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  1. Re:reddit on "We Screwed Up," Says Reddit CEO In Formal Apology · · Score: 1

    And after Linus was Mark Zuckerberg at #10; seems like CNN might not be the best arbiter of relevance in the world of tech.

  2. Re:Not so bad to have different systems. on Why Does the US Cling To Imperial Measurements? · · Score: 1

    Now I'm curious... People keep bringing up the size of construction materials, but does the rest of the world really have 48" wide sheets of drywall? Because I'd assume they'd make them a conveniently round number in centimeters. Couldn't you have 90cm sheets of drywall and drive your drywall screws every 30cm?

  3. Re:true story on Ask Slashdot: Worst Computer Scene In TV or Movies? · · Score: 1
  4. Re:The smart phone got him off? on Smart Phone Gets Driver Out of a Speeding Ticket · · Score: 2

    The GPS unit in your phone or car only receives signals from the satellite, it's not a 2 way communication.

  5. Re:1 word from a professional web software develop on Internet Explorer 7 on Linux · · Score: 2, Interesting

    There are often group purchases on fundable.org, where groups of solo web designers pool their money to purchase a group subscription as if they were a larger company. $40 gets you one year of premium access, and it's not against BrowserCam's TOS, in fact they're aware of the practice and apparently have no problem with it.

    There are a few spots left on this group purchase, and if you miss that one, another one is sure to pop up soon.

  6. Re:As a Web Developer ... on Web Development - A Tough Job to Have? · · Score: 2, Informative

    I've been using Dreamstime.com quite a bit lately. Their site is not quite as polished as istocksphoto's, but their prices are lower and you'll see many of the same photos.

  7. Re:What is life, anyway? on Acetylene Based Life on Titan? · · Score: 1

    By that definition, wouldn't crystals be alive?

  8. Re:Wal-mart censorship on Wal-Mart Turns Over DVD Rentals to Netflix · · Score: 1

    "Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey"

  9. Re:Why a Ford at all? on Ford Launches First American Hybrid · · Score: 1

    But what about the resale value? The Blue Book trade in value of a 99 Cougar is $4000, and an identically equipped Celica is $7,375.

  10. Re:How about this... on Getting Your Company to Migrate from IE? · · Score: 1

    Sorry. I just tried it with IE View and Mozilla 1.6, and the "open link in IE" option doesn't show up when right clicking on bookmarks in the sidebar.

  11. Re:This uses ION propulsion technology on Russians Invade with Flying Saucer · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Cool. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I thought it might have something to do with the IP address, but I wouldn't have figured out that decimal to hex to decimal conversion. Thanks Again!

  12. Re:This uses ION propulsion technology on Russians Invade with Flying Saucer · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Offtopic, I know, but can someone explain how the URL in the parent's sig works? How does http://3338121056 resolve to hick.org? I googled, but coludn't find any info...

  13. Re:Well, that settles it then on Orson Scott Card on mp3 File Sharing · · Score: 1

    i'm having a hard time finding any info on him post 1999

    Then you're not trying very hard. He's running for governor of California. Google News search

  14. Re:Not really... on Netscape Founder Says Web Browsing Innovation Dead · · Score: 3, Informative
    the first P stants for PRE

    What does PHP stand for?

    PHP stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor. This confuses many people because the first word of the acronym is the acronym. This type of acronym is called a recursive acronym. The curious can visit Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing for more information on recursive acronyms.

    source: php.net FAQ

  15. Re:search.msn.com is the future on Building a Bigger Search Engine · · Score: 1

    Results 801 - 878 of about 58,500,000
    In order to show you the most relevant results, we have omitted some entries very similar to the 878 already displayed.

    609 pages with Linux info isn't so bad, when you consider Google only shows 878 "relevant pages". Not one link to MSN in those 878 pages.
    Anyone care to look through the 58,499,222 omitted entries?

  16. Re:Screw BitTorrent on Matrix Reloaded Trailer Released · · Score: 1

    I think the words you're looking for are "come on". "Common" is a simile for "frequent".

    I think the word you're looking for is "synonym". A "simile" is a comparision using like or as.

  17. Slashdot's newest troll? on Nickel Sensors Could Raise Hard Disk Capacity · · Score: 1

    Check his posting history; all his posts mention toast. It's still good for a chuckle because it's only his second day posting.

    10 toast related posts in the last 24 hours. Anonymous Toaster will have to be pretty creative to keep up that pace without getting on everyone's nerves (hot grits, anyone?) Anyway, that's what keeps things interesting around here:)

  18. Re:Over for you maybe. on Generation Wrecked · · Score: 1

    The housing market's in for the same troubles as Social Security, from the same source: the Baby Boomers.

    Think about all the boomers who own a second home that they plan to retire to. As they enter their "golden years," they'll be looking to supplement their savings/fixed income by either selling their current homes or renting them out.

    - Sales will certainly cut into home prices as they attempt to sell into a smaller generation.

    - Too many rentals will flood the rental market and rents will drop. Those who can't get by on the lower income will sell.

    It's already happening. Anyone in the SF bay area notice the glut of rentals lately? Buying a home right now is like loading up on dot-coms just before they busted. Wait.

  19. Re:I have an idea on Intel to Build DRM into Next-Generation CPUs · · Score: 1

    Take a stand with your friends and family, too. I'm sure many of us here act as ad-hoc tech support for a good number of people. Tell them you won't be able to help them with a new Intel machine, and offer to help them select a more freedom-friendly machine when the time comes for their next upgrade.

  20. Re:ECA, all the way on Gaming Fuel: 4-way Shootout · · Score: 1

    Ephedrine...And if you are really daring, try combining the above with a yohimbe tablet.

    Anyone experimenting with herbal stimulants should read up on MAO inhibitors. The above combination is quite dangerous.
  21. Re:I wonder on Jon Johansen DVD Trial Date Set · · Score: 1

    I can't vouch for zurab's intelligence, but he probably understands the comment you're responding to, because he wrote it.

  22. Re:Time on Two Lackluster Reviews For LindowsOS on Wal-Mart PCs · · Score: 1

    How about typing C:/Windows/System/DirectX in Explorer's address bar? No one said you have to point and click your way through Windows.

  23. Re:My research on AMD To Hide MHz Rating From Consumers · · Score: 1

    I think you missed the point of Hard_Code's post jeffy. He's making fun of you, and I almost felt sorry for you until you thanked him for it.

  24. Re:You left out the important bits... on Northwest Searches Employees' Home Computers · · Score: 1

    I can't believe an Australian is so concerned about the oppressive American government. You may be right, but I think you've got a little work to do on the home front.