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  1. Re:Disgrace! on ADA Doesn't Apply to Web · · Score: 2
    Flash was opened 4 years ago: according to Wired The spec can be read here and the open source project is at http://www.openswf.org

    Open doesn't mean good, mind you, but it's unfair to say it's not an open and published standard when it is.

  2. Wiggly on Airborne Mouse · · Score: 3, Interesting
    I just purchased the two different models of these for our University -- they work as you would expect.

    Unfortunately (and this sounds obvious, but comes as a surprise when using it), your wrist lacks the precision that your fingers have. Circle points of reference is easy, but clicking on links is difficult.

  3. Re:This is neat-o keen, but. on Novell to Ship MySQL With NetWare 6 · · Score: 5, Interesting
    NetWare 6.0 comes with Native File Access, and it's available for NetWare 5.1. It supplies CIFS/AFP/NFS access to NetWare servers.

    As much as I used to agree with those who sound the "better product" drum, as a former Novell sysadmin (primary NDS admin for a state university and developer of a YES approved NLM), Novell has lost it. They have too much development in Bangalore (yes, I have participated in a conference call with Bangalore engineers, and yes, they did speak English well, but didn't quite get some concepts on failover I was trying to explain as required) and too much turnover among developer staff. Couple that with a core kernel that's too small to extend (flaws in the kernel prevented effective multi-CPU work are documented on their developer site -- look for NKS) and you have a lean, mean server OS that rocks on a 486, but looks as out of place today as big hair and belts over large sweaters.

  4. Re:So what? on Sklyarov Denied Visa to Return to U.S. for Trial · · Score: 1
    In other news, the Seven Dwarves were dispatched to Russia on a secret mission. An interview with the squadron leader, known only as "Doc," revealed they were going to "bust some rusky butt."

    One man, who snickered at the sight of over half a dozen vertically challenged men sporting berets and ak-47s, was quickly laid out and taught it's not nice to laugh at the short as they proceeded to the airport.

  5. Re:Bugtraq on Windows vs Linux On Security · · Score: 1
    Perhaps there should be two categories: GNU & Linux. That way, when there's a problem with the kernel, it's linux, but when it's with the GNU system, it's GNU. Of course, GNU would show all the problems. ;)

    RMS would be happy and angry at the same time -- surely that's worth something.

  6. Re:What I'd like to know... on Why Does Software Cost So Much? · · Score: 1

    Did you know that Tide and Cheer are made by the same company? As well as Huggies and Luvs? So why not Windows 98 and Windows 2000?

  7. Previously posted.... on Graphing Randomness in TCP Initial Sequence Numbers · · Score: -1, Redundant

    at /..

  8. Re:New Poll on Ogg Vorbis For Hardware Makers · · Score: 1

    Don't complain about the lack of options!

  9. Re:ferpa is necessary and helpful on Slashback: Galeon, Forgent, Platformation · · Score: 1

    "had ... sealed ... through FERPA"? No, your records are always sealed b/c of FERPA. Now, you can request additional nondisclosure, including that you not even be listed through FERPA, but FERPA is always in force to some regard. For instance, I have students who work for me. We have been told by our Lawyers (note the cap) that if we are called as a reference -- even if the student lists us as a reference -- we cannot reveal any information without a signed release. Our Lawyers believe we must do this even if it's another part of the University making the inquiry.

  10. Re:that's a rather unfortunate name on Grubb for Congress. By Weblog. · · Score: 1

    If it's Microsoft-related, perhaps it should be ServicePAC!

  11. Re:The ultimate way. on How Should You Interview a Programmer? · · Score: 1

    Looks? The worse he smells, the better he codes!

  12. Re:NVIDIA is doomed! on VisionTek Folds · · Score: 1

    Where do I write to get Bill Gates on the cover of Wired?

  13. Re:This is a Good Thing(tm) on ISO Could Withdraw JPEG Standard · · Score: 1
    Sure, switch to PNG, but have everyone think you're a lamer when they visit your site with IE6 and see purple instead of transparent.

    That's why I don't use PNG.

    Once it's adopted sufficiently that I don't like silly using it, I'll switch.

  14. Re:Government property? on FBI Arrests 4 College Interns For Stealing Lunar Materials · · Score: 1
    No one owns the moon, but the gob'ment owns what it hauls back from the moon. They put the labor in, you see.

    Remember, you own what you put your sweat in.

  15. Re:walmart shipping...from their website on Mandrake Hits Wal-Mart(.com) · · Score: 1

    Yeah, that's why Dell's sales are in the toilet for their online division.

  16. Re:Biodiesel on Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Recommendations? · · Score: 1
    Use glycerin to make explosives, silly!

    Save the environment--then blow it up!

  17. Re:Why not smaller capacity drives? on Serial ATA and AGP 8X motherboards · · Score: 1

    For two out of three, check out solid-state drives! 6GB at speeds more like RAM and nothing moving.

  18. Re:Big Doctor Fan on BBC To Revive Doctor Who Next Year · · Score: 1
    The Greatest Show in the Galaxy became one of the greats and memorable in a single line: "Clowns are creepy, Doctor."

    In that single line, Ace captured the sentiment that millions felt, but were afraid, thanks to the media, to share. Let's face it, Pertwee was a clown, so no help there.

    Thank you, Doctor Who, for having the courage to say what so many of us have only felt in seclusion. Clowns are creepy.

  19. Re:The problem with the statement that.. on Moon Rock Winds Up In Court · · Score: 1

    Now that's a "certificate of authenticity"!

  20. Re:Donate them to Libraries on Free as in Books? · · Score: 1
    I doubt the libraries want your dirty, stinky books. Have you ever seen a library out of money?

    Seriously though, and I've posted here on similar topics before -- I work for an educational institution. Sometimes, a corporation wants to ditch some piece of equipment on us for a tax writeoff. Once in a while, it's useful, but some people think we want old computers.

    No, we do not want old computers. Maybe Podunk U. wants old computers, but it's silly to think we'll be training tomorrow's workforce on yesterday's computers.

    Give us cash. Keep your junk.

    I would guess libraries feel the same.

  21. Re:Security is MS's big weakness so why... on Microsoft Discloses Security Flaws in XP and WMPlayer · · Score: 1

    b/c you can only flog the security horse when you're *sure* you won't fall down yourself! All it takes is one vulnerability, and you get everything crammed down your mouth double -- check out negative political campaigns. B/sides, you like the Linux vendors b/c they aren't like that, right?

  22. Licensing on No Love From Microsoft For Xbox Modders · · Score: 1

    Is any of this, however, a result of license violations of Xbox MAME -- as in, it was compiled with a development kit, so the producer owes MS $5 a copy? If we paid for Xbox MAME, would it be legit? Seriously, I'd pay $50 for Xbox MAME and pay for it at Wal-Mart. Is this option closed to them?

  23. Re:Jamming 911 calls on Canadian Government to Jam Radio Signals · · Score: 1

    Yes, but 200 years ago you carried guns, or at the very least, knives, to protect yourself. Now you are disarmed with the only weapon you have left: a portable radiation emitter.

  24. Re:sure.... but why? on Red Hat, HP, Intel Join in Itanium Linux Alliance · · Score: 1

    No one will ever need more than 640KB.

  25. Re:Where's the Mike? Telepathy? on Mobile Phone in Your Teeth! · · Score: 1
    Miss Universe contestant could hear the question from a spy in the audience, even though she's in the isolation booth

    I'm not sure how that would help -- oh, you mean someone could give her the answer from the audience! Good one!