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  1. I might get one on XBox Released · · Score: 1

    If Microsoft or a third party develops a Tetris game for the system and some decent RPG is also developed.

  2. Excuse me? on Recording Artists File Brief Against RIAA · · Score: 1

    It's irrelevant because there can be no doubt that the record companies own or control the copyrights at issue here. This is something that artists don't contend.

    Excuse me? Was that your ass that was talking here? I think your business practices should be questioned here. I forsee United States v. RIAA in the near future.

  3. Re:What about mascots? on Byte: FreeBSD vs Linux Revisited · · Score: 1

    I believe the devil mascot is referred to as the FreeBSD Daemon. The FreeBSD should have more details.

  4. Re:It'll ruin higher education funding on Student Researcher Wins Patent Dispute · · Score: 1

    Personally, I think that if Microsoft's fortune were split between America's schools, colleges and Universities, they'd be able to reduce the fees enough to have students to teach, and be able to pay teachers enough for them to have no desire to steal their student's work.


    What does Microsoft have to do with this?

  5. Channel surfers would be ticked on U.S. Logo-Free TV Broadcast Organizations? · · Score: 1

    From the way I see it, the little logo in the corner serves as a reminder as to which station or network you are tuned into. Channel surfers who are flipping through the programs often like to know which network or station they are tuned into should they find a program that they like.

  6. Re:Successful marketing. on Gonzo Marketing: Winning Through Worst Practices · · Score: 1

    This is not how I see it. Someone may lose their reputation among their friends, but may become a saint in front of another group of people. It's all in the attitudes of the people who are both doing the advertising, and who have to listen to the person do his pitch.

  7. Re:Successful marketing. on Gonzo Marketing: Winning Through Worst Practices · · Score: 1

    One form of advertising and marketing that has been proven to be effective, yet in recent time has been under-utilized is networking. Many people are more likely to buy a product or service on the basis that it was recommended to them by a trusted friend. To the company, that's free advertising, and they are not utilizing any of their resources to get new customers. Some companies that I have met through networking groups and chambers of commerce are utilizing networking by offering incentives to customers for providing referrals.

  8. IANAL on Yahoo Serious Fights Yahoo! trademark · · Score: 1

    But I say "First come, first served" Sorry, Yahoo!

  9. Re:Finally... on Diablo 2 Items Bringing Home the Bacon · · Score: 1

    Of course, I've been doing it for two years now, only not through selling equipment on Diablo II.

  10. Re:Just a bit premature isn't it? on Congress Plans DMCA Sequel: The SSSCA · · Score: 1

    I wouldn't sit on it for too long. I already have plans on writing my Senators and House Representative and informing them about this. As others have said on this forum, if the bill passes, it could kill future growth of the technology industry.

  11. Re:Begin this on The DMCA Is Just The Beginning · · Score: 2, Informative

    Excellent reply to WIPO, Congress, FTAA, and anyone who wants to support the DMCA and its offspring.

    BTW, lame first post

  12. Re:the holy hand grenade on Don't Forget That Worms Happen Everywhere · · Score: 1

    I always enjoy serving up Zookenade while playing Worms. Who needs all that fancy weaponry when a simple grenade will work wonders.

  13. My $0.02 as a student on Dorm Storm? · · Score: 1

    My best (or worst) experience was my final semester at Kent State University. Shortly after moving back into my dorm, my current Windows box decided to quit on me. Since I decided that getting new parts would cost just as much as a new system, I decided to get a new system, and swap out network cards to use the campus network. Turns out that this was only the beginning of my problems. My network card (a $50 3Com card) was not compatible with the new hardware. I had to purchase a new network card (a cheaper one) in order to use the network. The network staff was very helpful in working with me to get my problems fixed, and even they learned a few things from me.

  14. Definitely off-topic on Right to Post Anonymously Protected · · Score: 1

    I can't blame you for wanting to do your due diligence on PPL. One place I can tell you to go is www.richdad.com. They have a whole forum dedicated to MLM and network marketing opportunities. Read that forum and you should be able to find some online sources for PPL.

    The reasons why many MLM and network marketing organizations try to restrict online advertising is to reduce the amount of spam that is circulated, and to preserve the person-to-person contact that has made this business popular and profitable. Depending on the organization, the penalty for not adhering to advertising guidlines could be as severe as having your rights to your distributorship revoked.

  15. If I was the CEO of one of these dot-coms... on Aeron Chairs As Stupidity Barometers · · Score: 1

    ...my offices would be furnished with more reasonably priced furniture. If an employee wanted an Aeron for comfort, he can either pay for it out of his own pocket, or submit a request for the Aeron. I'll only honor the request if the person has a medical condition requiring the support, or if the person believes that his productivity will improve as a result. If as a result, productivity from this person does not improve, then the chair will be removed from his desk and he'll get a regular office chair. I pay my employees to work, not to goof off.

  16. Definitely a need for this on Bionic Nurses · · Score: 1

    I know a friend of mine who works as a self-employed nurse (she works on contract). Recently, she suffered a herniated disk which most likely resulted from her lifting people out of wheelchairs while performing her job duties. That (injuries) coupled with the nursing shortage in the US is why stuff like this power suit will have a demand in US hospitals.

  17. Re:Webvan on Webvan Out Of Gas · · Score: 1

    I'm a consultant as well. The company that I work with has a standing order program where people can set up an order and delivery cycle for just about everything that they need. Granted that the above post covers a few valid topics, by sitting down with my customer, I can chat with them and find out how often they need an item, so when their current supply is either gone or almost gone, the replacement stock is sitting on their front door. Plus, the money that I am making with this is nothing to complain about.

  18. Is there a listing of all the games hosted there? on End Of reality For Silicon Graphics · · Score: 1

    If so, I would like to try them out myself.

  19. Note at the bottom of the editorial on Copyrights and Copywrongs · · Score: 1

    You have an opportunity to sound off by writing a letter to the editor. I'm posting here what I wrote to the editor.


    I feel that this editorial hits the nail on the head. I'm wondering if the Founding Fathers would like the idea behind Open Source licensing (aka "copyleft"). With Microsoft attacking the GNU General Public License, I believe that Open Source operating systems (like Linux) and other freely distributed software packages are forcing Microsoft to rely on it's name alone. The public is wanting more reliability in software than who can better promote the bells and whistles packaged within the software.

  20. I know a better way to make money online on How To Make Money Online · · Score: 1
    You can
    • Start a business in earning money via referral programs that a few websites offer.
    • Raid yard sales for goodies and resell them on eBay.
    • Get some new idea and develop a solid business plan around it.


    I recommend items 1 and 3 for the very ambitious.
  21. Re:simple question on Squaresoft To Go Multiplatform · · Score: 1

    I have read that Final Fantasy was Square's last chance to profit with a video game in the late '80s. In addition to Final Fantasy, they developed World Runner and Rad Racer. These titles did not do too well for Square, so the decided to go all out with an RPG. The name -- You guessed it, Final Fantasy. Since this game did well in its release in Japan in 1987, Square managed to stay alive. US RPG fans were happy when Nintendo acquired the rights to distribute Final Fantasy in 1990 for the NES. From this point on, Final Fantasy has been one of the most popular console RPG series.

  22. I would just do whatever you want with your code. on Can University Students GPL Their Submitted Works? · · Score: 1

    I wrote a few programs during my college career, and I put in my comments a statement stating that whomever possesses the code can do whatever they want to do with it. Since the code was mostly basic data structures, people will want something to look at or use anyways.

  23. This could work. on UK Servers Humming In Former Nuclear Bunker · · Score: 1

    I could see the bunker being converted to a data warehouse. Only a few people would be needed to make sure that the servers stay online and secured. As for the issue of water seepage, I would design the layout of the server farm so that none of the servers would be sitting on the floor, and have a plan for a company to come in on a regular basis to pump the water out should there be any.

  24. Greedy Ba$tard$ on An End-Run Around Region-Free DVD Players · · Score: 1

    They think that they can beat DeCSS with this scheme. I doubt it will ever work. Eventually somebody is going to hack a DVD player and insert a ROM chip with the DeCSS program on it.

  25. One question I have on OSX/Win2K Deathmatch · · Score: 1

    Did Micro$oft ever publish a piece of software that was actually useful and could sell without the bullshitting by the M$ Marketing department?