December 2008
26 posts
“I know it can run Windows, but it comes with Linksys”… You users are hilarious!
First look: Linux kernel 2.6.28 officially... →
Version 2.6.28 of the Linux kernel has officially been released. Ars takes a look at some of the new features, including the ext4 filesystem and the new GEM GPU memory manager.
Merb will be merged into Rails 3! →
We’re ending the bickering between Merb and Rails with a this bombshell: Merb is being merged into Rails 3!
I’m in the middle of a Christmas overload.
The soap here is a bit agressive. http://twitpic.com/vlcn
Hybrid Blu-Ray / DVD Disc Announced →
Great news for those who have both Blu-ray and DVDs in the house; Infinity Storage Media has released the first hybrid Blu-ray and DVD disc in Japan. The new media has a total storage capacity of…
HUGE Hoth ice world Star Wars LEGO Diorama... →
This is the entire 93-PHOTO set of the Hoth base from Empire Strikes Back. Astounding. On brothers-brick.com that it took four years and $3,000 to complete.
I survived holiday shopping and saw two cows mating.
Konami Releasing Metal Gear, Silent Hill, DDR for... →
While Konami’s announcement of Metal Gear Solid for the iPhone is tough to be topped, the company will also be releasing a few of their other big franchises as well, including Silent Hill and DDR.
Adobe squeezes AIR out of beta for Linux users →
Adobe Systems on Wednesday is taking the Linux version of its Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) product out of beta, and bringing it up to speed with the versions available for Windows and Mac users.
SimCity for the iPhone is here — but there are... →
The wait is over — SimCity, EA’s hit city-building franchise, has been released for the iPhone and iPod touch. Since for many of you, that’s all you need to hear, I’ll just say that it’s $9.99 and…
Court declares part of the Patriot Act... →
A federal appeals court ruling late Monday is the cause célèbre of the American Civil Liberties Union, as another provision of the Bush administration’s Patriot Act falls to the judicial system.
The Vandals’ Christmas album makes the holiday season bearable.
Iraqi Journalist Throws Shoes at Bush (Video) →
An Iraqi man at Maliki’s palace threw his shoes at Bush during the appearance.The shoes sailed right past the president’s head. Displaying the soles of one’s shoes is considered a deep insult in much…
Franki Valli & The Four Seasons is a good way to start the day.
World's Best Dad →
Spreadin’ that holiday cheer
Apple gets official acceleration spec for Snow... →
I can’t help but think that Windows 7 is in trouble. OpenCL is now officially approved as spec and it has been developed by Apple for Snow Leopard. Something to look forward to - I want to see that…
The hovering Multiple Kill Vehicle is a waking... →
Are you ready for a vision of your inevitable end at the hands of a hovering murderbot? Feast your eyes, then, on this video of the Missile Defense Agency’s MKV-L — or as we like to call it, the…
The on redeeming quality of the holidays is that Country radio stations play Christmas music. That’s a step up… barely.
Colbert Humbles Kanye! →
Stephen Colbert’s Operation Humble Kanye worked. A Colbert Christmas is now ahead of Kanye Wests 808s and Heartbreaks, humbling one egomaniac, delighting another, and helping out a lot of the needy…
Apple Removes Antivirus Support Note →
As we saw yesterday, the accusations from the BBC, Washington Post, and Cnet saying that Apple was trying to “quietly” recommend antivirus software were false: Our quick fact check showed it was all…
OpenSolaris 2008.11 is ready →
In keeping with their six-monthly release cycle, the developers have now released OpenSolaris 2008.11
Apple now allows devs to offer promo copies of... →
Developers wishing to get apps in the hands of reviewers have traditionally been limited to two options: send the reviewer an iTunes gift card and hope it doesn’t get used to buy Britney Spears…
False Alarm: Apple Mac OS X Anti-Virus... →
The Washington Post, the BBC, and other outlets are pointing out that Apple is, for the first time ever, “quietly” recommending anti-virus software for Mac OS X. A little research shows that this is…
Steam Linux on the way? Left 4 Dead carries Linux... →
Though some will protest that its DRM system is detestable, Valve’s Steam platform is by far one of the best compromises between publishers and gamers, and it’s a key contributor to the overall…
One of my photographs is featured on Schamps Guide to Philadelphia: http://tinyurl.com/StackSchamp