Archive for March, 2006

Two years in prison for downloading latest film?

By Surferbill - Last updated: Monday, March 27, 2006

Two years in prison for downloading latest film? “GERMANS risk two years in prison if they illegally download films and music for private use under a new law agreed yesterday. Anybody who downloads films for commercial use could be jailed for up to five years. The measures, some of the toughest in Europe, were announced [...]

Beatles take Apple to court over core business

By Surferbill - Last updated: Monday, March 27, 2006

The Times Online is reporting that the Beatles will take Apple Computer to court “claiming that the introduction of iTunes broke a $26 million settlement under which Apple Computer agreed to steer clear of the music business, for which the Beatles’’ company retains the famous trademark.” I remember this going through the courts when I [...]

200,000 HP staff exposed as laptop loss party continues

By Surferbill - Last updated: Thursday, March 23, 2006

“‘This is to let you know that Fidelity Investments, record-keeper for the HP retirement plans, recently had a laptop computer stolen that contained personal information about you, including your name, address, social security number and compensation,’ employees learned via email.” Oops.

Google launches a Finance site

By Surferbill - Last updated: Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Google Finance has a few features that outshine that of Yahoo Finance, such as interactive stock charts and better linking of stories to stock value changes. It certainly has potential.

The Hacker’s Diet

By Surferbill - Last updated: Tuesday, March 21, 2006

The Hacker’s Diet is a programmer’s way of attacking the fat problem.

Your personal Web page, blog or networking site may say more about you than you want some to know

By Surferbill - Last updated: Thursday, March 16, 2006

This is pretty much why my blog sucks.

Sony BMG Settlement Info from the EFF

By Surferbill - Last updated: Monday, March 13, 2006

Claim your share of the Sony BMG settlement.

Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – Mondo Bongo – Lyrics

By Surferbill - Last updated: Friday, March 3, 2006

I have no clue what this song is about. Anybody? Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros – Mondo Bongo – Lyrics(From the Mr. & Mrs. Smith Soundtrack) I was patrolling a PachinkoNude noodle model parlor in the Nefarious zoneHanging out with insects under ductingThe C.I.A was on the phoneWell, such is life Latino caribo, mondo bongoThe [...]