As some of you may know Mac OS X operating system does not actually require an Apple computer. Even though Apple tries to protect its precious OS from spreading to generic PCs, we’ve seen couple of how-tos and tutorials on bypassing the price tag of an Apple-branded computer.
To make it a more commonly known fact, Wired released a video tutorial on installing Mac OS X on a netbook in December. Not as a surprise to those who have heard about Apple’s confrontations against a company called Psystar, Wired didn’t get to spread the word for long. Apple requested the removal of the video from Wired’s Gadget Lab yesterday.
The video — and text — tutorial features step-by-step instructions on how to download a copy of OS X Leopard from The Pirate Bay and install it into your MSI Wind netbook.
Apple didn’t file a lawsuit and apparently they didn’t want to do anything else about it either because Wired still hosts the text version of the hack — including the link to TPB for OS X download. Obviously the video wasn’t removed from the Internet either and you can still watch it on Gizmodo.
Result for: confrontation
Sony has announced the launch of a PlayStation-branded YouTube channel in which the company will show off video content ranging from trailers to game footage and director’s commentary.
Fans can also share user-generated content as well as participate in promotions and contests.
There is content available currently from for SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, NBA ‘09: The Inside, and the PlayStation Network, with much more promised.
Sony added “it planned to evolve the YouTube PlayStation channel over time, starting with features and promotions for its top games and eventually developing in a hub for user-generated content. The channel will also contain links that allow used to interact with the PlayStation website and blog.”
Result for: confrontation
Sony has announced the upcoming PlayStation 3 firmware update, version 2.40 which will hit tomorrow and will give gamers a few of their most requested features, in-game XMB (XrossMediaBar) and “trophies” for online gaming.
The in-game XMB will allow users to access the PS3 menu during gameplay by hitting the PS button on the controller. Gamers can then check if any of their friends are online, as well as change settings or send messages without having to quit playback. Less notably, the Friends list will double to allow 100 friends which should be welcomed by those who are avid PSN users.
The new update will also bring “trophies to recognize players’ achievements in the online arena.” Many games will eventually have gold, silver and bronze trophies, or platinum if you can get all three.
Sony says the first games to have trophy support are BUZZ! Quiz TV, LittleBigPlanet, MotorStorm™ Pacific Rift, NBA 09, PAIN, PixelJunk Eden, Resistance 2, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation and Warhawk.
