http://www.altfire.com/main/index.php The alternative technical news site..... Behold! Science fiction becomes science fact once again! Dubbed g-speak, the mind bending OS combines "gestural i/o, recombinant networking, and real-world pixels," to deliver what the creators call "the first major step in [a] computer interface since 1984... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=187 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:14:47 GMT Microsoft is planning to release free security software for download from the internet to address the growing market of new PC form factors like netbooks but also what it sees as a worrying increase in malware coming from developing nations. Code-named “Morro,” this streamlined solution will be available in the second half of 2009 and will provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=186 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:01:49 GMT There are many documented cases of why World of Warcraft is probably the most addictive game on the planet - with players sacrificing marriages, jobs and friends in pursuit of …what exactly? In Korea, a couple was charged with manslaughter after they lost track of time during a marathon WoW session and left their infant alone who accidentally suffocated (like heroin addicts in Trainspotting or some sh*t)... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=185 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:34:54 GMT Holy cow! I've just watched the new Star Trek trailer (about 4 times) and am totally blown away... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=184 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:29:29 GMT Tomato, the 3rd party firmware for the Linksys WRT54GL router, has reached another update, version 1.22. Features this time include: * Updated to Busybox 1.12.2. * More flexible DHCP IP address range. * Last 30 days is now calculated in Bandwidth Daily. * KB/s is now displayed in QOS:Graphs. * Some PPPoE logging is now optional. * ebtables enabled. Use insmod/ modprobe to load. * Proper id/support for WL520GU. * Fixed CH12+ may not work. * rstats now creates backups... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=183 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:08:23 GMT I've finally brough the GENU forums script online. You can now discuss any news article with other readers simply by clicking the "Discuss" link below the article text. You can also access all forums using the link in the menu... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=182 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:51:56 GMT I see from the EA site that Left 4 Dead is released next week, just in time for Christmas! Set in the immediate aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, Steam Powered L4D offers four expansive "movie campaigns" that challenge you and your fellow survivors to battle thousands of swarming zombies as you travel across the rooftops of an abandoned metropolis, through rural ghost towns and pitch-black forests... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=181 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:20:32 GMT Electronic Arts Inc unveiled its first personal training product on Thursday, tapping into the growing appeal of video games as fitness systems as seen with Nintendo Co Ltd's hit title Wii Fit earlier this year. The 60 dollar title, EA Sports Active, is exclusive to Nintendo's Wii console, and will hit store shelves in March 2009... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=180 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:28:20 GMT Two decades and a half ago today, Bill Gates unveiled Microsoft's first operating systems. Oh, it wasn't for sale yet - no, no, it's still only 1983 and we wouldn't see Windows on store shelves until 1985. But that didn't stop the young heart throb Gates... http://www.altfire.com/main/news/index.php?news_id=179 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:44:31 GMT