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  1. Question on RIAA Prepares Legal Blitz Against Filesharers · · Score: 1

    Is the RIAA really this stupid? They are now going after high school and college kids for money. ...

    Isn't that like trying to bleed water out of stone? Or more importantly pulling matter from a vacuum?

  2. Re:Sounds reasonable on Testing The Right To Resell Downloaded Music · · Score: 1

    What hasn't the record industry moaned and groaned about? If anyone should be moaning and groaning it should be the public... Hell if they saw worldwide peace to be a even slight threat to their income they would moan and groan about... I guess getting a six figure income isn't enough for these good ol' boy network guys anymore....

  3. Re:If it were Fox on How About A Cup Of The Answer To Everything? · · Score: 1
    How to tell /. isn't Fox News /. has no unified anti Arab theme


    Yes you are right, but /. does have a unified anti SCO theme, which is one in the same thing in my opinion.
  4. Welcome to Slashdot on How About A Cup Of The Answer To Everything? · · Score: 4, Funny

    Welcome to Slashdot, where speculation makes it news... What the hell is this FOX or something?

  5. Shenanigans on SCO Targets US Government, TiVo · · Score: 1

    I call shenanigans! Or for the common or lay folk, bullshit!

  6. Re:Even windows can change font sizes on Window Managers for High Resolution Displays? · · Score: 1
    Oops, that should read "Even old ladies buy LCD's" I work for an wisp, and we were doing an install at an old ladies house... She had a 2.4ghz p4, 512mb of ram, a 64meg geforce4 with digital out, and a 600$ lcd with digital in.. She had the lcd on the analog out, running at 800x600 (looked horrible) and played crossword puzzles on it


    With that kind of set up, I think she does more than just crossword puzzles... She's probably got 25,000 kills in CS...
  7. If he was alive today... on Amphibious RVing for the Masses · · Score: 1

    I bet Noah could have used one of these....

    </religion>

  8. Re:Whatever Happened to Micropayments? on Whatever Happened to Micropayments? · · Score: 1

    Whatever Happened to Micropayments?

    I believe they fell through the cracks.

    *digs through coach cushions and recovers $4.28 in loose change that "fell through the cracks."*

  9. The first 15 results from search.msn.com, on Digging Holes in Google · · Score: 1

    First 15 results from search.msn.com, only 3 are not about apple computers...

    Tech Depot
    Shop for software and accessories for Apple computers.
    techdepot.officedepot.com

    Apple Recipes
    Find old and new favorite apple recipes.
    houseandhome.msn.com

    Interact with Mactopia Newsgroups
    Meet and share with other users of Microsoft products for the Mac.
    microsoft.com/mac/support/newsgroups.asp

    SPONSORED SITES - ABOUT
    Mac Warehouse - Apple Computers
    Mac Warehouse exclusive - Instant savings on select Apple computers. Prices too low to show. Hurry - limited time offer. We have been supporting the Mac aficionado since 1987.
    www.warehouse.com

    Find Memory for Your Apple Computer
    High quality Apple memory at 4AllMemory.com. Free shipping, lifetime guarantee, excellent support and more. Purchase securely online.
    www.4allmemory.com

    Find Apple Replacement Parts Here
    Apple replacement parts are available at Partsolver. Discover the fast, simple and easy way to find replacement parts and accessories for all the products in your home.
    www.partsolver.com

    WEB DIRECTORY SITES - ABOUT
    Mac OS - Apple Computer
    Find updates and news regarding the latest version of the operating system. Access support information, user groups, software and the store.
    www.apple.com/macos

    Dealmac
    Comparison-shop for the best deals on Macintosh hardware and accessories at this page, which compiles the lowest prices offered by retailers.
    www.dealmac.com

    AppleCare Support
    Mecca for Mac, Apple and Newton users. Includes discussion forums featuring input from Apple engineers.
    www.info.apple.com

    Apple - iMac
    Order the new iMac with a G4 processor and CD or DVD burning capabilities. Check for Apple rebates and other special offers.
    store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects /AppleSto re?family=iMacG4&

    Macintosh Products Guide
    Peruse a catalog of hardware and software products, and make a purchase. In English, Italian, Japanese, German, French, Spanish and Swedish.
    www.macsoftware.apple.com

    Apple - Hardware
    Presents the entire line of Apple hardware, including desktops, laptops, iPods, and cameras. Takes purchase orders.
    www.apple.com/hardware

    Apple Journal
    Publication for apple lovers features apple variety notes, taste test results, grower information, an orchard locator and cooking tips.
    www.applejournal.com

    Apple
    Details product information about genuine Mac desktops and laptops from the authentic source. Find system, ordering, and warranty details.
    www.apple.com

    Apple Store
    Shop for Apple PowerBook g4, iMac, and iBook computers. Find iPod portable music players, Mac software, peripherals, networking gear, plus memory upgrades.
    store.apple.com

    Macintosh OS.com
    Visit the museum to view product specifications and trivia about old and new Macintoshes, check the classifieds, or join the discussion forum.
    www.macintoshos.com

    Apples and More
    Learn about apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties, and selection. Also includes recipes and fun activities for children.
    www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/apples/index.html

    Macintosh News Network
    Browse coverage of Mac news, including new applications, software updates and advice on bugs and troubleshooting.
    www.macnn.com

  10. Slashdot, My site for local news. on Nationwide Class Action Filed Against DoubleClick · · Score: 1

    I live in Pittsburgh, which resides in Allegheny county in Pennsylvania. Sad fact is that I hear most of the interesting technical news from the area on Slashdot instead of reading it in the paper or news channel.

    Wait nevermind, I never read the newspaper or watch the news channel. I have a high standard for news and somehow Slashdot makes it and the other local sources don't...

  11. Shoot him down... on More on High-Altitude Balloonists · · Score: 1

    For a mere second I thought this was going to be about Richard Branson and had the sudden urge to shoot him down.... Where's a rail gun when you one?

  12. Re:Their area of expertise... on Adobe Still Ignores Elcomsoft-Discovered Holes · · Score: 1

    Microsoft was guilty of being a monopoly and they are still getting away with it as if the trial never happened....

  13. I also put it up on KaZaA, so here is the Sig2Dat on AOL Pulls Nullsoft's WASTE · · Score: 1


    File:waste-setup.exe
    Length:173589 Bytes,170KB
    UUHash:=42CeNSr7o3aDxHzmD5CGu+pZ/f8=

    currently on supernode: 24.50.243.160 Username of supernode is smallphal

  14. GPL on AOL Pulls Nullsoft's WASTE · · Score: 1

    Mirrored here
    http://users.adelphia.net/~patrickpaulsmith/waste- setup.exe

    Please go easy on this and don't mod up beyond 3...

  15. Re:The Jargon File knows on A Good Summer Read? · · Score: 1

    I know its just that the list hasn't changed in years, at least a few books could have been added as I am sure there are books out there.

    I don't mean to be rude or anything but it just seems like to me someone wrote it up and forgot about it, I just would like to see some additions to it. I am not looking for something comprehensive but it would be nice to add a couple books that might not be as well known as Snow Crash or Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy but books that are still quite interesting.

  16. Re:The Jargon File knows on A Good Summer Read? · · Score: 1

    Have you tried looking at The Jargon File's bibliography?

    It's a good list but it is also quite dated.... I mean I think the youngest book was published in 1996. That's 7 years ago, maybe if there were some more recent additions, or even older books but the list has never really changed or gotten any bigger.

  17. Computers and Electronics on Keeping Your Apartment Cool in the Summer Time? · · Score: 1

    When I really want to cool down my room at night I put a fan in my window and use it as an "exhaust" fan, then I open my door and point another small Vornado fan pointing out. Although if I really wanted to cool down my room, then it would be a good idea to move all my electronics out of my room, they heat up my room by about 5 degrees.

  18. The Matrix Reloaded, Torrent and Costs on BitTorrent Blamed for Matrix2 Downloads · · Score: 1

    Let's see, the movie has been out for what 2 weeks(?), and it has already cleared production costs of BOTH movies, the third film hasn't even been released and it is already paid for by the second film. They are 65 million dollars in the black, something most companies today are having very much trouble doing (thanks Arthur-Anderson and Enron!)

    Second thing on my mind is BitTorrent, I haven't tried downloading it, but I have to admit if the .torrent file gets slashdotted, and if the people downloading make sure they have a 1:1 ratio of uploaded megs to downloaded megs, then the torrent will stay alive, and be extremely fast. The few problems I have with BitTorrent is the fact that a Slashdotting(or DDoS attack) does it good, but also if the file isn't popular it takes forever to download, and in my opinion this is sort of because BitTorrent doesn't have a nice GUI that allows myself, a W2k user, to serve various files whenever I want. Let's say I downloaded this movie, or the RedHat .iso's, The easiest way to serve these files is to redownload them, unlike KazaaLite, I can serve certain files whenever I want.

    When BitTorrent crosses that final threshold, then it will be extremely successful, at the moment it is definitely in my books a genius solution to a complicated problem.

  19. Re:Madonna clip on The War Between p2p and Record Companies Heating Up? · · Score: 1

    It was so easy to find... It was under Madonna - American Life and had like tons of users holding a copy.... like I let my kazaalite run a few searches over the 400 limit and it came up with like 117 users sharing the file

  20. Daikatana on What Games Have Actually Affected You? · · Score: 1

    I haven't seen one mention of Daikatana, that is the game that most affected me, it was such a let down! Imagine that you are expecting to get this superb car got 16 cylinders 3000 hp, can do a quarter mile in under five seconds and can break the sound barrier, then you end up getting this shitty beat-up old Ford Pinto....

  21. Re:Sheesh. what's next? on E.U. Commission: More Antitrust Trouble For MS · · Score: 1

    Nope, I did the customized one and told it to just bind .avi and .mpeg videos to itself...

  22. Re:Sheesh. what's next? on E.U. Commission: More Antitrust Trouble For MS · · Score: 1

    I use it because I am familiar with it, and so is the rest of the family, I taught them how to make cds from MP3's and how to rip them with it, I am not going to teach them again, it was painful enough the first time, and please don't make your bait so obvious when trolling...

  23. Re:Sheesh. what's next? on E.U. Commission: More Antitrust Trouble For MS · · Score: 1

    I really hope they do uncouple WMP, after I installed it to play some videos, my WinAMP quit workings. Coincidence? I think not...

  24. Glad I am not a member of the ruling class... on Accidental Privacy Spills · · Score: 1

    I am so glad I am not a member of this ruling class, because there would be some many changes. From caller id actually working, to politicians telling the truth and doing what the people need and want, to e-mail being as secure as a private conversation in a bathroom with all the faucets running.(funny how are technology is so far advanced we can put tap your bathroom but if the faucet is running you can't hear jack)

  25. Re:Treason? on Microsoft Opens Source to China · · Score: 1
    Corporations can be punished? The whole point of forming one is so you can't be touched.


    Well that explains why George W. Bush declared himself a small business.