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  1. Re:I enjoy nuclear power on First New Nuclear Reactor In a Decade On Track · · Score: 1

    "We're addicted to electricity and all the joys it brings-refrigeration being tops on the list"
    I would have thought internet pr0n.

  2. God help me on Best Tools For Network Inventory Management? · · Score: 1

    I have a crap excel spreadsheet I inherited from my predecessor.
    If I ever have time I have been thinking about a database backend with a web frontend.

  3. Re:Never mind the tech stuff on How They Built the Software of Apollo 11 · · Score: 1

    "Now, one small problem, how does a 50+ male become an attractive lesbian?"
    Major surgery.

  4. Re:"It's a trap!" on Microsoft Releases Linux Device Drivers As GPL · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "If Microsoft didn't have a past history of trying to sue over Linux, people like me wouldn't be this paranoid."

    It is not paranoia if they really are out to get you.

  5. Re:External and Online on Best Home Backup Strategy Now? · · Score: 1

    A bank safety deposit box is a cheep and simple solution to all of the problems listed above.

  6. Re:External and Online on Best Home Backup Strategy Now? · · Score: 1

    I don't know about the 'average' Slashdotter, if there is such an animal. But I built a new and improved gaming machine, and turned my old gaming rig into my backup server.

  7. Re:What about my mafia? on Facebook Violates Canadian Privacy Law · · Score: 1

    "Oh no, there going to politely and reasonable try to extort from me."
    No, they are going to beat you with Hockey sticks until you give them money.

    Signed, A Proud Canadian.

  8. Re:Aiding and Abetting? on Australian Police Plan Wardriving Mission · · Score: 1

    They do the car check in the paring lot I use. When they do it, they leave a note on every car. Mine noted that I was using an anti-theft device (Club) but didn't comment on the fact that my Jeep has no door locks.
    This in my third vehicle with a soft top so I am quite used to walking away without locking anything. It is fun from time to time, to throw a "Don't forget to lock it" over my shoulder at the passenger as I get out. Their look of confusion is priceless. :)

  9. Re:Armstrong Shot First on NASA Releases Restored Apollo 11 Video, But Originals Lost · · Score: 1

    Just wait for the 45th anniversary remastered ultimate directors cut, with 12 seconds of never before seen footage.
    They say the new footage completely changes the tone of the moon landing.

  10. Computing power on NASA Releases Restored Apollo 11 Video, But Originals Lost · · Score: 4, Funny

    It is truly amazing what you can "find" when you have unlimited access to huge amounts of supercomputing power.

    The render times are probably really impressive too. ;)

  11. Re:Technically.. on Lawyer Offers $1M For Proof His Client Could Have Done It; Oops · · Score: 1

    No, no, NO!
    Everyone knows you can compare apples and oranges!

  12. Re:Have you seen some spam nowadays?! on 12% of E-mail Users Have Responded To Spam · · Score: 2, Informative

    I have used it as well, with great success. (I am painfully shy in real life.)
    I have put up a couple of ads lately and the email harvesters have found a new technique. They reply to your ad, if you respond to their mail, you are on their list. But they use the same text in the message every time. :) How can they expect anyone to fall for such a message?

    "Kind of sucks that it's almost impossible to get dates through Craigslist now, though."
    Try http://www.plentyoffish.com/

  13. Re:Last I checked, I couldn't upgrade on YouTube Phasing Out Support For IE6 · · Score: 1

    And get fired for it, as doing that is probably a fire-able offense.

  14. Re:I almost pity Microsoft. on Most Companies Won't Deploy Windows 7 — Survey · · Score: 1

    What if that webapp-server is in a corner of your office?

  15. Re:You can't be serious? on What To Expect From Apple's Rumored MacPad · · Score: 1

    You forgot, it will sell for $5000 and qualifies for a $2000 eco-car credit.

  16. Re:Direct attack? I beg to differ on Microsoft vs. Google — Mutually Assured Destruction · · Score: 1

    Microsoft makes a server OS?!?!?
    Not in my server room they don't!

  17. Re:Oh, I don't know, but on Can Bill Gates Prevent the Next Katrina? · · Score: 1

    "So if the rate that the ice is melting is rapidly increasing, including the melting of ice that has been frozen for thousands of years, you aren't concerned at all?"

    Nope, I happen to be a very good swimmer. I own a canoe as well.

  18. Re:It's Working Already! on Recovery.gov To Get $18 Million Redesign · · Score: 1

    That is just the accepted bid... Of course it will go over budget.

  19. 18 million$ website redesign on Recovery.gov To Get $18 Million Redesign · · Score: 1

    Wow, my WTF meter just went right off the top of the scale.

  20. Re:Road signs on Is Sat-Nav Destroying Local Knowledge? · · Score: 4, Funny

    "To the GP - they aren't trying to kill motorcyclists specifically; they're trying to kill EVERYONE."

    As a motorcyclist myself I can say with some authority that while they are trying to kill everyone, most believe that they get bonus points for bikes.

  21. M$ innovations on How Microsoft Has Changed Without Bill Gates · · Score: 1

    "the same company that created Bob, Me, Vista, the first X-Box controller, proprietery document formats and the Blue Screen of Death"

    For all the people asking "What M$ Innovations?" The above is a nearly complete list.
    I would add to it the Red Ring of Death.

  22. Re:About time on Firefox To Get Multi-Process Browsing · · Score: 1

    There is a community developing Thunderbird?!?!?!?!??!??!?!?!? I figured one geek in his parents basement.
    I love Thunderbird, I just with it would improve faster.

  23. Re:more inexpensive solution on Gaze-Tracking Software Protects Computer Privacy · · Score: 1

    But the one from the autoparts store doesn't say C.H.I.M.P. on it. So this one is WAY cooler.

  24. Solve it once and for all on British Library Puts Oldest Surviving Bible Online · · Score: 1

    Just copy and paste the whole thing into bablefish and click translate.

  25. Re:Today is a good day on Google Apps Leave Beta · · Score: 1

    You missed CompuServe closes down. :)