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  1. Apple II Gutenberg? on What Early Software Was Influential Enough To Deserve Acclaim? · · Score: 1

    Proof that Desktop Publishing can be done easily with 2 disk drives and a 3 disk app library! :)

  2. except on Does Microsoft Have the Best App Store For Open Source Developers? · · Score: 1

    I presume some of these 'tree hackers' must read the news and know about these devices. Shouldn't be too hard to figure out how to remove them from the trees prior to transport. Sheesh.. sometimes, it's better not to advertise every piece of knowledge in the news.

  3. Ok.. but on Robot Serves Up 360 Hamburgers Per Hour · · Score: 2

    Any plans on recycling cooks into their supervisors? gourmet burger? who is the chef? quality control? it's the way of the future, just hope it figures out how to ensure that the human factor/equation isn't on the losing end.

  4. The CRISIS! on Scrabble Needs a New Scoring System · · Score: 1

    This is SERIOUS people! This topic should be next in line with 'are we eating too much garlic as a people' :)

  5. This explains.. on Pot Smokers Might Not Turn Into Dopes After All · · Score: 1

    Snoop Dogg! (really smart dude actually, great business sense)

  6. That explains... on Pot Smokers Might Not Turn Into Dopes After All · · Score: 1

    Snoop Dogg! (actually he's really smart!)

  7. Battery & Better Hardware/Usability can tip sc on RIM Attracts 15,000 Apps For BlackBerry 10 In 2 Days · · Score: 1

    Blackberry was the dominant smartphone. While many scoff at the keyboard, this phone was first and foremost meant for business. Whatever else you could say, it worked and depending on how you managed your apps and OS configuration, it had a superior life to any of today's phone. In this world everything is possible and Blackberry could get a boost in sales if their hardware and usability have kicked a notched up to match Android/IOS phones and most of all, have a superior battery life. I would go back in a heartbeat!

  8. Re:Ultrasound on CES: X PRIZE Could Make Star Trek-Style Tricorder a Reality (Video) · · Score: 1

    The funny thing here is that while many would agree with you about your MRI statement, the same could be held true about cell phones, tablets, or lord knows what other inventions are out there. Always the same thing. It can't be done, and yet, eventually, they do get done, so, all you are doing is giving more fuel for those who will wholeheartedly want to prove you wrong. :)

  9. Promote the ultimate waste on Dean Kamen Invents Stomach Pump For Dieters · · Score: 1

    Overstuffed? Get our bullimi-o-matic 3000, with extra suction to keep that stomach lining fit and trim!

  10. here's something to consider on Anonymous Files Petition To Make DDoS Legal Form of Protest · · Score: 1

    If the internet were to be protected as a free speech right, then DDOS attacks are in fact detrimental towards that 'right'. The point is, everybody has a right to their opinions, right or wrong. When you start placing criterias against that. Then, who gets to say what 'can' and 'can't' be said? Censorship via DDOS is wrong. Better have an alternate site and build a case towards boycotting whatever/whoever your intended target based on actual proof and a viable and honest justification of your efforts. Promote your efforts towards facts and truth. Let that be the downfall of your target.

  11. Sure.. the easy answer.. on Connecticut Groups Cancels Plan to Destroy Violent Games · · Score: 1

    Yes, very smart. Instead of promoting 'personal accountability', they think that this will have any durable long term solution. Violence is a fact. But teaching our youth to recognize fiction from fact is the issue. Also, parents who buy their 6 yrs old a game which is rated PG is the issue. Until this world becomes non-violent collectively, kids need to know what violence is, and learn to appreciate peace and grow towards it. But games are games. Just keep it age appropriate, that's really all there is. A game console is not a baby sitter. How do you prepare these kids for the real world of today and the hurdles of tomorrow if you don't teach them what this world really is and then, what they can do to make it better? Geez, worse is.. how will they react if lord forbid, they are faced directly or indirectly with actual violence? You love your kids, nurture them, educate them and prepare them. Don't shield them, achieve a balance. Without negative, there is no positive, and thus, nothing gets done.

  12. What? on Drug Allows Deafened Mice to Regrow Inner Ear Hair · · Score: 1

    Can you repeat that? I can't hair you? :)

  13. Very simply on Ask Slashdot: How To React To Coworker Who Says My Code Is Bad? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Critique is only as good as the suggestions for improvement. So, that's your answer. I feel that if someone has issues with my code, then show me better and prove me it is better. In the end, clarity, code reuse, design patterns, performance, all of these things come to play.

  14. Re:What about the trip to the moon? on Trip To Mars Could Damage Astronauts' Brains · · Score: 1

    I didn't realize that questioning the authenticity of our Moon Landing would result not only in a negative score, but also be perceived as flamebait. Of course, the US government has always been truthful throughout the ages to it's citizens and as such never deceived the American people or anyone else for that matter. Sheesh.

  15. Whiplash effect on Connecticut Group Wants Your Violent Videogames — To Destroy Them · · Score: 1

    I don't blame them for thinking as such, but that's because they are desperately in need of doing something to somehow make sense of the terrible tragedy of Newtown. But taking away violent video games will not solve the problem. Heck, define violences to begin with? some of the old disney and warner bros cartoons at some point were deemed to violent to be on TV. No, the solution isn't avoidance of violence, but rather, guidance. Educate our kids what is fiction and what is reality. Nobody wants to admit it, but when we leave our kids to their own device, at the expense of monitoring their activities, spending time with them, etc.. well, we are to blame. Also, I know, single parent families, yes, they exist, but you the parent are still the boss.. Be creative, allow them access when you can supervise. If you can't educate your kid(s), then stop making kids. But last thing you need is to try and curb violence via gaming. Teach kids right from wrong, give them an outlet to vent their frustrations and educate them. Not easy, nope, but, that's the solution. Violence is out there and that's the truth. You don't shield your kids if you love them, you prepare them for life. You make them want peace. But you don't hide the violence, because whenever it will hit them, if they aren't ready, the horrors of it will make it that much worse.

  16. Re:What about the trip to the moon? on Trip To Mars Could Damage Astronauts' Brains · · Score: 1

    It's hard to believe that we had proper shielding back in the 60s and 70s when it comes to protecting ourselves from any meaningful exposure. Check out what these suits are made of.

  17. What about the trip to the moon? on Trip To Mars Could Damage Astronauts' Brains · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    If the logic behind the trip to Mars is that it could kill people, which makes sense without proper shielding, then what does that make of our so called Moon landings? Seems to me that more and more, these landing were scams all along.. I never could see how we had the technology to make people walk on the Moon in the 60s. Those astronaut suits? Really?

  18. Re:However.... on Michigan Makes It Illegal To Ask For Employees' Facebook Logins · · Score: 1

    And you know.. that's how it should be.. Your social life, whether online or not, should not be any employer's business. If your social life affects your job, get fired! :)

  19. Re:Would have preferred on Drone Photos Lead to Indictment For Texas Polluters · · Score: 1

    I agree with you, but unfortunately, the right thing to do is not synonymous with the most profitable thing to do.. :(

  20. A NO-Brainer on Michigan Makes It Illegal To Ask For Employees' Facebook Logins · · Score: 2

    Amazing, as if your current rights to privacy where not enough, there has to be a law to protect your social media access? Who would have thought of that? Now, hopefully, "MAY NOT ASK" means just that. Hope it doesn't become for job application forms an 'optional' section of the form.

  21. A Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush on Should a Teenage Entrepreneur Sell Out To Facebook? · · Score: 1

    That should be self-explanatory....

  22. wonder how long.. on DRM Could Come To 3D Printers · · Score: 1

    before there is a hack to break that DRM.. The only way they can actually really regulate this is like they do with high-end color photocopier that have the ability to copy money, else, it's kinda moot point to even have DRM.

  23. Linus is NOT the Linux Community... on Torvalds Uses Profanity To Lambaste Romney Remarks · · Score: 1

    Why must we think that Linus' comment have anything to do with the Linux community? Freedom of speech, yes and he's entitled to it. However, if there is a perception that everytime the man speaks, he's the voice of the Linux community, then whoever think that needs something stronger than a pill. Anyways, I agree with Linus' comments and as far as I'm concerned, Romney is an idiot for making such suggestions. As for his religion, none of my business. But in the end, Romney made himself look like a joke. If this type of idea comes from a man wanting to be the 89th President of the USA, then he better not be elected or else the US will be in some serious deep s&^t. Aircraft windows opening in case of emergencies, what a moron! (mmm, mormon, moron, kinda rhymes), but let be serious, a comment like that is comparable to wanting to join the navy , wishing to serve aboard a submarine, but insisting on sleeping with your window open. Sheesh!

  24. Wrong Question on Can Anyone Become a Programmer? · · Score: 1

    Anybody can be a programmer, for that matter, anybody can be a cook! The question should be can anyone be a good programmer? And the answer is simple. No! Programming is problem solving and not everybody is capable of doing that. Ironically even though programming is a highly logical discipline, great programs are written based on understanding the problem to solve and having the ability and creativity necessary to solve the problem and write the code.

  25. I am surprised at the question. just let him learn Javascript. cheap, tons of online tutorials, all your basic programming concepts are covered in the language.