The full report[/b][/link] Add comment
[b]Microsoft[/b] has appointed a new managing director for the UK. [blockquote]According to sources Microsoft's UK managing director Neil Holloway has been shifted to a European post and Alistair Baker is taking over his job. Baker was previously group director for small and mid-market solutions and partners. [/blockquote] [link=http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/51/36458.html][b]The full report[/b][/link] Add comment
The chinese site [i]GZeasy[/i] has snagged the latest [b]Nvidia[/b] and [b]ATI[/b] Roadmaps that shows us some of the naming schemes the two company's have in store for us. [blockquote]As worthy of looking at can name from the blueprint as ATI high end product R420 for "RADEON 9,900" (is not "RADEON REX"? ^^/), it can with officially issue based on PCI-E main line R423 in the second quarter. But can takes on the heavy responsibility in the center low end mainstream market by RV380 and RV370.[/blockquote] [center][img]http://www.short-media.com/images/news_images/2004/mar/ati-s.jpg[/img][/center] [blockquote]Everybody knew NV40 can officially issue in April 13, according to the material demonstrated it can by the naming be finally GeForce FX6000, but its improvement version NV41 originally can in the third quarter official issue, it is reported its performance is about NV35 two times. [/blockquote] [center][img]http://www.short-media.com/images/news_images/2004/mar/NVIDIA-s.jpg[/img][/center] [link=http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=zh_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gzeasy.com%2Fitnewsdetail.asp%3FnID%3D14820][b]ATI Roadmap[/b][/link] - [link=http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/urltrurl?lp=zh_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gzeasy.com%2Fitnewsdetail.asp%3FnID%3D14821][b]Nvidia Roadmap[/b][/link] Add comment
[b]Activision[/b] has released a new patch for [i]Call of Duty[/i], bringing the World War II first-person shooter to version 1.3. [blockquote]This release includes two new multiplayer maps called Bocage and Neuville, EAX3 support, several gametype fixes, a handful of weapon and player tweaks, and nearly two dozen multiplayer corrections. As usual, the Win32 client patch is accompanied by incremental and full [i]Linux[/i] server updates. [/blockquote] [link=http://www.gamershell.com/news_BCallofDutyBv1.3FinalPat.shtml][b]Download@Gamer'sHell[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.3dgamers.com/games/callofduty/][b]Download@3DGamers[/b][/link] - [link=http://games.tiscali.cz/clanek/dl.asp?id=6892][b]Download@TiscaliGames[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=16828&mode=thread&order=0][b]Download@WorthPlaying[/b][/link] Add comment
[link=http://www.nordichardware.com]Nordichardware[/link] has put up an interview with [b]ATI[/b]'s Terry Makedon. Check it out! [blockquote]As a company, we were not satisfied with the state of our drivers. They were plagued by problems, were not being released frequently, and got a little stale in the feature department. We regrouped and decided that VPU software was a core for focus for ATI, and we were determined to take the necessary steps to attain market leadership. Clearly we wanted to be the innovators (and not the imitators) in that field. After considerable investment in people, tools, process, and a shift in mindset, we embarked on the CATALYST voyage. Which brings us to the present day, with recent user poll resoundly indicating that ATI has vastly improved software performance. [/blockquote] [link=http://www.nordichardware.com/interview/2004/ATi_Catalyst/][b]Read more[/b][/link] Add comment
Some new 64-Bit [b]Nvidia[/b] [i]ForceWare[/i] and [i]nForce[/i] drivers have been made available as well as a new set of 64-Bit [i]3x12 SATA Windows IDE[/i] driver from [b]Silicon Image[/b]. You can grab them below. [b]Forceware WinXP 64-bit Driver 57.30[/b] - -For use with Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition for Extended Systems. Please visit Microsoft’s website for more information on this operating system. -Adds support for GeForce 5700 and GeForce 5700 Ultra -Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and OpenGL® 1.5 support -Supports application profiles for custom image quality and performance modes for all of your applications and games. -NVIDIA nView 3.5 Multi-display technology -Advanced Microsoft® Internet Explorer® popup blocker -Industries only Display Gridlines technology -Improved HDTV Y Pr Pb component out support for 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats Download: [link=http://www.short-media.com/request.php?243][b]Download[/b][/link] (21.5MB) [b]nForce WinXP 64-Bit Driver 4.34a -[/b] -Audio driver version 4.34 -Audio utility version 4.34 -WinXP ethernet driver version 4.33 -WinXP ethernet NRM driver version 4.33 -Network management tools version 4.33 -GART driver version 4.33 -IDE 2.5 driver version 4.33 -SMBus driver version 4.33 -Installer version 4.34 Download: [link=http://www.short-media.com/request.php?242][b]Download[/b][/link] (20.8MB) [b]SiI3x12: Serial ATA (SATA) 64-bit Windows IDE Driver[/b] -The latest 64-bit Windows IDE driver for the SiI3x12 SATA Controller chip version 1105. Dated 3/18/2004. Download: [link=http://www.short-media.com/request.php?241][b]Download[/b][/link] (253KB) Add comment
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[b]Omega[/b] today released some new drivers based on the [b]ATI[/b] Catalyst 4.3 driver suite. It was also noted on [b]Omega[/b]'s site today that the drivers based on [b]Nvidia[/b]'s 53.03 set were almost finished and should be available soon. [blockquote]Sorry for the delay, ATI changed the code at the last moment and I had to do some testing again. The new Omega Drivers for Windows 2k/XP based on the Official Catalyst 4.3 are ready for download, go get them in my ATI Radeon section [i]What's New?[/i] -Based on the Official Catalyst 4.3 drivers. -Updated the Omega version of RadLinker. Many thanks to ChrisW! -Now that the FW issue seems to have been solved for 9600 cards, forced Fastwrites OFF for ALL cards. -Fixed installation issue for FireGL cards. -Added support for Mobility 9700. -Updated the Omega logo in the options screen. [/blockquote] Download: [link=http://www.short-media.com/request.php?240]ATI OMEGA DRIVERS 2.5.30[/link] (16.4MB) Add comment
[b]Microsoft[/b] said on Friday that a new engine for its MSN Search service will start up in July, another step in its plan to challenge [b]Google[/b]' pole position as the Web's top search destination. [blockquote]"We're really close to finding out what really strikes consumers as the most relevant search results," said Karen Redetzki, an MSN product manager. [/blockquote] [link=http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=4610488][b]The full report[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.short-media.com/comment.php?884][i]Related news[/i][/link] Add comment
A software component of [i]Norton Internet Security[/i] could allow hackers to use the application as a backdoor into a person's computer system, security researchers warned Friday. [blockquote]"The attack can be achieved either by encouraging the victim to visit a malicious Web page or placing a script within...an HTML e-mail," the advisory stated. [/blockquote] [link=http://news.com.com/2100-7355_3-5176442.html?tag=nefd_top][b]The full report[/b][/link] Add comment
Ten organizations submitted applications to sponsor new Internet domains, including ".mobi" for mobile services and ".xxx" for adult content, the group that oversees key aspects of the global network said Friday. [blockquote]The new domains could be approved as early as this year and would be the first major additions since 2000. Public comments on the applications will be accepted from April 1 through April 30, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.[/blockquote] [link=http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/internet/03/20/new.domains.ap/index.html][b]The full report[/b][/link] Add comment
High-tech pen and virtual keyboard devices go on show at [b]CeBIT[/b]. [blockquote]A virtual keyboard from iBIZ uses a low-powered laser to project a virtual keyboard onto any flat surface. An infrared beam in the base of the 6cm x 2cm x 2cm device is projected over the keyboard and a small CCD camera logs finger strokes. [/blockquote] [link=http://www.vnunet.com/News/1153676][b]Read more[/b][/link] Add comment
After being forced to stop selling [i]Lindows[/i] in the Netherlands earlier in the week, [i]Lindows[/i] CEO Michael Robertson is now asking his users to come up with a possible temporary name that could be used in order to satisfy the courts. [blockquote]In his latest 'Michael's Minutes', Robertson goes on to say "We're looking for a strategy which would allow us to continue to operate in impacted countries. This may mean that Lindows needs a temporary alternative name in isolated locations. It's tremendously disruptive to a business to change a name or add an alias, but it may be the only way in the short-term that we can operate in certain places."[/blockquote] [link=http://www.lindows.com/lindows_michaelsminutes.php][b]Read more[/b][/link] - [link=http://www.short-media.com/comment.php?1180][i]Related news[/i][/link] Add comment
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