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  1. Re:Yuck on How Much JavaScript Do You Need To Know For an Entry-Level Job? · · Score: 1

    Yeah the Car/Carpet one is probably a better 'answer', but not as funny :P

  2. 2600 on Opening Fixed-Code Garage Doors With a Toy In 10 Seconds · · Score: 1

    2600 had a similar article that covers this called 'Brute forcing PIN Code keypads using combinational mathematics' in Spring 2014, uses the same technique to minimise the number of digits needed to crack an electronic pin lock.

  3. Re:Yuck on How Much JavaScript Do You Need To Know For an Entry-Level Job? · · Score: 5, Funny
    http://stackoverflow.com/a/245... What's the difference between JavaScript and Java?

    One is essentially a toy, designed for writing small pieces of code, and traditionally used and abused by inexperienced programmers.

    The other is a scripting language for web browsers.

  4. Re: Looks like the OP read that book, too.. on Google Diversity Report Straight Out of 'How To Lie With Statistics' Playbook · · Score: 1

    My thoughts exactly!

  5. Re: This isn't a question on Ireland Votes Yes To Same-Sex Marriage · · Score: 1

    Haven't you heard? Goat sex leads to sex with kids its just one slippery slide.

  6. Re:There can be only one. on Choosing the Right IDE · · Score: 1

    shift zz

  7. Re:And the NSA is grabbing it as we speak ... on Mobile Spy Software Maker MSpy Hacked, Customer Data Leaked · · Score: 5, Funny
  8. Re: 200 miles underground is really deep! on Signs of Subsurface 'Alien' Life Found In Antarctica · · Score: 1

    now thats deep

  9. bitches on Scientists Close To Solving the Mystery of Where Dogs Came From · · Score: 1

    Bitches...

  10. Dilbert on Has Google Indexed Your Backup Drive? · · Score: 1

    maybe sort of related... http://freer.com/bits/wp-conte...

  11. Re:As it should be on Stack Overflow 2015 Developer Survey Reveals Coder Stats · · Score: 1

    Shift zz

  12. Re:We need COMMUNISM now! on Verizon Subscribers Can Now Opt Out of "Supercookies" · · Score: 1

    But whats this got to do with Verizon?

  13. Re: Obviously on Ask Slashdot: What Makes Some Code Particularly Good? · · Score: 1
  14. finally on Amazon Launches One-Hour Delivery Service In Baltimore and Miami · · Score: 1

    A good way to order pizza!

  15. Re:Godwin on Make Those Brown Eyes Blue · · Score: 1
  16. I always have a chuckle on Java Vs. Node.js: Epic Battle For Dev Mindshare · · Score: 1

    Whenever I think about this difference given for java and JavaScript given on SO One is essentially a toy, designed for writing small pieces of code, and traditionally used and abused by inexperienced programmers. The other is a scripting language for web browsers. http://stackoverflow.com/quest...

  17. In other news... on Obama Says He's 'A Strong Believer In Strong Encryption' · · Score: 1

    In other news...
    Someone has worked out a fast way to find the prime factors of a large number.

  18. Re:Timed Exclusive? on BitTorrent Announces Exclusive TV Shows · · Score: 1

    beat me :s

  19. Re:Another silly decision on The Mathematical Case For Buying a Powerball Ticket · · Score: 1

    Relevant Dilbert comic.
    URL seems to have changed in recent times...
    http://assets.amuniversal.com/...

  20. Re:Cannot find link on New Multi-Core Raspberry Pi 2 Launches · · Score: 1

    Thanks! Much appreciated!

  21. Re:Cannot find link on New Multi-Core Raspberry Pi 2 Launches · · Score: 1

    Thanks!

  22. Cannot find link on New Multi-Core Raspberry Pi 2 Launches · · Score: 1

    Why can I not find a link to the actual RP2B or what ever.
    I can't find the B+

    Can someone provide a link to this new device on the website or a link to buy it on element 14 or similar.

    Thanks!

  23. Re: Linus is right on Linus On Diversity and Niceness In Open Source · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Having a cult status allows you to be a jerk and get improved results. The guy after linus will be nothing more than a kernel maintainer and if he's a jerk and I'm deciding what project to volunteer my time too, well life's too short to feel like a dickhead.

  24. Re:Wait, which part is he sorry about now? on NSA Official: Supporting Backdoored Random Number Generator Was "Regrettable" · · Score: 0

    In that case, Kudos to you!

  25. Re:Wait, which part is he sorry about now? on NSA Official: Supporting Backdoored Random Number Generator Was "Regrettable" · · Score: 0

    Yup that is what I was referring too!

    But don't get me wrong, I am with you(Narcocide) on the +5 Insightful! I more just meant the cynicism we hold for NSA is such that we assume that when they appologise, its for getting caught not for doing wrong.