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  1. Be a first rate Slashdot, not a second rate other. on Come Try Out Slashdot's New Design (In Beta) · · Score: 1

    Dislike. If I wanted to read TechHive, I would read TechHive. Slashdot became /. because only it was /. Be the best /. and don't try to be someone else.

  2. It's easy to forget... on The Beatles, Apple, and iTunes · · Score: 1

    ...that when the iTunes Music Store first launched, the advertisements and billboards all said http://applemusic.com/, which pointed to http://www.apple.com/itunes. The former URL was quickly replaced with http://itunes.com. I think it's readily apparent that the former URL would comprise "knowing and willing" trademark infringement, and violation of the last court agreement.

  3. Similar to Keyspan product on Wireless USB hubs · · Score: 2, Informative

    Sounds like Belkin is competing with this (and I assume other similar) product:
    http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/server/

    Haven't used it, but I'm intrigued by the idea.

  4. Re:Your hands are your career on Poor Man's Kinesis Keyboard: The K'nexis Keyboard · · Score: 1

    I heartily agree. I developed tendonitis in college after years of computing geeking and typing undending English papers, and I was then stupid enough to go into IT. After a couple years of that I couldn't type without severe pain. I did my time with wrist braces and Hand-Eze gloves, and it took the Kinesis keyboard to finally end my pain. (Well I could have left computers completely, but let's be realistic here.)

    RSI solutions are very subjective, as each person's RSI is a wee bit different. But the Kinesis keyboard is a lifesaver for me, and I don't use anything else on my desktop computers.

    If it's helpful for anyone, I wrote this review for TidBITS back in 1998:
    http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=05168

  5. Brenthaven on Advice On Notebook Backpacks? · · Score: 2, Informative

    Brenthaven sells the best backpacks I've ever seen. Definitely well above the $50 threshhold - more like $150-$200. But the contstruction is impeccable, lots of pockets, very comfortable, sternum straps, and expandable enough to be used as an overnight/weekend bag.

    Apple-cobranded versions are available at Apple retail stores; standard product line is available at fine luggage stores near you.

    http://www.brenthaven.com/

    --
    This space for rent.

  6. Regarding the iPod stink... on Ask RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser · · Score: 1

    Are you trying to get bought?

  7. Hey bozo... on How Would You Handle a $1,000,000 Coding Error? · · Score: 1

    "Next time, watch that divide by zero."

  8. Quality of live on TiVo, PVRs Not Making A Splash · · Score: 1

    TiVo improves your quaility of life, which is a very difficult thing to articulate, let alone encapsulate into a 30-second commercial. VCRs took off because of home porn, and DVDs because of quailty and coinciding with affordable home surround-sound.

    The problem with TiVo is that it solves problems people aren't aware they have. First you have to educate all the consumers about TV's failings, and why a VCR doesn't solve them. Only then will they understand the value of TiVo. Currently, a live demonstration is really required. Then they get it. Shameless personal promotion: I wrote TidBITS' review of TiVo. -Andrew