Random Tech Stories

• New Winamp Plugin lets people use their iPods without iTunes. Also circumvents Apple's copyright protection. Apple gets ready to sue in 1...2...3...

• Up next, the guys at bittorrent announce they'll soon have a Kazaa-like search program to manage torrents. RIAA gets ready to sue in 1...2...3...

Alright, I love bittorrent, but I think they're in trouble with this idea. As the story mentions, bittorrent's diffuse nature has so far been it's greatest asset - you can't really shut it down without suing Google. Making a central program is a business opportunity for them, but I think they'll be served with cease-and-desist notices before their first week is out.

Oh, and if you have an iPod and would like to download that winamp plugin, you can find it here. Personally, I've always preferred winamp, but my father loves iTunes. Anyone have a good argument for switching?