Is it just me, or is Micro$ofts focus on security not paying off yet?

Hacker code could unleash Windows worm. A hacker group releases code designed to exploit a widespread Windows flaw, paving the way for a major worm attack as soon as this weekend, warn security researchers. [CNET News.com]
9:50:39 PM    comment []

It may not be out yet, but at least something is starting to happen. after seeing the demo via Quicktime, I am truly impressed.

Free Half-Life 1. In anticipation of the upcoming release of Half-Life 2, Valve Software has made Half-Life (one of the finest games of all time) available for free, via their new Steam client, a "broadband delivery platform" for simply distributing games and their updates. Also included is Counter-Strike, the most popular multiplayer game online, and Opposing Force, the Half-Life expansion pack with an alternate but parallel storyline to Half-Life.

You can download the Steam client from their site, which will soon be distributing exclusive media and updates for Half-Life 2. (Did I mention that Half-Life 2 may very well revolutionize the videogame industry, and I'm nearly peeing my pants in anticipation?) [Waxy.org]
5:50:48 PM    comment []

A bit much just to play with at $349, but it is pretty interesting.

FrameForge 3D coming; 3D storyboarding software. Innoventive Software LLC on Friday announced the release of FrameForge 3D, a 3D storyboarding software application that simulates multi-camera control. The software was developed for directors, filmmakers and other visual artists who want to create and manipulate storyboards. While the initial release is for Windows only, Innoventive noted that a Mac version is coming in the fourth quarter of 2003. [MacCentral]
3:55:44 PM    comment []

RIAA blocks attacks with TST-Secure-OS. Shh. It's a secret. [The Register]
3:43:47 PM    comment []