Windows 8 consumer preview NOW AVAILABLE

You've been waiting and waiting. You may have even ran the developers version of Windows 8 in a VM. Well your wait is over. The consumer preview (MS is calling it a Pre-release version) is available for download.

More info HERE

Profit with Piracy - Shame Shame on you

"Don't copy that Floppy!" Who remembers that advertisement back when a 3.5" or 5.5" Floppy Disk was the only storage device for software and carrying around data? Here's the unofficial video that aired on Television I believe.

This is potentially a huge issue and no one really fully understands it. Does everyone realize how bad the piracy is in the world. Take Sony Vegas Pro, it's a Linear Video editing software package that "kids" (not even 13 yet) are pirating it so that they can use the best software out there to make YouTube videos which these kids make MONEY off of. So in a sense due to how contracts are and agreements with using copyrighted material (like video game play) within an illegal software package is NOT GOOD! People are making millions of dollars on their YouTube channels and "some" are most likely using pirated software only because the piracy blocking for keys is just not strong enough to deter people from using it for profit business's.

I know I am off topic but in a sense it's all tied together. The government wants to stop piracy for a reason, because hard working individuals at Sony are more or less getting screwed IF Sony can't make money on their software because people are in essence stealing it, which then makes them put pressure on the legislation and government to go after these piracy type torrent sites etc etc BUT that's a very tough debate to have as I am not aware of all the facts regarding megaupload.
So next time you're considering stealing software keep in mind the impact you're having on the larger picture. Thank you.

-Ubu out

Milwaukee, WI - You enjoy Gaming & Anime?

Milwaukee, WI has an Anime show that started yesterday (I know, I am LATE. Sorry :). It's being held at various buildings located between North Water Street and North 6th Street on East Kilbourn Avenue.
It will have many hobbies presented and showcased some of which are; Gaming, Anime, Panels, Video Rooms, Children's Programming, Tabletop Gaming (what, whahhhh? Table tennis? LOL - doubt it but you never know. :)  It's a very affordable event, it can be fun for all ages and could be a great bonding experience for the huge age division of parents and their children.
There's many other events and things to check out. It seem almost similar with The Midwest Gaming Classic Show coming this year on March 24 & 25 BUT Anime Milwaukee 2012 will be more driven towards Anime.

You can find all the info at AnimeMilwaukee

(Artwork taken from animemilwaukee.com website)

"Big Data" and the future Web Data

Does everyone really truly understand what is occurring right now? We're in a technological era where everything will be on the Internet. All data will go thru the Internet. YouTube is at the forefront of Online Entertainment without a doubt. When you have a single YouTube channel getting 20,000,000 views for 1 video which beats out most TV Stations we all need to realize that TV is NOT where you'll watch you're entertainment. You'll watch it on an UbuntuTV! Which will hopefully have Pandora, Facebook, Twitter, TwitchTV, YouTube, Grooveshark (music), Picasa Web (online photo sharing), and Video chatting. You won't have to leave your family room anymore, you can do everything for Entertainment in your most comfortable room in the house.

Jumping jalopies Ubu, an 8" iPad?

What would you say if there was a new iPad coming out that was only 8" versus 9.7", had a Retina Display and may run on LTE? Would you buy it?
Personally I am having a hard time getting into the tablet's due to missing a mouse or trackpad but I am sure I will grow into those missing features over time.

Read the full story at EnGadget