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  1. Re:Exports. on Tech Giants Bankrolling IP Hoarding Start-Up · · Score: 1

    Sure we will. We call in their debt. Any nations that defy the International Patent Laws, are asked to pay off debt to the US in full.

    If they don't comply, well we simply call it "Operation [countryname] Freedom" and invade based on National Security Interests. We've already told the UN and the rest of the world to go fuck themselves. Our government has nothing to lose at this point. Our people, however, have everything to lose but are apparently too stupid to care - as witnessed by the 2004 Election.

  2. Isn't salt water heavier than other water? on Utah Desalinization Plant Causes Earthquake · · Score: 1

    Or is the opposite true? I would think that in such a large volume, it could be part of the problem.

  3. Somebody is on the defensive... on Microsoft's Upcoming Desktop Search Tool · · Score: 2, Insightful

    It sounds like MSFT are on the defensive, rather than the offensive.

    Although now that I think about it, they never really innovated anyway - so I guess they were never truly on the offensive.

  4. Future Slashdot headline: Sierra/Value sue EB on Half-Life 2 Release Date Broken · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can just see it now: Valve to sue Electronics Boutique over HL2 sales

  5. Kinko's... on Data Recovery Techniques For Dead Zip Disks? · · Score: 1

    Are you certain it's the disk that's bad and not the drive? I would try taking the disk to Kinko's and see if you can read it on one of their Zip Drives. If so, you're in business. If not, as least you can be sure that the disk is at fault.

  6. Re:Dumb question... on Novell Pulls Out Their Ace Against SCO · · Score: 1

    Joe - I thought we had an agreement!?! You're violating our deal by posting this on slashdot!

    I _TRUSTED_ you man!

  7. Re:Tweaking the Electoral College procedures on How Would You Change U.S. Election Procedures? · · Score: 1

    What about having the # of electoral votes in each state randomized every 4 years. Then, only release the number alotted to each state the week before the election.

    This would cut down on the "swing state blitzes" like we saw in Ohio and Fla. In addition, it would take Texas out of the firm Republican 'big oil' hands.

    But then again, the random number generator would likely be cracked and the corruption would continue...

  8. Try having a single house... on A Linux Server Express for Portable Wi-Fi? · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm sure with all the money you'd save, you'd proabably be able to afford the greatest of wifi technologies.

    Please don't confuse the sarcasm of this post with some twistedly severe and unbridled jealously of your multi-home ownership. ;)

  9. Clippy...! on What OSS Programs are Still Needed? · · Score: 1

    and/or Bob would be nice.

    Better still, how about some games?

    Even better than better still, how about Business Plan Pro Premier?

  10. Start over. on Dealing with Inherited Data and Code? · · Score: 0

    Take the concept and re-design from the ground up. Create a 'historical research team that will dig into the 'archives' and figure out how to do anything you can't redesign easily.

    Good luck.

  11. Re:They do? on Blackboxvoting.org Raises Vote-Audit FOIA Request · · Score: 1

    They absolutely do. The poll that you're referring to is a modified one.

    The exit poll data that I linked to above posted those results at 4:30 yesterday afternoon.

  12. Re:Umm on How has the USA PATRIOT Act Affected You? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So to summarize:
    The PATRIOT Act has likely cost this country untold numbers of jobs. EVERY country that does [customer sensitive] business with the US has most likely pulled thier resources out of this country, in order to comply with their own laws.

    So, basically, the PATRIOT Act has affected me both directly and indirectly. However, I can't say how it's affected me directly just yet because I haven't hit the "arrest him now" threshold.

    If I ever do, I won't know about it and neither will you because they don't have to have a reason anymore.

  13. It's available here in GA... on Electoral-vote.com Under Heavy Load; Attack? · · Score: 1

    I can get to it without issue (from the 24.) network.

    Of course, now that it's up on /., you can expect it to experience heavy load.

  14. I think they're working... on Where To Find Ambitious Business Partners? · · Score: 1

    The exact people that you are "seeking" are too busy either:

    a) working
    or
    b) playing (as a result of their hard work)

    You won't find them on the web. Try social networking or developing the skills that you seem to lack. The only apparent limit to your future successes appears to be your own self-imposed limitations.

    Good luck!

  15. Re:Should you vote? on Pre-Election Discussion · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    What say you /.?

    You're apparantly a Bill O'Reilly fan. I but I can guess whom you've been brainwashed to vote for.

    The higher the voter turnout, the better the likelyhood that John Kerry will become the President. That's why the Repulicans are trying to get as many people "thrown-out" of the polls as possible.

  16. Be patient... on Pre-Election Discussion · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I voted early (last Tuesday) here in GA. Even still, I had to wait in line for about an hour.

    Please keep in mind that this is the most important election of our lifetime(s).

    Please just tolerate the the wait, and make sure your voice is heard.

  17. I actually rode on the Comet... on NASA Retires Vomit Comet · · Score: 3, Interesting

    It's highly recommended. After the first parabola you start feel uneasy while simultaneously feeling excited and deeply stimulated. Going into the second "Zero-G" (the steepest of the paraBOLUAAAGGGGHHHRRRRRUUUUGGGGGARRGGGGFFFFH...

  18. Re:Stick with hardware RAID on Experiences w/ Software RAID 5 Under Linux? · · Score: 1

    I have to second this second hand. I have never personally used a 3ware card (however, it's on my wish-list; I already have the drives). I did a ton of research and I've heard nothing but great things about the 3ware cards.

    I aspire to have a PCI one eventually.

    Anyway, the point is that if hardware is an option for you, I don't think you can go wrong with 3ware from what I've heard (and researched).

  19. The missing Iraq = Al Queda link... on DIY Polling Shows Bush, Kerry Will Win · · Score: 1

    This poll clearly shows the link between the attack of Sept. 11th and Iraq. The gasoline/petroleum oil used by 7eleven stores comes from Iraq. The name seven 11, clearly has an "eleven" in the title.

    "This makes it clear that there IS a connection between Sept. 11th and Iraq" -
    "My name is George W. Bush, and I approved this messidge."

  20. Re:Unfortunately, GA and N. Florida doesn't have 7 on DIY Polling Shows Bush, Kerry Will Win · · Score: 2, Interesting

    For grins, I counted the number of United States that are in this poll. The number that I arrived at is: 31.

    I guess I could understand if they only omitted Alaska(AK) and Hawaii(HI); however, they left out 38% of the United States! We have 50 states here!

  21. Unfortunately, GA and N. Florida doesn't have 7/11 on DIY Polling Shows Bush, Kerry Will Win · · Score: 1

    I live in Atlanta, GA and we don't have '7 eleven' stores. When I lived in Tallahassee, FL we didn't have them, either. For some reason 7eleven just isn't available around here. QuikTrip is our local 'convenience store' (and personally I prefer it to 7eleven [which are very prevalent in my hometown - Melbourne, FL]).

    Atlanta is a tiny little berg of only 7 Million people. When coupled with North Florida the total non-7eleven region is significantly more than 10 million people. Since the "electorally high-value" Southeast USA is apparantly insignificant, my money is on the candidate that defies the 7eleven results.

    Polls are irrelevant and stupid. For that matter, so is the "electoral college". In Iraq they elect leaders based on popular vote, why don't we do the same here in the US? WTF is wrong with this country?!

  22. Re:The trouble with the American Political Process on Absentee Ballots Go Missing in Florida · · Score: 1

    That's because it was all over the CNN television network all afternoon yesterday (EST). The absentee ballots that are missing, were not filled out. They were blank, and they became missing en-route to the voters' homes. Most of the voters ended up standing in line to vote, however; there's little doubt that something dubious is happening here. Moreover, at least some of these people will be disenfranchised as a result of never receving their ballots - most likely elderly people.

  23. Maybe they should run their webserver on FIOS on Verizon Taking FTTP Installation Orders · · Score: 1

    Because then at least couldn't blame the bandwidth problem for their IIS issues.

    https://www22.verizon.com/FiosForHome/Channels/F io s/ErrorPageHSI.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/FiosForHome/cha nnels/OrderFios/olo_addtodb_futurenotification.asp x

  24. Re:Big Wow. on Nissan Exhibits IEEE 1394-Compatible Car · · Score: 1

    Out of curiosity, what do you drive? Does your car have optical technology? I mean, considering that it's nothing special. Are you so 'elite that you can make a statement so derisive as to determine what others may consider "news"?

    I didn't think so. Since you're posting AC, my bet is that you're some dork with 0 (z3r0) credibility. Furthermore, I'd be willing to bet that you know absolutely nothing about telematics (that means computers in cars). It's much more sophisticated than "cables in cars". Since you're posting AC, let me break it down into something you can understand - "What's so special? We've had transistors in computers for quite some time, why is this news?"

    Sounds pretty stupid doesn't it? (I'm probably giving you more credit than I should because I'm assuming you know what a transistor is).

  25. Re:IE7 on Firefox - The Platform · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Microsoft decided not to release a stand-alone IE application so they could circumvent the US Department of Justice ruling against them. They were found to be in violation of anti-trust laws because they were using their monopoly power to promote their product (IE) beyond their competitor (Netscape). Their best arguement in this situation was to eliminate the competing product, and [actually] integrate that code into the Operating System itself (the forthcoming Longwhorne).

    By doing so, they get the added benefit[sic] of pre-empting future DOJ inquiries because it's a "different" product entirely.