Slashback: Picnic, Sperling, Quickliness

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Slashback: Picnic, Sperling, Quickliness

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Tuesday August 28, 2001 @11:59AM from the 130.49.77.223 dept.

Slashback tonight with more on the Linux anniversary (thanks to the guys from C4 Solutions for the microfeast celebration, at which we did mention that it was the anniversary), Brian K. West and the Good Samaritan story, booting really really fast, and more.

Now where can we rent giant Tux costumes for such events? You've already seen Marc Merlin's report on the Big Event, but an Anonymous Brave Guy pointed out a piece over at the BBC about people's mostly-mushy feelings about the current 10-year Linux streak, noting that "It's worth reading just for the post on airlines from 'Lee, UK'. :-)" (Oldie-but-goodie, defined.)

And Totally_Tux writes: "LAN parties are generally associated with LAN gaming. The South Australian Linux group though recently held the Linux InstallFest 2001 that aimed at introducing Linux to new users by helping them install the OS onto their notebooks and desktop PCs and holding talks last Saturday. The InstallFest was also marked by a tenth birthday celebration to Linux's Tux persona on the 25th of August. This short article includes some shots from that day. Read about InstallFest 2001 here."

So you wanna make your box jump to life? Many readers were interested in General Software's slimmed-down, quick-booting experimental system; General's Steve Jones writes: "In order to accommodate the numerous requests for more information about the General Software Quick Boot Soyo Experiment, we've set-up a web page, and also an email alias for additional direct queries. The web page contains more details about the project, and a FAQ which the company would like to update based on inquiries to the email address."

Call Occam, ask him to bring his biggest razor. gh0ul writes: "Sheldon Sperling of the DOJ has sent out his own press release regarding last week's Report Security Problems, Face The Consequences story. Brian K. West's defence team has posted their own reply to Sheldon's release here ..."

To help you laugh through the tears: A nameless reader wants you to know that the "BBC's Radio 4 is repeating all 12 episodes from the two series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy originally broadcast in 1978 and 1980. Wednesdays, 5 September -- 21 November, 6.30pm UK time (17:30 UTC until 2001-10-28, then 18:30 UTC.) Listen here."

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Oh, the irony! by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 12:26 · Score: -1, Troll

I seem to have just taken a bitchslapping! What was that I was saying about nazi-assed censorship? Hahahahahahaha!

Message to the Taco and the rest of the dipshit patrol: I am about as attached to this account as I am to the idea that Dmitry Skylarov should go free. You will not silence me by killing my accounts.

Thankyou, by the way, for providing proof that the bitchslap is still in operation, and has not been removed from slashcode. Additionally, thanks for providing further proof that you guiys can't habdle criticism. Perhaps if you listened to what people are saying about you, slashdot might not be in such sharp decline.

-- The O. P. P.
I'm not done laughing at you by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 12:36 · Score: -1, Troll

Taco, you guys must be shitting yourselves at the thought of this information actually reaching the slashdot readers. You realise you bitchslapped me within my first five posts to the site? Thanks again for proving my point, idiots.

--The O. P. P.
Re:Understanding Slashcode! by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 12:37 · Score: -1, Troll

The root of the so-called "problems" at Slashdot is entirely the unfair moderation system. Any opinion that is contrary to the pervaling norm is supressed. Malda is an asshole because he pretends to be some big advocate for free speech but he happily surpresses ideas that are outside of his personal world view. I personally used to despise the trolls, but now I admire them. They are striking back at a tyrant by showing their contempt.
Consider how ridiculous and illogical it is to promote free speech by popular vote (as it is with the Slashdot moderation system). The point of free speech is to protect minority opinion. As it stands, the Slashdot system does little to protect dissenting opinions. Reward is highest for those who tow the party line. Opinions outside of the norm are given no fair play on Slashdot. It would be best to have no moderation at all. At first anarchy might prevail for a day or two, but eventually things would level off. The trolls at Slashdot are only a reaction to the present inequity.
Re:Understanding Slashcode! by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 12:37 · Score: -1, Troll

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Sad news - Stephen King dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 13:06 · Score: -1, Troll

I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/fiction writer Stephen King was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure we'll all miss him - even if you didn't read his books you've probably enjoyed one of his movies. Truly an American icon.
BFD - Hitchhikers is a free download from PBS by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 13:12 · Score: -1, Troll

What the hell is the big deal about hearing the original HHGTTG radio scripts? They've been available for free for quite some time down. They're in WMA (sorry) and only 64k, but I've uncompressed them and burned them to CD and they sound great. And they're commercial free, probably unlike the BBC re-broadcast.
This Lamness filter is....... by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 13:20 · Score: -1, Troll

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Warning: This is a troll. by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 13:30 · Score: -1, Troll

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Clean her up a bit. by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 13:36 · Score: -1, Troll

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Taco likes fat chicks by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 13:40 · Score: -1, Troll

Yes he does
Re:bitchslap? by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 14:01 · Score: -1, Troll

that sucks man.. but don't let that keep you down..i would just keep firing away to piss of Taco. I will remember your name when i troll this site.
Re:OT: Re:Understanding Slashcode! by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 16:01 · Score: -1, Troll

Louis Armstrong, trumpet player and Jazz pioneer, died yesterday morning in his Los Angelos home. He was 71. Armstrong's last performance was at James Madison University's Convocation Center on March 24, 2001, where he played to a standing room only 5,000. Armstrong was helped off the stage by his wife of 20 years, and he later told a reporter for the campus newspaper "I don't know how much longer I can do this. This may be one of my last shows." His final song was his biggest hit, Hello Dolly! He is survived by his wife, 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
bitchslap this michael you fucker by Anonymous Coward · 2001-08-28 16:12 · Score: -1, Troll

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