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  1. Not a constitutional argument. on The Reporter's Fifth Amendment Paradox · · Score: 1

    I think you are missing a key point. The fifth amendment doesn't talk about what un-accused people can or cannot do. This means that if another law forcing them to testify exists, it is completely legal because it doesn't conflict with the fifth amendment, so it will stand until a new law is passed to change it. Oddness of it aside, the accused fifth amendment, and what you refer to are legally, in no way related

  2. Re:You're looking at it wrong. on Should I Take Toyota's Software Update? · · Score: 1

    If you think this is a bug your an idiot, since the invention of the car the brake has never overridden anything. Do you think when you push the brake on a cable throttled car it somehow retracts? Luckily the braking system can easily overpower the engine.

  3. Re:My sudden-acceleration Audi experience on Toyotas Suddenly Accelerate; Owners Up In Arms · · Score: 1

    The problem is none of these Toyotas have turbos. So there is no check valve that can malfunction to make it impossible to press the brakes. In fact the wider the throttle is opened the easier it will be.

  4. Re:Only? on Navy Spends $33 Million For Hybrid of the High Sea · · Score: 1

    I'm glad someone else knows enough to realize this. This is just a contract for adapting the system to a new ship. There are already numerous ships with this type of technology in our fleet.

  5. I reply to spam. on 12% of E-mail Users Have Responded To Spam · · Score: 1

    I have an email account that has been riddled with lotteries and messages about my dead [some relation]'s estate. So one day when I was bored at work I started replying to them. It's lots of fun, but they always have trouble using the fake details I give them, who knew? I think they caught on though, or I'm just unlucky cause I haven't won the international lottery in months.

  6. Re:Oh they'll crash all right on Narcissistic College Graduates In the Workplace? · · Score: 1

    Finally something intelligent on the topic. Generational categorization is the worst idea ever, hire people that you think will do the job well, fire ones that do not do the job well, this really isn't that hard.

  7. Not about the language on A High School Programming Curriculum For All Students? · · Score: 1

    I think everyone is putting too much emphasis on what language to use. No matter which one you pick the students will never think you were trying to make things easier for them. Instead I would suggest looking for local High School Programming Competitions http://www.engin.umd.umich.edu/contest/ Pick a language to match a local competition, Telling everyone that the top 3 students from each class, or however you want to do it gets to compete for $500 dollars will do a lot more for learning then picking an easy language.

  8. Re:Finally a use for the 'itsatrap' tag on Unsolicited Offer For My Personal Domain Name? · · Score: 1

    You can also send them an email very clearly stating that you are not in the business of selling domain names. If you are seriously considering selling it invite them to call you in person to "discuss options". Make sure that they are not recording the phone call and you will be able to talk business with no record of what exactly was discussed. Finally make sure they send you an agreement to buy the domain that specifically prevents them from suing you for squatting, and depending on what they are offering you should consider getting a contract lawyer to look at it. I would also ask that they forward your mail for 10 years or something like that.

  9. Re:Don't Underestimate Paper on Computer Textbooks For High Schoolers? · · Score: 1

    Don't forget about assigning homework (please assign homework). Yes most students have computers and internet now, but if you require it for homework you may cause problems. Also only use certification books if they happen to line up with your course goals. There are lots of non-cert books out there that are good.

  10. Recycling Centers on What Should I Do With My Tech Junk? · · Score: 1

    Can people list recycling centers they've used. I'm in Michigan and have been sitting on a dead monitor for a year with no idea where to take it.

  11. Don't show it to EA on How To Sell a Video Game Idea? · · Score: 1

    EA feeds off the creativity of others like a parasite, even if they act interested they will destroy the game and force you to work on lame sports games.

  12. Re:Deprecated Warfighting on F-117A Stealth Fighter Retired · · Score: 1

    The F22 is more of a good mix. It can destroy 4 MiGs before they even know the F22 is there. It can easily bomb any, even our SAM/radar site without ever being detected. What more does it need to do?

  13. a reply to the converse of your question on When Should We Ditch Our Platform? · · Score: 1

    At my company we just decided to resurrect an old application even though nobody knows how to operate/program for it anymore. Simply because putting a Jr developer on it and letting him/her figure it out is cheaper than the new shinny powerful solutions now being sold. (In fact its costs 4 months of his salary)

    Thats what it all comes down to around here, which does the boss think will be cheaper.

  14. Re:Probably using it to simulate... on Iran Builds Supercomputer From Banned AMD Parts · · Score: 1

    wow, because we needed a 216 processor computer to make a bomb in World War II. Ohh wait, we used a slide rule.

  15. Re:Not all games worth the same price. on EA Boss Says Games Too Expensive · · Score: 1

    I have to disagree with MMO's being worth 66 dollars. After buying star wars galaxies and being completely disappointed I will never again by an MMO I can't try for less then a months subscription. Plus when you making a BILLION on subscriptions who the hell cares let people download your software. But yes a good RPG is worth it, where as FPS i think should focus less on graphics and more on content. It will cut dev costs and you can keep the expansion packs coming, cutting them even more.

  16. Re:Let me be the first to say... on Electronic Arts Purchases BioWare, Pandemic · · Score: 1

    Lets not forget about EA's tendency to buy up and destroy some the best game studios in the world. At least _I_ haven't seen any new origin games lately, and the list goes on.

  17. Your fogetting we can use this too. on TorrentSpy Must Preserve Data In RAM For MPAA · · Score: 1

    Now that there is precedent, torrent spy can send in logs in binary format interlaced with lots of other information, and all of the people defending themselves against the RIAA can demand the ram of the computer used to look at the allegedly shared files during the entire investigation. Then the RIAA will get the ruling in favor of the MPAA overturned. Now that is justice at work.

  18. Richard Stalin on Linux Creator Calls GPLv3 Authors 'Hypocrites' · · Score: 1

    I have to completely side with Linus, and furthermore I think we should start referring to the party leader that made GPLv3 as Richard Stalin.

  19. Lots of companies do it. on Closed Source On Linux and BSD? · · Score: 1

    You should always ask a lawyer legal questions, but lots of companies develop closed software on open platforms. As long as you ensure that all the libraries you use are LGPL you are safe. As far as GPL3 the only thing particularly relevant is the anti-tivoisation policies. Basically you can't make custom hardware with the intent of not letting people modify the open-source software you use on it.

    Starting with a Linux platform is a great way to cut costs and start a small business. But do not be a ****, if you need to make a driver for your hardware, open source it, if you use a smaller library, LGPL library help out the project. Not doing these things is what pisses most people off when make a closed Linux app. Just remember they've saved you tens of thousands of engineering hours and licensing fees, give a few back by helping to resolve bugs and improve things.

  20. Either way your selling your soul. on Microsoft or Google? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Don't forget about non-competitive agreements, some companies will assure that you never work for anybody else in a remotely related area. Dont forget about Microsoft taking some defectors to court for everything they ever paid them. I don't know about Googles contract, but I would take the least restrictive one. Also consider intellectual property issues. Some companies can take your rights to any code you produce, even if its in your own time, at home. Others simply can take code related to your job tasks. Some can do this for 6 months after you quit, and other can do it for 6 years after you quit. Take the least restrictive one, at least it leaves you with a practical exit stratagy if you don't like it there. Another reason to go with a small company. They usually dont make you sign away as much, and also dont have the full time lawyers/will to sue the crap out of you and often dont have as stringent of agreement in the first place.