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  1. Re:So... I downloaded the demo CD and.. on EComStation 2.0 GA To Be Released May 14 · · Score: 1
    You might want to wait for the demo CD to be updated to the 2.0 product.

    From the website:

    "The current Demo CD is based on the eComStation 1.2 product and does not reflect the current state of the eComStation 2.0 product. For example, the only supported virtual machines for this Demo CD are Parallels Desktop and Microsoft Virtual PC. An updated Demo CD will be published shortly."

  2. Yeah, Right. on Ubisoft Says No More Game Manuals · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Green Initiative... yeah right. They're just looking to cut costs to make more money. I bet the "cost savings" doesn't get passed on to the customer.

  3. Re:Back to the olden days... on Is OS/2 Coming Back? · · Score: 1
    I need to go looking for my senior college project code... we wrote a web browser for OS/2 Warp 4 using IBM Smalltalk. :-)

    I'm sure that'll be useful.

  4. Re:What's with all this "Cyber"? on US Most Vulnerable To Cyberattack? · · Score: 1

    It's all owned by Cyberdyne Systems. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberdyne_Systems *Terminator theme plays in the background*

  5. Re:Ive been wanting to get into HAM on Ham Radio Still Growing In the iStuff Age · · Score: 2, Informative

    This book from the ARRL has information on low profile antennas, including ones for apartments. http://www.arrl.org/catalog/order.php3?ocat=Antennas%2C+Transmission+Lines+and+Propagation&owords=&item=9744

  6. Re:Rate of inflation on 2010 Salary Survey Highlights IT Woes · · Score: 2, Informative

    According to the BLS, the annual rate of inflation for 2009 was -0.4%, whereas Jan '10 was 2.6% and Feb '10 was 2.1%. (Dec '09 was > 2% as well).

  7. Nice information at Digibarn Computer Museum on Ed Roberts, Personal Computer Pioneer, 1941-2010 · · Score: 4, Informative
  8. Re:list on NYT's "Games To Avoid" an Ironic, Perfect Gamer Wish List · · Score: 1

    I bet many of us played games that had gore as teens.

    I don't think my Intellivision nor my Atari 2600 had nearly the gore level of these games.. :-)

  9. Re:Good Idea on Texas Teen Arrested Under New Online Harassment Law · · Score: 1

    We may not need new laws.. but what we DO need is ENFORCEMENT of the old laws.

  10. 911 on The Decline of the Landline · · Score: 1
    I'm not willing to give up my land line until they get 911 service working where they can locate cell phone users.

    http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/phones/2009-08-17-cellphones_N.htm?se=yahoorefer

  11. Re:Antique computer on Building an Apple-1 From Scratch — Just Like Woz · · Score: 2, Interesting
    The MARCH group (Mid-Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists) has a fairly extensive collection:

    http://www.midatlanticretro.org/1M/index.shtm

  12. Re:That is a great project on Building an Apple-1 From Scratch — Just Like Woz · · Score: 1

    I've seen kits for the TS 1000 / Sinclair ZX81 on ebay before.. in fact I bought a couple :-)

  13. Re:For the true Woz experience on Building an Apple-1 From Scratch — Just Like Woz · · Score: 1

    But then you get to dance with Karina Smirnoff!

  14. I'm hoping the Pandora's a good one... on Best Wi-Fi Portable Browsing Device? · · Score: 4, Interesting
  15. slashdot suggestions on Long-Term PC Preservation Project? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Print out a copy of all the slashdot suggestions and include it. In 50 years they might have an idea of who was *Insightful* or *Full of it*.

  16. Re:Memories are Forever on Apple IIe Emulator Released For the Wii · · Score: 1

    What do you mean memories? I've still got a working IIgs and a IIc+ :-) But then again, I collect vintage computers & game systems (love my intellivision). And yes, I'm older than 30. Christopher.

  17. Re:Airtran Blows on Overzealous AirTran Boots 9 Passengers Off · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Airtran used to be ValuJet... anybody remember them?

  18. Re:Grow a spine? on Groklaw Summarizes the Lori Drew Verdict · · Score: 1

    "being mean" is not a crime. -- No, but an adult preying on a child is a crime.

  19. Re:first question.. on AMD Shows Upcoming Phenom II CPU At 6.0 GHz+ · · Score: 1

    I think a better first question would be: Is AMD still going to be around long enough for this to matter? Disclaimer: I'm a shareholder.

  20. Best Buy on How To Cut In Line and Not Get Caught · · Score: 1

    Every year, the folks down at Best Buy run a sale for the day after Thanksgiving. I know other places do this.. but I've never seen it as bad as at Best Buy. There's alway a huge line (and I used to stand in it).... but right as the doors open, there's always this mob of people who rush the door and just work their way in, regardless of the folks in line. It used to just piss me off to no end, but now I simply don't go.

  21. Re:Outsourcing Their Decisions on Greenspan Tells Congress Bad Data Hurt Wall Street · · Score: 1

    The FDIC's purpose is to prevent the frequent bank runs that happened in the late 1920's & early 1930's by providing some sense of security for Joe Average. Joe Average isn't going to be able to tell if a bank is sound or not, heck... the experts couldn't even tell if some of these banks were sound. Some of these assets are so complicated... nobody even knows what they're worth... how is Joe Average supposed to figure it out? It's not Federal Compassion... it's Federal protection from corruption.

  22. Find a collector or club of vintage computers on Build a Cheap Media-Reading PC? · · Score: 1

    Perhaps finding someone who has some of these old computer(s) and parts, would enable you to copy the data you need. Many of these collections contain working machines that you might could access. My personal collection stretches back into the '70s, but most of my stuff is from the 80's. Chistopher

  23. Re:Don't forget the spin on Computer Error Caused Qantas Jet Mishap · · Score: 1

    Or if we'd have taken the un-emotional text messesaging device out of his hands.

  24. Re:No Linux version, no care on Blizzcon Begins, Diablo 3 Wizard Class Unveiled · · Score: 1

    They seem to work fine with WINE. (You just need to bring the cheese) :-)

  25. New Reality on Sony, Microsoft Begin Battle of Virtual Worlds · · Score: 1

    I wonder if the Stock Market will actually go up in these fantasy worlds.