[H]ardNews 5th Edition

DDoS:

You might not have even noticed the attacks on the core name servers last week but trust me, a lot of folks did. And it looks like things might get stepped up now to stop this type of activity. Both links here are a great read.

In the wake of last week's unprecedented DDoS attack against all 13 of the Internet's root-name servers, the government and ICANN, one of the Internet's main governing bodies, are considering changes to help protect the DNS system against future attacks.

Expensive Digits:

An online gamer is insuring his fingers for £375,000 because they have become one of his most important assets.

Thanks to kothas for the link.

Also, catch the story below this one on the BBC News page as it shows that the UK is seeing the gaming industry as a viable part of their economy.

Dynamat Sucks:

Well, maybe it does and maybe it does not, but surely OCers Down Under show off how to not use the sound deadening material. Dynamat is also very expensive and that may be one reason they were not supplied enough to do the case properly. One [H]'er mentioned to us last week that you might check out Peel & Seal from your local HomeDepot.

It sounded pretty much the same. The fans hummed, the drives whirred. Dissapointingly, I wasn't greeted with a completely different sounding computer.

Best Buy & 9500 Pro:

While word from ATi is one thing, word for our helpful Blue Shirts is just a bit more reassuring.

Regarding the ATI Radeon 9500 Pro here's the tentative scoop. In stock date: 11/17/02. Retail price: $219.99

We were told by ATi that the card would carry a US$20 rebate as well when priced at US$219.99.

We Dont Need No Stinkin' Cases:

Brooks Clark shares with us his ideas when it comes to building a computer "enclosure". He has some original ideas for sure and I can't wait till he gets the Lazy Susan incorporated. Any true tweaker will respect the ease of upgrading for sure.