* Posts by Busby

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Mighty 4 Terabyte whopper crashes down on the desktop

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Boffin

Am I missing something or it there a typo? 1.333gb per platter?

'The People's' cell operator to offer expensive data - but it's for cheridee

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FAIL

Outrageous Data Costs

With those data costs I assume they are pitching this squarely at the Bill Gates Warren Buffet billionaire philanthropist section of the market? Sure they must be cause nobody else could afford it!

Debenhams cafes ban outré terms like 'espresso' and 'cappuccino'

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Nothing like talking down to your customers to make them want to come back.

Seriously if they believe the customers don't understand the term tall then how do they dress themselves or find the store in the first place.

Story gone

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Android update can't come soon enough. I always assumed the current version was some form of punishment for not going the IOS route.

Lookout mulls flagging privacy-invading phone apps as adware

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Cheers for the app mention. Just ran on my phone and was even more disgusted than expected. App gives a link to opt out for some networks and well worth installing. Culling the worst offending apps now, Rovio apps are first to go!

Who needs Spotify? Samsung launches Music Hub

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FAIL

Save £180 on a replacement?

Not ideal for everyone but for me at the moment mmm.

Long serving trusty iPod classic has just died (sixth gen bought around time of release) and if this was available on my Galaxy Ace I would be straight on it. With song matching I shouldn't have to do a lot of uploads. Seriously doubt they would release it for piece of crap like my phone though.

On the other hand can't hurt things if this did develop into a bit of competition for iTunes.

'Attitudes to robot sex will change'

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Happy

Re: If you had an iChick then..

Forget Nuclear what's wrong with collecting Kinetic energy?

Nuclear option for the lazy tubbies.

Anonymous crashes Formula One site over Bahrain protests

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Stop

Utterly insane to go ahead with race now. Irrespective of the political side there is a serious risk this will help kick off something tragic.

TVCatchup

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WTF?

Adverts with BBC content?

Surely showing BBC content along with adverts in the app is against the law? Pretty sure the BBC charter forbids this so why do they still provide access to the stream for tvcatchup?

Not sure I will bother with the app though as the website still works fine for me. Why does every website want me me to download an app when Safari handles the content fine?

Sun rises over .xxx smut domain

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Coat

$80 no deterrent

The companies who park domains can make some serious cash. Don't doubt the registration fee will put off the little guy from trying it on but would still expect to see the usual litany of parked domains serving nothing but adverts. Well I would expect that the people who attempt to visit XXX sites would, of course I would never try to view such things, ahem.

Claimed DigiNotar hacker: I have access to four more CAs

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John Hughes

Please stop publishing the password I now use for everything.

That is all.

Parmo v poutine: The ultimate post-pub nosh deathmatch

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Pork what the hell is wrong with you?

Anyone (in the north East anyway) will tell you they are made with chicken breast hammered out. Even the local Asda does them know ready to go in the oven.

For the truly drunken feast you can't beat my locals Parmo butty.

NOTW hack-hackage: Inside the personal data press mess

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Big Brother

Never happen in a million years!

Highly unlikely but I would like to see the goverment go after them for all NOTW revenue for any years it can be proven stories were obtained via illegal methods. The only way this will stop is if they have to pay an obscene fine and ideally a few Newscorp directors are invited to spend time at her majestys pleasure.

Produce purveyors create edible iPhone

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Not interested

Useless publicity stunt, why bother?

No one will be interested in getting one till a white version is released.

BBC iPlayer graces BT's Vision

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Had mine for a lot longer than a few weeks

The reason BT didn't tell anyone is that it was being rolled out in stages and they didn't want to antogonise those who had to wait. Very lengthy thread on the subject on the BT forum but I have had my iPlayer via channel 990 for at least a few months now.

For the person asking about quality for me it's at least of the same standard as the rest of the vision content, not sure if it's quite HD but not far off.

Main plus point is that using BTV rather than the PS3 for iPlayer doesn't count towards bandwidth allocation.

Beeb's iPlayer dismisses radio show as 'b011ckxs'

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Coat

Excellent news

Off to iTunes to grab the latest podcast since I assume from this story it's out a few hours early. Suggest you all do the same.

Writers sue Huffington Post for back pay

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WTF?

Idiot freeloaders

Can't say I'm a big reader of Huff but I hope they countersue over this frivolous lawsuit.

The authors gave freely without expecting payment.

It was mutually beneficial the site got content allowing them to build readers and ad revenue ultimately leading to a sale of the site for large sum of money.

The writers got far bigger exposure than they could of on their own.

I would imagine this then leads to increased readership on their own blog. Well that's the theory anyway probably didn't work for all of them depends on how interesting the writing.

Just because the website got sold for a nice chunk does not entitle them to a piece of the pie. No case to answer as far as I can see (IANAL).

Unless the Huffington Post has been scraping blogs with permission and passing the stories off as their own I don't see the reason to sue.

Ten... 40-42in net connected HD TVs

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[insert title joke here]

Quite fancy the Toshiba to replace my 3 year old Regza, prices certainly have come down since getting that though.

Also I'm still not tempted by any of the 3d models doesn't appeal to me in the home at all.

Nice write up, good to know the options since I feel an upgrade to my living room contents coming.

Opera uncloaks Gmail challenger from Down Under

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Unhappy

Doomed to failure?

Many years too late to gain much traction. Its not as if accounts from other providers can't be accessed via many devices. Not sure I can see what the appeal of switching to this would be.

This could be the final nail though "Currently, each account provides 1GB of storage space.".

IPTV UK: failure to launch?

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I love IPTV

Must admit was not bothered before getting it, but inamorata loving my BT Vision. Not so much the vision brand but the concept is great. I'm sure Virgins version is just as good but have to say for me it's definitely the future of TV viewing. Massive plus point for me is the complete lack of adverts. Could do with a bit more frequent updates to the content though.

Be interesting to see what appears next once we see more competition. If YouView is open and anyone can build boxes to receive we could see some great products hit the market. Pretty sure there will be plenty of crap, but happy we appear to be moving to a 21st century solution for content delivery.

Robo stealth bomber piggybacks on NASA's shuttle jumbo

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Dead Vulture

Good article

But.... Why does El Reg persist in spreading articles across multiple pages? Is it purely for the extra ad impressions or is there a technical reason? Not complaining just curious as for some reason it always bother me. Otherwise nice article keep up the aerospace coverage please.

WikiLeaks' Assange to be indicted for spying 'soon'

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Black Helicopters

K. Adams

Nice write up, informative yet easy to read. I think you may be missing a trick here though. I do not think anyone in e US government believes a conviction for anything is likely. However the idea of Assange racking up crippling legal fees has to appeal to those in power. Many other possible outcomes other than conviction that are a positive result for oppressive govs.

As I have said on here before the inaurnce file could turn out to be a game changer depending on how nfar things go against him.

PayPal banned WikiLeaks after US gov intervention

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Black Helicopters

Who says a title is required?

I understand this is news but I find attitudes of the press and public surprising. What exactly is the likely outcome of an individual going after the government of the most powerful country on earth? While wikileaks is not an individual he is a very prominent front man. The people he has pissed off are about as powerful an enemy as anyone should care to make. Plus if the US gov don't appear to act then the precedent it sets could be very dangerous.

DNS Provider, Amazon Storage, Swiss Bank Account, Paypal account all gone. Not to mention the arrest warrant.

Now hearing talk from US politicians and justice department about criminal charges. The fun may only be beginning for Mr Assange.

If the insurance file turns out to be as explosive as hoped things could be about to get very interesting.

Angry Birds addicts crash GetJar site

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FAIL

Doesn't work

Got the download yesterday installed fine but doesn't run properly on my xperia x10 app loads but just a blank screen. Presumably fine on a lot of phones but not impressed with my experience on android with angry birds.

Still the ultimate time waster on the iPad.

'We Want Two' Navy carrier plan pondered by Cabinet

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Why?

So why exactly do we need to get rid of HMS Ocean?

Provincial outrage over BT's broadband upgrade race

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Infinity

I would just like to point out / boast that I live in a tiny village in the middle of now where in the north east and currently get BT Infinity. Only 24 Meg download but not to be sniffed at. Oh and the advert free vision service is pretty good as well.

Brussels data watchdog cries foul over secret copyright talks

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FAIL

A title is required and must contain blah blah blah

"Hustinx today said ACTA could mean "three strikes" or "graduated response" policies - where ISPs restrict internet access to those accused of infringing copyright by filesharing"

Anyone else read that to mean access will be restricted to only those accused of filesharing? No just me then, right I'll get my coat.

Homemade airship prang closes highway in Oklahoma

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why do I always need to think of a title?

Great bit smile on my face reading this. Nutty eccentrics drive the world forward more of them please.

Glenn Beck loses and wins domain name case

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Conspiraloon!

Conspiraloon made me laugh. I think you just invented the perfect word to describe that batshit insane purveyor of bullshit.

Orange repeals unpopular price changes

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Jimmy Floyd

They wouldn't alter the contract, as it stands it states "your handset is acquired by you outside of the terms of your contract" this has been challenged in court and they have lost. However if they admitted that clause was worthless and the the handset was included in the contract then they would be responsible for any warranty issues which would be a lot more expensive than losing the occasional subsidy.

Would be willing to bet they will change the price plans slightly the new plans will be identical but with the charges they tried to impose. Once these new plans are in place then any new connections go on them without choice and anyone upgrading would be forced to migrate. Most people when upgrading will be more exited about the new phone and wont bother to check the website to see the new terms that they are signing up for.

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HAHAHAHA

Jointly laughing at Orange who obviously didn't correctly estimate how many people would use this as an excuse to break the contract earlier. Mainly laughing at the phone dealers, seen online and on the high street they were using this to get existing Orange customers to sign up to new contracts elsewhere telling them they could easily get out of their existing one by ringing up and even providing a print out of what to say to cancel the existing one. Can see a lot of people who have taken out a new deal who suddenly find themselves unable to cancel the Orange one.

Footnote on the article "more likely to result in the telco overhauling its T/Cs to prevent such displays of people power in future" if the do try and change them to prevent this in future then the same clause that allowed people to get out because of the price change would apply. They can't make changes that are detrimental to one party without consent.

What they should have done and probably will now is change it for new customers and existing customers will be migrated when they upgrade.

That Digital Britain report in full

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Pirate

Title required

Not the most important issue raised but random thought.

The lucky few with naked DSL presumably they avoid the 50p tax. So those with the benefits of a digital future don't contribute like everyone else for it to be rolled out for the nation as a whole?

Random thought number two, whatever your stance on piracy you wont be happy with what's been announced. Sounds the most half arsed cock up seen from the government in a long while..... oh wait!

MEPs flatten roaming costs

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cheaper calls next year?

Unlikely if I'm reading the article correctly then the charges referred to are the termination charges that the networks bill each for. So while this means the networks wont be ripping each other off to there previous levels theres no absolute guaruntee that these reductions will be passed on to the customers.

It's a step in the right direction but more needs to be done in making sure that any reductions are passed on to the users.

Big Blue to build DARPA cat-brain machine

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Think of the Children

For the love of god why isn't this under ROTM, this is simply the beginning watch as this thing learns and then comes to dislike us what are we unleashing.

I for one welcome our new Robotic overlords

gets coat.

iGoogle personalises personal pages on other people's behalf

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Thanks Dan Mullen

Used your tip to see what the fuss is about because I wasn't one of those forced into the new layout and I prefer it. I am using a widescreen monitor which might be why but I prefer the look of it now.

PayPal ambushes users with mystery Skype charges

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Skype Users

Have either of the two people effected been users of Skype or have they paid for usage for someone else using there paypal account before? With Skype when you do use it for things other than VOIP to VOIP and you pay for credit there is a box which if it isn't unticked will automatically purchase more credit the same way once you fall below a certain amount in your skype account. Unlikely for the guy with a load of charges but £11.50 sounds right for the minimum you can add.

T5 Transformers t-shirt bust: Shock snap

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Happy

Linbox

Thanks my productivity levels were reaching dangerously high.

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Paris Hilton

Is it Friday allready?

and when is b3ta back online?

Fire at The Planet takes down thousands of websites

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Black Helicopters

10:37 still no b3ta

Productivity across UK offices must be at an all time high for a Monday morning this must be some sort of xonspiracy. Helicopter for obvious reasons.

DVLA, Tiscali, Barclays rake in phoneline cash

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No one has mentioned Orange

Not sure on the situation for Broadband but for mobile customers if you need to call them and can't use your mobile then it's a mobile number you need to call ie 07973100xxx so if your using a landline chances are it's much more expensice than any 08 prefix would be. I don't understand why companies are alowed to use customer services lines to generate revenue they provide a shoddy service and then receive payment when people call up to resolve problems or complain. Why are the regulators so toothless in this country?

Sony details PS3 DVR pricing, launch date

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Paris Hilton

HD Channels?

Does anyone know if this will be able to pick up the four freeview HD channels when they launch next year? If not it seems a little pointless to me.

Paris because I'm sure she's as confused by this as me.

O2 to slash 8GB iPhone pricing tomorrow?

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Still overpriced

Still not worth it as an ipod replacement in my eyes because of the O2 contract price, still can't believe that there is anyone willing to pay for the handset plus a stupid amount each month. There's much better handsets and plans available and it would work out cheaper so you could still afford to buy a nice ipod with a decent amount of storage. Even with 100 quid off it is still overpriced tat in my eyes but I'm sure there will be people willing to take them up on the offer.

Toshiba HD-EP30 HD DVD player

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Stop

Why?

So is this the last HD DVD player to be released? Seriously though time to pack it in and lick their wounds I think.

Microsoft backpedals on Blu-ray for Xbox 360 comments

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Happy

Pure Embarrassment.

I think they realise how big a laugh for everyone it will provide if they do in the end have to release a BD drive for the 360 after how much cash they poured into it's rival it would be a serious embarrassment and they wont do it unless they absolutely have to.

'Fat PSP' owners won't get Skype

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Unhappy

So screwing the early buyers?

This seems unfair I bought a PSP the day they came out not because I planned on it but I was in a store that day were someone was showing them off and was drawn to the shiny black case like a moth a 100 watt bulb and left the store £300 lighter. Honestly the thing has sat in a drawer most of the time and I can't remember using it for anything other than remote play in the last six months, wouldn't have wanted to use this feature but now that I'm being told I can't I want it, god gadget envy is getting out of hand.

Toshiba remains upbeat about HD DVD

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PS3 Blu-Ray

The latest PS3 update was to make it a blu-ray 1.1 player I have no idea what a profile 2.0 is I know that 1.1 allows for PIP.

BitTorrenters seek sanctuary in Pirate Bay

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Paris Hilton

Burn in Hell Mr Millar?

So you believe that someone downloading the odd mp3 deserves eternal damnation, perhaps this is an argument that can be used against the RIAA to explain why a crackdown on pirates isn't necessary, they will burn in the afterlife for it.

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Go

Anyone know?

Why they haven't announced their relocation to Antigua yet?

Smurf gives Paris Hilton a mouthful

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Paris Hilton

Just how detatched from reality is she?

I mean really come on how far from the norm is her day to day life that she wanted to adopt two Russian Smurfs. The woman does not have the brain capacity of a hamster.

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