Recently I received a “notice of domain expiration” from the Domain Registry of America in the post. I’ve never dealt with these guys in the past so it was quite obvious that my information had been lifted from the whois database as entered by my domain registrar. To my knowledge any use of whois data for commerical benefit is prohibited(?) but honestly, who enforces this? I have made numerous abuse reports to hosts in the past to no avail, which really begs the question whats the point of whois if not to provide a wealth of information to spammers and would be spammers?
Perhaps a better idea for APNIC and co. is to list domain registrar contact information only - and keep the domain holder info private. I can’t see why info such as the domain holder address and what he/she eats for breakfast is made public record.
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Aussie icon Steve Irwin, better known as “The Crocodile Hunter from Downunder” was killed today by a stingray barb whilst filming underwater documentry off Port Douglas. More to come on Hearald Sun
An important step in the right direction for Apple! Releasing a few packages, such as the iCal server!
http://www.macosforge.org/
It is possible to view Macromedia Flash and Windows Media content on your PSP through the internet browser, but it is necessary to have the latest firmware and you will need to enable it before it will play Flash/WMA content. To do this:
- Update the PSP Firmware (View a quick overview here)
- Ensure you have your WiFi network connection created and tested
- Go to Settings
- Go to System Settings
- Select “Enable WMA Playback” and agree to the licensing options
- Go back to System Settings
- Select “Enable Flash Player” and agree to the licensing options
Both times I agreed to the licensing options it connected to the internet briefly.
Once you have enabled it, try bringing up a flash site, maybe one like the salad fingers site.
OK call me a little silly but I didn’t notice the process for updating the PSP. I am sure it is somewhere in the manual, 
To update the PSP Firmware from the Internet:
- Charge your battery, the installation once downloaded will not install unless the battery is at a sufficient level
- You will need to have you Network Settings for WiFi setup, which you will need to test and select in the Network Update option
- You will need space on your Memory Stick, version 2.80 required me to have atleast 20mb free
- On your PSP goto the Settings menu
- Scroll up to “Network Update” and select
You may be prompted for a choice of WiFi connection to use, select the tested WiFi connection
From here the PSP will connect to the update server on the internet and compare your version to the latest available. If there is an update your PSP will prompt you the option to download. Once the download has successfuly download you will be able to apply the update.
Last week I opened my Dell Latitude 8600 laptop to identify whether my battery pack needed to be replaced. I wasn’t too concerned until I kept hearing in the news about Dell’s suffering because of Sony Batteries (they have branded into their systems). Today in The Age I read the article “Dell’s hell of a week gets worse”.
Computer maker Dell Inc posted a 51 per cent decline in net earnings for its second quarter today and said US regulators were investigating its accounting.
Have a read of the article here. It will be interesting to see how Dell’s marketing handle the consumer confidence fall, as this will be a real test to see how they recover. Seeing how well they handle the recall and customer service will probably be crucial.
Yesterday was my birthday, so I decided to spoil myself a little and get myself a gadget. I have had my eye on the PlayStation Portables for a while and have liked the idea of travelling with it on a plane. My partner Zoe and myself are heading off to Hong Kong and Italy in a little over 7 weeks in October and this was a good enough reason for me to investigate deals and the capabilities of the PSP.
The PSP is made by Sony and was anticipated to be an Ipod killer. Although I don’t think it will “kill” the Ipod it certainly gives it a run for its money. The major advantage to the Ipod’s is their internal HDD, and generally their sleek design and image.
The PSP has several features to it that I really like, such as:
- WiFi and Internet Browser
- Large Display (4.3 inch screen, 16:9 ratio, 480 x 272 res, 16million colours)
- In-built Speakers
- Plays games as well as your MP3/MP4’s
- Accepts removable media, the UMD (Universal Media Disk) and Sony MemoryStick/Duo
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I was forwarded this link today with the warning that it was weird. Very weird, but good way to parse some time (if you have any).
http://www.fat-pie.com/
XBox Live subscribers will have their opportunity to download the full version of a Texas Holdem Poker game on Wednesday 23 of August, but it will only remain free for 2 days. View more information about the release on CNet: Free poker game on Xbox Live. Now just to remember to get it on that night!
