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  1. Re:Is it going to be sold like Payday? on 210 Degree VR Headset With 5K Display Revealed By 'Payday' Developer Starbreeze · · Score: 1

    That would imply a modular aspect to the headset. This would be boon, not a bane.

  2. Re: the world was supposed to end years ago on Why Our Brains Can't Process the Gravest Threats To Humanity · · Score: 1

    There's also a difference between a statistically significant affect and statistically insignificant affect on the cycles. I'm not taking a side, just making a point that it isn't that straight forward.

  3. Re:I Got It All, Baby! on Ask Slashdot: What Hardware Is In Your Primary Computer? · · Score: 1

    IGPs are only good for games that require very little gpu power, like older titles. I have an AMD 290... and I have to juggle quality and performance @ 1080p. IGPs don't even come close. Bare minimum quality settings on a top of the line IGP will get you about 30fps on a relatively modern game. They're what you use if you have no option, or don't game.

  4. Re:Ah hah on Ask Slashdot: What Hardware Is In Your Primary Computer? · · Score: 1

    Sure, but they have a marketing budget.. they can pay for one!

  5. Re:Hiding behind anonymity on Feds Want To Unmask Internet Commenters Writing About the Silk Road Trial Judge · · Score: 1

    The use of jury nullification is long standing, sure. But, just because it's done doesn't mean it's always correct. Legally, it's a big gray area. For example, New Hampshire has a law on record specifically allowing attorneys to inform juror's of their right to nullify. I also quoted bits above that specifically mention it's prohibited. Ultimately, the act of nullification requires one to go against the juror's oath. That oath would not be part of the process, if it wasn't intended to be taken seriously.

  6. Re:Hiding behind anonymity on Feds Want To Unmask Internet Commenters Writing About the Silk Road Trial Judge · · Score: 1

    The juror's oath is a thing, and you're talking about directly breaking that oath. Why would the oath exist, if it was meant to be ignored?

  7. Re:Hiding behind anonymity on Feds Want To Unmask Internet Commenters Writing About the Silk Road Trial Judge · · Score: 2

    Not knowing the specific deals in your case, but finding someone guilty of a standing law is different than being in support of the law itself. I believe US drug laws need to be changed, but they are the law. One should not be excused of a crime, solely because you don't believe it should be a crime. I know I personally would not be able to find someone innocent of a crime they committed, solely based on my opinion of the law itself.

  8. Re:so... on Mozilla Responds To Firefox User Backlash Over Pocket Integration · · Score: 3, Informative

    That's not the point. The point is that Google(in theory) will allow an app to block ads that display within itself, but not other apps installed on the device. Thus, an adblocking browser is ok because it only affects the browser itself.

  9. Re:Not pointless... on D.C. Police Detonate Man's 'Suspicious' Pressure Cooker · · Score: 1

    ... Routine traffic stop means a normal vehicular violation warranting being pulled over. It does not, in of itself, imply any unjust actions. I hope you were only unintentionally ignorant of the meaning.

  10. Re:This isn't new, NVIDIA is working on it too on AMD Details High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) DRAM, Pushes Over 100GB/s Per Stack · · Score: 1

    From the summary: AMD partnered with Hynix and a number of companies to help define the HBM specification and design a new type of memory chip with low power consumption and an ultra-wide bus width, which was eventually adopted by JEDEC 2013

    AMD started this with Hynix 4 years ago, so obviously the tech itself isn't brand new. The new news, is the pending release of hardware using said technology.

  11. Re:Not sure if smart or retarded on Blizzard Bans 100,000 Cheaters In Massive "World of Warcraft" Ban Spree · · Score: 1

    Because they'd still have to pay their monthly fees.

  12. Re:Why do companies keep thinking people *want* th on Ubuntu May Beat Windows 10 To Phone-PC Convergence After All · · Score: 1

    Believe it or not, there are other people in the world. Some of them would actually welcome a functional combining of the systems. I highly believe it's entirely possible to make the phone itself lose nothing in the process. Sure, a phone would never be able to replace the most power hungry of operations on a desktop. But, it's feasible to see it be able to perform basic desktop functions. Pretty much anything short of gaming and heavy number crunching is already well within the capabilities of current hardware. It's just a matter of optimizing the hardware and software.

  13. Re:Failng to fire on Two Programmers Expose Dysfunction and Abuse In the Seattle Police Department · · Score: 1

    I'm not going to speak about the actual guilt/innocence of the officer with 18 complaints. But, honestly.. saying you should fire him for having that many complaints is ludicrous. For starters, you'd be setting a terrible precedent. "You mean, the complaints don't have to be real to hurt the officer?" Then, there is the whole firing him without legitimate grounds. I doubt that would go over well with the union.

  14. Re:Some good data... on Google Can't Ignore the Android Update Problem Any Longer · · Score: 1

    I meant to exclude Nexus 9. It's just been updated to 5.0.2.

  15. Re:Some good data... on Google Can't Ignore the Android Update Problem Any Longer · · Score: 4, Informative

    Every Nexus back to the Nexus 4/7(2012) has images for 5.1.0 or 5.1.1. That means, every Google released device released in the last 3 years is up to date. You can argue about whether 3 years is enough time to support their devices, but they are supporting their own devices. Devices sold by manufacturers, instead of Google, are not Google's direct responsibility for upgrades. At least be straight forward about your claims. Google's devices are Nexus devices. GPE or whatever it is you're talking about aren't Google devices. They're just not manufacturer themed. The updates for those devices still originate from the manufacturers and not Google.

    I'll admit I'm biased. But, at least be accurate with your complaints.

  16. Re:I saw improvement from 15/2 to 30/5 on Verizon Tells Customer He Needs 75Mbps For Smoother Netflix Video · · Score: 1

    3 HD streams on Netflix would, based on Netflix recommendations, use all your original download bandwidth. Obviously there is variance, but it's telling in your situation. I don't know your exact specifics, but you were likely pushing your download too hard. Based on Netflix's recommendations 50/x would be about 10 streams. You are right that upload might matter. However, even the most strenuous online games barely touch the upload bandwidth. That is, unless you're hosting a server or something.

  17. Re:Good for them on Groupon Refuses To Pay Security Expert Who Found Serious XSS Site Bugs · · Score: 1

    The short answer is yes. If there is an agreement in place to pay for work performed, then you pay. That doesn't prevent you from taking separate action for the malicious activity. Now, if the payment arrangement for $40 upon completion of both.. you'd have an argument.

  18. Re:Cripple Linux? on Intel 'Compute Stick' PC-Over-HDMI Dongle Launched, Tested · · Score: 2

    Everywhere I'm looking, the Windows stick is $150 and the Ubuntu is $110. I don't want to dig for more realistic numbers, but based on retail pricing for desktop/laptop level components we're looking at around $25. It wouldn't seem overly unreasonable to assume most/all of the price difference is due to hardware and little/nothing to do with MS.

  19. Re:Progressive Fix 101 on Cheap Gas Fuels Switch From Electric Cars To SUVs · · Score: 1

    At least in the PNW, there aren't any restrictions on operating/parking a truck either. That is, aside from the whole not fitting in a compact parking spot.

  20. Re:Progressive Fix 101 on Cheap Gas Fuels Switch From Electric Cars To SUVs · · Score: 1

    It depends on the SUV and Van. Based on MPG, the best full sized SUV is on par with the best minivan. The worst SUV is markedly worse than the worst minivan. I'm sure most of it just boils down to whether it's 2WD, AWD, or 4WD.

  21. Re:Progressive Fix 101 on Cheap Gas Fuels Switch From Electric Cars To SUVs · · Score: 1

    I'll admit I think it's stupid they had three (unless it was triplets, or one then twins), let alone are talking about if they have more. I think it's irresponsible in a modern society. That being said, I'd sooner support their choice than support laws to prevent it.

  22. Re:Interstate Water Sharing system on William Shatner Proposes $30 Billion Water Pipeline To California · · Score: 1

    But, can you really expect China to produce Stillsuits even remotely as well as the Fremen?

  23. Re:He should run for political office on Prison Inmate Emails His Own Release Instructions To the Prison · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why? Because he'd know how to use email?

  24. Re:How fucking tasteless on Feds Attempt To Censor Parts of a New Book About the Hydrogen Bomb · · Score: 2

    They're specifically making the point that Hiroshima was an atomic bomb, and stating the devastating effects of it. They're doing this to paint a mental picture of how much additional power is in a hydrogen bomb.

  25. Re:Let me see if I got this right on Chinese CA Issues Certificates To Impersonate Google · · Score: 2

    The issue isn't about Google giving them their key or anything. CNNIC is a root level CA and is considered trusted by all the major operating systems. CNNIC gave their keys to MCS temporarily and MCS used that authority to issue certs with falsified info.