Artikel-Schlagworte: „Access“
Der ein oder andere kennt bereits den neuen Game-Onlineshop von EA namens Origin. Origin ähnelt der Steam-Plattform – man kauft online die Spiele und lädt sie dann direkt runter. Sollte eigentlich jedem bekannt sein. Interessant sind aber die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen bzw. “EULA” des neuen Services von EA.
Wer plant Origin zu nutzen, der sollte sich die einzelnen Klauseln eventuell näher anschauen – vor allem wenn er Wert auf Datenschutz und Privatsphäre legt. Im Detail findet man folgenden Absatz:
2. Consent to Collection and Use of Data.
You agree that EA may collect, use, store and transmit technical and related information that identifies your computer (including the Internet Protocol Address), operating system, Application usage (including but not limited to successful installation and/or removal), software, software usage and peripheral hardware, that may be gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, dynamically served content, product support and other services to you, including online services. EA may also use this information combined with personal information for marketing purposes and to improve our products and services. We may also share that data with our third party service providers in a form that does not personally identify you. IF YOU DO NOT WANT EA TO COLLECT, USE, STORE, TRANSMIT OR DISPLAY THE DATA DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION, PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE APPLICATION. This and all other data provided to EA and/or collected by EA in connection with your installation and use of this Application is collected, used, stored and transmitted in accordance with EA’s Privacy Policy located at www.ea.com. To the extent that anything in this section conflicts with the terms of EA’s Privacy Policy, the terms of the Privacy Policy shall control.
An sich ist so etwas nichts ungewöhnliches. Auch Steam hat eine ähnliche Klausel. Diese lautet im Detail:
“store information on a user’s hard drive that is used in conjunction with online play of Valve products. This includes a unique authorization key or CD-Key that is either entered by the user or downloaded automatically during product registration. This authorization key is used to identify a user as valid and allow access to Valve’s products. Information regarding Steam billing, your Steam account, your Internet connection and the Valve software installed on your computer are uploaded to the server in connection with your use of Steam and Valve software.
Wie so oft sind hier aber Details wichtig. Steam bzw. Valve beschränkt sich nur auf Daten, die mit dem eigenen Produkt zusammenhängen. EA hingehen darf die gesamte Festplatte scannen und diese Daten an Dritte weitergeben – natürlich bleibt man dadurch komplett anonym, so jedenfalls steht es in den AGBs. Pustekuchen zusammen mit den persönlichen Daten bekommt man auch hier vermutlich die beste Werbung geschaltet.
Leider werden einige Spiele exclusiv nur über Origin vertrieben, darunter zum Beispiel Battlefield 3 oder Mass Effect 3. Das bedeutet, dass Fans mehr oder weniger gezwungen werden, diesen AGBs zuzustimmen.
Wenn wir aber komplett ehrlich sind, dann weiß jeder von uns, dass niemand wirklich die langen Texte liest, die genau definieren, was eine Software/Unternehmen darf und was nicht. Es ist einfach nervig. Daher wird auch dieses Thema komplett an den meist jungen Gamern vorbeigehen.
Alles in allem, finden wir jedenfalls, ist das ganze schon ein starker Eingriff in die Privatsphäre. Ich würde niemals irgendeiner Software erlauben meine gesamte Festplatte abzuscannen und Daten dann ins Internet zu schicken. Es gibt Daten, die sind nur für meine Augen bestimmt und nicht für die von irgendwelchen EA-Praktikanten, denen langweilig ist.
Quelle 1: www.rockpapershotgun.com
Quelle 2: www.tech-blog.net
Lian Li Launches HTPC PC-V353 and Mini-Tower PC-Q25 – All-aluminum, High-end, Beautifully designed
16 August 2011, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd, maker of high-end, all-aluminum computer chassis for over 13 years, is proud to announce the release of two new PC cases: the HTPC PC-V353 and Mini-Tower PC-Q25. A new edition to Lian Li’s HTPC chassis series, the PC-V353 features a handsome front mesh design and is available in eye-catching black or silver. The aluminum-front mini-tower PC-Q25 offers a contemporary design that lends itself to any professional or home environment, and is available in black and silver colors. Both of these models offer impressive engineering, the convenience of tool-free installation, and excellent air-flow.
PC-V353
Boasting the ability to accept Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards, this HTPC chassis also allows energy-saving and quiet, fan-free operation. The entire chassis is geared towards users wanting a noise-free, passively cooling system, but users still have a choice to install their own fans for active airflow, if desired. In addition to four ventilated PCI slots, the front-panel mesh cover forms a clever ventilation system with excellent cool air flow. Hot air also leaves the frame through the top using the chassis’s unique “thermal flow” top.
The side panel is screw-less and the sliding motherboard tray is another tool-free convenience, as are the removable HDD racks. Internally, the PC-V353 supports two 3.5” and two 2.5” HDDs, and there is enough room for a 300mm video card.
On the front panel, Lian Li has provided easy access to the power switch along with two USB 3.0 ports, one e-SATA port, as well as HD Audio ports. The PC-V353′s dimensions are 288mm x 286 mm x 397mm (W, H, D) and its net weight is 4.13kg.
PC-Q25
The PC-Q25 is a compact, mini-tower case that, despite its size, can actually hold up to seven HDDs, allowing users to store a vast amount of data even with a small system. Its future-proof design uses a standard Mini-ITX motherboard, 3.5 or 2.5-inch hard drives, and a standard ATX PS/2 power supply. The PC-Q25′s thermal solution is a large 140-mm fan placed at the front panel for intake to push cool air through the HDD cage, and a 120mm exhaust fan at the top of the chassis.
The PC-Q25 has a removable HDD tray at the bottom of the cage that can mount either two 3.5″ HDDs or one 3.5″ HDD plus two 2.5″ HDD, all add up to maximum of 8 hard drives. The chassis supports a video card that is 320mm long. The PC-Q25′s dimensions are 199mm x 280mm x 366mm (W, H, D) and it weighs 3.1kg.
PC-V353: www.lian-li.com
PC-Q25: www.lian-li.com
Well there are many different mainstream Tourney and Ladder sites that offer matches for tons of games. The difference is that Clanfront is exclusive to just Homefront and no other game, except Homefront 2 later on.
This gives players the chance to interact with each other and if they have a clan or a team, they can set up matches too. It would be cool if i could interlink the Clanfront matchfinder and warlight service with the actual Homefront game so that players can access Clanfront from their PS3, PC, or Xbox 360 and join a ladder match right from their browser. I doubt that would ever happen its only a dream.
I have added a secondary Admin and a few forum moderators from the Homefront forums that are mature and responsible individuals that can help me out with the site and forums. Clanfront members can signup for many different memberships. Signup as a “Free-Agent”, if you would like to stay clanless then the free agent is the way to go. Say a clan has a match today and they need one more player, they can head over to the free agents and find a player that is willing to temporarily fill in a spot in a match. You can also apply to be a referee. Referees’ are players that observe and watch a match to get the ending score to post on the Clanfront site in the ladder matches or tournaments.
Have a Clan but no website? No problem just signup on Clanfront and you can invite other CF members to your clan/team.
Clanfront will be a growing experience for all of us. New features are being added to the forums and the CF site. Also there is a ticket system, so if you find any errors or bugs while on the CF site or forums, then by all means send in a ticket. I hope everyone enjoys their stay and has a great time while they are active on Clanfront!
http://clan.2one0.net or http://clanfront.co.cc
Top level domain coming soon!!!
Related Link: www.homefront-game.com


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