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  1. Technology like this frustrates me. on Genetic Algorithms Improve Combustion Engines · · Score: 1
    It takes the industry far too long to adopt these innovations. My guess is that research being done right now, after it's stalled by the automakers themselves, etc... will take 10 years to find it's way under the hood. This is one reason the computer industry moves so much more quickly than the automotive, there are fewer huge coorporations (like GM or Microsoft) and zero industries (like oil and steel) who have a say in what happens next. Innovations are awarded instead of stifled.

    tcd004

    Send a PostCard of Janet RenoMargolis!

  2. Re:If you are sick of Microsoft... on Software Packaging And The Environment? · · Score: 1
  3. I'm surprised you got a jewel case! on Software Packaging And The Environment? · · Score: 1
    I haven't seen one of those in a software box for 2 years!

    tcd004

    Send a PostCard!

  4. Corel for linux is a huge plus! on Sneak Preview of CorelDraw 9 for Linux · · Score: 1
    This is great news but Linux has a long way to go in the DTP market. However, since it's postscript support is so good, it will be a great contender to knock macs and WINNT out of the DTP workstation market. I'd like to do layout on a linux box.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  5. Now if they'll just make them I-opener friendly... on Linux BIOS · · Score: 1
    Seriously, this seems like a heck of a lot of work to shave boot time, especially cause it will be pointless after we get some decent solid-state drives.

    tcd004

    Have you been to wwink's Blog?

  6. Now if I could play Hitchhiker on my cell phone! on Text Adventures On Cell Phones · · Score: 1
    But where would you stick the babel fish?

    tcd004 Visit wwink's Daily Blog.

  7. (offtopic) on No Logo: Taking Aim At The Brand Bullies · · Score: 1
    # of times I'm moderated myself up: 0
    # of times a friend has done so: 0

    Please, try to think of a better insult than "faggot." Piece of shit is slightly better, but not much.

    ############### Folks, there's nothing to see here, only an
    anonymous coward, to afraid to loose a little
    Karma and admit who he really is. He's probably
    just upset cause of the repeated beatings he
    receives at the hands of ruthless 6-year-olds.

  8. A great resource for this kind of stuff is: on No Logo: Taking Aim At The Brand Bullies · · Score: 2

    http://www.adbusters.org

    Incredibly cool anti-advertising magazine

    tc004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  9. I'll take on Systems Research Is Dead? · · Score: 1
    what apple has done in the last 10 years:

    dropped legacy tech
    Introduced DTP, DTV, iie1390, etc.
    and more

    over what MS has done any day

    tcd004

    Have you been to wwink's BLOG?

  10. Don't get too excited about digital yet. on Titan AE Distributed Digitally · · Score: 1
    I'm guessing the pic is made of the RGB color gamut, which means the range of colors they can reproduce is only about 1/10th of what you can do on traditional cellulite.

    I'm also shocked they can do this in a 4 hour download. When you consider the incredibly high resolution those frames have to be rendered at, (probably 1200-2400 dpi-totally a guess) I would estimate a film like that would be in the range of 7-10 tetrabytes.

    tcd004

    Have you been to wwink's BLOG?

  11. Re:I'm guessing this won't hold up too long. on Excite@Home To Change Routing Priorities For $$ · · Score: 2

    crap, thanks, I knew I'd make that mistake.

  12. I'm guessing this won't hold up too long. on Excite@Home To Change Routing Priorities For $$ · · Score: 2
    Most web services have found in the past that if you try to charge people, or businesses for something that isnt' worth paying for, (or they're not used to paying for) your traffic will dissappear.

    Case in point, Salon.com and their old days of subscriber-based content, which went the way of the do-do.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  13. wonder how long it will take on Linux Games Come Of Age · · Score: 2
    linux to overcome macs in the "size of the game catalog" category.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  14. The true definition of Communication Libel on Criminal Libel, Free Speech And The Net · · Score: 2
    The true definition of Communication defamation is anytime you share information with 3 people or more. Therefore you can libel or defame someone simply by having a converstation with a small group of people.

    tcd004

  15. sega too? on Sony To 'Open' Playstation · · Score: 1

    I'm actually surprised Sega didn't do this first, Since they're trying to be so pioneering on the net.
    In any case, I'll bet they OS sometime in the next couple months. Of course, I think sega has always been more
    open with their hardware.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  16. Re:I don't think this is that great of HP. on HP Jornada Refund · · Score: 2
    Sorry, I should have been more clear. I think they should be willing to allow you to keep the device, and receive a check for $40.

    tcd004

  17. I don't think this is that great of HP. on HP Jornada Refund · · Score: 3
    I'm sure there are alot of people out there who are relying in these things, and can't afford to simply exchange them. HP should have offered to refund a portion of the original purchase price. If I bought a car that they told me was 6 cylinder, but turned out to be 4, I'd expect part of my purchase price back, if anything.

    tcd004

    Check out wwink's blog.

  18. This is truly unique. (lame post) on Microsoft's Watered-down Version Of DOJ Remedy · · Score: 2
    Since when does an organization found guilty have ot right to make demands? I know personal rights are protected in this country, but the constitution sure as hell doesn't start "We the coorporations of America, in order to form a more perfect market, do ordain and establish this contract for the United Software Companies of North America."

    I know it was a lame post, its late, get over it.

    tcd004

    Here's what Microsoft wants to do.

  19. Wow! Cool! on Do-It-Yourself Sue Napster Software · · Score: 1
    Anyone know where I can download an illegal version of that software?

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  20. That kids programming software. on Slashback: Juveniles, Sand, Trickery, MoBos · · Score: 2
    Is really damn cool. Wish they had had that when I was a wee one.

    My question is, if:

    Beta testing of ToonTalk began in January 1995 at the Encinal School in Menlo Park, California

    why isn't this software in general circulation yet. We studied logo when I was in elementary school, if we would have had this stuff, there'd be more programmers out there today.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  21. A corporate conspiracy! on Athlon Motherboards And Chipsets Under Linux · · Score: 1
    Could there be some $ or political issue Linux is ruled "INCOMPATABLE" with these boards? Seems like everyone I've talked to has had zero problems witht that config.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  22. How do you, of all people.... on Scott Reents, Online Political Activist · · Score: 1
    feel about government regulation of the net. As someone with a stake in online campaigning, fundraising, even political merchandising, (those buttons have to bring in a little dough) do you see some of the arguments over net taxation, regulation, and personal privacy having an effect on your niche?

    tcd004

    You know where this Link goes.

  23. Too bad. on The Digital Divas vs. Microsoft · · Score: 2
    They seem like a very accepting organization. I'll bet if MS had found a way to "sponsor" some of their activities, and become a funding part of their organization, they could have reaped 10 times the good pr.

    Now they're just exposed for the thugs they are.

    tcd004

    Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours?

  24. Wow, it must be IR day on Slashdot. on Development of OS Satellite Image Processing/Mapping · · Score: 3
    Heres are some great consequences of high-res, remote satellite imaging links, (the results of which are only compounded by OS'ing the technology.)

    www.spaceimaging.com (the first ones to sell commercial high-res imagery, very cool site with sat photo dowonloads)

    A report by the Carnegie Endownment For Internatinal Peace
    on the effects of commercial High-res.
    Secrets for Sale

    An abstract is posted online with the full report available for download.

    tcd004 Here's my Microsoft Parody, where's yours.

  25. Don't miss the attached chart... on Virtual War · · Score: 1
    Its very interesting. The authors predictions on the actual impact these technologies will have on wartime.

    tcd004