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  1. Re:PDA? on The Best Graphing Calculator on the Market? · · Score: 1

    every ti from the 80 up has had a full alpha character set, mostly due to having onboard ti-basic (and possibly ASM depending on the model). they had to give you a way to program it. the thing that doesnt make sense to me is that pretty much every modern calculator has a cable you can use to download stuff from the computer, so you can just type your 'notes' there and download it, totally defeating the 'no keyboard' restriction.

  2. Re:PDA? on The Best Graphing Calculator on the Market? · · Score: 2, Informative

    if i remember correctly its got something to do with a) having a full keyboard and b) having IR which would allow you to communicate with someone else

    its been a while since i took an AP/SAT test though.

  3. Re:Bread an milk. on EU Countries Call Out iTunes DRM · · Score: 1

    hardly. the labels are dictating that DRM must be used. apple developed its own DRM to use between the ipod and itunes. other mp3 players/music services use different DRM. this argument only holds water if all the other stores are ALSO forced to use a standard DRM set for their players/stores. otherwise its strongarming the market leader simply because they are the market leader. last time i checked 60% is not a monopoly.

  4. Re:I don't get it.... on EU Countries Call Out iTunes DRM · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Yes you are. The only place that can put DRM in the songs that will play on the iPod, is iTunes. Other places want to be able to put DRM in their songs, and have them be compatible with the iPod. Apple is essentially locking people into buying from iTunes if they want to buy music from big record labels online. Yes, there are alternatives to buying DRM'ed, but their legality is still not confirmed.

    i fail to see how this should warrant forcing apple to license fairplay or allow the ipod to play wma-drm files. there are plenty of options out there, apple does bully the market. it is certainly not their fault that nobody has come up with a competitive music store and/or player that people want. if they pulled a microsoft and started telling the labels that they can only sell through itunes, that would be a totally different story.

  5. Re:Subjective on The 10 Worst Games Made For The PSP and DS · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Just don't believe what you read, try the games first.

    doesnt that defeat the purpose of review sites/magazines?

  6. laptop use? on Seagate Claims 2.5" SCSI Drive is World's Fastest · · Score: 1

    would this work in a laptop, or would it just get too hot? has anyone seen the operating temp spec?

  7. Re:It ought to be on Is It Illegal To Disclose a Web Vulnerability? · · Score: 4, Insightful

    in most states it would be illegal for her to stand in view of someone in the street naked. what does that say about website vulnerabilities?

  8. what do you expect on Microsoft Sued Over Mobile Halo Title · · Score: 2, Insightful

    when you dance with the devil?

    a greedy monopolistic devil at that.

  9. Re:The qualifications for 'celebrity' on When Celebrities Speak on Science · · Score: 1

    I don't know anyone who can crack a disk encryption scheme in a few seconds anytime they want.

    so youd rather sit and watch it permutate for hundreds or thousands (or more) hours depending on the algorithm?

  10. Re:My top 5 predictions for Apple on 5 Predictions for Apple in 2007 · · Score: 2, Funny

    dont forget 1995

  11. Re:What laurels? on Has the Desktop Linux Bubble Burst? · · Score: 1

    Microsoft doesn't have 'laurels'. Just many large sacks of cash.

    Laurels are pointy a mean, sacks of case are soft and comforting. I know which id rather have.

  12. Re:since it's not a mouse... on Nintendo Sued over Wiimote Trigger · · Score: 1

    as someone who has presented in a large scale, allow me to say that getting the wiimote to work in powerpoint (especially if you can use it as a pointer on the streed) would be sweet especially being about the same price as others, and being bluetooth, and comfortable, and solid.

    in fact, thats a really good idea. too bad youd need a sensor bar to really make it work. maybe the portable sensor bar project really is going to come in handy...

  13. Re:'Nothing to see here' on MPAA Sues Company For Selling Pre-Loaded iPods · · Score: 1

    not to be pedantic, but the RIAA has no position on what you do with your movies other than they have a friend in the fight that is the MPAA and would thus be very likely to support any actions that restrict what I am allowed to do with any works that I have legally licensed from them. even when all i want to do is take the movie with me on a 2.5" screen that i can barely watch myself, much less let someone else see at the same time.

    jerks

  14. In other news... on Sony Firm On PS3 Pricing · · Score: 1

    Rootofevil firm not not dropping 600$ on this overhyped kit when the revolu^wwii will be twice the fun for half the cash.

  15. Re:Why don't I ever get these calls? on How To Sue the Auto Dialers · · Score: 1

    that ones easy:

    cash the check at the issuing bank. thats the whole point of the check, that you can present it to the bank and receive X dollars for it. when you deposit/cash it at your bank (assuming you have an account) all you are doing is having someone else do that part for you.

  16. Re:It's those stupid comercials. on Noise Over Mac OS Market Share "Slip" · · Score: 1

    They cater to the lowest common demoninator of consumer, and convey no real selling points for the mac. To me they seem condescending and blatently inflammatory.

    And yet president bush managed to get elected. Sort of once, Arguably sort of the second time too. Either way he got close to 50% both times.

  17. Re:I'm Curious... on Madden 07 Earns $100 Million in First Week Sales · · Score: 1

    Me, i just dont like sports video games in general. Awkward, not fun, and asinine repetitive commentary. Its worse than watching WSOP not muted.

  18. Re:Mark story -1 Troll and -5 Just Plain Wrong on US Government Restricting Research Libraries · · Score: 1

    This doesn't make it RIGHT for YOU/Slashdot to do it!! This is the adult version of "Tommy did it to me first!" Grow up.

    No, this is using what are clearly effective tactics against the persons responsible for bringing them into common use. If the only thing that makes people wake up and pay attention is the same sort of divisionist agrument, what else are you going to do?

    I dont like it, its just an arms race for arguments. I dont see it stopping.

  19. Re:Mark story -1 Troll and -5 Just Plain Wrong on US Government Restricting Research Libraries · · Score: 4, Insightful

    2. Figure out how to write/re-write article to ensure that Bush looks as evil as possible

    most of the time thats not entirely necessary, the actions speak for themselves. unconstitutional actions, obvious power grabs, dumbing down the education system, its all pretty clear. bush is trying to gather as much power as possible for himself/his office.

    3. Leave out any actual facts in favor of baseless speculation, particularly facts that might help to explain Bush's actions in a reasonable way

    because nobody pro-bush would EVER do that. shock, horror. especially bush himself. more shock, horror.

    4. Comment on the demise of society, blaming it all on Bush

    strike bush, replace with democrats, and its the basis for a solid republican "talking point"

    5. For an extra bit of irony, mention/imply that only Republicans are responsible for dividing this country

    slow down. rumsfeld YESTERDAY claimed youre with us, or youre appeasing the fascists. par for the course of rovian politics, if youve been paying attention.

    im not a republican, im not a democrat. id just like a little sensibility in our government.

  20. Re:Super Mario Bros on Don't Go Down Memory Lane? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    not to mention the sequels are pretty well true to the spirit of the original game

  21. Re:Avoiding WGA with Auto-Updates on? on Microsoft Acquires Winternals and Sysinternals · · Score: 2, Informative

    Personally I have auto updates set to notify me when the download is complete and the files are ready to install. If you deselect the WGA option, you can then choose to never install it. Same goes for the windows update website.

  22. Re:Seriously? on Microsoft Acquires Winternals and Sysinternals · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I have a legitimate windows installation, but i refuse to install WGA. Im not a big fan of spyware.

  23. Re:A day at work on Your Favorite Support Anecdote · · Score: 1

    Also, USB-A male fits in an RJ-45 jack, although not as perfectly.

  24. Re:A brief fad... on Anonymous Online Publication - Fad or Trend? · · Score: 1

    as long as those jackboots continue to march, the market for anonymous mass communication will continue to grow. there are at least some people in america who care about expressing their ideas. if necessary, through things like tor.

    (incidentally, my word for this post is idealism)

  25. Re: Bullet encryption on Encrypted Ammunition? · · Score: 1

    sure it does, but it also helps the government to define encryption as a munition!