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  1. Re:Xbox Linux on Xbox Price Drops to $200 · · Score: 1

    Good one! No mod points, unfortunately...

    I wonder if you could get another refund drive going. There is no third party OEM bundling excuse this time, hmm?

  2. Re:My thoughts on the matter. on The Next Tech Revolution · · Score: 1

    I don't have any moderator points, but I nomiate you Official Limericist for /.

  3. Re:Ice Cube Scent Removal on The Next Tech Revolution · · Score: 1

    Well, not really.

    The problem with smelly ice cubes in refrigeration is that most units have a single pump that operates both refrigeration and freezer compartments. this leads to transfer of smells between them. The only complete solution to this problem is to have seperate pumps. Some high end home and commercial units do just this.

    The baking powder solution helps, but doesn't solve the problem...

  4. Re:Good idea on Sneaking Open Source Software Through the Front Door · · Score: 1

    Mozilla is the only OSS software I currently use. I tried Linux for a couple of years. As much as I would love to use other OSS stuff, it's just not practical.

    I think what makes Mozilla unique is that the folks writing and supporting the project by and large have no dogmatic attachments to typical OSS flame subjects. It must be the only OSS project that is truly platform agnostic, and if anything, works better under Windows.

  5. Re:Sure, but here's the paradox... on Quantum Cryptography In Action · · Score: 1

    Ok, I'm by no means an expert on this stuff, but I think I may have the answer to this question. From the article, it seems that an eavesdropper can get a part of the data en route, before the legitimate parties clue in. If so, then it is better to send a key that ends up being useless (the key must be 100% accurate) than the data itself, which will be partly useful.

    Someone better clued please feel free to add/correct/flame/etc...

  6. Re:Hahah on PCs Pilfered, Paralyzing Populace · · Score: 1

    Reminds me of another story, about this guy that used to have his stereo system stolen from his car on a regular basis. He got tired of it, and had an alarm system installed. Shortly after that the latest stereo system and the alarm system were both stolen...

  7. Re:From the article... on Apple Deals with Devil, Communists · · Score: 1

    I thought you were kidding in the quote, so I checked it out in the original. Sure enough...

  8. Re:This is just plain silly. on Lower Your Insurance Premiums: Use Linux · · Score: 1

    The point is that Wurzler is essentially rewarding people for using an OS whose scioeconomic philosophy is decidedly un-American.

    Oooh, it keeps getting better. Yeah, these Linux zealots are all just a bunch of commies. I see it clearly now.

  9. Re:Mmm.... Trollicious. on Lower Your Insurance Premiums: Use Linux · · Score: 1

    Add my two gallons while you're at it.

    For a while it seemed like sanity may win out by moderating the post down as troll/flamebait. But then things went back to just buisness as usual.

  10. Re:This is just plain silly. on Lower Your Insurance Premiums: Use Linux · · Score: 1

    Sure man, I'm fond of free speech too...

    ...and free beer, software, love, etc...

  11. Re:This is just plain silly. on Lower Your Insurance Premiums: Use Linux · · Score: 1

    Chill out man, you may hyperventilate.

    Or are you just trying to be funny?

  12. Re:I've done this... sort of on Datamining Medline for Gene Interactions - Pubgene · · Score: 1

    Why is this moderated to Troll?

  13. Finally on CueHack For CueCat Released · · Score: 1

    Finally I have a reason to go get one of these purely for the entertainment value.

  14. Re:CCTV is a reflection of cultural differences. on CCTV - The Fifth Utility · · Score: 1

    Now I was convinced that it was the socialists doing the dirty deed. The original poster seems to have an amazing ability to attract support from many quarters. Very educational.

  15. Re:No. on CCTV - The Fifth Utility · · Score: 1

    I'm realy enjoying this now. You're almost funny.

    There have never been slaves on British soil.

    That right! It's much cheaper to abuse the poor bastards right in their own bloody lands. And cleaner, too.

  16. Re:CCTV is a reflection of cultural differences. on CCTV - The Fifth Utility · · Score: 1

    Thanks for the clarification. No jest.

  17. Re:CCTV is a reflection of cultural differences. on CCTV - The Fifth Utility · · Score: 1

    Wow! Just amazing...

    What to highlight:

    It is Old Testament values and paranoia (America) versus modern rationalism (Britain).

    And this drivel deserves 5/insightfull rating?

  18. Re:Van Gogh the photographer? on Van Gogh... the Astronomer · · Score: 1

    I'm glad to note that you jest...

    Aside from that, there are so many other qualities to consider in a painting, rather than just the level of detail or so called accuracy. Color, texture, etc... Also, many of Van Gogh's paintings are quite distorted in terms of perspectives. It seems to have been done intentionally.

  19. Re:This needs some order on The History Is In The Shirts · · Score: 2

    Actually, the site is not based on SlashCode, but rather on Lloyd's own homebrew (and GPL licenced) code Harvey.

  20. URL that works on Flying Trains · · Score: 1
  21. Re:What's its name? on The 20th Century: Loser Style · · Score: 1

    Wasn't it DeLorean or some such?