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  1. More that 60fps useful and hints? on AMD Catalyst Linux Driver Performs Wildly Different Based On Program's Name · · Score: 1

    Stepping beyond the frame rate difference, why are we needing more that 60 fps for single view and 120 fps for steroscopic?

    Back to AMD, do they provide any other method to hint at the sort of optimisation an application is needing, if it is a question of games vs non-games, for example?

  2. Presumably the same "area 51" nutters?

    Possibly, or these are the same people who still believe in the flat earth theory?

  3. Re:Weight has always been a "quality" factor on Two-Pounder From Lenovo Might Be Too Light For Comfort · · Score: 1

    Is it really the weight or the structural feel of the body? If it feels light and flimsy, then I would be worried, but not with light and sturdy.

    The choice of materials and the way it feels in the hand when you try to flex is really what is important, IMHO.

  4. Just bad press Siemens and go for another motor on Siemens Sends Do-Not-Fly Order For Pipistrel's All-Electric Channel Crossing · · Score: 1

    I know it is a bit late, but maybe we should be flame-baiting news headlines with "Siemens electric motors incapable of flying over water, teams goes with company X". I wonder how fast Siemens makes a retraction?

    Siemens may be making a legitimate request, but the way they went about it does make you wonder?

  5. Re:Taking on the account, while letting the banks on Software Devs Leaving Greece For Good, Finance Minister Resigns · · Score: 1

    Sounds like it's time to get people working the land again. I would hate to take a job that I wasn't happy with, but sometimes I suppose it is better than starving?

  6. Taking on the account, while letting the banks die on Software Devs Leaving Greece For Good, Finance Minister Resigns · · Score: 1

    Not being an economist, is it feasible in an way to loan the money to the people of Greece and let the greek banks die?

    Is Greece showing any real signs of wanting to address the problems of their economy and tax dodging?

  7. Please forget history on BBC Curates The "Right To Be Forgotten" Links That Google Can't · · Score: 2

    My question is at what point does the right to be forgotten interfere with the need for historical record. For example, the British asking Google to forget about that wholeb Boston Tea Party thing which made them look bad. Sure this is not about an individual, but where is that line drawn?

  8. Re:But, But, ... on Supreme Court Ruling Supports Same-Sex Marriage · · Score: 1

    But I'm already married to my job!

    I don't think there is worksexual yet. It is still considered a holic. Time to stand up for overworkers rights? ;)

  9. Re:Nope on France Could Offer Asylum To Assange, Snowden · · Score: 1

    Never happen...the NSA will threaten to withhold future intelligence. France will back down

    Probably not a big threat. USA spying on French presidents and not wanting to share nuclear test information with France, probably doesn't help in the "trust" elements of diplomacy.

  10. Targets okay, but method usually vague on Judge Orders Dutch Government To Finally Take Action On Climate Promises · · Score: 1

    The issue I generally have with governments defining targets to meet, is that they rarely have an indication of how they plan to achieve these goals. Plucking an election pleasing number is fine, but without a real method it is just meaningless marketing.

    Is anyone aware of any document or site that indicates how various countries are planning to meet their targets?

  11. Re:ALL the hardware no laptop? on Samsung Cripples Windows Update To Prevent Incompatible Drivers · · Score: 1

    all the hardware no laptop

    Can someone please tell me what this means? I cannot parse this phrase.

    Probably a typo, and should read "all the hardware on my laptop"?

  12. who are the quality PC makers? on Apple De-Certifies Monster Cables After Lawsuit Against Beats · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Just curious who the reasonably priced, quality PC makers are and how they compare to Apple? Also, consider after sales service.

    All those that come to mind are at the same price point and quality as Apple. Actually, I can only count one: Lenovo.

    I am not saying you are wrong (I am not saying you are right either), I am just saying I need something to put things into context.

  13. Export quality on Report: Russia and China Crack Encrypted Snowden Files · · Score: 1

    He was using 'export quality' encryption, which like export beer, no one in their right mind would use. Then again, being outside of the USA, he was complying to export regulation ;)

  14. Re:Map apps should integrate with civic bike share on New Redesigned Citi Bikes To Hit NYC Streets This Year · · Score: 1

    Yup, that would be cool. They really need a plugin architecture, similar to the custom keyboards or maybe even an ability to specify layers via a URL, similar to calendars?

  15. Re:Map apps should integrate with civic bike share on New Redesigned Citi Bikes To Hit NYC Streets This Year · · Score: 1

    Check out Transit app (http://transitapp.com), which does do this. - I am not affiliated in an way.

  16. Re:so... on New Redesigned Citi Bikes To Hit NYC Streets This Year · · Score: 1

    /. Got confused by the HTML, the article covering the bankruptcy of the original entity: http://www.richter.ca/en/news-...

  17. Re:so... on New Redesigned Citi Bikes To Hit NYC Streets This Year · · Score: 1

    It is essentially the same system, created in Montreal, Canada. The original company running the show went bankrupt from what would appear to be mismanagement (see here). The new technology owner can be found here: http://www.publicbikesystem.co...

  18. Re:Ride one in January on New Redesigned Citi Bikes To Hit NYC Streets This Year · · Score: 1

    Looks like car2go is available, just not in Manhattan: https://www.car2go.com/en/newy... . The model is similar to bixi, except there a mileage fee if I understand.

  19. Re:The Escapist paywalls the HTML5 on Chrome Beta Now Automatically Pauses Less Important Flash Content · · Score: 1

    Odd that they would spread their resources between two technologies? May they just haven't updated their free site, since it didn't make financial sense?

  20. Contact website owners on Chrome Beta Now Automatically Pauses Less Important Flash Content · · Score: 1

    For any of my favourite sites that I see using Flash for video or audio, I feedback to them asking when they are moving to the HTML5 tags. If more people did that, maybe they would get the message?

    With the HTML5 video & audio tags, in addition to the WebAudio API, there is less and less reason to use Flash. Certainly there are obscure uses for Flash, but maybe obscure enough that not all of us will miss the plugin.

  21. Dependency loop error on The Auto Industry May Mimic the 1980s PC Industry · · Score: 1

    So we are using computer analogies to describe cars, but we use car analogies to describe computers. I would have thought of a good joke hear, but my mind is too busy saying WTF .... Fizzle

  22. Would love to see this technology used at long distant bus stations. Instead of having busses idling, running the engine, the parking spot would have an induction charger that could be used power things like A/C and possibly an engine warmer, when it is cold.

  23. Re:Error in headline on Scientists Have Paper On Gender Bias Rejected Because They're Both Women · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I am wondering if this is a case where authors should be omitted in the submissions, and instead have the review based on content and quality of citations? Beyond the gender aspect, it would also ensure that there is no preferential treatment given to a 'buddy' or someone with a certain reputation.

  24. Re: Google Glass? on Apple Watch Launches · · Score: 1

    One benefit over Google Glass is that it is more discreet, doesn't tramp on other people's privacy and doesn't make you look a tech dude.

    Google Glass has plenty of applications, just not where Google invisiged. For example, worn by a surgeon provides both a first person view of what is being seen to a third party and could allow data overlay, when combined with a kinect for positioning.

  25. Talk to your representative on Automakers To Gearheads: Stop Repairing Cars · · Score: 1

    The DMCA does indeed suck. You should let your senator know that you don't want this and maybe even create one of those presidential petitions?