Category Archives: Internet Issues

Outrage in California

Expert: Invalid Warrant Used in Raid on iPhone Reporter’s Home | Threat Level | Wired.com I am shocked, and frankly appalled that anyone would have their home searched and things confiscated over a story reported in the news.

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Thoughts on the Past Weeks

Between the idiotic behavior of those in Washington, the bridge collapse in Minneapolis, and the idiots at LJ/6A, lots of fodder for musings. First of all: Washington.  The Attorney General is contradicted on sworn statements to Congress.  The Vice-President invokes … Continue reading

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Idijits (Language warning)

The Great HDCP Fiasco Idjits. Hollywood, the MPAA, ATI and nVidia, not to mention Sony and Microsoft are all just a big bunch of money grubbing IDIOTS who seem to think making it *harder* to even WATCH what people f'ing … Continue reading

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A Wee Bit Upset

I bought the Backstreet Boys' latest CD- Never Gone and had completely forgotten Jive/Zoomba was owned by Sony BMG. Well I popped the CD in to copy to iTunes so I could listen to it without tying up a CD … Continue reading

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USATODAY.com – Towns battle big companies to expand broadband

USATODAY.com – Towns battle big companies to expand broadband I'm rooting for the city. The cable and telephones companies think they got away with not opening their infrastructure to competitors, but technology and an effort by local government and citizens … Continue reading

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