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  1. Re:HP has the pull to get MS to fix windows by 8.2 on HP Brings Back Windows 7 'By Popular Demand' As Buyers Shun Windows 8 · · Score: 1

    What's to fix other than the stupid metro interface?

  2. And he didn't record the FBI denying his rights? on AMC Theaters Allegedly Calls FBI to Interrogate a Google Glass Wearer · · Score: 1

    What's the point of google glass if you get a Rodney King moment and don't record!!

  3. Re:Lesson from this story...don't be a glass hole! on AMC Theaters Allegedly Calls FBI to Interrogate a Google Glass Wearer · · Score: 1

    I think the real lesson is just call a damned lawyer anyway!

  4. Re:Standard operating procedure for Microsoft. on Microsoft Paying for Positive Xbox One Coverage on YouTube · · Score: 3, Funny

    That just sounds like they are complaining. Actually they are faking it :)

  5. Re:Better Hope ... on RSA Boycot Group Sets Up Rival Conference · · Score: 1

    $10 Million? Was this like in 1950 when $10 Million was a lot of money?

  6. Re: In other news... on Study Doubts Quantum Computer Speed · · Score: 1

    This is obviously a case of the observer influencing the outcome of the test.

    Adjusts "Hiesenburg Compensators" hows that :)

  7. This just in on Global-Warming Skepticism Hits 6-Year High · · Score: 1

    Global Warming Scepticism goes up and down with hem lines. Whoopeydooo!

  8. Re:In other news... on Study Doubts Quantum Computer Speed · · Score: 2

    I believe there are still arguments raging over whether its really a quantum computer at all.

  9. Re:Yes. on Nobel Prize Winning Economist: Legalize Sale of Human Organs · · Score: 1

    At the very least a rebate on death duties should the family allow organs to be transplanted would be a big incentive.

  10. Looks like you've had a few suggestions on Ask Slashdot: Configuring Development Environment On a Shared Workstation? · · Score: 1

    Can I suggest you activate the Hyper-V Role in W8.1 and create a virtual machine for your dev work. Can I also suggest you take a look at Visual Studio Online (visualstudio.com) as a good free version control system.

  11. Re:Great on Google Announces Smart Contact Lens Project For Diabetics · · Score: 1

    Obviously not :!

  12. Re:Great on Google Announces Smart Contact Lens Project For Diabetics · · Score: 1

    It's cute that you still buy the low blood sugar explanation,

    but what is the frequency required for crazy to be considered an active state?

    Maybe the low blood sugar issue should be considered a race situation :)

  13. Re:Great on Google Announces Smart Contact Lens Project For Diabetics · · Score: 1

    Always have a candy bar handy just in case you need to be mistaken for a paedo :)

  14. Pure Oxygen? on Revolutionary Scuba Mask Creates Breathable Oxygen Underwater On Its Own · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Doesn't a pure oxygen supply become toxic if you dive below a certain depth (30 feet if memory serves) that's why most divers use a nitrogen & oxygen mix.

  15. Re:Finally some good news for a change. on Man Shot To Death For Texting During Movie · · Score: 1

    The report I saw said previews -- which are liked by many.

    So that gave him probable cause???

  16. Re:Well Then on MIT Begins Offering For-Pay MOOC In Big Data · · Score: 1

    Who? :)

  17. Re:Benefit system ? on UK Benefits System In Deeper Trouble? · · Score: 1

    Then their claim was in breach of EU Legislation

  18. Re:Lets not hope it's like the NHS IT disaster on UK Benefits System In Deeper Trouble? · · Score: 1

    Just don't understand why they didn't publish the requirements and offer a fraction of the money to the best entry voted on by end users and security experts. Could have saved a fortune and had system that actually worked!

  19. Re:Benefit system ? on UK Benefits System In Deeper Trouble? · · Score: 2

    Actually the UK Goobermints recent push to stop EU Imigrants from claiming benefits for four months was pointless posturing as this was already in place with EU legislation.

  20. Re:I for one on Will You Even Notice the Impending Robot Uprising? · · Score: 1

    Just let the Robots form a union that aught to short circuit their uprising!

  21. Re:"because it originated from the wireless networ on Harvard Bomb Hoax Perpetrator Caught Despite Tor Use · · Score: 1

    Didn't you know it's back up and running for all those who don't understand about honey traps.

  22. Re:"because it originated from the wireless networ on Harvard Bomb Hoax Perpetrator Caught Despite Tor Use · · Score: 1

    What he should have said is he was browsing Silk Road but didn't buy or sell anything.

  23. Re:I'm waiting for autonomous taxis being everywhe on Ford Self-Driving R&D Car Tells Small Animal From Paper Bag At 200 Ft. · · Score: 1

    I'm just waiting for someone to hack the ****s who double park and get their self driving cars to park in the canal!

  24. The problem is on Wikipedia's Lamest Edit Wars · · Score: 0, Troll

    People get territorial about Wikipedia articles and don't like to be told they are wrong. Just try editing a Wikipedia article introduce a deliberate mistake and see what happens :)

  25. Re:If memory serves on Coolant Glitch Forces Partial Space Station Shutdown · · Score: 1

    In space that's a luxury.