Computer grid aids film service

A video on demand service has turned to the grid to help it get movies to viewers. Called FilmOn the service offers users video streaming, film rental, and a number of free-to-watch movies.

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Gore bad guy?

I have been watching the trailer for the new Bruce Willis film Live Free Die Harder. I wonder if Willis, a right-of-centre type guy, had any influence on the plot of the movie. As far as I can tell some rich nutter has decided to save the planet but sabotaging the national grid. He is meglomaniac and hates human technological development? Remi[...]

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Tron Bike Game

Remember that cool bike scene from the movie Tron? Now you and your friends can play it! The game is called Armagetron Advanced, it's multiplayer, and it's licensed under GNU public license (so it's free). See you on the grid!

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