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  1. I call bull. We were fingerprinted in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Phuket.

  2. Re:Invested on Inside the Failure of Google+ · · Score: 1

    No sure why this is funny. I think it is very true and insightful.

  3. Jack of all trades on Amazon's Echo: a $200, Multi-Function, Audio-Centric Device · · Score: 2

    Masters of only one (Let Kindle Slide). Online Shopping. I simply do not understand all of these devices that Amazon is trying to pimp. Phones? Tablets? I love shopping at Amazon but their brain dead hardware makes zero sense.

  4. Re:WTF is Google Now? on Google Now Arrives In Chrome For Windows and Mac · · Score: 1

    Just Google Google Now.

  5. Node.js on Is Ruby Dying? · · Score: 4, Interesting

    We had to swallow a dagger and use JavaScript on the client as it is the only game in town. Please someone, enlighten me, why would I use this horrific language on the server side? What exactly am I missing? What is so great about Node.js that warrants having to deal with JS.

  6. Like on Facebook Building a Company Town · · Score: 1

    Thumbs up here.

  7. The American dominance doesn't surprise me on Apple Now the World's Most Valuable Brand, Knocks Off Coca-Cola · · Score: 2

    but where are the Chinese?

  8. Re:XBOX? on Why Is Microsoft Setting More Money On Fire With Surface 2? · · Score: 1

    In this case, the competitor has a lot more money.

  9. FUD. Must be a slow news day on Android Malware Intercepts Text Messages, Forwards To Criminals · · Score: 2, Interesting

    From TFA,

    Although Doctor Web doesnâ(TM)t say so, the good news here is that Pincer2 is not likely to be very prevalent. It has not been found on Google Play, where most Android users should be getting their apps, and appears to be meant for precise attacks, as opposed to being aimed at as many users as possible.

    In short, this malware threat isnâ(TM)t one that you will likely be hit with, but it is an interesting example of how Android malware is evolving.

  10. Re:How about open-sourcing it? on Goodbye, Lotus 1-2-3 · · Score: 1

    I agree that would be interesting. Until version 3.0, the language used was assembler before switching to C.

  11. The truth is on U.S. Senate's Big Immigration Bill Seeks Centralized Database For H-1B Jobs · · Score: 3, Insightful

    We are trying to hire Java developers in Chicago for a salary range of 80k-120k and NOTHING. H1-B or not. The market is very tight.

  12. Re:So you're using arable land... on 'Energy Beet' Power Is Coming To America · · Score: 2

    and the new cartel will be Monsanto and co. Evil idea all around.

  13. Re:It's not standalone on Ask Slashdot: What Features Belong In a 'Smartwatch'? · · Score: 2

    I wonder what you need to do on a plane.

  14. Re:My wife should be pleased ... on Yes, PlayBook Does Get BlackBerry 10 Update · · Score: 1

    I'm the one who bought it for her

    What did she do to deserve the punishment?

  15. Facebook search already better than Googles. on How Facebook Will Power Graph Search · · Score: 0

    Just learned that something called RAM sled actually exits. Not on Google search yet.

  16. Re:Oblig on How Much Beef Is In Your Burger? · · Score: 1

    Would never sprinkle "soya protein isolate" on my burgers anymore. Always thought I added too much

  17. Re:Isn't this to be expected? on IT Job Market Recovering Faster Now Than After Dot-com Bubble Burst · · Score: 2

    In the financial software industry. We hire both software developers and financial operational support and have job openings for both. For every 50 support resumes we get, less than a handful of Java developer applies. There is a huge demand for Java developers in Chicago. I would assume the same applies to other parts of the US.

  18. Re:Improving Chrome for Android is the big news on Chrome 24 Released, Chrome Beta Channel For Android Added · · Score: 2

    Just downloaded on my Nexus 4. The install went without a hitch. The speed improvements are huge. Tried about 10 websites and it looks and feels great.

  19. My 2 cents on How to Become an IT Expert Companies Seek Out and Pay Well (Video) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I spent 25 years in IT consultancy before starting my own business. The following are my tips:

    • 1) Be diplomatic and respectful. Employees are almost always suspicious of consultants and rightly so. You need to deliver, work hard and earn their respect. Listen to them. You will learn a lot.
    • 2) Develop a reputation. See above.
    • 3) Learn a business domain. This is a must. Financial, Insurance, whatever. You must acquire that domain knowledge not to be expendable. They pay for the combination. You will go through multiple business domains in the initial phases of your career. Pick one that you like and will make you the most money and stick with it. It might take years but this key.
    • 4) Work for large enterprises. They have the money. Startups can make you ultra-rich but the odds are against you.
    • 5) Learn real languages. Yes Plural. JavaScript, Python and other scripting languages are useful but not sufficient. Java, C, C++ are a must.
    • 6) Learn your transactions, Messaging, distributed computing (State-full, Stateless service API).
    • 7) Always look for the problem solver. Do NOT write your own middleware. You are not that good. Spend your time leveraging other people's work.
    • 8) Read. If you think you read enough, keep on reading.
  20. She did pimp fakes before on Is Oprah Cheating On Her Microsoft Love? · · Score: 1

    James Frey.

  21. Re:Intel? on Samsung Hits Apple With 20% Price Increase · · Score: 2

    Seriously doubt that Intel will do this. Intel is by far, the best manufacturer. Why would Intel agree to manufacture chips that will potentially threaten its own x86?

  22. Re:What? on The Release Candidate For Linux Mint 14 "Nadia" Is Out · · Score: 1

    I see "Network", "Network Connections", "Network proxy" under control center.

    I ran "Configuration Editor" under "Menu->System Tools", under the desktop tree node, there is only one entry called "mate". I guess that is what I am running.

  23. Re:What? on The Release Candidate For Linux Mint 14 "Nadia" Is Out · · Score: 1

    I use Mint 13 and still have no idea if I am running MATE or Cinnamon nor do I really care. It works just fine for me. It will be nice to find out the major differences between the too, which one you are currently using and how to switch to the other one.

  24. Re:Why? on Apple Considering Switch Away From Intel For Macs · · Score: 1

    Ok. If you say so.

  25. Re:Go Ahead on Apple Considering Switch Away From Intel For Macs · · Score: 1

    X86 works much better.