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  1. Stable, sure, on Using USB to Separate Computer and Keyboard/Mouse? · · Score: 0

    But why not use VNC, a retired computer, and a single (as long as you need) Ethernet cable? It's potentially simpler and gives you the flexibility to attach to multiple computers without a KVM.

  2. Re:That's why! on Workweek Causes Climate Changes · · Score: 1

    Sorry, but you haven't been reading the news have you. The North Pole will be a balmy retreat in a few centuries...

    I .sig, you .sig, we all .sig now!

  3. Re:History repeats itself on New Slashdot T-Shirts On Sale Now · · Score: 1

    Actually shirts such as this are back in style now.

    Only with people who didn't live through the 70's! I did (too old for /.?), and I still hate them.

    "I've always found profanity to be refuge of the inarticulate motherfucker."
    - Lord Byron as paraphrased by ry4an-slashdot(at)ry4an(dot)org

  4. Put logos on BACK of shirt! on New Slashdot T-Shirts On Sale Now · · Score: 1

    Dammit, put the logos on the BACK of the shirt! And just a /. over the breast (oooh I said BREAST). Pocket tees would be even better. Shirts with crap only on the front are SOOO 70's! Arrrgghhh!

  5. Re:killer app on Has P2P Become a Passing Fad? · · Score: 2, Funny

    "and we know how much americans' love their malls"

    I'm afraid you haven't been keeping up... ;-)
    The era of malls is over -- what next?

    -1 Offtopic...

  6. Re:As someone who's worked in Java... on Can Recent MS Patents Affect Mono and DotGNU? · · Score: 1

    "Be prepared to get you job outsourced to Bangladesh :)"

    Why are you threatening the Bangladeshi's with a WMD (Weapon of Muddled Datagrams)?!?!

    wurst sig evr

  7. Mozilla is Immune. on Microsoft Plans IE Changes Due to Plugin Patent · · Score: 1

    I thought you couldn't enforce a patent against non-commercial use. Since Mozilla is decidedly non-commercial, I think that would make it immune to any lawsuit.

  8. TPS Reports are Here! RUN AWAY! on No Americans Need Apply · · Score: 2, Funny

    "However, the SEI is introducing Team Process Software (TPS), which brings traceability of specific code modules to individual programmers, said Humphrey, a former IBM software engineering executive. Indian software companies and a few U.S. developers, notably Microsoft Corp., are aggressively implementing TPS."

    Does life imitate are or what?! I never thought I'd actually see TPS reports, but now I expect my next boss will be named Lumberg...

    wurst sig evr.

  9. Re:ATTN Trolls on OpenOSX Provides Virtual PC Alternative · · Score: 1

    For the pride of keeping Free software FREE! DUH!

    And as another poster said, run a bittorrent, banwidth no problem... DUHx2!

    wurst sig ever.

  10. Re:ATTN Trolls on OpenOSX Provides Virtual PC Alternative · · Score: 1

    OK, who's going to be the first person to buy this and then post it for free for everyone else? (per GPL...)

  11. Re:Bochs on OpenOSX Provides Virtual PC Alternative · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "Pay OpenOS X a whole bunch of money."

    Yes, but only one person has to do it, then they can post it wherever they want and freely distribute it, per the GPL FAQ.

  12. The Devil's Panties! on The Rebirth of Comics · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Think The Devil's Panties, which is probably one of the most creative comics I've ever seen. Always funny. Usually twisted. %-)

  13. Re:From what I hear... on Verizon PTT (Push To Talk) vs Nextel's Direct Connect? · · Score: 1

    Nextel IS a cellular system. Any delay in Verizon's system would be because of compromises made to make PTT fit into their existing infrastructure. In the fundamentals, however, there is virtually no difference between Verizon and Nextel, despite any and all marketing hype.

  14. Re:Another option: network-based backup on Simple Windows Backup to CD/DVD? · · Score: 1

    See above, it was an ID-10-T error. ALL CAPS password. And I am actually not using "administrator", but the account I am using is the administrator. Once I cleared the operator headspace problem (moron behind the keyboard), all is well. Thanks for the help.

  15. Re:Another option: network-based backup on Simple Windows Backup to CD/DVD? · · Score: 1

    Turns out is was an operator headspace problem. I set up the password on the Winders box with the caps lock on. MORON! Put in the all CAPS pw (sans host), and away we go. Thanks for your help, sorry for being an ID-10-T. ;-P

  16. Re:Another option: network-based backup on Simple Windows Backup to CD/DVD? · · Score: 1

    I see the c$ share is active, and I have a password set, but I can't for the life of me mount the share from Trustix. All I get is Access Denied. Tried everything I can think of. Maybe I ought to RTFM... ;-)

  17. Re:Another option: network-based backup on Simple Windows Backup to CD/DVD? · · Score: 1

    EXCELLENT suggestion. I just did the same thing for several Winders boxen with Trustix on an old Packard Bell turd with a WinChip C6. Runs great except I'm still figuring out XP's permissions... (yuk)

    Your Mileage May Violate the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

  18. Re:Sony = Proprietary on Sony Shoots For 4-Filter CCD, 8 Megapixel Camera · · Score: 1

    I can use non-infolithium batteries on my Sony Camera and Camcorder

    That's a new twist. That was not the case on the camera I examined two years ago. It was InfoLithium or nothing. They could force me to buy a new camera just by discontinuing that model of battery, since nobody else is allowed to make it. Forced obsolescence is not acceptable.

    If it's true you can use non-Sony, non-IL batteries, it's good news and a plus mark for Sony.

    Your mileage my violate the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

  19. Re:Sony = Proprietary on Sony Shoots For 4-Filter CCD, 8 Megapixel Camera · · Score: 2, Interesting

    You can buy tubes and coal-fired stooves AND THEIR IMPROVED REPLACEMENTS from a myriad of suppliers, all competing on price and quality.

    When you have to replace the wonderful InfoLithium battery, you can buy it from any manufacturer you like, as long as it's Sony. Anybody else tries to make it, and they'll have a C&D letter from Sony faster than you can say Aibo!

    InfoLithium and Memory Stick are attempts via copyright, patent, and DMCA to exclude others from making replacement parts so they can keep the prices and profit margins artificially high. Think Lexmark ink cartridges.

  20. Re:Sony = Proprietary on Sony Shoots For 4-Filter CCD, 8 Megapixel Camera · · Score: 1

    You can buy lenses that fit your Canon SLR from OTHER lenses makers who did NOT have to pay Canon a licensing fee to make those lenses. THAT's the difference.

    InfoLithium and Memory Stick are attempts via copyright and DMCA to exclude others from making replacement parts so they can keep the prices and profit margins artificially high. Think Lexmark ink cartridges.

  21. Re:Had you bothered to read the article... on Sony Shoots For 4-Filter CCD, 8 Megapixel Camera · · Score: 1

    Hello! I DID read the article, and it still uses Memory Stick and InfoLithium batteries, both PROPRIETARY.

    The addition of the CF slot for microdrives is an admission that Memory Sticks don't have and will not soon have the capacity required by this camera!

  22. Re: it takes CF cards! =Admission of Failure. on Sony Shoots For 4-Filter CCD, 8 Megapixel Camera · · Score: 1


    Hello? It still uses an InfoLithium battery.

    The fact that is uses CF cards is an admission that Memory Sticks are inferior and will not meet the capacity needs of this camera.

  23. Sony = Proprietary on Sony Shoots For 4-Filter CCD, 8 Megapixel Camera · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I avoid Sony products because of their constant attempts to force consumers into proprietary technology. See the Memory Stick and InfoLithium and Beta and Hi8, all of which are proprietary and require expensive licensing for any third party to make.

    When I went looking for a digicam a couple of years ago, it came down to Olympus C3000 an some Sony (DCS-550?). The deciding factor was the Olympus uses readily-available, open-standard AA batteries and Multimedia cards, while the Sony uses proprietary, closed-standard Memory Sticks and InfoLithum batteries.

    You mileage may violate the Second Law of Thermodynamics...

  24. In Other News... on RPC DCOM Cleanup Worm Appears · · Score: 1

    Microsoft issued a patch today that they claim will resolve all Windows security issues forever. The patch uninstalls all versions of Windows and replaces them with the latest Linux development kernel. When asked why they are using a presumably unstable development Kernel, a Microsoft spokesperson said it was because it was still more stable than any Windows kernel.

    On a related note, the website windowsupdate.com will be renamed for the second time this month to nukewindowsreplacewithlinuxupdate.com.

    Your mileage may not adhere to the 2nd law of thermodynamics.

  25. Re:SPCA504B Based camera! Linux Drivers Available on Disposable Digital Cameras Have Arrived · · Score: 1

    That is WAY different internally than the Ritz camera. The blister-pack is the same, the form-factor and control positions are the same, but the internals are much different.

    The Ritz camera is far more integrated, without the piggy-back board, jumper cord, and wrap-around flash module. I suspect the Walgreen camera you have is version 1.0, and the Ritz I have is v2.0. The fact you have a different PID suggests a different main chip too, though I suspect it is still a diguised/private-label Sunplus chip.