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  1. I don't think it's accurate on Angry Birds Downloads Pass Half-Billion Mark · · Score: 1

    How many times it was re downloaded due to new phones and after factory restores of different phones. For one I would not waste phone/sd card space when I can easily download it again. I know I have downloaded it a good 5-10 times over the few years it has been out due to the above reasons.

  2. Re:That's How God-Botherers Roll on Theologian Attempts Censorship After Losing Public Debate · · Score: 1

    yeah, it is rampant on YouTube, yet they go to the atheist videos and preach all their sh1t because the videos aren't enough.

  3. Tides go in, tides go out on Theologian Attempts Censorship After Losing Public Debate · · Score: 1

    O'Rielly gets slammed every time he debates an atheist or evolutionist and that show still airs. I guess it's a fetish...or just that this Haught guy had his face mushed into the dirt.

  4. Re:Tough guys on Anonymous Cancels Drug-Ring Attack · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Or they didn't even have the information and it was just empty threats.

  5. Re:You Should... on Which OSS Clustered Filesystem Should I Use? · · Score: 1, Insightful

    With as cunty as women are these days, why would anyone want a GF?

  6. Re:Employees on HP Officially Out of TouchPads · · Score: 1

    No, I bought about 30 of the damn things and they arrived within 1 and 2 weeks. I don't and never have worked for HP. I guess you weren't in the know.

  7. Re:What is the F problem? on Antitrust Case Over, Microsoft Ties IE 10 To Win 8 · · Score: 1

    Thank you for giving me a relevant answer! Finally someone who has sense...seriously :)

  8. What is the F problem? on Antitrust Case Over, Microsoft Ties IE 10 To Win 8 · · Score: 1

    I can understand if MS was trying to shut out other ISPs. As in the case with AOL and Windows 95. That way you could only get to the web using MSN. I really don't understand the problem with tying a browser into the OS. I could understand if in doing so would not allow another browser to install like Chrome or FF, but if it is not going to interfere then who cares and what is the problem? Can someone explain to me the issue?

  9. a bit confused... on Concerns Over Google Modifying SSL Behavior · · Score: 1

    I have not reached the security/SSL stuff in my IT course yet so could someone explain this a bit?
    I did RTFA, but I am still at a loss as to how and where the problem lies. I typically don't use the HTTPS portion of the Google searches because I don't really care what they know I am searching for. Other places that are slightly more important, like FaceBook, I do browse using HTTPS.

  10. Re:Computers? on Next-Gen Game Consoles Still Years Off · · Score: 1

    OK, I will go with you halfway on this one, but I don't think the Kinect changed anything with the console as far as making the system more capable, but changed the way a game was played.

    N64 is only console I know that was able to -add in- a piece of hardware and it was only memory. a comp can swap out multiple items and is upgradable over time(to a point) when it's more beneficial to buy a new system. Which I do every 2 yrs regardless of my old systems capabilities of running anything it needs.

  11. Re:somewhat makes sense... on Next-Gen Game Consoles Still Years Off · · Score: 1

    I almost responded then realized how dumb that reply is. Good show for saving face by posting as AC.

  12. Re:somewhat makes sense... on Next-Gen Game Consoles Still Years Off · · Score: 1

    I guess that is my mistake for gaming on a PC because there has only been keyboard and mouse(the occasional joystick or other wacky controller that failed). Graphics(and game play) are generally what run a PC game so that is why I went on graphics. If the controller is worth mentioning does that mean the Kinect pushed the 360 into the next generation?

  13. Re:Computers? on Next-Gen Game Consoles Still Years Off · · Score: 1

    Not really, it is more complimentary. When was the last time you were able to upgrade a few parts in your console to add a nice boost to its capabilities? I added a new video card, proc and some RAM to my gaming comp and now it is capable of playing Fable III.

  14. somewhat makes sense... on Next-Gen Game Consoles Still Years Off · · Score: 1

    I am not a huge gamer and don't own the new ones(360 or PS3) so I might be off by a bit...or a lot.

    I'll use Nintendo since I did grow up with them. The 16bit SNES saw a big jump from the original 8bit NES. The SNES advancements were multiple layers(background moving slower than the foreground). The N64 showed true advancements in 3D rather than just sprites, but what is the difference from the N64, to GameCube, to Wii? The only thing I noticed is that the polygon count became slightly increased and since hardware was becoming better to make the games run smoother.

    The only thing I could see them doing is waiting for big advancements in hardware so they can then increase the polygons once again to have more detail at smother movement(more FPS).

    Anyone else agree or am I completely off?

  15. Re:How long until... on OCZ Releases First 1TB Laptop SSD · · Score: 2

    I think it will be when: the SSDs $/MB/GB/TB is below the HDD. That I believe will be the biggest milestone to pave the way for the rest. inexpensive. I will only switch over when I feel they are extremely reliable, which would be about the time any one of the many options above is true.

  16. Re: Computer Test Lab Set-Up For Home? on Ask Slashdot: Computer Test Lab Set-Up For Home? · · Score: 1

    VirtualBox is nice if you don't plan on doing anything intense as it is not as robust as VMWare.
    I have also heard about some driver issues, but can't remember the details.

  17. Re:You think the housing collapse was bad on US Student Loans Exceed $1 Trillion · · Score: 1

    *raises hand* me too!
    I have a job in IT Admin and support. Since I am full time my co pays up to 8K a year for education. I am now in a 2yr program at the community college to get the equivalent AAS degree and my company is paying for all of it. No loan or debt here. Even without the company providing I get paid enough to where I could do it on my own and pay as I go, but why when it can be freeeeeee? =D
    The great thing is that along the way before I get my AAS I will be getting a CCNA, MCSA to MCSE as it is part of the course.

  18. Re:Say Hello To Eternal Price Hikes on Flooding Takes Major Hard Drive Plant Offline; Shortages Predicted · · Score: 1

    and I thought the car analogy was bad...

  19. Re:Say Hello To Eternal Price Hikes on Flooding Takes Major Hard Drive Plant Offline; Shortages Predicted · · Score: 1

    Not all RAM manufacturers were hit by the earthquake ages ago, but that didn't stop RAM prices from going up.

  20. shortage and price hike too on Flooding Takes Major Hard Drive Plant Offline; Shortages Predicted · · Score: 1

    The prices are going to skyrocket. Anyone remember about a decade ago when the earthquake knocked out the memory manufacturers? RAM shot up in price x.x

    Good thing I stocked up on HDD this year. Now my dream PC can be built in Feb. =D

  21. Re:so... on Seagulls Spreading Resistant Bacteria On Beaches · · Score: 1

    I know, it was meant to be funny, but I guess it didn't come across that way. Kids, yes, but I never saw any adults rub their hands through their hair and go on to licking their hands. As an adult(and when I was a kid) I frequently wash my hands. Not obsessive, but after I use the restroom and definitely before I sit down to eat something, even if it is not finger food. When my son is with me I make sure he washes his hands too. I guess the dirty ones will die...oh well. Someone always said genocide will happen, but who'd of though by birds? Alfred Hitchcock anyone?

  22. Re:Dang! on Seagulls Spreading Resistant Bacteria On Beaches · · Score: 1

    I hear squab is cheap...

  23. Re:so... on Seagulls Spreading Resistant Bacteria On Beaches · · Score: 2

    I've never had the desire to lick my hands after running them through my hair....nor have I ever been sh1t on by a bird. On the other hand my car has taken a pounding from time to time. Of course, I don't lick my hands after I rub them all over my car either. Hmmmm, come to think of it, I never have rubbed my hands all over my car.

  24. Re:the biggest problem here, personal responsibili on SpyEye Botnet Nets Fraudster $3.2M In Six Months · · Score: 1

    I agree. We are on the same side :)
    I should have made it more clear in my first post that I was being sarcastic to the OP. The AC claiming that we should go after the people who are installing malware and to go after them. Like you stating that not every little bug can be perceived, nor can every computer user realize what they are installing is NOT malware, which the AC claims they should know what they are installing. Then I was sarcastically stating then why not go one step further and go after the people who make the software... Not saying it is a good idea and yes, it would really only hurt the Open-Source market, which, IMO is the only market that is truly making a difference.

  25. Re:the biggest problem here, personal responsibili on SpyEye Botnet Nets Fraudster $3.2M In Six Months · · Score: 1

    So you don't remember all the email virus that spread years ago simply by opening them because they were exploiting flaws in system software? Or how about the malware spreading by exploiting other system flaws? Yes, some is user stupidity by installing some random program or clicking through popups and going to (compromised sites that exploit system flaws) but not ALL of it is caused by the end user.