iPhone Winterboarder

Apple Vs. The Pirate Bay

Winterboarder — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:17:41 +0000

It's 5 years old but it is oh so funny.

Subject: Re: Illegal Dissemination of Apple Intellectual Property
From: anakata
To: IRamage@OMM.com

> April 21, 2005
>
> VIA EMAIL
>
> NOT FOR POSTING
>
> Fredrik Neij
> Registrant of www.piratebay.org
>
> Re:      Apple Intellectual Property Disseminated by
> www.piratebay.org
>
> Dear Mr. Neij:
>
> We represent Apple Computer, Inc.  On or before April 21, 2005, the
> site www.piratebay.org was in the process of distributing and/or
> facilitating the distribution of a misappropriated copy of an
> unreleased version of Apple's operating system software, Tiger 10.4,
> Build 8A428.  The software constitutes an Apple trade secret and is
> copyrighted.  

Awh, come on, I've heard the expression "a few bad apples", but this is
just ridiculous.

> Apple has a well-known, longstanding policy of closely guarding
> information about its unreleased products as trade secrets.  

I've heard that before somewhere. I just can't remember where...

> We demand that you immediately disable the torrent and/or tracker and
> prevent further distribution of Apple's trade secret and copyrighted
> material.

We demand that you provide us with entertainment by sending more legal
threats. Please?

> Apple further demands that you provide us with all information
> relating to the posting of torrents enabling the distribution of Mac
> OS X Tiger, Build 8A428, including all log files and tracker files
> associated with such torrents.  Apple also demands all information
> related to the identity of the persons who created such torrent files
> and/or who uploaded the software referenced by those torrent files, as
> well as the identities of all individuals who participated in the
> uploading and downloading of Apple's software.  If you fail to
> maintain the evidence of this illegal activity, you will be subject to
> severe sanctions.  In particular, if you destroy or hide any evidence,
> you will be subject to civil and criminal penalties.  Please produce
> all requested information by the end of the day, Friday, April 22,
> 2005. 

Even if we had that information, which we don't, do you really think we
would provide it to you? 

> Builds of unreleased Apple software are distributed under strict
> confidentiality agreements.  Your torrent site appears to be engaged
> in a practice of soliciting and disseminating Apple trade secrets.
> This practice is grounds for both civil and criminal liability.  To
> avoid further liability, you must refrain from inducing the breach of
> any Apple confidentiality agreements, soliciting Apple trade secrets,
> and distributing Apple trade secrets on your site. 

...Or what? You and Hans Brix will send us angry letters? Fortunately
for you, we don't keep sharks as pets. 

> Apple is prepared to take further actions to stop the sites illegal
> activities, and Apple expressly reserves its rights.  I am available
> to discuss this matter at any time. If you are represented by counsel
> in this matter, please provide me with the identity of that counsel. 

Instead of simply recommending that you sodomize yourself with a
retractable baton, let me recommend a specific model - the ASP 21". The
previous lawyers tried to use a cheaper brand, but it broke during the
action. 

>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ian Ramage
> OMelveny & Myers LLP
> Embarcadero Center West
> 275 Battery Street, Suite 2600
> (415) 984-8783 (direct)
> (415) 984-8701 (fax)
> iramage@omm.com
>
> This message and any attached documents contain information from the
> law firm of OMelveny & Myers LLP that may be confidential and/or
> privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not read,
> copy, distribute, or use this information. If you have received this
> transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply
> e-mail and then delete this message.

It's OK with you that we post this message on
http://static.thepiratebay.org/legal/ ? Because I just did, and I'm so
afraid of you and your nice titles and shiny offices :-(.

Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Modern Day Slaves, Apple Has Apps for That!

Winterboarder — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:22:07 +0000

I like Steve, he gimme much work. The big fruit company even recognized child labor is wrong. Lucky it happened after 3GS production is over and all the much work was done. New contracts for 4G iPhone suppliers are lined up already and by then I’ll turn 17 and get full pay of $0.10/hour

Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

FW 3.2 Kills iPhone Themes

Winterboarder — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:29:27 +0000

Yesterday, 9to5mac.com published an article featuring the new video call icons in firmware 3.2 SDK. It’s a good useless feature to have on your device.

Assuming this SS is genuine, looking closer at this screen shot I quickly realized it’s the TelephonyUI.framework folder. The icons in this folder are used for the lockscreen. If you pay attention to the file names it looks like they might be dynamically generated and dated. I’m not a developer nor a programmer, but to me this suggests that in firmware 3.2 themeing will be next to impossible. If anyone can confirm this, please do so. It would be a major blow to what jailbroken devices can do, also a really good reason into looking for a new smart phone. Let’s hope I’m wrong.

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Help Haiti LS

Winterboarder — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:15:28 +0000

All proceeds will go to yele.org to help Haiti.

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Rating: 4.3/5 (4 votes cast)

Missed Saurik on CNBC’s Planet of Apps?

Winterboarder — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:40:00 +0000

This is first Saurik’s TV appearance. However the producers avoided any hint of jailbreaking. Most likely if they do Apple will pull their advertising.

You can catch it again on CNBC:

Sunday, January 10th 11p ET
Monday, January 18th 11a ET

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

K2 LS 3

Winterboarder — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:55:00 +0000

This is a lockscreen for all those that are rockin K2 gear on the slopes this winter. It has clear unlock, answer and off buttons.For use with Winterboard.

Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

K2 LS 2

Winterboarder — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:00:33 +0000

This is a lockscreen for all those that are rockin K2 gear on the slopes this winter. It has clear unlock, answer and off buttons.For use with Winterboard.

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

K2 LS 1

Winterboarder — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:23:23 +0000

This is a lockscreen for all those that are rockin K2 gear on the slopes this winter. It has clear unlock, answer and off buttons.For use with Winterboard.

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Burton Red Lockscreen

Winterboarder — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:07:16 +0000

This is a lockscreen for all those that are rockin Burton gear on the slopes this winter. It has clear unlock, answer and off buttons.For use with Winterboard.

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Burton Green Lockscreen

Winterboarder — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:05:19 +0000

This is a lockscreen for all the dudes that are rockin Burton gear on the slopes this winter. It has clear unlock, answer and off buttons.For use with Winterboard.

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)