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Beastie Boys CD installs virus

assuming that the unconfirmed reports are accurate, we have here a media company infecting users’ machines silently with a file that affects a computer’s functionality, without first obtaining informed consent: a likely violation of pretty much every jurisdiction’s anti-hacking laws. It’s possible to foresee criminal charges being brought at some point: after all, having a ...

Turn Cremated Loved Ones Into Diamonds

The remains of a 27-year-old woman from Phoenix have been transformed into six precious stones and are set to be delivered to her family and friends on Friday. LifeGem’s first order could be the start of a new age in the funeral industry. Fantastically creepy, and yet at the same time kind of practical seeming. ...

Apple Computer “neutral”

In a research note published this morning, the analyst mentions that the company is poised to witness customer base expansion in the forthcoming quarters. The analyst expresses his concern, however, regarding Apple Computer’s limited presence in the low-end markets. The company’s fundamentals remain healthy, Banc of America Securities adds. ——–

XGrid agent for Unix architectures

This article introduces the first working Xgrid agent for Linux and other Unix systems that can be integrated in any XGrid cluster (managed by OS X). The agent will compile and work on Linux (at least Debian and RedHat), Solaris (minimal testing) and Darwin (tested). You still need an OS X machine for the controller ...

U.S. Drops ICC Immunity

The United States bowed to broad opposition on the Security Council today and announced that it was dropping its effort to gain immunity for its troops from prosecution by the International Criminal Court. The United States has decided not to proceed further with consideration and action on the draft at this time in order to ...