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  1. Re:Another knock-on effect that makes Windows hard on What Mac OS X Could Learn From Windows · · Score: 1

    I use both and generally prefer OS X. However, the two Windows features that I prefer are (1) resizing from any side (also in KDE) and (2) easy menu navigation starting with alt. Regarding (2), I find it very easy and natural in Windows to glance at the menu items, press alt-whatever to get to a particular one, and get to whatever submenu I need.

    I know about ctrl-fn-f2 (on my iBook), but, to me, it's not nearly as nice.

  2. Re:To be fair on Codex · · Score: 1

    To be really 1337, I use quadruple rot13.

  3. Re:Prepare to be flamed on Review: Star Wars Episode III · · Score: 1

    "If you don't try, you don't know whether you will do or do not." - me

  4. Re:You miss the difference between ethics and mora on MPAA Blames BitTorrent for Star Wars Distribution · · Score: 1

    Reminds me of Theodore Sturgeon's statement (in, iirc, "Baby is Three" and "More then Human"):

    "Morality is society's rule for the individual's survival; ethics is the individual's rules for society's survival."

    Or, my condensed version: Morality is "thou shalt"; ethics is "I should".

  5. Re:The ? operator on A Review of GCC 4.0 · · Score: 1
    My objection to the code is that it assigns a value to largest even when it doesn't change. My preference is
    int largest = a[0]; /* assumes N > 0 */
    for(int i=1;i<N;++i)
    /* largest=max(largest,a[i]); */
    if (a[i] > largest ) largest = a[i];
    BTW, I really like the ?: operator. I even like to use it nested. However, I am always careful to have one item (condition or expression) per line, use lots of parentheses, and indent like if-then-else.
  6. Re:John Siracusa on Quicktime 7 in Ars Technica on QuickTime 7 Released, HD Movie Trailers Available · · Score: 1

    I read the whole article, and was fascinated. There was a whole lot there that I didn't know (and most of it I understood). It was time well spent.

  7. Re:I still have ask... on iMac Beowulf Cluster Comes to Life · · Score: -1, Redundant

    .... In Russia, your nose blows you!

  8. Re:You should always... on Optimizations - Programmer vs. Compiler? · · Score: 1

    Yeah, right!

    And if you don't use variable names at all, it's even better!

  9. Re:MOD UP: FREE SUBSCRIPTION CODE on 'Make' Premier Issue · · Score: 1

    I tried it, up to the point where I would actually have to subscribe, and the $34. was still there as the cost.

    I guess too many people used it and they stopped it.

    Too bad, too bad, too bad.

  10. Can I use my iBook as kvm? on iPod Shuffle, Mac Mini, iLife '05, iWork · · Score: 1

    I have a g4 ibook, and wonder if, by connecting either by ethernet cable or wirelessly, I can use the mm without a separate keyboard, monitor, and mouse?

    tia

  11. Re:Try other writers on Le Guin Peeved About Earthsea Miniseries · · Score: 1

    That's "The Word for World is Forest", although a Google search for your "The Word of World is Forest" comes up with a hit (evidently a typo).

  12. Re:Not Speed on What Do You Look For in a Big Iron Review? · · Score: 1

    1. 2^x = 6. Solve for x.

    2. ???

    3. Profit!!!

  13. Re:ESRB? Holy Comics Code, Batman! on Game Industry Derided For Mature Content · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Or, as the old saying goes, "People who always know right from wrong usually find most things wrong."

  14. Re:Yeah, because that what we need. on Bit Rot Stalks Your Digital Keepsakes · · Score: 1

    Of your kid's what?

    Is this legal?

  15. Re:WP convert still available on Bit Rot Stalks Your Digital Keepsakes · · Score: 1

    Conversionsplus from dataviz (for windoz)

    (http://www.dataviz.com/products/conversionsplus /c pw_translist.html)

    claims to be able to convert these and many others.

  16. Cambridge Bose on Bose's iPod SoundDock Reviewed · · Score: 3, Informative

    Cambridge also has a model 740

    (http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/catego ry .cgi?category=aud_radio&item=c174rczzz)

    for $300 that has a cd player that can also play mp3 cds.

  17. Re:not verb on Borland C++Builder Revolt · · Score: 2, Informative

    From dictionary.com:

    obsolete

    \Ob"so*lete\, v. i. To become obsolete; to go out of use. [R.] --Fitzed. Hall.

    Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.

  18. Re:Floating point ops? on The Hardware Behind Echelon Revealed · · Score: 1

    One of the computational resources used by the NSA has been the TextFinder(tm) made by Paracel (www.paracel.com). This implements, in massively parallel hardware, dynamic programming algorithms for text searching.

    Unfortunately, due possibly to management mistakes and the acquisition of Paracel by Celera, Paracel has recently been shut down.

    Wonder what the NSA will do for replacement parts?

  19. Re:For sub-$2000 on OQO For Sale · · Score: 1
    Pasting from the site (http://www.oqo.com/store/shop.cgi/op/op_index.htm l)
    1 GHz processor, 20GB HD, 256MB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, FireWire, audio, thumb keyboard, 800x480 indoor/outdoor readable LCD (ships with: removable lithium polymer battery, docking cable, desktop stand, power supply, carrying sleeve, and digital pen.)

    Windows XP Home $1899.00

    Windows XP Pro $1999.00

    Microsoft Office Small Business Edition Pre-installed $300.00

    product details quantity

    protection plans

    2 year extended protection plan

    $179.00

    3 year extended protection plan

    $249.00
  20. Re:Yeah...but... on Rumors of Next Generation of Ipods · · Score: 1

    I've done exactly that with my Archos AV320 with its CF card reader.

    The only problem is that large images (> 4 mb) take a few seconds to display. Other than that, I really like it.

  21. Re:Great For Digital Camera Owners! on Rumors of Next Generation of Ipods · · Score: 1

    Try one of the Archos products (http://www.archos.com/)
    The AV420 (20GB) and AV480 (80GB) can record, have a CF reader, and a 3+inch color screen.

    The Gmini400 (20GB) is the size of an iPod, has 2 inch color screen, CF card reader.

    I have an Archos AV320. If I get the money, I'll get either a gmini or AV480.

  22. Re:first? on RadioShark Is Vaporware No More · · Score: 0, Troll

    That's ok - mod me down all you want - this was my first "first" post!

    So there!

  23. first? on RadioShark Is Vaporware No More · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Maybe?

  24. New G4 - can it replace old ones? on Freescale Debuts Faster, Cooler G4 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So, can I replace the 800MHz G4 in my iBook with one of these?

  25. Re:Smart Design on Apple VP discusses iMac G5 Hardware Design · · Score: 1

    An advantage of putting the hot stuff behind the display on a laptop is that your lap would not get heated.

    Disadvantages are that:

    1. The weight would make the hinge have to be quite strong (don't want the display closing on you).

    2. If it got too hot, your hand could get burnt (assuming a G5).

    Sort of reminds me of the Sony all-in-one systems, with the computer innards behind the display.