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  1. Re:WOW even the summary is wrong on Run Netflix On OpenSUSE · · Score: 1

    Chrome and Android, uses the Linux Kernel... However they are not GNU/Linux. Just like OS X isn't BSD.
    The limitation that netflix placed on Linux, isn't technical where the Kernel just couldn't do the work, but legal and political.
    GNU policy against DRM, while Netflix trying to get as many content providers as possible, is willing to accept that DRM Restriction as a trade off to give their customers more shows.

    Google with Chrome and Android, are more open to allowing these restrictions to their systems, so companies are more willing to provide them content.

  2. Re:Our "for sale" sign has been taken down on BlackBerry Posts $4.4 Billion Loss, Will Outsource To Foxconn · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I didn't get that Text book.
    Also my MBA classes also seem to actively discourage such actions. That said, it may mean to refocus the company.

  3. Re:There's a disconnect here on DHS Turns To Unpaid Interns For Nation's Cyber Security · · Score: 1

    However if they can get elevated security access. That could be helpful for them in future jobs. As there are a lot of jobs that require security access, however they don't want to pay to put the candidate in the process.

  4. Re:Evolution of complex structure. on Astronomers Discover When Galaxies Got Their Spirals · · Score: 4, Informative

    Well perhaps not a Coincidence.

    We are a creation of a second generation star. With our heavier elements that are assumed to be a product of the first generation stars dying process.
    Assuming most Stars last an average of 10 billion years. It would be save to assume the second generation started 8 billion years after the big bang. Now creating of these heavier elements probably made gravity distribution in the galaxy a little less consistent creating new shapes too.

  5. Re:It's true on Web Surfing Improves Motor Skills · · Score: 1

    That is why hand eye coordination has improved. Minimize when someone walks in.

  6. Re:Where is the news? on China Rejects 545,000 Tons of US Genetically Modified Corn · · Score: 1

    Usually the seller know that the country will not accept the product before they have processed and shipped the product.

    Also depending on your views of GM Foods, either china is rejecting food that will feed a lot of people, due to some politics. Or China saving its people from the US Sending China Poison food.

  7. Re:"Hey, we'll take it," said Africa on China Rejects 545,000 Tons of US Genetically Modified Corn · · Score: 1

    Are you going to build a house out of Corn?

  8. What could possibly go wrong. on Embedded SIM Design Means No More Swapping Cards · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Compared to a hard wired chip, we got something controlled by software. And a lot of Devices that likes to be jail braked.

  9. Re:so he gave on Mark Zuckerberg Gives $990 Million To Charity · · Score: 1

    I am still thinking of Creating the MFM foundation. (Money for Me) It is a good cause, I will use your money to give myself a better life and such improvements will help my local economy.

  10. Re:Boohoo on US Spying Costs Boeing Military Jet Deal With Brazil · · Score: 1

    If you have been looking at Brazil politics, they are more or less finding reasons to say No to the US, anyways.

  11. Re:It's pretty simple on How a MacBook Camera Can Spy Without Lighting Up · · Score: 1

    Or just make the Light part of the default wiring, When the part of the camera that records has power the light goes on from that power too. If the LED is off it means there is no power going to the units that record the data.
    No Firmware, or software controls, we wire it in directly.

    That is assuming these companies really care about our security, and not just use it as an excuse to make fun of the president.

  12. Re: In other words ... on Want To Fight Allergies? Get a Dirty Dog · · Score: 1

    And what do dogs have a habit of eating.
    You guessed it, their own poo.

  13. Re:I KNEW IT! on Want To Fight Allergies? Get a Dirty Dog · · Score: 1

    Or a member of PITA... Oh wait that is the same thing.

  14. Re:Rodrigo y Gabriela on Ask Slashdot: Can Digital Music Replace Most Instrumental Musicians? · · Score: 1

    I think it is an issue of Quality.

    Digital Music plays flawlessly, but lifelessly.
    Human Musicians can very from Horrible to Near Flawlessly with a lot of life.

    Amateur and sub par Professional Musicians will take a hit. As Digital Music will be cheaper and better then they are.
    But the people who have really mastered the instrument will still be in demand for making real music.

  15. Re:Maybe this corn can be used for food again? on Lawmakers Out To Kill the Corn-Based Ethanol Mandate · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I applaud them for trying. I also applaud them louder for realizing it didn't work and ending it.

    The problem in this stupid political landscape, You can't go back and say, It seemed like a good idea at the time, however I stopped it after we found out it didn't meet expectations. Which is really stupid, because it creates bad policies that just keep going on and on creating more harm, and making political leaders afraid to try something new.

  16. Re:Was it even or odd.. on Fedora 20 Released · · Score: 1

    People with spare motherboards and some HDs kicking around.

    I got married, my wife doesn't let me collect old computer parts. But if I weren't it would be a nice way to test stuff out. Vs. having a big block of storage gone on your favorite PC.

  17. Re:Ungrateful krauts on Amazon Workers Strike In Germany As Christmas Orders Peak · · Score: 1

    Yea European economy is really booming!

  18. Not all security bugs are equal. on The Case For a Global, Compulsory Bug Bounty · · Score: 2

    The real problem is the assumption that all security glitches are equally bad.
    Sure at Hack-a-thons we see impressive I can break into this computer in under 5 minutes, however this is often in a controlled environment. Where they can pick and choose what services that they want on, assume that a lot of people hook their PC's up to Raw internet. And a bunch of businesses do this too.

    Now if there is a flaw on the World facing features such as a Web Browser or SSH client, yes that is serious. But if it is a flaw that says allow for local vulnerabilities, that is much different.

    To try to make market for these, means companies will have to pay for and fix things in the wrong priority.

  19. Re:Testing Inaccurate? on FDA Seeks Tougher Rules For Antibacterial Soaps · · Score: 2

    You should wash your hands long enough to sing Happy Birthday(c) twice.

  20. There is good bacteria too. on FDA Seeks Tougher Rules For Antibacterial Soaps · · Score: 5, Informative

    We are covered with bacteria a lot of it is rather helpful to us. So by using Anti-bacterial soap we do kill off the good bacteria too.
    Or worse we make the good Bacteria go bad. Because when we try to kill it, it gives off chemicals to try to protect itself which then turns harmful for us.

    We are better off washing our hands with normal soap, which washes away large colonies of bacteria, but doesn't kill them off, as well as foreign contaminates that could cause problems too.

  21. Re:Can someone explain on Disney Pulls a Reverse Santa, Takes Back Christmas Shows From Amazon Customers · · Score: 1

    There would be something VERY wrong with the system if it was THAT hard to remove content.

    Chances are they did the work in the Database, and didn't do it quite the right way)
    Delete from StreaminMedia where Name like 'Disney Prep and Landing'
    Insert into StreamingMeida (Name, Purchase) values ('Disney Prep and landing'', 0)
    --Opps why didn't we update instead.
    --Having to hunt and peck to find the Rows UID after having deleted it,
    Update CustomersStreamingMedia set StreamingMediaUID = NewStreamingMediaUID where StreamingMediaUID = OldStreamingMediaUID.

  22. Re:Can someone explain on Disney Pulls a Reverse Santa, Takes Back Christmas Shows From Amazon Customers · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    So you were going to sue, about loosing a video you probably never owned?

  23. Re:Who Gives a Fuck, Which Shares Better? on Playstation 4 Vs Xbox One: Which Shares Better? · · Score: 1

    Exactly that sharing feature is one of those big touted however, I really don't care type of feature.

    Now I see two big problems with both the PS 4 and XBox One.

    Problem 1: Subscription for more services. Yes it isn't too much, however I really don't want want an other bill to pay for, and if times get tough, games will be the first to go. the PS 4 is a bit better then XBox One is. At least I can still watch Netflix without paying Sony extra fees.

    Problem 2: Family Games. I would like to see more games fit for the entire family that they can play together. Now we don't need blood and gore to make a game interesting, the Wii U is better with this, however it really sucks as a console. Why can't I have a family multi-player game that doesn't look like I am in Baby Land.

  24. Re:Ice insects? on Next-Gen Windshield Wipers To Be Based On Jet Fighter "Forcefield" Tech · · Score: 4, Funny

    Can it be adjusted by turning a knob. So if it is raining really hard I can divert power from the AC to the Shields.

  25. Re:Can someone explain on Disney Pulls a Reverse Santa, Takes Back Christmas Shows From Amazon Customers · · Score: 5, Informative

    Because you didn't RTFA!

    This week, though, the company temporarily removed access to both episodes of Prep & Landing, not only preventing new customers buying or renting the show, but also preventing those who had already paid – under the promise that they could "re-watch it as often" as they like – from doing so.

    Amazon blamed the removal on "a temporary issue with some of our catalog data" which it says has been fixed, adding that "customers should never lose access to their Amazon Instant Video purchases."