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  1. Re:It wasn't me, it was the software on RIAA Defendant Cross-Sues Kazaa And AOL · · Score: 1

    How *is* AOL not an accessory in this case? If I buy some crack, but it's not me; it's for a friend, i'm still guilty.

    Also is she really taking it to court? How many legal battles has the RIAA won in court again?

  2. Eh. on Discouraging Students from Taking Math · · Score: 1

    Many US schools don't require any math programs at all. I, myself, took Symbolic Logic in place of a calculus course.

  3. Re:mod parent down on House Approves Warrantless Wiretapping Extension · · Score: 1

    It's not terribly hard to get a wire-tap warrant in the first place. Since the idea is to gather evidence, you really only need potential evidence.

  4. Hahaha! on Mac Worm Author Gets Death Threats · · Score: 1

    This is worth at least 57 "lols."

  5. One billion served on Microsoft Claims a Billion Windows Installs by End of 2008 · · Score: 1

    And nearly a quarter of those are legitimate coppies!

  6. Hmm... on Internet Radio Will Go Silent on June 26th · · Score: 1

    I've never listened to internet radio for more than 20-30 seconds at a time. Much like normally broadcast radio, I just never find anything that interests me long enough to stay on. Or if I do, it simply prompts me to listen to a song from my library. But, this is just further proof that most members of congress are out of touch with their country, the world, and reality as a whole. I support the radio shutdown, as I do any other protest.

    But, I have a question for those who know law better than I: Is it really legal to charge royalties retroactively? It seems akin to me purchasing a CD, and a month later finding it no longer plays, because the price has gone up for buying it new.

  7. Re:huh on Google Says Vista Search Changes Not Enough · · Score: 1

    But on another level, microsoft should be kept in check. Why should their patent violations go unnoticed, when they're such patent-hounds. I don't mind following the rules, as long as you have to as well :)

  8. Re:Considering how expensive ink is on InkJet Printers Lying, Or Just Wrong? · · Score: 1

    Now I have to wonder; it says it's not available for purchase to businesses (more of a lease-based program,) but will it be purchasable by professional printers?

  9. Re:Considering how expensive ink is on InkJet Printers Lying, Or Just Wrong? · · Score: 1

    But unless it breaks once a year, HP will make more money the other way.

  10. Re:ESRB is out of control on Manhunt 2 Ban Fallout, Game Rated AO By ESRB · · Score: 1

    Forgetting all about real violence on the news. But hey! Killing people in a game is evil. Killing people in real life is war.

  11. BAH! on Voice Chat Can Really Kill the Mood · · Score: 1

    I hate it when I'm jerking off and someone wants to skype with me! It totally ruins the...

    Wait, seriously? Another stunningly informative article brought to you by zonk.

  12. Re:Apple on Windows on Mozilla Exec Claims Apple is Hunting OSS Browsers · · Score: 1

    It just seems odd to me to leave programs running for another user anyway. Then again, I rarely use multiple accounts even on shared computers.

  13. Re:Apple on Windows on Mozilla Exec Claims Apple is Hunting OSS Browsers · · Score: 1

    Why don't you just turn it off before you log off?

  14. Re:Oh look! on Apple Picking a Fight it Can't Win With Safari · · Score: 2, Insightful

    DRATZ! You beat me to it.

    It was really interesting, in that he has no idea what he's trying to say.

    Safari on windows will do exactly what apple wants: Get another ~1% of the market-share, make things easier on native apple users, and create a nice alternative to FF/IE/Opera/Gecko

  15. Re:Yeah, damn Microsoft on Ubuntu Linux Validates As Genuine Windows · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Heh, would it be such a bad thing?

    On M$'s end, they're a business. If you don't give them money, why do you think they should be giving you free updates? You're not a customer, you're not going to be a customer, so it's only ever so slightly in their interest to keep you on the platform. Do you realistically think the third party software is going to disappear just because windows doesn't provide updates to people who don't pay?

    On the pirate's end, who cares? When was the last update that was worth downloading?

  16. Right, awesome on New System Detects Calls While Driving · · Score: 1

    Are we also installing breathalyzers in cars? I mean, It wouldn't bug me much, blow on a little tube; car starts. And if you get a DUI anyway, because your idiot sober friend tricked it, then you can both go to jail!

  17. Wait... on How Long Could You Live Without Your Gadgets? · · Score: 1

    Are we talking life-support, here? Because then not long.

  18. WOW NO WAI! on Safari 3 Beta Updated, Security Problems Fixed · · Score: 1

    A software developer released an update to a beta test?

    THIS is real news. Thank you zonk, for not wasting people's time with pointless articles.

  19. Re:Why so funny??? on Safari 3 Beta Updated, Security Problems Fixed · · Score: 1

    OMG lol!!!

    Anyway, i like my rounded edges! I squarely blame the other edges for this!!

  20. sigh... on Safari 3 vs. Firefox 2 and IE7 · · Score: 1

    Safari 3 beta Does this seem a bit like comparing oranges to say... and orange blossom?
  21. Re:obligatory on Far-Fetched Time Travel Concept Receives Private Funds · · Score: 1

    Well I would know.

  22. Re:shooting the messenger is now + 5 insightful? on Apple Safari On Windows Broken On First Day · · Score: 1

    Cough cough it's in beta. Cough beta. Cough cough cough. Beta.

    Too subtle?

  23. Re:obligatory on Far-Fetched Time Travel Concept Receives Private Funds · · Score: 1

    Except that would change the timeline so alternate versions of their future selves would get rich :D

  24. Oh noes!!1!1!11!on1!1e! on Apple's DRM Whack-a-Mole · · Score: 1

    DEAR LORD!!! Apple is trying to prevent users from purchasing music from the ITMS, then illegally sharing them? Those money-grubbing bastards! They said they'd be fine being an accomplice for me! Damn you Steve Jobs!!

  25. Re:Why oceans are blue on "Puddles" of Water Sighted on Mars · · Score: 1

    Occasionally, but more often green of white.

    And who says we don't paint the ocean? Maybe YOU don't.