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  1. Re:Why versioning based on features? on Linus on Kernel Version Numbering · · Score: 1

    Hmmmmm, yes, and I hear you've never won a spelling bee. But that's ok, I'll take my Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics and see if I can figure out this Algebra stuff you speak of...

    I've only been out of school 2 years, I can't believe they've already advanced so much...

  2. Re:Why versioning based on features? on Linus on Kernel Version Numbering · · Score: 5, Funny

    kernel x or if I need to update to kernel y

    So you are a fan of letter based versioning then?

  3. Re:I'm no expert on Satellite Internet Providers · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    WHOOSH!

    Lighten up.

    I should have added bold letters to the word rebooting. It was a joke about how rebooting windows magically fixes a lot of issues...

  4. Re:How about the reverse quotas? on The Push For Quotas For Women In Science · · Score: 1

    And if this gets any footing they'll have to hire every damn one of them even if they are lesser than a male counter part. Affirmative action, Title IX... give me a damn break.

    Its illegal to discriminate, but instead of enforcing already existing laws to level the playing field we create these new rules of hiring that cause even more harm. Not EVERY employer will discriminate against women or people of non-white races, and those employers will have a greater pool of talent to choose from.

    Prosecute those that discriminate, sue them, but don't force those that are playing by the rules to lower the quality of their output because the gov doesn't want to do its job.

  5. Re:I'm no expert on Satellite Internet Providers · · Score: 0, Troll

    likely one of the sites will not come up correctly and I have to call the site and do some rebooting tickery to bring it back online

    That's what you get for using M$ Windoze based software for your satellite systems...

  6. Re:Translation of PDF on SCO's Lawsuit Gets Even Crazier · · Score: 1

    Proof please. And something that has happened in the last 15 to 20 years preferably. And more than one incident because you are making this out to be a routine situation.

    My wife happens to work in a mental health unit inside a woman's prison, and her mother in a state hospital for the mentally ill. Neither of which comes remotely close to your perception. At least not in Pennsylvania.

    I, for one, actually think that time with a counselor for ALL convicted criminals (more than a misdemeanor)should be mandatory, along with some group therapy as well. This would bring a need for increased staff, but I think that people coming out of the jails would be more well adjusted. I think that id (gpp) maybe onto something.

  7. Re:Hmm.. on SCO's Lawsuit Gets Even Crazier · · Score: 1

    Toss up? In Jonathan Lee Riches situation, more like a tossed salad.

  8. Re:This is why... on Disgruntled Engineer Hijacks San Francisco's Computer System · · Score: 1

    Well I would hope that there be some grounds as to why they believe you to be a threat. I'm talking about a situation where there is real evidence that someone might do something that would hurt the business. Of course just saying someone is a threat won't be enough, my bad for making that a given and not stating it.

  9. Re:This is why... on Disgruntled Engineer Hijacks San Francisco's Computer System · · Score: 1

    I don't know if these are x86 machines or not, but if he really wanted to mess with them. He could have, as each machine goes through some standard reboot, interrupted it and went into the bios and set a bios password. Then they would not even want to try a reboot because they would have to take down the system and tear the machine apart, pull the motherboard batter, let it drain to reset the bios, put it back together, and then reboot to a system that you have no access to.

    If its worth doing, its worth doing the right way... Right? Imagine how many servers they have, and how big of a pain in the ass it would be to take them all down and do that to. Not that I want to give anybody any ideas... but that would be have been one more needle in the eye.

  10. Re:This is why... on Disgruntled Engineer Hijacks San Francisco's Computer System · · Score: 0

    If they feel that you are a direct threat to them or their business they can escort you off site. You don't have a right to demand your personal belongings. They have a right to protect themselves and their business beyond what you have to immediately gathering your things. If they begin making arrangements to have your things returned to you or tell you how and when your things can be picked up or will be returned then you have no case.

    And even if you are right, which I'm pretty sure you aren't, a business will fight that battle when it comes months or years later, but for the time being they are ridding themselves of a threat. Consider it a form of self defense. It would hold up in court.

  11. Let the "elite's" pay to improve the tech... on Tesla Motors Is Delivering Cars · · Score: 1

    This is a great breakthrough. Sure I can't afford one right now. 100k is way to much for me. But what is going to happen is that the people paying 100k are going to want more mileage from their cars. So these cars will improve on their 220 miles per charge. My Mercury Sable gets about 260 miles per tank (if not squeezing every drop from it, I can probably go 300 if I run til the fumes run out). So if they can up the miles per charge to 260 or more then it becomes a viable replacement (even at 220 I think I would like to try one). The money that is being paid right now will go towards more R&D and as Toyota and the other big guys dump billions into battery tech we will start to see cheaper and cheaper electric cars. I expect that it will be 7-10 years before these fully electric cars are mainstream and affordable to the person wanting to pay no more than $20,000 to $25,000 for a new car.

  12. Re:change emphasis away from specifics on The Web Development Skills Crisis · · Score: 1

    Yes, Double Whoosh. I'm glad somebody caught the sarcasm at the end of that to know that it was a joke... sheesh

  13. Re:change emphasis away from specifics on The Web Development Skills Crisis · · Score: 1

    Yes, indeed he did. And my correction was a sarcastic post... I got the joke, but you missed mine.

  14. Re:change emphasis away from specifics on The Web Development Skills Crisis · · Score: 1

    Well I see the problem. Its not C-pound, its pronounced C-sharp. See, when you insult your candidates you have a tough time with recruiting. Other than that I think it looks pretty much on par.

  15. Re:Cloud computing on The State of R&D At HP, IBM, and Microsoft · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not if you are a PHB

  16. Re:Editors? on Mother Sues After Bebo Story Hits Press · · Score: 1

    Page A24 can't be the next to last page. All newspapers run even numbers of pages. Front and back, not matter how you slice it there are even numbers.

    There, fixed that part for you.

  17. Re:Sounds killer! on Seagate Announces First 1.5TB Desktop Hard Drive · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'm guessing your drive would end up dead, although recoverable.

  18. Re:You admire a politician? on Obama Losing Voters Over FISA Support · · Score: 1

    I was under the impression that Obama is not perfect but that he would always admit if he was wrong and quickly qork towards the right direction. I think this will be a big test of him in my eyes. If he never turns around on this issue it means he is clearly as crooked as the rest. If he can admit he is wrong then hes better than someone who started out agreeing with me more.

    There, fixed that for you.

    Being stubborn has nothing to do with it.

  19. Re:Tax Dollars At Work on Follow-up On Texas PI Law For PC Techs · · Score: 1

    Obviously you would be a typical /.er and didn't bother to RTFA. The interview was quite good with the congressman. The only IT people that would need a PI license are those doing investigative work for criminal purposes. I don't know how your agenda on universal health care has anything to do with this. Its not spending any tax dollars, in fact it would generate more revenue, and hold people that do criminal computer investigations more accountable. Sounds pretty good actually. It has NOTHING to do with everyday computer repair people or network admins for that matter.

    The same laws apply to snooping at people's data that applied before. None of that has changed.

    My suggestion, RTFA.

  20. Re:Tax Dollars At Work on Follow-up On Texas PI Law For PC Techs · · Score: 1

    That's because two negatives equals a positive. Its nice that Canadians can do math ;)

  21. Re:Speed on Photonic Switching to Boost Internet Speeds · · Score: 1

    And this is the thinking that has me paying $4 a gallon for gas. I like innovation, and I like preserving our earth, but not at the expense of the working man's sanity.

  22. Re:Slaughterhouse Cases on PC Repair In Texas Now Requires a PI License · · Score: 1

    Wish I had mod points for you. Amen.

    One of the largest problems of the health care industry is its greatest assets... And that is the fact that it is driven by $. It would be nice if there was more competition, and not this primary care coddling that is promoted by the insurance companies.

  23. Re:Slaughterhouse Cases on PC Repair In Texas Now Requires a PI License · · Score: 1

    Try getting out of the outback. I wouldn't trust aboriginal medicine today... too many snake oil remedies.


    Don't worry, I know where the door is...

  24. Re:At what point on Purported ACTA Wishlist Would Put DMCA To Shame · · Score: 1

    Just because Obama says he quit accepting them, don't think that the DNC has quit.

  25. Re:How to dupe the public... on No-Fail Identity Theft – Live and In Person · · Score: 0, Troll

    What part of "insured up to $100,000 by FDIC" have you misinterpreted at your local bank? Just because the AC made the claim doesn't mean its true or informative. Post a reference and then I'll question the banks sign.