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  1. Re:Why? on Artificial Jellyfish Built From Silicone and Rat Cells · · Score: 5, Insightful

    the artificial jellyfish will (eventually) be made of human heart cells, which will allow for different research vectors for heart medicine

  2. Re:Not surprising. on Open Source Smart Meter Hacking Framework Released · · Score: 2

    What does AMR mean in this context? Also, yah, lots of "new tech" isn't security hardened- car computers are getting more sophisticated, but still have no real authentication protocols!

  3. Re:these things going for 70+ on ebay on Debian Derivative Optimized for the Raspbery Pi Released · · Score: 1

    depending on shipping costs, that's not /that/ much of a markup. I ordered from element 14, and I paid $45 after tax/shipping. AND it's backordered 4-5 weeks. To some people (not me), having it a month earlier is worth the $25 difference

  4. Re:wow on NSA Mimics Google, Angers Senate · · Score: 2

    "The bill indicates that Accumulo may violate OMB Circular A-130, a government policy that bars agencies from building software if itâ(TM)s less expensive to use commercial software thatâ(TM)s already available. And according to one congressional staffer who worked on the bill, this is indeed the case." Sounds like the alternatives to Accumulo are cheaper?

  5. Re:Could someone please explain to me on Order Limit On Raspberry Pi Lifted · · Score: 2

    It is more flexible than the old phone option though, especially for those of use who don't have one lying around. ... * Easy access to I/O channels for connecting non-USB things (such as motors and other custom electronics)

    That's the part that interests me the most! I'm studying mechanical engineering, and I've always seen I/Cs as just a way to control where/when electricity is delivered. I like the arduino for this reason- I can access pins without having to learn a new programming language, or do any sort of memory management. I really see the R-Pi as a more powerful arduino (unfortunately, it's more expensive- with the arduino, I can take out the atmega328 chip, add a few components on to a perf board, and make my project permanent for under $10. that's not really an option with the R-Pi)

  6. Re:Where can I buy one? on Order Limit On Raspberry Pi Lifted · · Score: 1
  7. Re:Could someone please explain to me on Order Limit On Raspberry Pi Lifted · · Score: 2

    I think part of the issue is popularity. If lots of people are using this platform, then someone who is not as creative/innovative as others can still find solutions to his/her problems. While using a phone is clever, and cost effective, I wouldn't be able to figure it out. But, I know a few different programming languages, and I am comfortable in a linux environment, so the Raspberry Pi seems more up my alley.

  8. Re:statistics a soft science? on Teaching Natural Sciences To Social Science Students? · · Score: 1

    not sure if I'm being trolled, but I'll bite.
    If you can show how Bayes' theorem is considered soft science, and machine learning is somehow considered hard science, then I will drop out of grad school

  9. statistics a soft science? on Teaching Natural Sciences To Social Science Students? · · Score: 1, Insightful

    I'm sorry, am I misreading or are you saying statistics is a "soft science"? If you're that confused about things, then just go to the textbook, and teach one chapter a week.

  10. get a degree on Ask Slashdot: Getting a Tech Job With Skills But No Formal Degree? · · Score: 1

    do some post grad work. some schools have 2-semester programs where you can get trained/certified. the problem is that there are so many resumes out in the wild, that employers use education (and then gpa) as a way to cut lots of them out. it's not always right, but that's the way the world works.

  11. No such thing as ethical corporations on Ask Slashdot: Tech Manufacturers With Better Labor Practices? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    There's no such thing. Corporations aren't in the business of creating products in an ethical manner. They're in the business of making money by using the cheapest parts and labor possible.. If they could employ slaves, and get away with it, they would.

  12. QR code as an attack vector vs ignorance on Malicious QR Code Use On the Rise · · Score: 1

    don't most people not know how to use QR codes, anyway?