adjkuycaslashdotorg leads linux market offering countless sponsorships contributions forwardthinking initiatives support advance open source community hp course advisor trust today proven solutions value today tomorrow check latest foss governance focus involving fossbazaar fossology talk town httpwwwlinuxcomsponsor_solutionshpos slashdot daily newsletter issue microsoft submits windows 7 antitrust review israelis sue government laser cannons national cryptologic museum nervetapping neckband allows telepathic chat doe shines 14m solar energy research gibson accuses guitar hero patent violation late adopters prefer tried true linux foundation wed love work microsoft ea launches hostile bid gta publisher vaporware tech never net neutrality blasted mpaa bosses apple sued fundamental itunes model legal counsel advises accepting ooxml pledge nbc still p2p plans use japans unique cowwhale hybrid experiments secret chinaus hacking war congress turns heat fccs chairman ai researchers say rascals might pass turing test 10000website strong malware maze created criminals congressman code assembly dont invent tomorrow us plans disposable nuclear batteries high expectations google android microsoft submits windows 7 antitrust review checkitout dept posted samzenpus wednesday march 12 2032 microsoft httpslashdotorgarticleplsid080312225204 anonymous reader writes microsoft 0submitted followup windows vista committee oversees us antitrust compliance ensure operating system meeting terms companys agreement government according last weeks status report us antitrust case microsoft recently supplied technical committee tc build os codenamed windows 7 tc conduct middlewarerelated tests future builds software move revealed papers filed us district court district columbia tc far ones privy followup vista look like microsoft mum details software recent company moves revelations hint expected software due release late 2009 early 2010 lets hope microsoft learns lessons vista capable dilemma discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid080312225204 links 0 httpwwwcomputerworldcomauindexphpid714282186 israelis sue government laser cannons weallwantalasercannon dept posted samzenpus wednesday march 12 2156 military httpslashdotorgarticleplsid080312228207 anonymous reader writes residents southern israeli town want reallife laser cannon protect palestinian rocket attacks theyre 0suing national government failing provide ray gun defense usisraeli 1tactical high energy laser project widely considered successful energy weapon ever built toxic chemicals needed generate thels megawatts power made thing logistical nightmare scrapped residents sderot want back theyre taking prime minister ehud olmert court make happen discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid080312228207 links 0 httpblogwiredcomdefense200803nextstepfor1html 1 httpscienceslashdotorgarticleplsid0405090136233tid103 national cryptologic museum lookatallthesecrets dept posted samzenpus thursday march 13 0001 security httpitslashdotorgarticleplsid0803122214218 anonymous reader writes nsas small 0 national cryptologic museum bigger better new immersive exhibits like reconstruction 1listening post vietnam war place seems caught urge keep mouth shut pleasure telling war stories time though story notes need tell stories wins anyone visited lately discuss story httpitslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803122214218 links 0 httpwwwnsagovmuseum 1 httpwwwnytimescom20080312artsartsspecial12cryptohtml nervetapping neckband allows telepathic chat mouthofcybersauron dept posted samzenpus thursday march 13 0209 communications httpscienceslashdotorgarticleplsid0803122225204 zonkerwilliam writes newscientist interesting article 0tapping nerve impulses going brain vocal chords allowing voiceless phone calls careful training person send nerve signals vocal cords without making sound signals picked neckband relayed wirelessly computer converts words spoken computerized voice quite telepathy pretty close discuss story httpscienceslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803122225204 links 0 httptechnologynewscientistcomarticledn13449nervetappingneckbandallowstelepathicchathtml doe shines 14m solar energy research governmentheliotrope dept posted samzenpus thursday march 13 0511 power httphardwareslashdotorgarticleplsid0803130336210 0coondoggie writes eleven university solar research projects aimed developing 1advanced solar photovoltaic pv technology manufacturing processes products got 14 million boost today dept energy photovoltaicbased solar cells convert sunlight directly electricity made semiconductor materials similar used computer chips sunlight absorbed materials solar energy knocks electrons loose atoms allowing electrons flow material produce electricity discuss story httphardwareslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803130336210 links 0 httpnetworkworldcom 1 httpwwwnetworkworldcomcommunitynode25948 gibson accuses guitar hero patent violation karaokecrackdown dept posted samzenpus thursday march 13 0759 patents httpgamesslashdotorgarticleplsid0803130343201 0robipilot writes video game publisher activision inc asked federal court declare popular guitar hero 1game violate patent held realguitar maker gibson guitar corp gibsons 1999 patent covers virtualreality device included headset speakers simulated participating concert according complaint filed tuesday santa monica califbased activision us district court los angeles discuss story httpgamesslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803130343201 links 0 httpwwwthefarmonlinecom 1 httpapgooglecomarticlealeqm5ivi9fvnxibbfyst5sng1hnnlasqd8vc7k801 late adopters prefer tried true littleflexibilityneverhurttoo dept posted zonk thursday march 13 0838 education httpitslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131155213 smooth wombat writes fairly significant portion population go grab newest os gadget web browser technology related product theyre luddites rather 0comfortable know take case john uribe 56year old real estate agent still uses aol dialup recently switched firefox prodded weeks aol message telling march 1st aol would longer support netscape take long stop using netscape make switch article worked stuck really reason totally abandon wont discuss story httpitslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131155213 links 0 httpwwwnytimescom20080312technology12inertiahtmlex1363147200end3398f31f747b085ei5088partnerrssnytemcrss linux foundation wed love work microsoft bettheydloveittoo dept posted zonk thursday march 13 0925 microsoft httplinuxslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131159236 johnno writes interview australian site pc world jim zemlin linux foundations executive director talks 0desire interoperate microsoft discusses desktop outlook linux answers questions kind legal protection linux requires whether anything ever come microsoft protest theres linux code patented well linux penetration desktops breaking microsofts stranglehold market also discusses microsofts recent move open documentation theyd like work redmond giant wed like place developers come work making linux effectively interoperate microsoft products wed like opensource way thats tied specific marketing agreement thats tied specific contract open process participated anyone community zemlin says discuss story httplinuxslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131159236 links 0 httpwwwpcworldidgcomauindexphpid1290914415pp1 ea launches hostile bid gta publisher herewego dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1004 businesses httpgamesslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131246241 games news sites reporting 0ea issued new offering taketwos shareholders attempt purchase company outright last month ea offered 12 billion taketwo effort accomplish goal taketwo declined ea took offer public electronic arts offering price 26 per share taketwos holders generous valuation within ten business days taketwo required law publish send give shareholders file securities exchange commission statement whether recommends acceptance rejection latest offer since ea launched february bid taketwo said parties approached regarding merger hadnt entered negotiations companies deal discuss story httpgamesslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131246241 links 0 httpwwwnextgenbizindexphpoptioncom_contenttaskviewid9535itemid2 1 httpgamesslashdotorgarticleplsid0802242251209tid206 vaporware tech never beautifulvapourhangingintheair dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1041 technology httpslashdotorgarticleplsid080313140247 anonymous reader writes cnet published incredibly detailed look 0the critical examples vaporware ever seen tech sector familiar wireds 1yearly roundups decadeslong retrospective look promising technologies never saw light day holds fascinating technology ive never even heard including wonderfullynamed 2threedimensional atomic holographic optical data storage nanotechnology continual delays setbacks excuses calling cards product becomes vapourware windows vista ran risk joining club terrific multiplayer firstperson shooter team fortress 2 production almost decade released 2007 devoted tf fans feared would become distinguished entrant whos vapourware might say google mail running beta since 2004 discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid080313140247 links 0 httpcravecnetcouk0390294774929569800htmbeginstory 1 httpwwwwiredcomsearchqueryvaporwaresitealiasnoblogx0y0 2 httpcravecnetcouk03902947749295698200htm net neutrality blasted mpaa bosses nothinggoodaboutthatstatement dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1123 internet httpslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131412259 0proudhawk writes la times reporting mpaas dan glickman 1taken another swipe net neutrality recent showest appearance glickman argued speech neutrality regulations would bar use emerging tools isps use prevent piracy thats studio lobbyists telling lawmakers efforts derail neutrality legislation depending regulations written could right discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131412259 links 0 mailtotffbndzbohpgoypgmailcom 1 httpopinionlatimescombitplayer200803mpaaclarifieshtml apple sued fundamental itunes model whosayspatentreformisntworking dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1202 patents httpyroslashdotorgarticleplsid080313158208 0tuxgeek writes 1suit filed wednesday apple possibility itunes music store ipod illegally using patented method distributing digital media internet zapmedia services filed suit accusing wellknown os computer manufacturer violating patents obtained recently patents question cover way sending music digital content servers multiple media players broad description could also apply wide swath companies selling digital media devices play zapmedia said met apple discuss licensing apple rebuffed offer discuss story httpyroslashdotorgcommentsplsid080313158208 links 0 mailtogsej6571yahoocom 1 httpnewsyahoocomsap20080313ap_on_hi_teapple_itunes_lawsuit legal counsel advises accepting ooxml pledge sohardtokeepthesethingsstraightnow dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1244 microsoft httpslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131559204 ozmanjusri writes 0legal analysis microsofts open specification promise osp purportedly written give developers protection patent risk says promise trusted according software freedom law center technically irrevocable promise practice osp good today back 1a chaotic iso meeting resolve outstanding specification problems session described tim bray complete utter unadulterated bullst horrible egregious process abuse iso hang heads shame allowing happen advice would seem throw doubt ooxmls suitability international document standard microsoft responded assertions stating theyve already 2taken steps answer concerns discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131559204 links 0 httpwwwsoftwarefreedomorgresources2008ospgplhtml 1 httpslashdotorgarticleplsid0803082137240tid109 2 httpwwwnewscom830110784_398925857htmltagnefdtop nbc still p2p plans use whatsthatagain dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1323 television httpslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131651258 cotton eye joe writes ars technica 0has interview rick cotton general counsel nbc universal best known saying 1piracy serious offense robbery cotton still strong opinions p2p even though network using distribution hes convinced pirate problem costing nbc universal real revenue scale problem vast discourage investment carrots positive solutions like hulu pirated material available creates tremendous disincentives content owners need invest new content cotton says hurts consumers time discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131651258 links 0 httparstechnicacomarticlesculturenbcmediamogulsars 1 httpyroslashdotorgarticleplsid070617009218tid187 japans unique cowwhale hybrid experiments baleenonthehooforuddersoutatsea dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1405 biotech httpscienceslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131710223 remybr writes controversial scientific research happens time review conducted scientists japan uncovered list bizarre trials including one 0program designed crossbreed cows whalesscientists analyzed 43 research papers produced japan 18 years finding useless esoteric scientific research included injecting minke whale sperm cows eggs attempts produce testtube whale babies discuss story httpscienceslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131710223 links 0 httpnewssmhcomaujapanwhaleexperimentsbizarrereport200803081xyjhtml secret chinaus hacking war cantweallgetalongonline dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1442 security httpitslashdotorgarticleplsid080313185202 boredatietfntpsession writes article eweek larry seltzer 0examines supposed hacking war us china surmises even cant prove government involved still bears responsibility quotes gadi evron advised estonians 1the russian attacks confirm targeted attacks sophisticated technologies launched obvious enemies china behind attacks cant easily said american cybercriminal nigerian spammer chinese seltzer concluded another espionage tool less moral others weve used past subject 2weve also previously discussed discuss story httpitslashdotorgcommentsplsid080313185202 links 0 httpwwweweekcomcasecuritythesecretchinaushackingwar 1 httpitslashdotorgarticleplsid0705171248215tid172 2 httppoliticsslashdotorgarticleplsid0702171936236tid172 congress turns heat fccs chairman isithotinhereorisitjustkevinmartin dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1521 united states httpslashdotorgarticleplsid080313189202 fletch writes fcc chairman kevin martin 0could uncomfortable spring house energy committee chair john dingel dmi requested truckload fcc paperwork relating controversial decisions martin made include fccs 1reversal la carte cable issue newspapertelevision crossownership restrictions request got turning fcc completely upside significantly appears reflect bipartisan discontent martins performance democrats republicans upset recent move relax one agencys key media ownership rules well rushed manner handled matter late last year republicans dislike see martins persecution cable industry especially comcast committee 2originally announced intention investigate fcc january discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid080313189202 links 0 httparstechnicacomnewsarspost20080313congressdonsrubberglovepreparesprobeoffccchairmanhtml 1 httpslashdotorgarticleplsid070823195221tid129 2 httpslashdotorgarticleplsid0801111539211tid266 ai researchers say rascals might pass turing test whowouldntlovethosescamps dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1604 software httpslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131914251 anonymous reader writes passing turing test holy grail artificial intelligence ai 0researchers claim may possible using worlds fastest supercomputer ibms blue gene version turing test pits human conversing synthetic character powered rascals software crafted rensselaer polytechnic institute rpi aiming pass ais final exam fall pairing powerful universitybased supercomputing system world new multimedia group designing holodeck la star trek discuss story httpslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131914251 links 0 httpwwweetimescomshowarticlejhtmlarticleid206903246 10000website strong malware maze created criminals imsureyoullcomeoutfine dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1638 security httpitslashdotorgarticleplsid0803131920201 stony stevenson passed us itnews article newest scam online crime 0some 10000 web pages rigged itminded criminals aim hijacking unsuspecting pcs site reports users redirected maze malware goal gaining access personal user information reprogrammed web pages probably victims automated attack included scanning internet unsecured servers planting piece javascript code redirects site china serve malware malware cocktail attempts exploit vulnerabilities windows realplayer applications break pc back door also allows subsequent installation additional malicious programs mcafee avert labs first spotted attack 12 march 10000 pages compromised number already cleaned firm stated discuss story httpitslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803131920201 links 0 httpitnewscomaunews71994cyberattacklaunchedfrom10000webpagesaspx congressman code assembly atleastitsnothaskell dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1720 programming httppoliticsslashdotorgarticleplsid080313212259 0christo writes appears first us house representatives 1a congressman coding skills democratic representative bill foster special election past saturday 14th congressional district illinois foster physicist worked fermilab 22 years designing data analysis software labs high energy particle collision detector interview cnet today fosters campaign manager confirmed congressman write assembly fortran visual basic techsavvy congressman change game expect rational techpolicy already first day foster provided 2tiebreaking vote pass major ethics reform bill discuss story httppoliticsslashdotorgcommentsplsid080313212259 links 0 mailtoqemwdmmyogmailcom 1 httpwwwcnetcom830113739_1989282946htmltagmore 2 httpweblogsbaltimoresuncomnewspoliticsblog200803first_day_swing_vote_for_new_rhtml dont invent tomorrow becauseweinventeditlastweek dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1805 scifi httpaskslashdotorgarticleplsid0803132110236 0museumpeace writes nytimes book review blog david itzkoff takes look new book devoted predicting 1which science fiction technologies may really fly day author michio kaku one inventors string theory bears hearing picks include light sabers invisibility force fields scifi tech think needs get invented weekend discuss story httpaskslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803132110236 links 0 mailtoyojpcokglatqgmailcom 1 httppapercutsblogsnytimescom20080313whydontweinventittomorrowindexhtmlex1363147200en97c36b0dad2e59b1ei5088 us plans disposable nuclear batteries puttingenergizeroutofbusiness dept posted zonk thursday march 13 1837 power httphardwareslashdotorgarticleplsid0803132129233 0holy_calamity writes us government program works design 1small nuclear reactors use developing countries work continues despite fears security nuclear proliferation plans include reactors supplied fuel us trusted nations build reactors whole lifetime fuel packaged securely inside like giant nonuser replaceable radioactive battery discuss story httphardwareslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803132129233 links 0 httptechnologynewscientistcom 1 httptechnologynewscientistcomarticledn13459disposablenuclearreactorsraisesecurityfearshtml high expectations google android keepingupwiththegoogses dept posted soulskill thursday march 13 1927 google httpmobileslashdotorgarticleplsid0803132237218 several readers pointed recent articles discussing development features google android siliconcom essentially faq android providing 0relevant basic information apcmag questions 1whether google meet high expectations enthusiasts platform register discusses googles claims competitive apple 2worth wait discussed 3preview android last month quoting register google mobile platforms guru rich miner acknowledged moment apple may advantage steve jobs company actually shipped piece hardware first android handset wont arrive second half year miner also told crowd stevo hasnt treated developers well deserve certain apps cant build iphone miner said apple doesnt let multiprocessing dont let app run background switch another dont let interpretive language iphone apps discuss story httpmobileslashdotorgcommentsplsid0803132237218 links 0 httpnetworkssiliconcommobile0390246653917034700htm 1 httpwwwapcmagcom8392google_android_worth_getting_excited_about 2 httpwwwtheregistercouk20080313google_android_pitch_ecomm 3 httpmobileslashdotorgarticleplsid0802122132231tid217 copyright 19972006 ostg rights reserved received message subscribed slashdot stop receiving messages slashdot add messages change preferences please go user page httpslashdotorgmymessages log change preferences wed 06 aug 2008 142132 0000 slashdot stories 20080314