User: scc4fun

Re:Why would you want games that don't have readin

On: DS Games for Pre-readers?

And speaking of ancient games, as a kid, before we were allowed to start playing Oregon Trail we had to prove we understood the concepts of operating a computer with a mouse.

Wow, I remember playing Oregon Trail on Apple IIe's where only a few mouses (er, mice?) were available and only used for drawing programs. I've yet to play Oregon Trail with a mouse.

Re:subgenius schoolteachers

On: Christmas Shopping For Your Nephew

You can listen to Leo Laporte talk about it from July 23, 2007 on his show the Daily Giz Wiz (Dick DeBartolo): http://twit.tv/dgw361

Re:Bluetooth Attacks

On: Tracking People Using Bluetooth

It was later reported that those news stories about "toothing" were a hoax. IIRC the original article authors admitted that it was a hoax several months after the fact.

Re:I blame education

On: No More TV Listings For MythTV Users

things COSTS MONEY. Either things cost money or things costs moneys I think he was clear that it was things costs money (even if it should actually be things cost money.

Re:I LOVE this idea.

On: Google's $10 Local Search Play

Yes, local.google.com is just a redirect to maps.google.com. Originally, they were two separate products. They were merged as people who wanted local search results generally enjoy a map to go along with it. If you click on "Find Businesses" below the search box you can easily find a business by typing its name or category and a city/state or zip. (I've only used it here in the US of A.)

Re:Just change the name

On: American Red Cross Sued For Using a Red Cross

It was also prophesied in the Old Testament (Isaiah 22:23). That would be the one that was written by the prophets who came before JC was born.

Re:Shopping for cable?

On: How Does Your ISP Handle Top-Usage Customers?

I now moved to New York and I now have the option of Time Warner or nothing. That's the kind of freedom available in advanced countries like [...] North Korea How about nothing or nothing?

Re:Comcast?

On: How Does Your ISP Handle Top-Usage Customers?

As a low-level grunt for the company, I will confirm that Comcast does indeed cap bandwidth. The stated limited (and yes, it is in the TOS agreement which nobody reads - available on the Comcast.com website) is 60 GB/month. Where?

http://www.comcast.com/shop/buyflow/default.ashx?P opup=true&RenderedBy=Products&FormName=ProductTerm sAndConditions&ProductID=20355&Title=Comcast%20-%2 0Product%20Terms%20and%20Conditions%20-%20Comcast% 20High-Speed%20Internet%20for%20Current%20Cable%20 Customers

Terms and Conditions
Comcast speed tiers range from 4.0 to 8.0 Mbps download speed (maximum upload speed from 384Kbps to 768Kbps respectively). The speed tier received and pricing will vary depending upon the speed tier selected and the level of Comcast video service and/or digital telephone service (if any) received. Speed comparisons are for downloads only and are compared to (as applicable, to 56K dial-up, 768Kbps, 1.5Mbps or 3.0Mbps DSL). Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Many factors affect speed.
Equipment (including cable modem) is required and unless specifically included in the offer, must be rented at Comcast's regular rates or purchased at retail. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Prices shown do not include applicable taxes and fees. Service is subject to terms and conditions of Comcast High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement and Home Networking Amendment if applicable. For restrictions, minimum requirements and details about service and prices, call 1-800-Comcast. ©2005 Comcast. All rights reserved. Video Mail not compatible with Macintosh systems, and additional equipment is required. Comcast Home Networking will let you connect up to 5 PCs (IP devices) to the Internet at one time. Computers using a wireless connection must be within 150 feet of the gateway. Certain devices using radio frequency (including 2.4GHz cordless phones and microwave ovens), may interfere with or disrupt Internet connections. Comcast Home Networking service is only available to Comcast High-Speed Internet customers. Please note: the File and Printer Sharing Interface neither supports interaction between Apple and Windows based computers, nor sharing between two or more Apple devices. Regular service and equipment charges apply. Equipment, including a Comcast Certified Home Networking Device which may be purchased from Comcast or leased at Comcast's standard rates (currently $5 per month) required. Leased equipment must be returned to Comcast if service is cancelled. Additional equipment may be required. You will have the ability to add four additional PCs for a total of five networked PCs per household. Wireless cards are required for additional connections beyond the first computers. Wireless cards may be purchased from Comcast (see rate card for pricing) or at retail. Installation charges are additional.

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