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  1. Have you called MSN? on Recent MSN Upgrades Causing Modem Problems? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If MSN created the problem, maybe they can also address it.

  2. Welcome to the Jungle on Jobs for Students - Where Are They? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Did you do any internships while in college or coop? One of the most helpful job resources I found are my "ex-coworkers" and "friends of friends". If they like you and know you can perform good, people will keep an extra eye out for leads and/or possible openings.

    Network...
    Don't burn bridges...
    Wear clean underwear...
    ?...
    Profit

  3. some more info on Landshark · · Score: 1

    "The Shark uses the single rear wheel as a turbine pump in water and then hydroplanes on the lowered front mudguards."

    "One side of the rear wheel draws the water into the centrifugal turbine where it is pushed through to the pressure collector on the other side to be pushed out of a rear facing nozzle."

    "This website has been receiving around 50,000 visits a month with many people interested in buying a Shark."

    Okay the site is down now...

  4. Doesn't technology always improve? on Is Remote Keyless Entry Any Safer Than It Used to Be? · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    In anycase, if you are worried about remote entry locks for cars, maybe you should get a bike w/ a $35 Kypto lock, I hear they are a lot safer and definitely cheaper insurance.

  5. why not make them electronic documents? on Microsoft Legal Documents To Be Destroyed · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I can't believe a "tech" company would not convert these documents into some electronic form.

    Scan -> Save -> ? -> Profit

  6. Re:iCEBOX cost $3k on Built-in Kitchen Computer? · · Score: 1


    Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price
    $2,995.00

  7. Re:No standard? on ADA Doesn't Apply to Web · · Score: 1

    Who adheres to the web standards is the better question?

  8. Star Trek: Next Generation on Generation Wrecked · · Score: 1

    let's pray that world ends up like Star Trek: Next Generation because every looks kinda wealthy on Earth.

  9. Software developer needs electrical tape? on What's in Your Toolbox? · · Score: 2, Informative

    as a developer, the only time I needed tape is when i broke my cd tray and i tape it closed. btw, i used scotch tape.

  10. my how-to for do not call list on Fighting Telemarketers with Technology · · Score: 1

    Last night, I "entertained" two telemarketing calls. I was properly prepped for each call since I have caller ID.

    The first phone call, the telemarketer pretended not to hear me when I asked them to remove from their do not call list. She kept saying "Thank you" everytime I said please remove me from the list then hung up.

    The second phone call, the telemarketer kept saying how I belonged to the credit card company and that I would call THEM if I had any questions. Eventually, I got him to add me to the list.

    I will modify my behavior, pretending to be interested, so I can get the telemarketer's name and name of the company and ask to be removed from the list.

    This is rather time consuming however I have already noticed a decrease in my phone calls injunction with my enrollment in Pennsylvania's "No Calls Please" program.

  11. Geek Gets Signficant Other! on Mule Gives Birth · · Score: 1

    I guess that will be next headline.

  12. do you have a link to the cartoon? on AOL's new Linux PC · · Score: 1

    i'd like to see it.

  13. store warranties on Defective Console DVD Drives? · · Score: 1

    my ps2 didn't read DVDs very well and eventually got to the point where i had to send it back to sony. lucky for me that it was still within the warranty time. i didn't have a PS2 for like a month but I was playing Counter Strike and watching DVDs on my computer.

    maybe buying those extra store warranties where if the unit is defective they will replace it with a brand new one isn't so bad? (i actually have never done that though).

  14. No Google link? on Accurate OCR? · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hmmm...this is one of those rarities that a response hasn't said "Did you do a search on Google?"

  15. Re:Hungarian Notation on Charles Simonyi leaves Microsoft · · Score: 1

    That is true. Look at the Slashdot's username, they use PascalCase or camelCase naming conventions that were based on his ideas of Hungarian Notation.

    Anyway, I had to research "naming conventations" so I of course I came across his name.

  16. i use verizon web site for two reasons on Alternatives to MSN+Verizon Wireless? · · Score: 1

    1. pay my bill. i can always just mail a check instead of using my credit card.
    2. create my bookmarks for WAP. one of my bookmarks goes to my own web server's start page, which i can change myself with going to the new verizon site or create the bookmarks on my phone.

    i think i can survive without msft's passport and a floppy disk drive.

    recently, i dropped sprint (they suck) for verizon (they don't suck as much) and signed a two-year deal w/ verizon so i can't really switch.

  17. We need Mulder and Scully! on Camden Blobs: Mystery Solved · · Score: 1

    This sounds like a plot for the X-Files sequel!

  18. Re:The author needs to check their facts on Game Developers Cracking Down on Cheating · · Score: 2, Interesting

    "There's a multitude more of these types of cheats. I know because I used to run a decent Half-life and Counterstrike server. I got so depressed at the prevalence of cheating (and cheating accusations), I shut down the server and very rarely play any online games."

    I use to run a CS server as well and after seeing so many cheaters playing, I figure let everyone cheat. The server name was "My Cheat is Better than Your Cheat".

    The better CS players w/ cheats usually kicked ass against than the no-skillz players who relied of cheats to make them better. The server was much like the movie Battle Royale, no rules last person standing won.

    Since CS 1.4 has been released, I haven't seen any cheating yet but a lot of people accuse people of cheating. Oh well that's life.

  19. Mouse won't improving gaming always on Best Mouse for Precision Gaming? · · Score: 1

    I bought a Boomslang 1000 for Recon 2000 because I thought the DPIs would really improve my fragging.

    I ditched the mouse because I could never get use to the feel of it. Now that I am playing Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. I noticed large performance in my frags when I switched to cable from DSL.

    My performance degraded because I switched mice. I did have better performance when I switched to an optical mouse. I believe that was due to the fact that I didn't have the annoying bumps caused by the dirt in your ball-based mouse.

    Gaming usually comes down to PINGs and SKILLS.

  20. Re:Terrible company on Spyware Fights Back · · Score: 1

    just a devil advocate's view...but maybe radLight asked the registered users if they could publish their names.

    i never heard of the company nor do i use their software so i don't know what is true or not true.

    however i do agree with you, if they publish their names without their consent, that's really low. registrants should probably cancel their CCs too.

  21. Kazaa Lite on Distributed Computing Program Hidden in Kazaa · · Score: 1

    http://www.refosearch.tk/

    Kazaa Lite is just as good as Kazaa without the spyware! I downloaded it other day and its works great! Check it out.

    You'll have a dummy dll file installed with Kazaa Lite "cd_clint.dll".

  22. Re:Now that I've got a huge octopus on Giant Octopus · · Score: 2, Informative

    They did this Red Alert 2. (well its a squid not an octopus.)

    http://westwood.ea.com/games/ccuniverse/redalert 2/ english/sovietunits4.html

    "These leviathans are a product of Soviet research teams who captured giant squids from their natural habitat and trained them to be a force of terror in the Red navy. One of the few melee units in the Red Alert 2 arsenal, the Giant Squid is also one of the most powerful naval units, able to mangle, dismantle and destroy enemy ships by crushing it with its powerful tentacles. Since it's invisible to enemy radar, the Giant Squid is perfect for sneak attacks against powerful enemy pieces such as Destroyers or Carriers -- send it with support units to guard against counters such as Dolphins, and your Giant Squids will repay your investment many times over."

  23. if your clueless about engineering... on Homemade Robotic Arms for CD Duplication? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    how to expect to build it. i don't want to come off mean though. just wanted to bring up that point.

    hire a college intern, tell them they will be working with multimedia on a daily basis and have them burn CDs all day. it might be cheaper than a robot and the intern is more mobile.

  24. go a computer lab til mon on University Network Policies and Punishment? · · Score: 1

    grant it, surfing pr0n sites is not as easy as the comfort for you own room.

  25. Re:Port this over! on Escape Velocity Nova goes GM · · Score: 3, Informative

    Or you can play the older version and buy a cheap PPC Mac. Older version of EV requires: 12mb RAM, PPC or 68K, 13" or larger monitor.