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  1. mysqldump is too think on Migrate a MySQL Database Preserving Special Characters · · Score: 2, Interesting

    This guys mysqldump statement could use some args, too much is packed in his my.cnf defaults to make this truely useful as a how to. He could easily cause more problems than he is solving.

  2. Re:Understood... on Student Arrested for Making Videogame Map of School · · Score: 1

    I believe the official stance is that we could care less what happens to the people that are wrongfully accused. That these anti-terrorist tactics are working and we need to do more ...

            http://www.here-now.org/shows/2007/04/20070425_5.a sp

  3. Re:So which is it? on Ext3cow Versioning File System Released For 2.6 · · Score: 2

    You don't take a snapshot, thats the big deal with it.

  4. Re:The REAL question... on Mathematica 6 Launched · · Score: 1

    It would be very hard to get a handheld security etcher or cordless dremel that could penetrate, but some shop etcher hooked up to to a generator thats in your van might do the trick.

  5. spend spend spend on Qantas Ditches Linux for AIX · · Score: 1

    gotta spend spend spend, 'our business is failing so we decided to spend some money', the market reaction is ... must be good.

  6. Re:I don't know anything about databases on Ohio Audit Reveals More Diebold Problems · · Score: 1

    this is from here http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb; en-us;Q303528 its a hilarious read in this context.

    Microsoft Jet is a file-sharing database system. A file-sharing database system means that the processing of the file occurs at the client. When a file-sharing database, such as Microsoft Jet, is used in a multi-user environment, multiple client processes use file read, file write, and file locking operations on the same shared file across a network. If a process cannot be completed, the file may be left in an incomplete state or in a corrupted state. A process may not be completed for either of the following reasons:
            When a client is stopped unexpectedly
            When a network connection to a server is dropped

    Microsoft Jet is not intended for use with high-stress server applications, high-concurrency server applications, or 24 hours a day, seven days a week server applications. This includes server applications, such as Web applications, commerce applications, transactional applications, and messaging server applications. For these types of applications, the best solution is to switch to a true client/server-based database system, such as Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) or Microsoft SQL Server. When you use Microsoft Jet in high-stress applications such as Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), you may experience any one of the following problems:
            Database corruption
            Stability issues, such as IIS crashing or locking up
            Sudden failure or persistent failure of the driver to connect to a valid database that requires re-starting the IIS service

  7. good by me on Ohio University Blocks P2P File Sharing · · Score: 1

    I don't see a problem with it, block a pile of ports put in some sane port throttling mechanism. Then call it a day and say they did their part and tell the RIAA people to get stuffed.

    When people just change to some random port or sit under the throttle point. I don't think the university is really obligated to go further.

    The police don't escort people down the interstate -- they post a sign, they paint some lines, and bust people that violate the signs and the lines. Seems good enough.

  8. Re:Because as we all know... on Google's Data-Storage Fuels Privacy Fears · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Its an awesome feature, by looking at the history its obvious what content I researching and what content I am interested in on a daily basis for work and play. I cannot wait until the next step where it can use this data to refine my actual searching using this, my gmail, and bookmarks ... or maybe a personalized 'news' portal, effectively like a digg.

    I am glad Google has the balls to be the one who is honest about having it and bold enough to display a tool for it.

  9. Re:eTRADE requires IE to access account on Why are Websites Still Forcing People to Use IE? · · Score: 1

    I have checking through them and never had to use IE or any user-agent hacks.

  10. Re:Judges probably don't like it on Anti-Spam Suits and Booby-Trapped Motions · · Score: 1

    She isn't trapped if she isn't under any obligation to read the brief or his filings.

  11. Re:Meh on MS Releases New Media Player Firefox Plugin · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Its something they can point to in court that will save them a lot more than it cost to develop it.

    Wonder who will get blamed for the arbitrary code executions in the thing, Firefox or Microsoft. Every vulnerability/bug media player has will likely point to Firefox, instantly overnight Firefox's vulnerability/bug list will jump in size.

  12. Re:Web developer speaking here on Microsoft / Adobe Competition Heating Up · · Score: 1

    There is no need to determine if Hitler was potentially a valuable artist, while knowing he is an abhorant monster. Likewise there is no need to 'wonder' if Microsoft isn't going to folly their way into the document market with their format. You could host a slash dot with all the flawed by design implementations of products and standards.

    Yes, pushing the monopolist's swill can be profitable. Your attachment to reaping the rewards of what is more and more like illegal activities is not so admirable.

  13. Simader on SQL-Ledger Relicensed, Community Gagged · · Score: 4, Informative

    Simader is a putz and always has been. That project is the worst of programming with Perl ever -- its a contraption. Its developed like any 'job security' program would be, using a rube goldberg approach when ever possible. Any attempt to integrate with that project with anything has always met with his poison. Much rather put my efforts into something like http://frontaccounting.com/ rather than SQLL. Even though I am a perl zealot.

    Finally the death of his project.

  14. Re:Vim on Is DVORAK Gaining Traction Among Coders? · · Score: 1

    GEORGE: (Stuttering) I, I, I, .. here, let me - let me help you..

    WOMAN: No, no ,no. It's all right. (Begins helping him pick her things up)

    GEORGE: It - it's just that I'm here with my parents, and my mother wants me to take a civil service test - and to tell you the truth, I don't even think I'd pass it.. So..

    (George hands the last of the items to her, she takes them from him, then starts to admire his hand)

    WOMAN: Hmm..

    GEORGE: What?

    WOMAN: (Looking at both his hands intensely) Your hands.

    GEORGE: What about them?

    WOMAN: They're quite exquisite!

    GEORGE: They are?

    WOMAN: (Mesmerized) Extraordinary! Have you ever done any hand modeling?

    GEORGE: Hand modeling? (Shakes his head 'No')

    WOMAN: (Fishes a card out of her purse, then hands it to George) Here's my card. Why don't you, uh, give me a call? (Walks off)

  15. Re:My money on Live spam-catching contest at CEAS · · Score: 1

    The google gmail news group says otherwise for many other people, the filtering is practically non-existent it seems for me.

  16. Re:Yay! on The End for Vonage? · · Score: 1

    look at http://broadvoice.com/ pretty good service. their system is also quite open, you can byod as well.

  17. Re:It makes sense on Congress to Fight Piracy with Education Funds · · Score: 1

    It makes sense as in giving money to the RIAA's machine as extortion to keep them from attacking schools. It doesn't make sense otherwise, the RIAA can print their legal claims all they want. They don't need high techology means to do it.

  18. WTF on Using Two Monitors Makes You More Productive? · · Score: 1

    Damn dude, the lost of time due to your crying about a second monitor most CFO's would say you just spent the cash just then. What does a very cheap second monitor cost? Get that if you have some doubts, a used 17" crt. If you think it makes you more productive, which I have no doubt it will if you were productive to begin with, then shoot for the real deal.

  19. Re:Key concepts on X Prize For a 100-MPG Car · · Score: 1

    They aren't legal just like many diesel vehicles are not, google about bmw/vw's issues getting their cars sold in varies states. If you read about their construction and their crash testing they are insanely overbuilt and have safety features that are way above normal. That said if you in a serious collision you car will be totaled as it uses a lot of impact reduction technology outside the protective shell. Geek wise the safety stuff is pretty slick, how the shell works and the F1-a-like reduction.

    Speed issues? No speed issues ... getting used to paddle shifting and being able to turn on a farking dime. That said the maximizing echo-tires that are on all the high-mpg cars basically do no allow drifting or crazy driving. There is a Top Gear episode segment dedicated to these tires and trying to spin the cars. They are very hard to slide.

    Also the issue of snow and ice is something people bring up. The smart is sick with advancements in braking, the website has some nice overviews about it. Especially since they are abundant in Canada.

    Youtube has some nice smart videos, a lot of older models however.

    Wonder what will happen to the 2008 release of them in the USA now that Crysler is up for sale.

  20. Re:Key concepts on X Prize For a 100-MPG Car · · Score: 1

    You could take my Smart ForTwo and with more efficency get there I am sure, ~60mpg is a good starting place.

  21. Re:What the hell? on Open Source Federal Income Tax Software · · Score: 1

    Don't see any claimable value, donating your time shoveling snow or working in a soup kitchen for a not-for profit isn't going to get you any value either. Donating a vehicle or similar asset such as a stock that has a actual value, yes there are many provisions for that. If your thinking that you bill yourself out at $180.00 an hour and should be able to claim that value writing figlet fonts, its not going going to happen for sure.

  22. Re:What the hell? on Open Source Federal Income Tax Software · · Score: 1

    I would like to see a link to a statute please for the real IRS deduction value. Otherwise you would see World of Warcraft Guild's forming Not For Profits for example.

  23. Re:Moo on University of Virginia Student Graduates in One Year · · Score: 1

    Your double major Fox truthiness is well earned.

  24. Re:Gravitas means... on Napster On the Block · · Score: 1

    Well played my truthy friend.

  25. Re:Arrrrr! on Security Companies Tussle With MS Security Center · · Score: 1

    I think they just mean the security center (system coverage status and alerts). McAfee currently has a 'do you want to replace windows xp security center with mcafee security center) basically it does just that.