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  1. Re:Decrypt This Blockchain! on Australia Passes Anti-Encryption Laws [Update] (zdnet.com) · · Score: 1, Insightful

    > Fascism = corporations own the government.

    That is absolutely *not* what fascism is. Not even close.

  2. How long have these scams being going on? Ten years?

  3. Re:I don't believe in pussy grabbing on Trump Says He Doesn't Believe Government Climate Report Finding in a New Low (apnews.com) · · Score: 0

    I don't believe in aggravated rape, yet we elected, and re-elected Bill Clinton.

    Trump is just talk. Bill Clinton is an actual rapist.

    And Hillary unabashedly attacked the women who Bill victimized.

  4. This says it all:

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtA8r7AXcAEDucV.jpg

  5. Do any scientists agree with Trump? on Trump Says He Doesn't Believe Government Climate Report Finding in a New Low (apnews.com) · · Score: -1, Troll

    I suspect some do.

    This is just more Trump bashing from the leftist MSM.

  6. Roku + digital antenna + streaming service on Comcast Raises Cable TV Bills Again -- Even If You're Under Contract (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Problem solved.

    I recently got Hulu for $12 a year. It's okay, but I would not pay much more than that. Curiousitystream for $20 a year is a better value for me.

    Lots to choose from.

    I think you can buy your own cable modem as well.

  7. Re:comcast business static ip you are forced to re on Comcast Raises Cable TV Bills Again -- Even If You're Under Contract (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Are you forced to rent the modem? I think you can buy one.

  8. I suspect the most hard-core criminals are outwardly polite.

  9. China won't do anything about ManBearPig on Climate Change Will Have Dire Consequences For US, Federal Report Concludes (cnn.com) · · Score: 0

    Okay ManBearPig is real. What are we going to do about it? What are we going to do that will make any difference now?

    Even if what do something about it, what about the Chinese? They're just going to keep right on . . .

  10. Re:Moscow Donald's Treasonous Betrayal of America on Russia Wants DNC Hack Lawsuit Thrown Out, Citing International Conventions (zdnet.com) · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Care to cite even a shred of evidence? After two years of the crap, maybe just the tiniest shred of evidence?

  11. Re:IBM/Red Hat? systemd? on Why Some Open-Source Companies Are Considering a More Closed Approach (geekwire.com) · · Score: 0

    I think Linux does contain binary blobs.

  12. Re:IBM/Red Hat? systemd? on Why Some Open-Source Companies Are Considering a More Closed Approach (geekwire.com) · · Score: 1

    IBM cannot close any code from the Linux kernel.

    I am not sure about the rest of it.

    You cannot freely download true RHEL. OOXML is not really open.

  13. IBM/Red Hat? systemd? on Why Some Open-Source Companies Are Considering a More Closed Approach (geekwire.com) · · Score: 1, Interesting

    I have been waiting for the next shoe to drop in the systemd scam.

    Of course, IBM cannot close all Linux code. But can they keep enough closed to control enterprise Linux?

    Sort of like the Microsoft controls "open source" OOXML?

  14. Re:it's a poor comparison on Bill Nye: We Are Not Going To Live on Mars, Let Alone Turn It Into Earth (usatoday.com) · · Score: 1

    Antarctica has a breathable atmosphere, and easily accessible water. And Antarctica is much easier to get to. Much of Antarctica is warmer is warmer than Mars.

    Antarctica has nearby, and worthwhile, food and energy sources.

    The tip of Mount Everest is a balmy day in the park compared to Mars. Also easier to get to.

  15. Ubuntu used to be such a great distro on Mark Shuttleworth Reveals Ubuntu 18.04 Will Get a 10-Year Support Lifespan (zdnet.com) · · Score: 1

    And every release just got better.

    Sad.

  16. I think there are competing products that have 2GB of RAM.

    Pine64 looks promising, but they are hard to buy.

  17. "Cost" means nothing if you cannot actually buy it on A New Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Has Arrived With Bluetooth 4.2 and Dual-Band Wi-Fi For $25 (pcworld.com) · · Score: 1

    If this goes the way of most Raspberry Pi products. You won't be able to buy one at the advertised price for the next two years.

  18. China claims all sorts of things on China Says It Has Developed a Quantum Radar That Can See Stealth Aircraft (digitaltrends.com) · · Score: 1

    Remember China claiming that their jet fighters were attacked by a turbo-prop cargo plane?

  19. Another excuse for censorship? on 'The Internet Needs More Friction' (vice.com) · · Score: 1

    Could a "bad actor" be somebody you don't agree with?

    Maybe that person's views could cause sociality harm, or make you feel that you're not safe.

    For example: maybe somebody could insist that there are only two genders.

  20. My Garmin is disapointing on Voice Tech Like Alexa and Siri Hasn't Found Its True Calling Yet (recode.net) · · Score: 1

    It's too hard to use. I have to give commands in some odd way. Like: Phone - Phone Book - Find - Call . . .

    It practically never gets commands right.

  21. Could be useful for handicapped and elderly on Voice Tech Like Alexa and Siri Hasn't Found Its True Calling Yet (recode.net) · · Score: 1

    With a few refinements.

    One problem: I don't like being spied on.

  22. Re:What is the state of KDE? on Red Hat is Planning To Deprecate KDE on RHEL By 2024 (theregister.co.uk) · · Score: 2

    Use MATE.

    As a MATE user, I cannot understand why anybody would use Gnome or KDE.

    I think a case could be made for XFCE. Or IceWM, if you are low on resources.

  23. Re:.deb better than .rpm on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 Released (lwn.net) · · Score: 1

    Devaun uses the same package management as Debian.

    But Devaun is systemd free.

  24. Re:Enjoy It While It Lasts on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 Released (lwn.net) · · Score: 1

    Why not Devaun to replace Red Hat?

    Devaun has no systemd, and great package management. It's based on pre-systemd Debian.

  25. Trump does not use a cellphone for classified on China, Russia Are Listening To Trump's Phone Calls, Says NYT Report (thehill.com) · · Score: 1

    He uses the secure landline for classified matters.

    You must realize that Trump is constantly surrounded by secret service, and the like, to make sure he uses the correct communication channels.