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  1. Re:What? on The Frankentablet: Windows and Android Mashup · · Score: 1

    Yes, but the atom architecture also cuts out a lot of things and only does in-order execution which is slower than the out of order execcution that the Pentiums did.

  2. Re:shame game on Sony Officially Blames Anonymous For PSN Hack · · Score: 1

    I'm guessing that Sony is scapegoating them because it's easier than figuring out who did do it. And even when/if they do figure out who it was, it's basically impossible to prove that that individual isn't in some convoluted way anonymous.

    Well wouldn't those "secret hackers" be anonymous until he/she's name is revealed?

  3. Re:Android as an open platform is a myth on Google Allows Carriers To Ban Tethering Apps · · Score: 1

    You can install android apps from their .apk file that you download from other places on the web. You just need to check a little box saying "Allow third party software"

  4. Re:Not just genes: NERVE FUNCTION! on Better Brain Wiring Linked To Family Genes · · Score: 1

    Takes a lot of nerve to say that.

  5. Re:The Limit Use of the Administrator Account seem on NSA Advises Upgrade To Windows 7 · · Score: 1

    In my experience most users just click continue on the UAC pop ups without even reading them. Even the main tech admin does that on his computer.

  6. Re:for certain values of truth on NSA Advises Upgrade To Windows 7 · · Score: 1

    It "shouldn't be a problem" if you buy a "decent printer" where "decent printer" is defined as "some hypothetical printer which works with whichever of the dozens of Linux forks you happen to be using" and which is almost certainly not documented.

    At my school we had a bunch of old laptops that we wanted to re purpose, so installed Ubuntu on them and they are now used for basic web browsing. The kids love using them. Printing on them hasn't been any problem with any of the printers that we have on our network, and none of the printers were ever purchased with linux in mind. We just have a variety of brother and hp printers that all "just" work thanks to CUPS. Its really nice.

  7. Re:Linux or else. on Ask Slashdot: Best Small-Footprint Modern Browser? · · Score: 1

    Using a live CD can be rather painful for usage. I would recommend him using the same live "cd" OS, but off of a flash drive instead for better latency.

  8. Re:The other thing people dislike about Apple on iPhone 3G and iOS4 Lack Chemistry · · Score: 1

    From a users perspective its really easy to root the Droid X. All you have to do is download Z4root, touch the screen a few times, wait a few minutes and then you're done.

  9. Re:I do this all the time! on Ask Slashdot: Best Way To Leave My Router Open? · · Score: 2

    When I first started to use tethering on my phone, it was just called something like "3G internet" and I would get 10-12 people trying to connect to it when I'm at an airport or coffee shop. Then I changed the name to "You_will_get_viruses_from_this", and now only 1-2 try to connect to it. So, while changing the name isn't the best protection, it could still help.

  10. Re:Here's to sinking Sony's battleship on Sony Sued For PlayStation Network Data Breach · · Score: 1

    46 DC EA D3 17 FE 45 D8 09 23 EB 97 E4 95 64 10 D4

    Hey! Thats the password I used for my PSN account!

  11. Re:Code? on Sony Sued For PlayStation Network Data Breach · · Score: 1

    Hey! Who told you my password?

  12. Re:Harming your users on Punish Bad Users With Drupal Misery · · Score: 1

    . And crashing their browsers? That crosses an ethical line, in my opinion. What's next, infecting them with malware out of spite?

    And running outdated browsers when it costs nothing to upgrade them to a modern browser? That crosses an ethical line, in my opinion. What's next, forcing them to use dial-up out of spite?

  13. Re:Not here.. on Google Loses Bedrock Suit, All Linux May Infringe · · Score: 1

    We dont have software patents in the real world.

    Don't worry, US Govt.Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of MAFIAA, LLC) is working to fix that.

    I heard that they got something working, but as it turns out someone had already filed for a patent on it so now they can't.

  14. Re:"notable" SD slot? on Asus EeePad Transformer Gets a Thumbs-Up · · Score: 1

    Yeah, and the one on that iPad still doesn't work... oh wait..

  15. Re:derp derp on Microsoft Counts Down To XP Death · · Score: 1

    I think a big difference is that it costs you nothing to upgrade to the current version of slackware, whereas with Windows it will cost you.

  16. Re:And in "just" four days? on Adobe To Patch Flash 0-Day Friday · · Score: 1

    My distro already has this one patched. It simply doesn't install it

  17. Re:I personally love it on New Houses Killing Wi-Fi · · Score: 1

    What about finding a way to use the tinfoil in the house as the antenna for the HDTV?

  18. Re:a slightly less pessimistic perspective on Are Graphical Calculators Pointless? · · Score: 1

    Slashdot comments over the internet? Why in my day they were all done over the telegraph!

  19. Re:a slightly less pessimistic perspective on Are Graphical Calculators Pointless? · · Score: 1

    In my high school calculus classes my teacher would never let us use a calculator, unless absolutely needed and even then we would only touch them for a little bit. I definitely feel that I learned a lot more from this. If i can do it on paper, it is only easier to use technology to help get the answer.

  20. Re:Are Computer Crooks Renting Out Your PC? on Are Computer Crooks Renting Out Your PC? · · Score: 1

    Right on I am getting real tired of "I run X" where X is most of Linux therefor I am secure. That attitude alone tells me you are probably making big mistakes all over the place. Arrogance does that. Its true people writing those comments are probably safer than Joe Public with his OEM crap ware laden Windows XP installation, out of date virus defs, and default Windows firewall configuration, 3000 never applied updates waiting, and logged in as an Administrator, but that is pretty low bar to be above!

    You know, X.org is actually rather secure these days... :)

  21. Help power cars? on Researchers Build Wearable Generators · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I wonder if something like this could be embedded in the tires of a car to help generate electricity to power it self. Would it actually be able to generate enough electricity to make it worthwhile for an electric car though?

  22. Re:Radar interference on FBI Releases Document Confirming Roswell UFO · · Score: 1

    Or perhaps they were damaged by the crash landing and the bullet shot pushed them over the edge?

  23. Re:Infinite harddrive! on Magical Chinese Hard Drive · · Score: 1

    I find that saving data is a waste of time.

    All the files I've ever created, along with all the files anyone else has created, along with all the files of finite length that nobody has ever created, are waiting right there for you in /dev/random.

    Latency is a bit unpredictable, though.

    Wait till the patent trolls catch wind of that!

  24. Re:"Unknown Lamer" on FCC Requires Data-Roaming Agreements · · Score: 1

    Yeah! How else are we suppose to complain about them?

  25. Re:Science does require faith on Is Science Just a Matter of Faith? · · Score: 1

    You don't have to be "religious" to have good morals and to be forgiving either though.