If Jon Lech Johansen - the same Jon Lech Johansen they call DVD Jon who reverse-engineers data formats and has become infamous for hacking encrypted DVDs so that they play in Linux at the tender age of 15 - is after your technology, would you lose sleep over it?

Well apparently not Apple head honcho Steve Jobs. After a meeting with Johansen and his partner Monique Farantzos some time in January discussing their new company plans, he dismissed it by saying that while Apple was not a litigious company, other firms of the same nature might not go so easy on whatever DVD Jon might be up to.

Now, while Steve Job's extreme confidence is admirable, will it bite him back in his arse? See, Johansen's plan is to add the DRM rather than breaking it. He wants to license the technology to companies who want their content to be playable on Apple devices.

This is not the first time for DVD Jon to get in the ring with Apple. In November 2003, Johansen released QTFairUse, an open source program which dumps the raw output of a QuickTime AAC stream to a file that could bypass the digital rights management (DRM) software used to encrypt content of music from media such as those distributed by the iTunes Music Store, Apple Computer's on-line music store.

These days attackers are smarter, more cunning, and more dangerous than ever before. If you want to be one up over these worldwide web delinquents, Vicomsoft has just released InterGate Policy Manager v9.2 that is capable of just that and more.

It provides you with a set of network security and monitoring tools that keep your organization and your users safe from a wide array of Internet threats. InterGate enforces "Safe Search" mode on all main search engines by filtering out explicit images from the search results. Another notable feature is time control. You can assign specific policies that manage internet access by time of day and/or day of the week.

These additional security however doesn't come cheap. InterGate Policy Manager starts at $138 for a five-user license, while a 12-month support contract is $ 100 that includes blocking/controlling other internet applications such as Skype and other IM applications. There's also InterGate Inspect, a content-based filter for controlling Web browsing and InterGate Intelligence to provide detailed reporting, both for $100/12 months.

InterGate Policy Manager is priced at $138.00 USD for five users with the mandatory 12-month support contract worth $99.00 USD; the bill would amount to $237.00 USD. The same price is applicable to a Windows OS.

Ecto continues the Kung-Log tradition of being the best desktop blogging client out there for Mac OSX and Windows users. It supports a wide range of weblog systems, such as Blogger, Blojsom, Drupal, MovableType, Nucleus, TypePad, and WordPress.

The key feature of ecto is that unlike your weblog's control panel, you can use this application offline and enjoy the perks of writing and manage entries with the aid of tools like spellcheck, creating links, attachments, and much more.

Adriaan is still keeping us in suspense on ecto3. Currently, he is taking his time on the full rewrite of ecto2 to ecto3, so we'll have to wait a little more. Good thing he released v2.4.1 as a worthwhile filler. Adriaan says, "I have decided to release an Intel build of ecto 2.4.1. It is not fully tested and no support will be provided, but it should be a good interim solution for those having trouble running the PPC version on intel Macs."

Changelog:

• Added localization files to the build.

Download: [Intel build of ecto 2.4.1]

Before your brains go into overdrive, Coversutra is a shareware application that deals with album artwork. This means you don't have to tire your eye out reading through gazillions of files. Instead, you'd have the ease of browsing through colorful and artistic album covers.

However, even if this application has been conceptualized long before the iTunes 7.01 with pretty much the same function came out, the Coversutra must incorporate something in its design and build that will make users take a second look.

The application isn't released yet, however, private beta testing is now on its way and hopefully we'll be able to check out this application soon.

Accessories such as this Power Pouch from Gracie's Gear should be treated with the utmost tact and finesse. After all, the company's founder and president Lauren Grace Updyke is one serious chic. She has a masterÂ?s degree in exercise science and is a certified Health and Fitness Instructor with the American College of Sports Medicine.

She puts all her years of training and know-how on this product line that is designed to encourage women of all shapes and sizes to become active and stay active. As proof the site even dedicates sections for training and nutrition together with some training tips from the proper stretching to strengthening.

The Power Pouch is the crowning glory of her career. Available in a variety of designs, sizes and colors there's something for everyone. The product's name tells us all. There are three compartments pouch that accommodates for all sizes and shapes of workout essentials like your iPod. Which will make good use of the loop hole fabric for MP3player cord feed. Naturally, the pouch is separate from the actually bra.

Comfort as well as functionality is vital for any woman that's why the Power Pouch incorporates moisture-release-transfer technology that sweeps sweat and heat away for rapid evaporation and maximum ventilation. Ultra Illuscent Max inhibits odor causing bacteria made from natural renewable resources.

And some details that would only matter to girls - racer back construction, inside liner with elastic band for extra support and it is made 2 inches longer than the standard tank to increase comfort and a less constrictive feel.

Available in cami and long/short tank with a diverse zipper-fabric combination like black with pink zipper or green with black zipper, it is available through the site for $38.00 (long tank) and $33.00 (cami/short tank).

After legal run-ins with the Tetris Company on a supposed infringement of the Tetris trademark, Quinn - an implementation of a popular falling-blocks game that shall not be named, unless we want to get sued - lives to tell the tale.

The popular shareware that held a spot in Phil Ryu's "The Ten Most Beautiful OS 10 Applications," is back and better than ever. It's still the same Quinn we've known but now has a new online server list, includes a standalone server, shows the number of players on a server in the dock icon and it supports multiple moderators in a server.

Changelog:

• fixed a memory bug which could cause Quinn to crash after closing a server
• fixed a bug which caused Quinn to display an error message after subsequently opening and closing a server
• fixed a funny bug which caused the highscore list to display times one hour prior to the time when the game actually ended if the game was played during daylight-savings time
• fixed a bug which caused a playerÂ?s score grow by 4444 or 4445 points after his board had been Â?shaken upÂ? while being completely empty

God Save the Quinn!

Download: [Quinn 1.3.1 for Mac OS X 10.1]
Download: [Quinn 2.3.3 for Mac OS X 10.2 or later]
Download: [Quinn 3.3.4 for Mac OS X 10.4.2 or later]

It may not keep your iPod from getting stolen, but it sure will stall the guy that did. The first of its stalling features is a durable high impact PolyCarbon strengthened ABS material, that snugly fits your iPod Video and Ipod Nano inside. Second, is the four-digit, resettable combination lock incorporating a locking steel cable, attaching your iPod to your backpack like a keychain, exercise equipment while working out at the gym or even your wrists, if you're that much of a scatterbrain.

It comes in black and white, for your iPod video or iPod Nano, both priced at $39.95. There's even The Travel Safe that will fit every type of gadget you have and securely place them inside the case's luxurious lining. All products will be available starting August 7, 2006.

One word. Trademark. It is a distinctive sign of some kind which is used by a business to uniquely identify itself and its products and services to consumers, and to distinguish the business and its products or services from those of other businesses. It prevents unauthorized use of a mark in relation to products or services outside its range.

If Apple does go with the name iPhone, it may have to deal with the internet phone company iPhone. The company offers a Voice Over IP service and has been doing so since 2003. However, the twist is that, Apple has registered for the iPhone trademark way back in 2002.

The way it works is that, if, the respective marks or products or services are not identical, similarity will generally be assessed by reference to whether there is a likelihood of confusion. Say, will consumers believe the products or services originated from the trademark owner even if didn't? If the respective marks and products or services are entirely dissimilar, trademark infringement may still be established.

Let me leave you with this thought: Is there a trademark dilution looming in the horizon?

Styrateg by Rake in Grass will transport you to the enchanting medieval times filled with magic, heroes and quests. The story of Styrateg starts with the kingdom of a wise king being in danger of being taken over by legions of unearthly adversaries who have come to spread plague and disease over the land. It is up to you and your party to traverse deep forests, hot deserts and frozen icebergs, and look for clues to solve the mystery of ancient monasteries, countryside villages and blood-bathed battlefields.

You can be the warrior, Beranus, a master of the melee combat and skilled with any weapon imaginable to man. Or Theodorick who entered the monastery as a young boy and has dedicated his life in helping others. He has gained extensive knowledge  on healing but also how to hurt other living creatures. The female characters are Madame Ogg and Clath. The first possess a high intelligence and magical ability that makes her predestined to become a sorceress. While the other, comes from an Elvin descent and is a great huntress skilled in tracking and archery as no one else.

You can download the free game demo of the game by clicking on the link below the article. The full version of the game is available for both Windows PC and Mac OS X for $19.95 each.

Download: [Styrateg for Windows PC]
                  [Styrateg for Mac OS X]

Ever heard that phrase untapped resources? That's what you ought to find when trying to avoid too much interference when you're in the airport. For this task we shall enlist the help of a clever device called the iStumbler.

iStumbler is the leading wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices and Bonjour services with your Mac. Release 96 updates the Bluetooth plugin to support device inquiry under Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger), allowing you to monitor all discoverable bluetooth devices, and integrate the Growl framework for notifications.

As you can see, channel six is overrun with base stations on their default channel while there was an entire spectrum left entirely unused. What you can do is set your channel to that unused spectrum, say three and restart the base station and you can go from this...

...to this.

So take the road less travelled with iStumbler to maximize the potential of your AirPort.

Download: [iStumbler 96]