Windows 7 tool violates GPL; Microsoft will open source it
arstechnica.com — After pulling the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from its servers over reports that it might violate the GNU General Public License (GPL), Microsoft has decided to go open source with the tool. (Submitted by DiggUnderground) More…
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Leaked Documents Reveal Anti-Piracy Cash Operation
torrentfreak.com — A source inside lawyers Davenport Lyons and their partner DigiProtect has leaked sensitive documents detailing how the companies generated profit from porn. They show how the pair extracted money from alleged file-sharers, how the revenue was split and how individuals were ranked to decide who to chase and who to leave alone. (Submitted by MrBabyMan) More…
The History of the Internet in a Nutshell
sixrevisions.com — While the complete history of the Internet could easily fill a few books, this article should familiarize you with key milestones and events related to the growth and evolution of the Internet between 1969 to 2009. (Submitted by ThePowerDigger) More…
Twitter valuation off by half
bloggingstocks.com — The problem is, according to NeXt Up, only 17.8% of Twitter users interact with the micro blogging service via the website, far less than the roughly 30% recently estimated by Tweet Stats. This bearish view only reinforces the notion that Twitter would need to attract more users directly to its website. (Submitted by AmyVernon) More…
HttpTorrents: Download Torrents Without BitTorrent
torrentfreak.com — Launched in early 2009, KickassTorrents is one of the fastest growing torrent sites on the Internet. The site has already conquered the hearts of many BitTorrent fans thanks to its user-friendliness, and just recently it partnered with httpTorrents to offer the option to download files over http. (Submitted by xdvx) More…
Swiss privacy commissioner miffed, taking Google to court
arstechnica.com — Google's Street View has pushed Switzerland's privacy commissioner over the edge. His organization plans to take Google to court over what it considers to be egregious privacy violations on behalf of Swiss citizens after months of trying to negotiate with the company. (Submitted by LtGenPanda) More…
Murdoch to remove News Corp's content from Google in months
telegraph.co.uk — Rupert Murdoch, the head of News Corporation, is prepared to remove his company's content from Google's search index "within months" as the pay versus free content debate reaches crisis point. (Submitted by FirstCuts) More…
Nokia Booklet 3G [Review]
pcmag.com — Nokia is one of the most unlikely companies to launch a netbook, given that cell phones are its claim to fame. Most manufacturers can attest that the key to a successful netbook is to find the right combination of differentiators while minimizing its flaws. The design, battery life, and user experience are exceptional for a first-time netbook maker (Submitted by Rudymoman) More…
Office 2010 Beta Hits BitTorrent One Week Before Debut
lifehacker.com — Like the Office 2010 Technical Preview, the Office 2010 Beta build, dubbed a "Beta 2" in some circles, has been spotted in the BitTorrent wilds, among other places, one week ahead of its presumed official debut at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference. (Submitted by tonychenyj) More…
Swedish Internet Traffic Recovers After Initial IPRED Scare
torrentfreak.com — When Sweden’s IPRED legislation came into force on April 1st this year, the country saw a massive 30% drop in Internet traffic. Many attributed this to Internet user fears associated with increased powers of anti-piracy groups. Now, 8 months later, traffic is completely back to normal and on track to exceed pre-IPRED levels. (Submitted by NuPagady) More…
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