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  1. I thought it was common knowledge by now, but even the 2nd link states "Raspberry Pi devices can run Windows as well, not just Linux variants." So it's kind of like distributing a .exe for your Windows 10 machine..

  2. Re:I once bent a paperclip into a SIM removal tool on Ask Slashdot: What Is Your Most Awesome Hardware Hack? · · Score: 1

    This one time, at band camp, I bent a paper clip to stick in that little hole on an optical drive that wouldn't eject.

  3. Re:"Engineer" on Engineer Combines Xbox One, PS4 Into Epic 'PlayBox' Laptop · · Score: 1

    Sounds like a job for an engineer.

  4. "Engineer" on Engineer Combines Xbox One, PS4 Into Epic 'PlayBox' Laptop · · Score: 5, Insightful

    An actual engineer would have at least figured out a way to make 1 optical drive read discs from both systems. At least use the electronics from each optical drive with the lasers mounted on opposite sides, so they don't bump into each other. Wait, I don't get paid enough for this sort of thing.

  5. It's ok to break the law.. on Judge: It's OK For Cops To Create Fake Instagram Accounts · · Score: 2

    ...if you have the ability to change the law to suit your needs.

  6. Re:Why do I care what Harrison Ford thinks? on Blade Runner 2 Script Done, Harrison Ford Says "the Best Ever" · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Actually, I would guess that judging movie scripts had a big effect on his fame, as he has managed to pick some some pretty good movies to be involved with. If he had, instead, chosen crappy movie scripts, I'm sure that no amount of good acting would help advance his fame. If he thought the sequel script was bad, I doubt he would waste his time on it, as he doesn't need the fame, and probably doesn't need the cash.

  7. Re:Should of never got rid of other OS and outsorc on Hackers Claim PlayStation Network Take-Down · · Score: 1

    These "hackers" hit Blizzard servers, then PSN servers. How do you know they won't hit MSN Live servers sometime between now and next weekend? Sounds like a bunch of kids out to make a name for themselves. The best way to attract attention is to hit the most popular servers, MSN Live being one. I don't see MSN Live players complaining about loss of service... yet..

  8. Re:Should of never got rid of other OS and outsorc on Hackers Claim PlayStation Network Take-Down · · Score: 2

    Someone who has enough skill to use the Other OS function probably has enough skill to install CFW. None of the people that I know that actually use Other OS are currently affected by the removal of Other OS. Script kiddies attacking PSN doesn't affect Sony as much as it affects the users that play online or pay for the service.

  9. Re:Job Hopping on Ask Slashdot: How Often Should You Change Jobs? · · Score: 1

    I'll be honest, if you were the hiring manager at my company, you would be the first one out the door. Although experience is awesome, new people always come in ready to work, and they always present fresh ideas. When I hire, I don't really consider their length of employment as much as I do their skills. And, to be totally honest, I'd prefer to hire someone with 1 or 2 years of experience in my industry as compared to someone that had 25 years. The person with 1 or 2 years is usually more flexible and ready to learn, whereas the person with 25 years will always expect things to operate like their last job. I would be curious as to why someone with 25 years hasn't taken the initiative to learn something new. I realize that sometimes people only have one skill, or they just get comfortable with doing the same thing everyday. I've always had better luck with people who had 1-3 years in various jobs, even non-related jobs, because they have learned a lot of different skills and a lot of different ways of getting things done, and hopefully they'll bring some better ways of doing things to my company. If you are not considering people simply based on their length of employment, you're probably hurting your company more than helping it, and may explain why you have a crapload positions to fill.

  10. because Half Life 2 only allows me to play as a white guy. I should be allowed to play as Gina Freeman, Giovanni Fabianno, Guadalupe Fernandez, or Guela Feigenbaum.

  11. Angle the deflector shields while I make the calculations for the jump to hyperspace!

  12. Re:And how, exactly is this better.. on Intel Releases $99 'MinnowBoard Max,' an Open-Source Single-Board Computer · · Score: 2

    Nobody said it was better. It " doesn’t compete directly with the Raspberry Pi – the Pi is more an educational tool and already has a robust ecosystem – it is a way for DIYers to mess around in x86 architected systems as well as save a bit of cash". Pi = 700 MHz ARM Minnowboard = 1.9 GHz x86-64 It's a really small x86 system for someone who needs a really small x86-64 system

  13. Re:SO what happens to Window RT devices? on Microsoft May Finally Put Windows RT Out To Pasture · · Score: 1

    Basically another HP Touchpad

  14. SO what happens to Window RT devices? on Microsoft May Finally Put Windows RT Out To Pasture · · Score: 1

    Is Windows RT going to 'upgrade' itself to Windows Phone? Or are people who bought RT devices just stuck with the OS they have? Just curious since they are limited on apps. I would guess that people who bought one of these devices did it because it was cheap and simple. They probably won't have the know-how to run Windows 8 apps, or to install Linux. It sounds like it might turn into something like the Mac PPC to Intel conversion where people are stuck with a decent machine that can only run old apps.

  15. Why not.. on Ask Slashdot: How Would You Stop a Debt Collection Scam From Targeting You? · · Score: 5, Informative

    ...just change your number. I know you said you're looking for alternatives, but, if you have your phone unplugged already, then you're not able to receive calls. Unless you need to call out and have your number recognized, it might just be easier to change it. I'm not sure what sort of device will be able to blacklist random numbers without missing some calls that you actually want to receive.

  16. Re:Or, perhaps the test is not 100% selective on The Neuroscientist Who Discovered He Was a Psychopath · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Some psychopaths crave attention. Take serial killers, for example. Some leave tips for the police, hoping to get caught. They like the high-profile attention they receive during their killing streak and the even higher attention after they're caught. Maybe he's just an attention whore.

  17. Battletoads on Woman Facing $3,500 Fine For Posting Online Review · · Score: 1

    Sounds like someone needs to make a few calls and see if they have Battletoads in stock

  18. Re:I actually don't see a problem here... on Apple Sues HTC For 20 Patent Violations In Phones · · Score: 1

    Folklore.com is an obviously biased site. Based on that article, MacOS and Windows are entirely different. Windows has no finder, no auto-eject floppies, a 2 button mouse, a taskbar. MS didn't employ ex-Apple people to build Windows, but Apple employed ex-Xerox people to build their OS. I'm not trying to start a pissing contest here, I'm just saying pick a more neutral site to draw your conclusions from.

  19. Passphrase on How Do You Get Users To Read Error Messages? · · Score: 1

    Require them to type in a passphrase to dismiss the error. Similar to the "red 5" / "blue square" - each error has a specific word or phrase that must be typed in. They should remember if they just got the "Mickey Mouse" error, or the "OMG that's not good!" .

  20. Re:what is a living molecule? on "Immortal Molecule" Evolves — How Close To Synthetic Life? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    organization.. response to stimuli... reproduction.. by this definition, most /. are not alive

  21. Mail carriers on Students Build 2752 MPG Hypermiling Vehicle · · Score: 2, Interesting

    This might be useful for mail carriers, meter maids, farm vehicles, etc. Might also be useful for someone exploring a remote area where a gas pump might not be readily available

  22. Lubuntu on Which Linux For Non-Techie Windows Users? · · Score: 1

    Lubuntu is very easy to figure out if you're a Windows user, same layout, etc. Plus you get all the benefits of Ubuntu. Super-fast boot as well, even on old hardware. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu

  23. Digital pen on Pen Still Mightier Than the Laptop For Notetaking? · · Score: 1

    You could use a digital pen like Logitech io or LiveScribe that allows you to write on paper, then plug the pen into the netbook/notebook and save a digital copy.

  24. VirtualBox on 2 Displays and 2 Workspaces With Linux and X? · · Score: 1

    Use VirtualBox and put the guest OS on the 2nd monitor. You'll have 2 workspaces and the ability to drag and drop

  25. Re:Who cares? on Rumor — AT&T Losing iPhone Exclusivity Next Week · · Score: 1

    "Most mobile application/web development is primarily tested for the iPhone So right now iPhone as more apps. The iPhone is the standard that all the other phones need to set the bar against." But at the end of the day, its still a phone, and if you don't have reliable service, what good is everything else?