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  1. Re:Ok on Verizon Finally Unveils Apple iPhone · · Score: 1

    Remember last year when the Earth blew up? You'd think people would remember something like that.

  2. Re:"Like" on Microsoft Lays Claim To Patent On 'Fans' · · Score: 1
    You mean this?

    "The two companies said on Wednesday that Microsoft would pay $240 million for a 1.6 percent stake in Facebook."

    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/25/technology/25facebook.html

  3. Re:Wow, this is shocking news! on Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Somebody gives this a +1 Funny or +1 Informative.

  4. Greedy Bastards! on RIM Doesn't Want 200 Fart Apps · · Score: 1

    Just how many fart apps DO they want?

  5. Re:Here we go again on 3 Drinks a Day Keeps the Doctor Away · · Score: 1

    No, if you RTFA they clearly state that non-drinkers have a slight chance at achieving immortality. Heavy drinkers have a better chance at achieving eternal life, although admittedly, the increase in percentage isn't that much.

  6. Re:Hah, more profits for publishers on Will Amazon Put Advertisements In eBooks? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    You don't have to spend a dime to get Kindle device. You get get the free software for the Mac, PC, Blackberry, Android or iPhone. Of course you'll have to pay for content, but the "device" won't cost you anything extra. There are plenty of free books. Try it..see what you think.

  7. Re:cough on The Ignominious Fall of Dell · · Score: 1

    I think we are all forgetting our Fight Club:

    "A new car built by my company leaves somewhere traveling at 60 mph. The rear differential locks up. The car crashes and burns with everyone trapped inside. Now, should we initiate a recall? Take the number of vehicles in the field, A, multiply by the probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, C. A times B times C equals X. If X is less than the cost of a recall, we don't do one."

  8. Re:Meh on Seagate Releases 3TB External Drive for $250 · · Score: 1

    Hello! I'm your friendly Seagate Rep lurking on the slashdots. Please post your phone number so that I can call you as soon as the price is right for you. In the mean time I'd love to talk with you about other products we offer. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

  9. Re:Clearly, you've never owned a Mac on iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Wreaking Havoc On Apple Store · · Score: 1

    Ah ha! And the only people who say what YOU said are ones that don't know what they are talking about...my comment history plainly shows that I own an iPhone.

  10. Re:Clearly, you've never owned a Mac on iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Wreaking Havoc On Apple Store · · Score: 1

    And the only people who say what you said are the ones who don't own non-Apple products. Period. Has the conversation moved forward any?

  11. Re:ESPN on Microsoft Unveils Smaller Xbox 360 Model, Kinect Details · · Score: 1

    It might have to do with the NHL not having a season for 2004-2005. There was nothing to cover. The sport hasn't recovered yet which is why they are covered on Vs.

  12. But...he's a writer... on What Microsoft Must Do To Save Its Mobile Business · · Score: 1

    Seriously, what does he know about running large software corporations? Read his LinkedIn profile. He's a writer, not a manager of large product division in a huge company.

    http://www.linkedin.com/pub/galen-gruman/0/37/599

  13. MS Official Twitter account says Nope on Will Steve Ballmer Speak At WWDC Keynote? · · Score: 2, Informative

    "Steve Ballmer not speaking at Apple Dev Conf. Nor appearing on Dancing with the Stars. Nor riding in the Belmont. Just FYI."

    http://twitter.com/microsoft

  14. Re:Is there a classic mode? on Microsoft Office 2010, Dissected · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Dad?

  15. While the entire world focused on iPhone gate... on Police Seize Computers From Gizmodo Editor · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...Microsoft bought all of Linux. Checkmate open sourcians!

  16. Re:Oh I don't know about that... on World's Fastest Robot Versus the Wiimote · · Score: 1

    Or wanking...which was what I was alluding too. Geez, if I have to spell out every last freaking thing...

  17. Oh I don't know about that... on World's Fastest Robot Versus the Wiimote · · Score: 1

    The bottom line is that when it comes to simplified and repetitive tasks there's really no beating robotic prowess

    It all depends on the simple, repetitive task.

  18. Re:What happens... on Fatal Flaw Discovered In Invisibility Cloaks · · Score: 1

    It's invisibility cloaks all the way down...

  19. Re:Panopoly... on Real-World Outcomes Predicted Using Social Media · · Score: 1

    And I misspelled it...ruining my Kill Bill reference.

  20. Panopoly... on Real-World Outcomes Predicted Using Social Media · · Score: 1

    ...I've always like that word. I so rarely have a chance to use it in a sentence.

  21. Hiring as many as 10 people? on Google Announces New Google Wave "Wave" Notification · · Score: 2, Insightful

    That's more than the number of people who will read this story.

  22. After Bob was cloned on 15 Years of Microsoft Bob · · Score: 2

    he (they) went on to a great career as a downsizing consultants. If you ever hear about a "meeting with the Bobs", better get your resume ready.

  23. Re:show off your programming skills on Best Way To Land Entry-Level Job? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Or...what's worked for me since 1996....DO LOTS OF MICROSOFT CODING and since 2002...DO LOTS OF .NET CODING.

  24. A few moments later... on Opera Mini For iPhone Submitted To App Store Today · · Score: 2, Funny

    ....Opera Mini rejected from app store. Oops, sorry, jumped the gun.

  25. Re:Not so. on Health Care Reform · · Score: 2, Informative

    20 to 40% profits? Hardly. Try 3.4%.

    "Overall, the profit margin for health insurance companies was a modest 3.4 percent over the past year, according to data provided by Morningstar. That ranks 87th out of 215 industries and slightly above the median of 2.2 percent. By this measure, the most profitable industry over the past year has been beverages, with a 25.9 percent profit margin." http://www.usnews.com/money/blogs/flowchart/2009/08/25/why-health-insurers-make-lousy-villains.html