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  1. Re:A note to you nerds and geeks on Nintendo To ROM Sites: Forget Cease-and-Desist, Now We're Suing (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Nintendo's business model for older games is to make a cheap device to cater to scalpers (NES/SNES classics). They should make the price $100 more, and add an app store, and make additional games $2/each. That's a better business model.

  2. Re:A note to you nerds and geeks on Nintendo To ROM Sites: Forget Cease-and-Desist, Now We're Suing (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Correct, Nintendo does not have to provide an outlet for older products (consoles, games, etc) to be available. However, if the people are going to do it anyway, wouldn't it make sense to provide this and make money from it, instead of getting lawyers involved to prosecute the pirates? All this is likely to do is make examples out of some unlucky few, and push the rest on to the dark web.

    They should release a vintage console which has an app store, and charge for the apps. It'll be expensive, but will take a lot of the wind out of the sails of the pirate websites. It'll probably make more money than a successful lawsuit or two, and skips the bad publicity of dragging fans & supporters through an unpleasant experience. Plus, I'm sure none of the defendants will actually have the money that Nintendo is seeking in damages. Some corporate types are really naive and out of touch.

  3. Re:(sic)?? on Python Language Founder Steps Down (zdnet.com) · · Score: 0

    A quick Google search yielded this: "adverb - used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original, as in a story must hold a child's interest and “enrich his [ sic ] life.”."

  4. Tabs, like Haiku/BeOS? on Microsoft Removes 'Sets' Tabbed Windows Feature From Next Release (groovypost.com) · · Score: 1

    Haiku's tabs are glorious, and would be a great addition to Windows.
    https://haiku-os.org

  5. Looks sweet! on System76 Oryx Pro Linux Laptop is Now Thinner and Faster (betanews.com) · · Score: 1

    I welcome the 8th generation Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM, M.2 storage, and the Nvidia 1060 or 1070. It looks like a Pro machine to me, I'm not sure why so many other comments are just whiny complaints. It packs a lot of power in a nice looking machine. For the tin foil hat folks, they also disabled the Intel management stuff (same as Purism https://puri.sm).

  6. I know it's a decade+ later, but we now have a $100 laptop. And it's quite usable. https://www.pine64.org/?page_id=3707
    OLPC was a great idea though!

  7. Re:Virus detected? on ReactOS 0.4.8 Released (osnews.com) · · Score: 1

    It's safe. Google Chrome complains too, but I was able to download it with Firefox. I've been playing with it, and I'd say it's fine and safe.
    https://twitter.com/rjzak/status/985990481766223872

  8. Just need to integrate with Apple Health on The Struggle to Build a Massive 'Biobank' of Patient Data (nytimes.com) · · Score: 2

    I track my food and exercise, plus the Apple Watch stores my heart rate. All of this data is in Apple Health, and I am sure I'm not the only person. The NIH, others should work with Apple's efforts to bring medial records to iOS 11.3. Save the gov some money, use Apple's infrastructure.

  9. APFS is a good thing on APFS Is Not Optional (apple.com) · · Score: 1

    This terrible "article" isn't newsworthy. Who approves this crap?

  10. Bacon? on Large-Scale Dietary Study: Fats Good, Carbs Bad (cbsnews.com) · · Score: 4, Funny

    Time to swap that bowl of pasta for a bowl of bacon!

  11. Re:Separate Access Point from Router on Ask Slashdot: How Can You Avoid Routers With Locked Firmware? · · Score: 1

    I second the Ubiquiti suggestion. The hardware is inexpensive, the UI is feature-rich and easy to use, and the devices are rather reliable. I particularly like the use of Power over Ethernet, which made setting up the Access Points easy. Also the iOS app for remotely configuring the network is very convenient. It can be set up to allow administration remotely, or just allow administration while on your network.

    AP: https://www.ubnt.com/products/#unifi
    iOS admin app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unifi/id1057750338?mt=8

  12. Re:I know the company from the movie RED 2 on 28-Year-Old Businessman Accused of Stealing $1 Billion From Moldova · · Score: 2

    I also am quite fond of Moldova. Lots of sights to see, and wine to drink.

  13. Re:Shame on them on Mathematicians Uncomfortable With Ties To NSA, But Not Pulling Back · · Score: 1

    If you disagree with that NSA does, then write to your senators and representatives. NSA is following the law, but it is with the laws that you disagree. So then go to the source which, sadly, are scumbag politicians.

  14. Mockups with Galaxy Nexus? on Ubuntu Phone OS Unveiled · · Score: 2

    The website shows what I assume are mockups of Ubuntu's mobile OS running on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I do hope they'll release some images, I'd reflash my Galaxy Nexus and take Ubuntu Mobile for a spin if I could.

  15. Re:WTF? on South Korean Scientists Create Glowing Dog · · Score: 2

    Curing stuff by triggering the disease? No thanks. Sounds more like genetically engineering people to have a built-in kill switch.

  16. yes you can make PDF files for FREE on From Paper To PDF? · · Score: 1

    i dont know what OS you're using, but if you're a mac user like me there are 2 chooser extensions, one called print2pdf, that will generate a pdf file from any app. as far as i know print2pdf is freeware or shareware. you can propably find it on a carracho or hotline server.