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  1. Re:NOBODY WANTS IT on Artist Suggesting Ways Around Copy Protection · · Score: 1

    Lars? Is that you?

  2. Re:Are you kidding me? on System Administrator Appreciation Day · · Score: 1

    Be Careful.

    The fact that both sides of your "identity" (well ok at /. at least) are opposing forces, (im)||(ex)plosion is probable.

  3. Re:Apple is in catbird seat on Apple's Colossal Disappointment? · · Score: 1

    IMO correct you are.

    A sweet deal with Dell (or ironically pleasing, say linovo?) or even hp.

    All of a sudden Apple (and HW-partner) are supporting standardised PCs (perhaps model dependant). Both parties win, Apple sells more OSs and HW partner gets an easier to support OS on static hardware.

    Apple COULD very easily get into the volume business of commodity OS and software.

    If this was actually in the grapevine, I have an idea where my next stock purchase may be.

  4. science is not important in US on USA to Pass Science Crown to China · · Score: 0

    Does anyone think the Chinese are teaching their children alternative evolution theories?

    The US will continue this decline in true science until they TRULY seperate church (or rather Christian dogma ) and state.

    Someone thaw me when that happens or no longer matters.

  5. Re:Decrypt this! on British Police Demand Access To Encryption Keys · · Score: 2, Funny

    Does it say?

    TubGrrl is the shizzz?

  6. Re:Should have added a guarantee on U.S. House Votes to Extend Patriot Act · · Score: 1

    "Are iPod batteries more valued than safety?"

    no. but they ARE tangible.

  7. Re:Technology makes things easier and cheaper. on In SIlicon Valley: Profits up. Employment Down. · · Score: 1

    You seem to have a very intelligent, well written (I.e. save it for the next "ooh i've been evolved over" article) post.

    I almost hate to do this.

    "new programs can be written in weeks that would of taken years to accomplish"

    Would Have. would of = improperly enunciated slang for the same "would have". If you live in Texas say "wood of" (to avoid the constant improper corrections), write "would have".

    For someone as intelligent as you seem, this should be taken as constructive.

    If it isn't, well, my apologies.

    As a side note:

    I lived in Texas (after living in Canada).
    I was appaled the amount of times people improperly corrected me. I was gracious about it and accepted the corrections (due to very lax gun laws), but there is no such thing as a "wheel barrel" and one would suppose (correctly) that "supposably" isn't a word either.

    I guess the difference is how you learn new words: TV (audio) vs books (read and therefore spelling becomes known or at least familiar).

    anyway. thanks for the great post.

  8. I hope it passes.... on Canada Introduces DMCA-Style Copyright Law · · Score: 1


    as fast as the marijuana bill did.

    harummmmph

  9. Re:Mandriva? on Mandriva Buys Assets from Lycoris · · Score: 1

    well it might.

    ConutryTyme lemonade was once purchased too you know?

  10. Re:Free Code is one thing ... on OpenSolaris Code Released · · Score: 1

    Haha That's hilarious (to me)

    I was going through my swag box and found a

    Sun Microsystems "We make the net work" T shirt this morning.

    I didn't even know I had it. (It can with a faded Sun Micro denim jacket and hats so you can see why it was originally overlooked.

    Taking bids (on the tshirt (large)) The denim is MINE.

  11. Re:A Mystery Wrapped in an Enigma... on Could Apple's Intel Desktop Threaten Linux? · · Score: 1

    I browse at +2 so I may have missed it but:

    Why isn't anyone mentioning better win32 emulators as a benefit?

  12. Re:Details? on Message Storm Knocks NYSE Offline · · Score: 1

    well of course ... when you put it that way.

    shoot, I'll just go and whip one up before bedtime.

  13. Re:Before it gets slashdotted... on SCO Announces Q2 2005 Results · · Score: 1

    What?

    TFA = The Featured Article

    Have I been not swearing all this time , when I could have been?

    dagnabbit
    .

  14. Re:Why anonymity tips the balance too far on Is Rodi BitTorrent's Replacement? · · Score: 1

    ok. I agree on anonymous (obviously)

    But in spirit, people don't see anything wrong with it (or giggle like schoolgirls and do it anyway)

    Are we prepared to lock people up for mandatory minimum sentences for sharing stuff they like?

    Silly me, Of course we are. And have been doing it for years.

  15. Re:pcmcia on Juicebox Hacking · · Score: 1

    especially if synced to your daytimer

  16. Re:Why anonymity tips the balance too far on Is Rodi BitTorrent's Replacement? · · Score: 1

    Not going to comment on your whole port (lots of other have already) but this struck me odd:

    "No, it doesn't. But the vast, vast majority of people using a tool like this are doing so because it shields their illegal activities."

    and my point is ....So what?

    You do know that alcohol USED to be illegal too right?

    Yes that includes a beer in private at you buddies house on a Friday evening etc...

    Not all laws are just. If enough people break the laws that disobey "common sense", they eventually get changed.

    Civil Disobedience lives (although it needs a health plan lately).

  17. Re:video performance is the dealbreaker on Intel Preps Mac mini Look-Alike · · Score: 1

    and the Mac Mini doesn't have what parent wanted (AGP and AMD goodness)

    round and round.

    your turn......

  18. Re:video performance is the dealbreaker on Intel Preps Mac mini Look-Alike · · Score: 1

    forgot the link Asus Pundit

  19. Re:video performance is the dealbreaker on Intel Preps Mac mini Look-Alike · · Score: 1

    it's been posted in these comments.

    Asus Pundit (p4 or amd or amd64 with agp slot)

  20. You take a block from the bottom on Poor Man's Kinesis Keyboard: The K'nexis Keyboard · · Score: 3, Funny

    and put it on top.

    You take a block from the middle and put it on top.

    ooops. Soory. wrong permanently embedded jingle.

  21. Re:Go ahead, block 25 on FTC Recommends ISPs Disconnect Spam Zombies · · Score: 1

    I was under the impression that if the dhcpd server wasn't reached (this time) that the previous configuration would be used (provided it hasn't exceeded it's ttl). Are you sure?

    I have seen this behaviour with win2k and XP and I would imagine that linux can be configured this way too.

  22. Re:Go ahead, block 25 on FTC Recommends ISPs Disconnect Spam Zombies · · Score: 1

    That's why real/verified registration would be required.

    This is for "responsible" people with irresponsible ISPs.

    Not a spam hole.

  23. Re:Open source...eh? on IBM and Red Hat Offer College Prep · · Score: 1

    I wish I hadn't replied earlier in this thread.

    I have mod points and this deserves one.

  24. Re:Online banking... on Really Remote Internet Access · · Score: 1

    software? itunes? movies?

    why would his family need to leave for that?

  25. Re:Performance of Skype over Sat? on Really Remote Internet Access · · Score: 1

    wow.

    you missed the Gulf war coverage I assume?

    and yes, I agree, more than 500 ms will drive most nose breathing adults insane.