However, according to enthusiasts' online forums, it's a simple matter to recode the powertrain software to eliminate the speed limiter entirely.

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In case Apple's patents hold up under appeal, Google could recode Android to ensure there was no potential infringement, or handset makers could seek to pay their rival a licence fee.

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What I am saying is that when it's much easier to convert my DVR-MS (Microsoft's DVR) files for use on my iPod (using Nero's Recode 2) than it is to view those same files on my 360, something is simply wrong.

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