Microsoft announced they were producing a “flash” copy/clone/ripp-off (call it what you want) and since then has recieved an unjustified amount of hype.

I don’t understand the hype? All they are doing are creating another bulky (probably buggy and insecure) clone of a tool we already have! The hype problem stems from Techcrunch’s coverage of the product which is obviously there because Microsoft is one of the blogs advertisers!

Correct me if im wrong but this is going to go down the same path as ASP. Only Government and Microsoft sites are going to use it. Actually, it looks as if Microsoft isn’t planning on using it anytime soon!

Update: I just received an interesting email from a reader that makes a very important point. I quote “although this is a cross browser tool, do you really believe Mac users will start developing using SilverLight”.  I think not!

You cant own a random a random 128 bit number but thats exactly what the entertainment industry is trying to do. In fact, according to the AACS im not allowed to publish this number: 09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0 (oops my fingers must have slipped).

Im failing to see the sense in how a corporation can own a “random” number and stop anyone from publishing or even knowing that number. So in effect, im breaking the law just by knowing that number.

If you want you can go and grab your own 128 Bit numbers here.…did I mention they were random.

Is it just me or is the entire notion of trying to prevent people from having access to a random number completely rediculous.

p.s - If I hear another person say that Digg got “hammered” over the entire affair, I may just chuck a blogging hissy fit. They did the right things, how bout you show them some support you tossers!

There are plenty of websites that offer free file hosting, but I couldnt find one that allowed hotlinking.  This was because most of the free providers generate income through advertising, and if you hotlink to the hosted files you by-pass the ads.

Well the good news is I have found what looks to be a perfect free file hosting solution that allows hotlinking - FileDen!  You et 1gb of space and 5gb of bandwidth.  The only drawback is the 50mb file size limit.  But its free!

Check it out (im excited) at FileDen.com 

Sorry about the lack of posts recently.  I have been super busy after various assets of Tap are being acquired. 

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