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  1. Re:This inspires confidence... on EV1Servers.Net's CEO Regrets SCO Deal · · Score: 1
    All EV1 did was sign a deal that prevents them from getting the lawsuit that apparently landed in AutoZone's lap.


    Wrong. He used the deal with SCO in his advertising and described the protection from SCO as a positive aspect of hosting with EV1. ...heck, it was even on a banner on this site.

  2. Re:I don't understand why people are settling... on Record Industry Sues 532 More U.S. File-Sharers · · Score: 1

    I think that's his point: they won't send a slew of lawyers for a $3000 settlement. Think of the fun you could have with discovery alone!

    Hell, you should settle for $3000 from the RIAA not to take it to court.

    It's a gamble, but then court is always a gamble.

  3. Re:Why ... on Total Information Awareness, Disguised And Alive · · Score: 2, Informative

    I myself am kinda curious about electromagnetic weapons, but I shouldn't even mention that here and wouldn't dare check out a library book on it for risk of being flagged as a terrorist.

  4. Re:I like this on Total Information Awareness, Disguised And Alive · · Score: 1
    In 2002, an estimated 17,419 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes--an average of one every 30 minutes.


    You know, if you can prove that statistic, it's worth $20,000. Let's not forget that an alcohol-related death is not the same as a death due to drunk driving; the former includes wandering drunks hit by cars.

  5. Re:$1 Trillion debt and counting.. on U.S. Air Force Plans for War In Space · · Score: 1

    The rebuttal is quite simple.

    Get with the program; it's all about the balance of power. You cannot tip the scales and expect nothing to happen.

  6. Re:why ? on Search and Seizure at the Supreme Court · · Score: 1

    Do you have a duplicable image? Google is coming up empty.

  7. Re:GPL soul? on NVIDIA Drivers for 2.6 Kernel · · Score: 1

    Hey, I'm cool with that too. But if you're just looking for usable hardware drivers, you'll have a much easier time with Windows or MacOS though.

    Linux WOULD NOT BE WHERE IT IS TODAY if it was not open. I'm not suggesting that we all spit in the face of Nvidia, I'm just saying that we need to back up a bit and think about what happens when this type of "binary only" behaviour becomes commonplace with Linux drivers.

  8. Re:GPL soul? on NVIDIA Drivers for 2.6 Kernel · · Score: 2, Insightful

    in the meantime, there must be other, more constructive ways to entice vendors to embrace open-source.

    It's difficult to have a principle-based movement when you ignore your principles.

  9. Re:One word: Batteries! on Laptop vs. Small Desktop: Best Bang Per Watt? · · Score: 1

    Even with a marine battery you don't want to regularly discharge it more than 20% if you want it to last.

  10. Re:usually I dont feed the trolls ... on "H-Bomb Secret" Now Online · · Score: 3, Informative

    ...and don't forget that in the fire bombing of Tokyo and of Dresden, Germany there were 100,000 and 150,000+ casualties, respectively.

  11. *Really* dead? on TIA Project to End · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So how long will it be before I start seeing T1 lines failing again when they start removing the wiretaps?

  12. Fallible argument on Slashback: Bouncing, Taxing, Releasing · · Score: 2, Insightful

    If the consumer is out of state Florida never receives the tax revenue.

  13. Re:I like the wooden better on Mirror, Mirror · · Score: 1

    He's probably using a "Mini SSC 2" (www.seetron.com) for his microcontroller. Factor in the ease of purchasing a bulk of these very popular and proven devices and the time spent in designing, testing and soldering your own is probably more expensive.

  14. Re:Bad for Karma, but I'm on McCall's side... on DMCA Vs. The Sewing Underground · · Score: 1

    The DMCA is what allows them to order the internet provider to shut down the web site.

    Read the article.

  15. Re:Even Faster Than That on Teach A Robot To Drive, Win A Million Bucks · · Score: 1

    Note the FAQ:

    A4. The route will be similar to a desert off-road race. For example, it will be possible for a skilled driver in a commercial four-wheel drive vehicle to traverse the route, although not necessarily at the speeds necessary to qualify for the award.

  16. Re:Why ever would they give up the IP ? on OpenBSD (Still) Seeks UltraSparc III Docs From Sun · · Score: 1

    Ecache bug? There is no ecache bug. ...I do recommend you install the latest patch cluster though. ;)

  17. Re:Or.... not? (apologies) on Taking Linux to New Heights · · Score: 2

    He mentions that he wrapped a piece of nichrome wire around the rope. He pushed enough juice through that wire and it melted the rope.

    Nichrome wire is frequently sold as "picture hanging wire" in your local friendly supermarket.

  18. Re:What's the point? on Alpha Lives! But Who Will Market It? · · Score: 1

    Don't feed the trolls.

  19. Re:Corporations should not have free speech on Supreme Court Takes Nike Free Speech Case · · Score: 3, Interesting
    • I'm an honest businessman is no longer protected as political speech according to the court's new standard.

    I'll nitpick your point in order to present mine: "I'm an honest businessman" is protected political speech; "We do our business honestly" is not. If the CEO of Nike wishes to make claims that he would personally not allow the use of sweatshops, he's allowed to. However, if the company wishes to go on the media (including letters to the editor), this is not going to be protected under the 1st amendment.

    Has Nike historically been trying to change public opinion regarding their use of sweatshops? Yes. Just because this single piece of that media blitz was a letter to the editor does not give it protection of speech equated to that of an individual. If they (as a company) were lying, they need to be able to be held accountable.

    You can probably see that I'm demonstrating an obvious loophole here in that a company can change the perspective of the speaker in order to retain free speech rights, but this is going to be unavoidable. However, I'd prefer to see that type of loophole used rather than force heightened protection of all speech made by a corporation.
  20. Re:I love the naming techniques on Mandrake Releases 9.1b1, New Packaging Model · · Score: 2

    Sun Microsystems postfixes the kernel versions of their linux-based servers with "enterprise". Bleh.

  21. Re:PlowKing! on Google Responds to SearchKing's Lawsuit · · Score: 2
    • For instance, try searching for "searchking recipes". They're #1. Now, try searching for "recipes". They're still there, but they're in the 80s.


    That's like trying a search for "preferences" and then "slashdot preferences". Yeah, I bet Slashdot would be #1.
  22. Re:Profit! on Killing Unwanted Text Messages from Yahoo! Alerts? · · Score: 2

    Ahh that's crap. Check your state's laws: you likely have legal recourse to sue in the event that the messages continue. Are you charged per text message? It's just like receiving unsolicited faxes (which we know is illegal).

    Send certified mail to their legal department and ask them to stop sending the messages. If they fail to stop the messages, take them to small claims court.

  23. Five months in the hole is a win? on ElcomSoft Verdict: Not Guilty · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Let's not forget that Dmitry spent five months in jail. In this whole rediculous case, that is the real crime.

  24. Re:Deer Population Control on Investigating Chronic Wasting Disease · · Score: 2

    I agree. Unfortunately, farmers aren't so hot on the idea and regularly pledge to shoot any wolf they see.

  25. Oh my -- it's bad on Salon, Nearly No Money and Ultramercials · · Score: 2

    It's gotten so bad for Salon they've started giving away their content management system!