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  1. In the Summary on 1080p, Human Vision, and Reality · · Score: 1

    one can purchase 200mph speed-rated tires for a Toyota Prius®

    Uh-oh. The car analogy taken to a dangerous extreme: we have to specify which make and model now.
     

  2. Re:Non-Usable on The Modern Ease of 3D Printing · · Score: 1

    For those of us (myself included) that have a hard time grasping the concept, and the ramifications, we'll have to wait for the next movie to feature this next-gen technological marvel as used by the esteemed Jeff Goldblum. And to answer the question on your mind, no, scouring the various porno clips to see if that industry has found a use for it already, won't work in this case.

  3. Re:Physics is a bitch isn't it on French Train Breaks Speed Record · · Score: 0

    Ya, all the heavyset portly French pass en guerres sitting (even dining!) in the back...

  4. Re:What does unlimited really mean? on Yahoo to Offer Unlimited Email Storage · · Score: 1

    For now the fine print says 'Prices and participation may vary. Must be 18 or older.' They will add more details later as more people test this thing out with more and more boneheaded ideas.
     

  5. You forgot Minority Report on The Sci-Fi Movie Stigma · · Score: 1

    That was pretty decent (ok Philip K Dick purists flame me now). They even went out on a limb with A Scanner Darkly so there are still risk takers out there. Sometimes I wish SciFi channel would make an hourly series but with different stories being featured each week or something. It doesn't have to say something; just make us think once in a while, e.g. what if there *were* lesbo biker chicks on Mars, trying to quit smoking?

  6. Don't they usually unveil these at Mac Expos? on AppleTV Hits the Streets · · Score: 1

    How come this new product was launched differently? Is it not earthshaking enough for old Steve-o? No ad campaign to match? Or was it simply ready for primetime, and the next expo isn't soon enough?
     

  7. Re:The Air Car on The Air Car Nears Completion · · Score: 1

    Closely followed by bitter disappointment number 2, that all hopes for the future as envisioned by the brilliant sci-fi epics Mad Max, Mad Max 2, and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, have now been shattered. Say goodbye to my raggedy leather and crossbow and faux-mohawk collection...

  8. Re:My experience with 6.10 on Ubuntu Feisty Fawn - Desktop Linux Matured · · Score: 1

    Guys, running a second monitor leans toward a hardcore user and not for the faint of heart. But let me give you this, this http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=22117 4 page on the forums on Ubuntu has the most advice there is, whether it's nVidia or ATI (even got span to run on Mandrake!), whether its spanning or xinerama, BigDesktop, or clone.

  9. Perhaps we're not asking the right question on Why You Can't Buy a Naked PC · · Score: 1

    Erm Excuse me, do you sell a computer that is virus-free?
     

  10. Now HERE'S a serious shopper on Dell Opens a Poll On Linux Options · · Score: 1

    I would like to open the box and see a shiny new laptop with WUXGA graphics and wireless ready to work out of the box. I would like to unwrap the plastic to check out the accessories and the adapter that came with it. And finally, I would like to peel off the shrinkwrap from a book entitled 'The F***ing Manual'.

    Cmon, you KNOW it would come down to this.

  11. Re:First thought from first slide... on Best Presentation on Software Business and OSS · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Don't be such an email nazi. He may have just decided to keep one email ID that didn't cost anything or force him to remember yet another password or maintain yet another mailbox free from spam.

    But if he uses Outlook, hand me that pitchfork will ya, you hold the torch...

  12. Won't somebody please think of the porn industry on Microsoft Move to be the End of JPEG? · · Score: 3, Funny

    I believe it will be here where it will be met with stiff resistance
     

  13. Re:Shocking... on iPods to be Used as Flight Data Recorders · · Score: 1

    The last recorded lines were:

    I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't let you do thaaaaaaaaaaaat....

  14. Molasses? Amen brutha on Ten Maxims Every FPS Should Follow · · Score: 1

    I can not stand watching those so-called FPS (Halo or Half Life or (god help us) CS). How can one get the adrenalin rush crawling pathetically like that? Sure the slowdown works while you're playing as Gordon Freeman, but in deathmatch or CTF you *do* want to be like Trinity er I mean Neo :) Give me the hurtling head-bobbing speeds of Q1 and Q3!

  15. Re:Dell's laptops cost MORE w/ no OS than w/ Windo on Pre-Installed Linux On Dells Coming · · Score: 2, Funny

    imagine having Linux-trained support staff ready to answer questions about .CONF files etc.

    There will be, and it goes like this:

    "for Linux support, press 2..."

    (user presses 2 for Linux support)

    "Read The F*bleep*ing Manual. To repeat this message, press 1..."
     

  16. Re:Some Warnings, Some Advice and Softricity on Converting Desktops to Thin Clients? · · Score: 1

    ...running on dummy terminals...

    That's dumb terminals, you insensitive clod!

    Oh, wait...

  17. Re:Bust the buster? on Ex-judge Gets 27 Months on Evidence From Hacked PC · · Score: 2, Funny

    and possession with intent to masturbate

    I knew that possession was 90% of the law; I believe I have found what the other 10% of the law is.
     

  18. Re:Incandescent is closer to fire. on Australia Outlaws Incandescent Light Bulb · · Score: 1

    You don't know how dead-on that is, when you consider the type of regulars that hangs around THIS website.
     

  19. The first lesson is... on MPAA and FBI Help To Train Swedish Police · · Score: 1

    (Actual quote)

    Bork, you're a federal agent! You represent the United States Government! Never end a sentence with a preposition.

    from the film
     

  20. What's your new business card look like numatrix? on Network Computing Editor Wins RSA Hacking Contest · · Score: 1

    Please please tell me you now give business cards with the line

    1337 h4x0r1

    appearing underneath 'Security magazine editor'

    because you have soooo earned the right. Congratulations!
     

  21. How 'Unwanted side effects' labeling begins on Cancer Drug Found; Scientist Annoyed · · Score: 2, Funny

    Caution: Unwanted side effects may occur. Such as tanning. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
     

  22. Re:Natural Selection At Work on New York To Ban iPods While Crossing Street? · · Score: 1

    I'm with you on that, pal. In fact, let's buy one of those robots from Tokyo and hack it to shoot down these people before the bus hits them. (Won't somebody pleeaase think of the bus drivers?)

    Just make him learn these lines:
    'Serve the public trust.'
    'Protect the innocent.'
    'To uphold the law.'
    'Your move, creep.'
    'Dead or alive, you're coming with me.'
    'Madame, you have suffered an emotional shock. I will notify a rape crisis center.'

  23. Here's the new sticker for your device! on Linux Kernel Devs Offer Free Driver Development · · Score: 5, Funny

    Put it next to the Intel Inside! or Powered by AMD:

    'Has been reported to work on Linux!'

  24. Waitaminit... on Anti-Missile Defenses For Commercial Jets · · Score: 1

    Just how important is that FedEx shipment?
     

  25. Re:One photo missing on Home Theater Transformed Into Star Trek Bridge · · Score: 1

    ...which would explain why he has been busy with the Captain's log...