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  1. Re:IPv6 has this tiny problem on Whatever Happened To the IPv4 Address Crisis? · · Score: 1

    Uh huh. So I have to roll DNS onto my FPGA as well as IP just to not be lazy. Gotcha.

  2. Re:IPv6 has this tiny problem on Whatever Happened To the IPv4 Address Crisis? · · Score: 1

    I'll point out that the OP asked for an IP address, not a hostname.

    While indeed this is the problem DNS addresses, many development and internal networks are not running DNS for a variety of reasons.

  3. ipconfig /flushdns on Report: Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) Scans Your DNS History · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Done.

  4. NSA salivates at the very notion... on German Chancellor Proposes European Communications Network · · Score: 1

    ...of a network to exploit which is not subject to US regulation and controls currently being put into place with respect to their operations on domestic networks.

  5. Streaming services need to be scouting bands on Music Industry Is Keeping Streaming Services Unprofitable · · Score: 1

    Record contracts are out.

    Streaming contracts are in.

  6. In about 20 years there will be no programmers on Ask Slashdot: Should Developers Fix Bugs They Cause On Their Own Time? · · Score: 1

    It will all be done by computer the size of a smart phone, and it is only that big so you don't lose it, which simply translates verbal requirements into a program - with a few iterations of "did you mean this or that" (you ugly imprecise bag of water)"?

    These nearly sentient almost AI's will create the true AI's, which will then hide from us until they have the power to brush us aside.... but I digress.

  7. Been a member since 1997. Detest the new look. on Slashdot Tries Something New; Audience Responds! · · Score: 1

    I know that my opinion matters not, but figured that I would at least let my feelings on the matter be known.

  8. Re:Yay! on US Spying Costs Boeing Military Jet Deal With Brazil · · Score: 1

    A battle tested bad design that has dominated for two decades. Yeah.

  9. Re:Bubble? Not necessarily .... on The FBI's Giant Bitcoin Wallet · · Score: 1

    How are all of the mining rigs actually backing bitcoins?

  10. Re:Can it be invalidated? on The FBI's Giant Bitcoin Wallet · · Score: 1

    >> The scary bit is that if someone can invalidate the FBI's wallet, they can invalidate yours just as easily.

    Translation: bitcoins are worthless if they can be invalidated by third parties.

  11. Re:Can it be invalidated? on The FBI's Giant Bitcoin Wallet · · Score: 1

    If so that would make all bitcoins worthless I would think.

  12. Re:Lets call this what it is on Tech Leaders Push Back Against Obama's Efforts To Divert Discussion From NSA · · Score: 2

    If Brazilians want to keep using an American service, then I guess that is their problem.

    Nobody is forcing them to use gmail and yahoo.... and what makes them think Google would comply? What makes them think that NSA wouldn't just hack the servers on their soil?

  13. So they didn't say no... on Bitcoin Token Maker Suspends Operation After Hearing From Federal Gov't · · Score: 1

    ...just that be play by the rules.

    Seems reasonable.

  14. Re:They can get someone younger for much less pay. on Ask Slashdot: Are We Older Experts Being Retired Too Early? · · Score: 1

    That is basically true.

    >> I have the skills and the aptitude to absorb and adapt to any new situations and languages way beyond what any of my college age brethren might have...

    He admits he doesn't have the required experience in many cases (but claims he could learn fast). Why pay 3x more for someone to come up to speed?

  15. Age or remote? on Ask Slashdot: Are We Older Experts Being Retired Too Early? · · Score: 1

    Could be either that is the problem.

    Also I take exception to this statement: "I have the skills and the aptitude to absorb and adapt to any new situations and languages way beyond what any of my college age brethren might have."

    Really? Prove it. I am in my mid 40's and am pretty good at my job... but I have met more than a few very sharp youngsters in recent years. While I agree that you and I have risen far above the average new graduate (we wouldn't have lasted if we weren't good) that does not mean there aren't young geniuses out there that put us to shame. But I guess that since they don't know Pascal or (insert worthless/obsolete skill set here) they are worthless.

  16. Re:Has the NSA done anything? on The NSA Is Looking For a Few Good Geeks · · Score: 1

    NSA wasn't formed until 1952.

  17. Re:Wasn't that difficult when I went through it on Why Organic Chemistry Is So Difficult For Pre-Med Students · · Score: 1

    Indeed. So much so that I switched to mathematics in my senior year (well, that plus I had basically already completed the math requirements and I had terminal Senioritis).

  18. Chemistry major weighing in... on Why Organic Chemistry Is So Difficult For Pre-Med Students · · Score: 1, Informative

    (Actually I switched to Math in my senior year).

    Organic Chemistry was a breeze compared to Physical Chemistry. Just my opinion.

  19. Re:How hard can that possibly be? on A Math Test That's Rotten To the Common Core · · Score: 3, Funny

    Because after being subject to such a curriculum they will be beggars?

  20. Re:How hard can that possibly be? on A Math Test That's Rotten To the Common Core · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Well, according to the illustration, the cup is full of milk... which lends credence to your theory.

  21. Re:How hard can that possibly be? on A Math Test That's Rotten To the Common Core · · Score: 1

    Way of them, so hard your speak?

    (Translation: How hard would it have been for them to phrase the question the way you did?)

  22. Re:Get out of jail free card on 'Morris Worm' Turns 25: Watch How TV Covered It Then · · Score: 1

    Robert Morris was not "head of the NSA." He was a department head there.

  23. Re: A Warning? on 'Morris Worm' Turns 25: Watch How TV Covered It Then · · Score: 0

    Well played sir. Touche!

  24. I wonder why Sears hasn't "Amazonified" on Why Amazon Is Profitless Only By Choice · · Score: 1

    They have the distribution infrastructure, shipping, suppliers, and market penetration... along with hundreds of brink and mortar pick up centers. Their online sales have sort of taken the approach already small scale.

    They could even leave a few stores open.

    It just boggles my mind. I currently LOVE shopping at Sears. Best experience ever. You walk into a fully stocked store, the place is deserted yet fully staffed, you buy your stuff (at a cash register that is absolutely huge and clearly using early 1980's technology... but I digress), and leave.

    Too bad this is not sustainable.

  25. Damn on LinkedIn's New Mobile App Called 'a Dream For Attackers' · · Score: 1

    Of all the social networking sites, LinkedIn seems to be the evilest of the evil.