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Internet Explorer 9 Will Never Work on XP |
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03-19-2010 - 02:13 AM - by Darth Sushi
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Internet Explorer 9 Will Never Work on XP
By Kevin Parrish, March 18, 2010
" It's a modern browser for modern systems.
Tuesday Internet Explorer general manager Dean Hachamovitch introduced Internet Explorer 9 to MIX10 attendees. The reveal showed that the new browser is slated to support HTML5, hardware-accelerated graphics and text, and will also use a new JavaScript engine. Microsoft even made available a downloadable "platform preview," mainly designed for developers but was also open for general viewing.
However Tuesday we discovered that the IE9 platform preview wouldn't install on Windows platforms older than Vista SP2. The demo itself wasn't really usable as a browser: it lacked a full user interface. But despite its limitations, it was assumed that the lack of pre-Vista SP2 support was only applied to the current download.
That's not the case. In fact, Microsoft has now made it perfectly clear that Internet Explorer 9 will not work on Windows XP now or in the future. "Building a modern browser requires a modern operating system," Hachamovitch said during a press conference at the event.
For users of the older OS, Internet Explorer 8 might be the last new browser from Microsoft.
In related news, CNET reports that Hachamovitch also briefly talked about codecs Microsoft will support in Internet Explorer 9, however Hachamovitch would only "commit... [Read More]
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Universal to cut CDs prices to under $10 in the US |
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03-18-2010 - 10:07 PM - by TrueSounds
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Universal to cut CDs prices to under $10 in the US
March 18, 2010
Billboard is reporting on a new initiative by Univeral Music Group to cut CD prices across their entire lineup. Starting in the next quarter and for the rest of 2010, the company will test lower CD prices. Single CDs will have the suggested list prices of $10, $9, $8, $7 and $6. The label plans to release deluxe editions at a higher price point. With Universal the largest music company right now, the move is likely to push prices downwards at the other majors as well.
Some of the active and catalogue bands on the label include AFI, Abandoned Pools, Angels and Airwaves, Be Your Own Pet, Blaqk Audio, Blink 182, Brand New, Forever the Sickest Kids, [Read More]
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Canadian Movie Pirate ‘maVen’ Sent To Jail |
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03-18-2010 - 07:39 AM - by iLOVENZB
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Canadian Movie Pirate ‘maVen’ Sent To Jail
March 17, 2010
" Geremi Adam, a member of the movie release group ‘maVen’ has been sentenced to two and a half months in prison. The 27 year-old Montreal resident, who was referred to the Canadian police by the FBI, pleaded guilty to distributing two major motion pictures.
Half a decade ago ‘maVen‘ was one of the most active movie release groups on the Internet, known for distributing high quality ‘Telesync‘ versions of major blockbuster titles. In the summer of 2006 ‘maVen’ releases suddenly halted, and it later became apparent that the FBI had caught one of its key members.
An FBI investigation into ‘maVen’ had been running for some time and was handed to the Canadian Police in April 2006. A few months later Geremi Adam was arrested after he allegedly recorded the movies “How to Eat Fried Worms” and “Invincible” at a Montreal movie theater.
They seized his laptop and other equipment and later released him, only for him to be arrested again at another theater just a month later. According to the police, Adam had been selling copies of movies on the Internet using the alias ‘maVen,’ which were then re-sold on the web and the streets.
Following Adam’s arrest came a 14 month wait as the police combed computer systems and equipment looking for evidence to convict him. The FBI had [Read More]
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Obama Contemplating Three-Strikes Piracy Law |
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03-15-2010 - 12:36 PM - by Darth Sushi
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Obama Contemplating Three-Strikes Piracy Law
By Jane McEntegart, March 15, 2010
" President Obama is reportedly considering a three strikes law similar to what's already in effect in France.
Recently, France passed a 'three strikes' law that would see repeat pirates disconnected by their ISP. The law gives Internet users three chances before disconnecting them; the first time they are caught, users are sent a warning via email. Then, they receive letter in the post. Finally, if they are caught a third time, their ISP will terminate their connection, cutting them off from the Internet.
The Guardian reports that Hollywood lobbyists are pushing for a similar law to come into play in the United States. Inside information comes from Ari Emanuel, a co-chief of Hollywood's biggest talent agency and the brother of the White House Chief of Staff; Ari says the industry has been discussing tougher anti-piracy laws with President Obama outside of the public eye.
“We are in the midst of talking to the president and some attorney generals and [we are] trying to implement a three strikes and you’re out rule,” Emanuel said, according to the Guardian.
Emanuel's revelation was made at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit, where other industry heads also expressed their support for tougher piracy laws. James Murdoch claims piracy is no different to... [Read More]
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IFPI Gives Up Trying To Force ISP to Block The Pirate Bay |
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03-14-2010 - 03:43 PM - by Rart
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IFPI Gives Up Trying To Force ISP to Block The Pirate Bay
March 13, 2010
" Following two unsuccessful attempts at forcing ISP Telenor to block The Pirate Bay in Norway, the IFPI and performing rights outfit TONO have abandoned their legal action. The case will not now head to the Supreme Court but instead the entertainment groups will pin their hopes on new legislation.
n March 2009 the IFPI and several local movie studios began threatening Telenor, Norway’s largest ISP. Block your customers from accessing The Pirate Bay, they demanded, or we will take legal action and get the courts to force you.
Telenor refused to comply and was taken to court. In November 2009 the verdict was handed down – the courts decided that the ISP had no obligation to block the world’s most infamous torrent site.
The IFPI wasn’t about to give in so easily, with their lawyer Marte Thorsby insisting the court had ruled incorrectly. Music performing rights outfit, TONO, confirmed the case would go to an appeal.
In early February the Borgarting Court of Appeal announced that the appeal had been rejected as there was no basis under Norwegian law for the claim. IFPI and TONO said they would consider their options, i.e make a decision as to whether or not they would take the case to the Supreme Court.
Yesterday, in a surprise announcement – it’s not like the entertainment industries to give in so easily – IFPI and TONO said they will not take their appeal to Norway’s highest court.
“We wanted to get a legal... [Read More]
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