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Sony to Publish Aibo Specifications

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the 10-arf-20-arf-30-goto-10 dept.

teambpsi writes: "According to this CNN news report... 'In addition to the new hardware, the company has also begun publishing details of Aibo's system architecture on the Internet in an attempt to get developers to work on independent software for Aibo and generate more interest in the products.' This from the same company that used the DMCA as reported here on slashdot last fall to shutdown one fan/hack site."

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  1. Aibo Virus by mr_gerbik · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm going to write an Aibo virus that should prove quite profitable... here is a brief rundown of the algorithm for those interested.

    1) Direct Aibo to pick up its things (manuals, charger, etc)

    2) Walk Aibo from owners house to my house carrying its things.

    3) Take picture of itself and post a listing on ebay.

    4) Wait for auction ending and payment.

    5) Walk to new owners house.

    6) Repeat.

  2. finally... by benfoldsfan · · Score: 4, Funny

    finally, now someone can program the aibo to play counter-strike with me and it can replace my 7 year old brother

  3. Give 'em another chance :) by Black_Logic · · Score: 4, Funny

    This from the same company that used the DMCA as reported here on slashdot last fall to shutdown one fan/hack site."

    I wouldn't critisize them for taking a turn for the better. On the other hand, how many chances should mega-corps get. :) So, screw 'em!

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  4. Heard at Sony.... by wowbagger · · Score: 4, Funny

    "So, how are the sales of the Aibo?"

    "Lousy. People finally figured out that paying thousands of dollars for a toy dog that doesn't do very much is a losing proposition."

    "Hmm.. How can we create buzz and get people with too much money to buy it again?"

    "I KNOW! We'll open-source it!"

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