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  1. Sony on Samsung Announces Zero Dead Pixel Policy · · Score: 1

    Some of Sony's LCD panels have a ZDP warranty, for example the SDMX73

  2. Re:Just not enough merit, I guess. on Build Your Own Flying Lawn Mower · · Score: 1

    all the ones i ever saw were electric

  3. sorry, but i couldnt help but grab the first post on Do You Really Want to Meet People on the Web? · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    moo!

    first post!

  4. Re:I don't reinstall nearly that often, but... on First Ten Programs on New Install? · · Score: 1

    whats wrong with XP's built in defragger?

  5. Re:So, like.... on Factory Testing of Airborne Laser Cannon Completed · · Score: 1

    it is in generals on certain vehicles, they shoot down missles headed their way, exactly like this system is designed to do

  6. Re:Linux??? on Unreal Tournament 2004 Goes Gold · · Score: 1

    you should have got one of the original claws then, with a ps2/at keyboard interface and all the programing done in hardware, it works perfecly on anything.

  7. Re:Windows Update on EU Rejects Microsoft Settlement Proposal · · Score: 1

    its listed as an update for your existing version of media player

    If it wasnt there in the first place, it wouldnt need updating.

  8. Re:Knoppix on Knoppix Tips and Tricks · · Score: 4, Informative

    Ghostwalker is not nessacaray, there is a microsoft tool called SysPrep that does this for you.

    You run it on a machine to reset the name and SID's, then on next boot it asks you for a machine name and recreates the SID's.

    So sysprep, ghost, startup and put in name and your done.

  9. Re:Experiences with drive imaging software... on Experiences w/ Drive Imaging Software? · · Score: 1

    and what?

  10. Re:As a Fan.. on Sports Technology? · · Score: 1

    and why the move from filament to LED starting bulbs on drag racing tracks is throwing the scoring system into chaos.

    Care to explain?

  11. Internet via VPN on Canadian Telco Telus Moves All Call Traffic to the Net · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I assume that eventually they plan to run some kind of IP service to peoples houses, and use VoIP phones. What would be nice if you could use say, some kind of VPN, to get to a internet router, and obtain a public IP.

    Theres your broadband......

  12. Re:(Another) Same Question... Different Country... on International Connectivity · · Score: 1


    check out www.whirlpool.net.au

    then just go to www.iinet.net.au and signup :P

    iinet have the best value plans at the moment

  13. What if i dont want it? on Questions for a Lecture on Microsoft's Palladium? · · Score: 5, Interesting

    What options are likely to exist for people that do not wish to use Palladium?

  14. sYdney! on California Sues Spammer for $2 Million · · Score: 1

    Not only is Sydney spelt wrong, the link is also broken

  15. Re:That didn't work in the early 80s (wish it had) on How Would You Start a Radio Station? · · Score: 1

    the small amount of signal power outputted by the VCR was probably absorbed by the big antenna + cabling

  16. Re:You shouldn't on Starting a Software Business in Today's Economy? · · Score: 1

    sounds just like my work

  17. FSB !=333MHz on Reading/Writing Chinese Using Linux? · · Score: 1

    your wrong.

    The athlon processor has a FSB speed of 133MHz, this bus is DDR, with an effective speed of 266MHz

    The VIA KT333 chipset supports 166MHz DDR RAM, with an effective speed of 333MHz

    This does not make it a 333MHz FSB in any way shape or form

  18. Re:Hibernation comments are missing the point on UNIX Process Cryogenics? · · Score: 2

    Ever used Windows 2000 or WindowsXP

    They have hiberbate. Completely hardware independant hibernate.

    It works on anything that has proper drivers

    You will find it under power in the control panel in w2k, and its on by default in wxp

  19. Internet on Mega Public WAN In Sydney · · Score: 2, Insightful

    As many people have assumed, it its typically not the purpose of these networks to share internet access, its just a big lan, and everyone has their own pipe, the idea is that you can share files, mabey play some games, all without any bandwith charges, and save your internet connection for things you cant get over the WAN

  20. Notes on Latest WinWorm Spreads Via ICQ And Outlook · · Score: 1

    Of course the Exchange admins will cry that they can't support POP3/SMTP because they need their neato calendar and scheduling functions of groupware

    They could always switch to notes :P

  21. Re:The PS2 has 1394 - adding a HD should be easy. on PS2 Hard Drive Announced · · Score: 1

    doesent the PS/2 have USB as well?

    even though usb is IMHO, too slow for a hdd, what about keybord, mouse and ethernet?

  22. Slashdotted on Sneak Preview of AMD 760MP System · · Score: 1

    FYI, the server crashed, requiring a hard reboot

  23. RPN on William Hewlett Dead · · Score: 1

    since everyone says that RPN is the best thing for calculators since sliced bread, i think i might go and buy a HP calc and see for myself, anyone know where i can buy on eonline in australia?

  24. SMP on Ask Kevin Lawton About Plex86 · · Score: 1

    are you planning to port to windows at all?

    so that people can use linux as the guest under windows

    how bout other OS's such as BeOS or QNX

  25. Penguin Mints !=sugar on Gifts For Geeks · · Score: 1

    if you read the website they say that there is no sugar in penguin mints, and its on the tins too

    first thing i bought when i got a credit card :P