Apple says iPhone unlocking may cause permanent damage

Paul

Merely three days after hearing of one user’s run-in with Apple over his unlocked iPhone, the company has released an official statement warning users that “unauthorized iPhone unlocking programs” could cause “irreparable damage to the iPhone’s software.” Furthermore, the firm stated that these apps could result in the handset becoming “permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iPhone software update is installed” — you know, like the one coming “later this week” that includes the iTunes WiFi Music Store. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the release also notes that “unauthorized modifications to the iPhone’s software” violates the iPhone software license agreement and “voids the warranty.” Ouch.

What is Apple thinking making a statement like that? I wonder if he knows how much trouble he’s getting into. I do not think unlocking the Iphone is a bad, it is my right as a user. He can’t be serious Can HE?

20 Vista Downloads to Tweak & Improve Your System

Paul

Looking for software to get the most out of Windows Vista? As yet, there hasn’t been a flood of great downloads designed specifically for Microsoft’s latest operating system. But that didn’t stopped us from searching high and low for the best free Vista apps available–and we’ve come up with 20 real keepers.

For your convenience, we’ve arranged them into four categories: System Tweakers; Startup, Log-On, and Boot Tweakers; Vista Component Tweakers; and Miscellaneous Tools. So if you’ve got Vista and you’re longing to make it better, rev up your browser and start downloading.

System Tweakers

Want to bend practically every aspect of Vista to your will, from improving system performance to customizing the interface? Then try out the following six system tweakers. With them, you’ll be the master of your own private Vista universe.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,137214/article.html

I will have to check this out, some are paid programs but some are also free.

Soup Up Your Xbox Media Center

Paul

So you’ve turned your classic Xbox into a full-blown media center (or you’re thinking about it) and now you want to add the finishing touches—like games, album art and streaming video—to your setup.

I think I might have to try this!!

For Full Story Check out:
http://lifehacker.com/software/weekend-project/soup-up-your-xbox-media-center-302821.php
http://lifehacker.com/software/geek-to-live/transform-your-classic-xbox-into-a-killer-media-center-299809.php

You all know the slogan: “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.”

Paul

You all know the slogan: “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” At the Digital Rights Strategies conference in New York City, a similar message could be heard: “DRM doesn’t anger consumers, content owners abusing DRM anger consumers.”

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070923-drm-advocates-getting-nervous-about-consumer-backlash.html

I hope they get these people to realize to much DRM is a BAD thing!!