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  1. Re:As I pointed out elsewhere: on Star Wars' Han Solo Spinoff Directors Quit In the Middle of Shooting (theverge.com) · · Score: 1

    Thrawn was the big bad in season 3 of the Rebels cartoon.

  2. Re: No on Ask Slashdot: Will Python Become The Dominant Programming Language? · · Score: 5, Informative

    Back in the day, BBC Basic had both PROC & FN commands

  3. Re:Avoid travel or leave laptop at home on What To Do If the Laptop Ban Goes Global (backchannel.com) · · Score: 1

    "What about work travel that requires your work laptop? :("

    1: Do NO work on the flight. Read a book instead.
    2: Have the destination office provide you a laptop, already loaded with your needed programs.
    3: VPN to home office & download your data from there.

  4. Re:yes on Ask Slashdot: Is There A Screen-Less, Keyboard-Less, Battery-Powered Computer? · · Score: 5, Informative

    Go for the newer Pi Zero W, to get built-in Wifi & Bluetooth.

  5. Kodi has already patched this hole on Malicious Subtitles Threaten VLC, Kodi and Popcorn Time Users, Researchers Warn (torrentfreak.com) · · Score: 2
  6. Re:Heaviest load to geosynchronous transfer orbit on SpaceX Launches Super-Heavy Satellite Atop Falcon 9 Rocket (usatoday.com) · · Score: 1

    Rotation would provide centrifugal force, simulating gravity, no need for artificial. /pedant

  7. Re:Typical China company on AMD and Nvidia Silicon Manufacturing Secrets Allegedly Stolen, Sold To China (pcgamesn.com) · · Score: 4, Funny

    China have cornered the market in "Made in..." stickers.

  8. I examined the html... on Steve Ballmer's New Project: Find Out How the Government Spends Your Money (theverge.com) · · Score: 0

    It's a single web page that returns "Golfing trip" to all queries.

  9. Re:One of two things will happen on Bill Would Stop Warrantless Border Device Searches of US Citizens (cnn.com) · · Score: 1

    3: Leave phone at home and claim you're on a "Digital Detox", then buy burner phone once at destination. Dump before returning home.

  10. Re:seems cheap on Norway Plans to Build the World's First Ship Tunnel (newatlas.com) · · Score: 1

    Not much need for political pork in Norway.

  11. Re:Ryzen = A Flop. Not Megaflops. on AMD Announces Ryzen 5 Processors With 4 and 6-Core Chips Starting At $169 (hothardware.com) · · Score: 1

    AMD has refused to support Ryzen on Windows 7. Instead AMD said they will only support it on Windows 10. This is stupid.

    Maybe MS have convinced* AMD to make this decision?


    * - With a nice, fat cheque

  12. What about vaults 1 through 6?

    Maybe Wikileaks are counting down?

  13. Re:While were at it on NASA Proposes a Magnetic Shield To Protect Mars' Atmosphere (phys.org) · · Score: 1
  14. Mine drives my 3D printer via "Octoprint"

  15. It'll be a cold day in heck before we in the UK see price cuts like these...

  16. Why did you post that just AFTER I ran out of mod points? GOOD JOB!

  17. Re:Gov't data on Ask Slashdot: Can US Citizens Trust Government Data? (msn.com) · · Score: 2

    In the forthcoming coal-fired 'Murica, more chimney sweeps will be required. This was historically a job for 9 year olds.
    (Accidentally hit "Overrated" instead of "Funny" when moderating. Posting to undo. My bad.)

  18. lol, The RIAA and MPAA have finally figured out how to stop piracy

    Let's simplify. Just call them the MAFIAA (Music And Film Industry Associations of America).

  19. Canonical are not using Wayland at all. They're working on their own product called Mir.

  20. Re: The simplest solution would be on Can Consumers Fight Package Thieves With Technology? (geekwire.com) · · Score: 1

    This HAS happened!

  21. Re:Am I in a goddamn cyberpunk novel? on Twitter Cut Out of Trump Tech Meeting Over Failed Emoji Deal, Says Report (politico.com) · · Score: 1

    Look at the facts:-
    Many say he wears a wig, meaning he's bald. He just got elected Prez.
    Who does that remind me of?
    He's Lex Luthor, and his new "cabinet" reads like the next Legion of Doom
    Super-villain lair CONFIRMED!

  22. To be closed Jan 21st? on First Offshore Wind Farm In US Waters Delivers Power To Rhode Island (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    As soon as the new Legion of Doom take office.

  23. Not outside of a workshop, these days.

  24. Re:Great that they can control your property on Samsung May Permanently Disable Galaxy Note 7 Phones In The US As Soon As Next Week (theverge.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You mean like the time Amazon erased "1984" & "Animal Farm" from EVERYONE'S Kindle? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07...

  25. Wow... This would actually drive manufacturing back to the United States or other areas if there is fear of state withholding shipments. This could be a very big benefit not a detriment.

    1. Force Apple to bring profits back

    2. Create manufacturing centers here which are robot/automated

    3. Hire middle class to manage and maintain robots/design line

    4. Stamp made in america

    It's a win, win , win for everyone.

    FTFY