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  1. Re:Friendster is so 2003 on Google Social Network: Orkut · · Score: 1

    It's free

  2. Evidence of what happened on Spirit Rover Communications Error · · Score: 1

    Lost Beagle 2 has found a form of life.

  3. Re:not as bad as it sounds. on Spirit Rover Communications Error · · Score: 1

    synchronization problem.

    How exactly is this being done? Considering the huge transmission delays it must be very complicated.

  4. Space shuttle on The Amazing Properties of Aerogel · · Score: 1

    Why isn't this being used for the space shuttle instead of the foam? Is the foam better or am I missing something?

  5. Re:See it for yourself on The Amazing Properties of Aerogel · · Score: 1

    If you really want to touch it you can find it online. For example someone is selling some on ebay. It's not cheap but I've destroyed more expensive things out of curiosity.

  6. SCO the infidels on Are Geeks in Saudi Arabia Just Like Us? · · Score: 1

    SCO and Darl McBride are finally making the list of infidels.

  7. Re:It sucks. on USA To Return To Moon By 2015, Then Mars · · Score: 1

    That is one of the funniest and bluntest things I've read in a while.

    You make Larry David look like a child.

  8. Sideways move on Mars Rover Rolls And Turns · · Score: 1

    How exactly was this move accomplished? If you look at the first frame and second frame, the rover moved sideways about the length of one wheel.

  9. Re:Who to send...how many to send... on Bush To Announce Manned Trip To Moon, Mars · · Score: 1

    People that like suntans should all go.

  10. Re:I wouldn't mind going there myself. on First High-Res Color Photos from Mars · · Score: 0

    I wouldn't mind going there myself. ... knowing these are from virgin ground ... "

    I'd also like to go there first. It would be the closest I would get to popping a cherry.

  11. Simple non-wastefull solution on ISS May Have A Leak · · Score: 2, Funny

    Take a leak in the room where the air pressure is at the lowest, follow stream, apply duct tape at the spot where the fluids have left the room.
    After that resume hanging out in weightlessness until the next problem.

  12. Re:usually I dont feed the trolls ... on "H-Bomb Secret" Now Online · · Score: 1

    Ok, you almost sound like General Turgidson in Dr. Strangelove: "Mr. President, I'm not saying we wouldn't get our hair mussed, but I do say no more than ten to twenty million killed, tops, uh, depending on the breaks."
    I read in a book titled "Don't know much about history" by Kenneth C. Davis that based on a CIA study made in the 70s, the reason Japan declared themselves defeated was the Russian decision to declare war on Japan.

  13. Re:How to make Windows Better... on Microsoft Sends Linux Survey · · Score: 5, Funny

    How about a nice talking fish?
    How about a nice talking penguin with duck feet? That must be what Linux users want....

  14. Reasons behind outsourcing and efficiency on The Rise and Rise of IT Administrators · · Score: 1

    According to the Jack Welch (ex GE CEO) whose organization GE is the pioneer of outsourcing, the main reason for outsourcing is that business parts that used to be in the backrooms become other organizations front rooms.

    It makes a lot more sense from a management of the business perspective. Motivation is also usually higher when people consider themselves a critical part of a business.

    Efficiency doesn't have to do with the amount of people something has to go through. Efficiency has to do with the processes that you need to go through. There are excellent six sigma tools out there that can help you identify what really is important and how to decrease lead time and decrease cost in your processes.

    For further reference I recommend listening to the Jack Welchs' "Straight from the gut" CDs or for those with time to read, reading the book with the same name. If you are interested in Six Sigma, there are plenty of books out there with that name. The books might look to have a lot of information but the reality is that you don't have to use all the tools to achieve excellent results with your process.

  15. Make a few bucks on Does Your Company Censor the Content for You? · · Score: 1

    If you are so concerned about the content you post to be accurate use a news group that has SSL enabled. In case someone can modify that post to sound accurate and you can prove it, you can cash in from your SSL authority :)

  16. Sweepstakes on Where Is Spam When You Want It? · · Score: 1

    That's where you should submit your e-mail address. Before you know it, you'll win a lot of spam.

  17. Re:New Bill In Congress on Taking a Closer Look at the P2P Subpoenas · · Score: 1

    Sorry, I missread the post. I just couldn't compile the fact that protecting corporations is more important then protecting individuals.

  18. Re:New Bill In Congress on Taking a Closer Look at the P2P Subpoenas · · Score: 1

    While this bill would be great for protecting citizens form evil "Trusts" such as the RIAA or indivudual very rich corporations, it would make it harder for individuals to protect themselves from real criminals and borderline sociopaths.
    There should be different guidelines on the reasons for wich a subpoena can be issued. Removing it completely isn't the best thing to do.

  19. Re:The future of cinema is right here (follow link on Cubism For CG And Movies · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oh no, it's true! The future of cinema is going to look exactly like the past.

  20. Waking Life on Cubism For CG And Movies · · Score: 1

    I really liked the artistic effects in Waking Life. While it might be considered a cartoon, it isn't. I believe that the way it looks is a movement of its own.

  21. Re:The fight of the century! on RIAA Settles With 12-Year-Old Downloader · · Score: 1

    I wonder how much CNN paid for a picture of her sitting in front of the computer and an interview.

  22. Google toolbar on Judge OKs Competitive Pop-Up Ads · · Score: 2, Informative

    The google toolbar has been updated and has a really nice pop-up blocker feature. You should give it a try.

  23. Stop bashing the kid on Blaster Writer Caught · · Score: 1

    Ok, he shouldn't have done that but the truth is that vulnerability HAD TO BE PATCHED. It was people's ignorance that caused the worm to be a worm in the first place.
    Would you have preferred that companies and government agencies which keep your confidential data or your own computer are completely open to anyone with knowledge of the exploit at their liking?
    Stop bitching and keep your system up to date.

  24. Re:Too much money.. on Small Webcasters Sue RIAA · · Score: 1

    "I listen to Techno, and the best streams are UK Based. Wheres the alternatives?"

    There will be no good answer to this question because nobody listens to Techno. :)

  25. Re:Mode 666? on Practical Unix & Internet Security · · Score: 1

    Octal is one way to learn it but considering you know how to count in binary, I find the binary way more effective.

    _u___g__o
    rwx rwx rwx = 111 111 111

    rw- rw- rw- = 110 110 110

    110 in binary is 6 in decimal.