"It seems that Capitol Records has some sort of new copy protection
system, that automatically, silently, installs 'helpful' copy
protection software on MacOS and Windows as soon as you insert the CD
into default systems. I’m not sure exactly what it does yet, but
I am sure regreting actually purchasing said media now… they
don’t deserve my money if they choose to pull stupid stunts like
this. Installing software without your permission sounds like viral
malware behaviour to me. I certainly hope the AV companies put
signatures into their products for this crap." [Security Focus, via Furdlog]
Noted for when patrons complain that the CD they checked out from
your library messed up their computer. Yeah, this is definitely the
way for the music industry to win back already angry customers.
Thanks to the wonders of the internet, a couple weeks ago I got a
copy of To The 5 Boroughs, the new Beastie Boys album. It's not much
of a growth for them, sounding a lot like their previous record Hello Nasty. Most
of the songs are somewhat forgettable, but MCA gets props for the
following rhyme in It Takes Time to Build:
We got a president we didn't elect,
The Kyoto Treaty he decided to neglect...
I never thought environmental treaties would make it into
mainstream hip-hop songs, but the Beasties proved me wrong.
Beastie Boys: In a world gone mad
Beastie Boys: In a world gone mad03/19/2003 10:25 PM BeastieBoys.com is supporting the anti-war movement by changing their
web site to let everyone know what they think about the war. "We felt
it was...
Beastie Boys Embark on Traveling 'Pageant' (AP)09/25/2004 07:45 AM AP - The members of Beastie Boys are flashing liquor and cash while
betting on a street-level parlor game — with a Jewish twist.
Instead of a 40-ounce brew, Adrock throttles a bottle of Manischewitz
wine. In lieu of dice, MCA tosses a dreidel as Mike D hangs back with
a gold Kiddush cup. Moments later, MCA, the band's self-styled Kung Fu
master, chops through a thick stack of matzo bread like Bruce Lee
busting through three-ply mahogany.
msl1.mit.edu/furdlog/index.php?p=2099 track this
site | 4 links
Beastie Boys Message Board - TT5B copy control...
Beastie Boys Message Board - TT5B copy control...06/20/2004 01:00 PM venting their frustrations on the band's website .. aren't very happy
about this .. Beastie Boys Message Board .. New Beasties disc has
DRM
beastieboys.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=20128&highlight=copy+protec
ted track this
site | 4 links
Los Beastie Boys sacan un disco protegido contra copia
bid4assets.com/auction/index.cfm?auctionID=103754 track this
site | 5 links
Secure Resolutions Upgrades Their Anti-Virus Engine to Include Anti-Spyware, Anti-Adware, Anti-Dialers, Anti-Hoaxes, Anti-Jokes, and Anti-Hacking Tools
Anti-Porn hillbilly propaganda song -- "Please Don't Go Topless, Mother"
Anti-Porn hillbilly propaganda song -- "Please Don't Go Topless, Mother"05/05/2004 11:24 AM
Continuing on our
series of posts about anti-porn art, I am proud to present this
gem of hillbilly countersmut psy-ops. "Please Don't Go Topless Mother"
is a sort of country-western paean to prude pride by Troy Hess.
Google doesn't reveal much about Hess, or this song, but the Cliff's
Notes version of the plot is basically "four-year-old boy begs his
stripper mom to stay home from work, keep her shirt on, and start
going to church." Link to 2MB MP3 file (Thanks to Leonard Lin for his righteous hosting
generosity! Thanks to Jonno for
finding this! He won't tell you where, so don't ask).
Photo: 1974, Susan Meiselas, from the series "Carnival Strippers." Link
Create an iTunes song info bezel with free tools08/12/2004 11:15 AM Although there are many tools out there that can display iTunes song
info in a floating window, I created the floating info box at right on
my own, using freely available tools:
LanOSD -- make sure you have the latest version...
MacJams Announces 500 Megs Free Song Storage Space
MacJams.com announces MacJamboree: 500 Megs of free song hosting for artists and $1,000 in prizes
MacJams.com announces MacJamboree: 500 Megs of free song hosting for artists and $1,000 in prizes07/22/2004 09:54 AM MacJams.com, a popular online
community for musicians using Apple's GarageBand software, has
announced the first ever MacJamboree. In connection with MacJamboree,
MacJams.com is giving all users of the site 500 Megabytes of storage
space for their GarageBand songs. Members of MacJams.com share their
songs with each other, critique and comment, and help one another
improve their work. In addition, MacJamboree will include a
competition with over 28 winners and $1,000 in GarageBand-related
prizes.
Anti-Bush film set for US release
Anti-Bush film set for US release06/02/2004 02:20 AM An American distributor is found for Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore's
film polemic against the Bush presidency.
