Don't want these emails? Unsubscribe here. Top stories: Oct 2 - 9, 2009 One Microsoft Way Microsoft mulling 128-bit versions of Windows 8, Windows 9 by Emil Protalinski Microsoft is working on 128-bit architecture compatibility with the Windows 8 and Windows 9 kernels. Consequently, the company is also forming relationships with major partners, including Intel, AMD, HP, and IBM. Read More | Infinite Loop 5 cool things to sync with Dropbox on your Mac by Jacqui Cheng Dropbox is great for syncing essential files over the Internet, but it's good for more than just your daily images and Word files. Ars highlights five ways you can use Dropbox to sync essential info in your life, from passwords to your to-do list. Read More | Law & Disorder Company that won $585M from Microsoft sues Apple, Google by Jacqui Cheng The company that won a patent case against Microsoft in 2003 is now using the same patent to go after 23 other companies, including Apple and Google. The USPTO has upheld the patent several times now, so the case may not be as cut and dry as some other patent complaints. Read More | Opposable Thumbs Fan-restored KOTOR II content creates refined, expanded game by Michael Thompson KOTOR II wasn't the most complete Star Wars title ever released, due to an extremely tight deadline set upon the developer. However, a team of fans has recently announced an open beta for a mod to the game that restores most of the missing content. Ars reaches out with the Force and talks to the team leader. Read More | Forward this message to a friend |