The Screen Savers [03/24/2004]

Make Games for a Living
Katie Salen explains the common elements in designing any game, from a simple board game to a technically complex computer game. Salen’s book, “Rules of Play,” is available online.

Underground P2P Software
Kevin shows us the lesser known but sometimes more useful P2P swapping networks.

Today’s hosts
Your hosts for the show are Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton.

Today’s news
RIAA Files Over 500 New Lawsuits
European Union hits Microsoft with record fine, orders business changes
MSN Sets Plan for Online Music Store
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On This Day
In 2001, Apple Computer released its OS X operating system.

Ben Affleck
The star of Jersey Girl talks about old-school gaming, file sharing, and moviemaking.

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Mobile tip: firmware upgrades
We’ll show you how to update our software so you get the most out of your service.

Come see the show in person
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Tune in tomorrow
Sleep gadgets from the Giz Wiz
Hack your Windows boot screen
‘Battlefield Vietnam’ LAN party
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Direct to DVD video
Hard drives: Innies or outies?