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A Quick Look at OpenOffice.org Writer 3.0 Beta 2

"...citation management is a deal-maker or breaker for me. How does Writer 3 stack up there? Unfortunately, citation management in Writer 3 remains deficient for at least three reasons. First, the database fields in the bibliographic database are incomplete and non-standard in relation to how things are done in academia today. Certainly one could spend much time customizing the database fields, but the cost-benefit calculus doesn’t make sense to me. It appears that OO.org folks just whipped up something they thought looks reasonable."

Lite-On Introduces 6X Blu-ray Disc Reader With DVD Writer Combo

Lite-On proudly introduces its 6X internal Blu-ray Disc Combo, iHES206. The new Blu-ray Disc Reader plus DVD Writer provides consumers an all-in-one solution to playback high definition content, while maintaining the capability of archiving data onto CD or DVD. The Lite-On iHES206 with Serial ATA interface is a great solution for enthusiasts who wish to enjoy the advanced technologies of Blu-ray in home entertainment. It will not only allow them to play high-definition content such as Blu-ray movies, it will also provide users all the advantages of a DVD Writer.

Banned Writer Sheds Light on Tibet

Tibet's best-known female writer has evolved from a member of China's privileged elite into a forceful critic. Despite the loss of her job, the closure of her blogs, and constant police surveillance, Woeser reveals through her poems the courage to speak out.

My DVD writer is not showing on the system

My DVD writer is not showing. How am I able to get it back? I went Add Hardware but could not locate that DVD player. Can some gurus out there help me. Thanks

Geoff Johns Announced As Writer For Upcoming DC Universe Online Video Game

Geoff Johns, the renowned writer behind popular DC Comics such as Green Lantern, Action Comics and Justice Society of America, has been brought on to write the saga of the DC Universe Online (DCUO) massively multiplayer action game in a first-ever collaboration with legendary comic artist Jim Lee, the company announced today.

First virus writer arrested in Japan

Under Japanese law writing malicious code isn't illegal, according to antivirus vendor Sophos. Japanese authorities are therefore prosecuting the alleged writer of a particular piece of code, and two others, as the code was allegedly distributed using unauthorised anime images.

Entertainment/Arts:Persistent writer bags top prize

After entering more times than he can recall, Melbourne-based writer Julian Novitz won the Katherine Mansfield Award at a ceremony at Te Papa in Wellington last night.

HP DVD-1040e external DVD writer

Here is a small excerpt of the main negative points of this DVD writer: “The specification of the HP DVD-1040e tells us that the drive supports DVD+/-R writing with up to 20x speed, but the truth shows us that 20x speed couldn’t be reached. The Drive also shows questionable writing quality on some CD-R / CD-RW media�.

Can Self-Publishing Help a Writer's Career?--and Building a Blog Following

In response to my recent post, Overcoming The Harsh Realities of Book Publishing, a reader (hello, "Jim from far away Berlin"!) wrote to ask, "Do you think it is worthwhile to self-publish or write e-books for a new writer who doesn’t have a platform and wants to build a base? And do you have any tips about how to build a blog following?"

Geoffrey Perkins Is Dead At 55

Dynamoo writes "Legendary comedy writer and producer Geoffrey Perkins has died in a road accident in London. Perkins was until recently the head of comedy for BBC TV. Earlier in his career he produced the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series, and was a writer, director, and producer of many comedy shows including Spitting Image, The Fast Show, and several others. He also invented the game of Mornington Crescent. The world will be a less joyful place without him."

Left 4 Dead DLC Details

Digitalbattle.com writes " Some new details on the downloadable content for Left 4 Dead have been revealed by its writer Chet Faliszek. The writer notes that Valve plans to add new scenarios to the game's initial four, as well as new bosses and weapons. A flamethrower is also hinted at. "

Google Defamation Suit Sparks Blogging Controversy

It so appears that Google got caught in a tussle between an Indian construction company and the now famous blogger; 'Toxic Writer', only to end up with a defamation law suit under its belt. The defamation lawsuit held that this 'Toxic Writer' tried to bring down the construction company with his 'hate campaign.'

Simon Gray: rakish and versatile playwright

Simon Gray was a prolific and versatile author whose diligence and professionalism gave the lie to an often shambolic appearance and manner. He made an early start as a writer of prose fiction, and for a time had an undistinguished academic career, but he found his true vocation as a writer of plays. He wrote for the stage, for television, for radio and for film. His subjects ranged from historical dramas and allegories to shrewdly satirical studies of modern life and mores. He was at home with all of them.

FILM: Boldly going one toke (or more) over the line

If you were trying to select the appropriate personnel to refurbish that slightly disreputable, perpetually half-baked genre, the Hollywood stoner comedy, you might very well ask Judd Apatow, the current king of schlubby, non-alpha-male humor, to serve as producer. And you could easily imagine Seth Rogen, leading man of "Knocked Up," co-writer of "Superbad" and someone whose résumé suggests at least a passing familiarity with the munchies, as co-writer and star.

Dead Space writer: You'd be a fool to skip the dialogue

From CVG: "You'd be a fool to skip cut scenes," says Anthony Johnson. "If you want to find out the mysteries of the game, you need to listen to the dialogue. But more than that, you actually need to listen to it so you can complete the game."

DNS Attack Writer a Victim of His Own Creation

BobB writes "HD Moore has been owned. Moore, the creator of the popular Metasploit hacking toolkit, has become the victim of a computer attack. It happened on Tuesday morning, when Moore's company, BreakingPoint, had some of its Internet traffic redirected to a fake Google page that was being run by a scammer. According to Moore, the hacker was able to do this by launching what's known as a cache poisoning attack on a DNS server on AT&T's network that was serving the Austin, Texas, area. One of BreakingPoint's servers was forwarding DNS (Domain Name System) traffic to the AT&T server, so when it was compromised, so was HD Moore's company."

'Ransomware' Virus-Writer Identified

The infamous Gpcode 'ransomware' virus that hit computers in July was the work of a single person who is known to the authorities, a source close to the hunt for the attacker has told Techworld.

Malaysia detains 'dissent' writer

A prominent anti-government blogger in Malaysia has been detained for two years on charges of insulting Islam.

Geoff Johns Announced As Writer For Upcoming DC Universe Online Video Game

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'Wave 3' of Windows Live Writer reveals some loose ends

It's the latest test of the one component in Microsoft's online applications arsenal whose code could be leveraged for a more general purpose than blog publishing. Our tests show it lacks a few things Microsoft users would expect.

The Motley Fool appoints Rachel Robson as personal finance writer

Robson, who will take up her new role on October 20, will join the title from Shares magazine, where she is currently a reporter.

Don't Overlook Physical Security on Your Network Published: 30 September, 2008 The Writer

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Stolar Powered: Google in for Games Development?

Writer Chris Morris over at rich-persons' organ, Forbes, has decided that Google's recent forays outside of its core search engine for its advertising revenue (the Chrome browser vs Microsoft; Lively versus Second Life and Home) means that the company's expansive reach could encompass game development.

Ones to Watch: October 2008 Xbox 360 Releases

Aeropause writer Joe Haygood has put together a guide of the top titles coming out for the Xbox 360 in the month of October.

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