Tags: drive by download, mp3

News

Same old song, different meaning for P2P

International gaps in copyright law threatens to carve out a free-swapping zone for popular decades-old music, hampering record companies' antipiracy efforts online.
Indrema: developing high-end Linux entertainment center

"The future of Linux is on your TV," proclaimed the Indrema website. Reading further, I was informed that the Indrema entertainment system would be a "revolutionary product built on a revolutionary operating system, Linux."

Normalising MP3s

By now, you have probably amassed a sizable collection of MP3 files. As a result, you may have unwittingly acquired some less-than-questionable copies of your favourite songs. We'll show you how to get your listening in order.
MP3 beginner's guide

You've decided to join the MP3 revolution. That was the easy part. Fortunately, we're here to make the rest of the path just as easy.
Netpliance's i-opener

Netpliance's i-opener is for moms who don't want the burden of buying a complete computer. Just plug in the flat panel LCD screen and keyboard - and mom's ready to experience the Internet and e-mail. Just in time for Mother's Day.

I'm a celebrity, don't back me up
Celebrity comes with its perks — free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time — and disadvantages — constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
Lies, damned lies and telco stupidity
Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.
Dear carriers: More walking, less talking
Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all — and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.
More blogs »