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  1. Yes, I agree. on IETF to Look at Spam · · Score: 1

    The adoption of another protocol is certainly a momentous proposition. However, considering the lethargic rate at which Apache 2.0 is being adopted, we can only hypothesize regarding a new email standard. Optimistically, I believe that it would require several years of dedicated effort on behalf of the Internet community.

  2. Re:wheres the first post trolls on IETF to Look at Spam · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Perhaps they are deleting "penis enlargement" spam.

  3. It wouldn't be adopted instantaneously. on IETF to Look at Spam · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If an alternative to SMTP were developed, the protocol would not be likely to disappear immediately subsequent to the creation of its successor. The transition would be gradual, as reverse-compatibility could remain necessary for several years afterward. As suggested by the release of Apache 2.0, for instance, not every server administrator adopts a "technological improvement" until it becomes an adequately proven and stable product.

  4. Counter-Strike on Maine Laptop Program a Success · · Score: 3, Funny

    BILLY: dude, where rz u, uve a .edu hostmaks. r u 1337 h4x0r???????????

    SHOOTER: no man like im at school

    BILLY: school??? wuz??

    SHOOTER: ummmm.............. im here for the connection iz sweet =D

    BILLY: whut????????

    SHOOTER: oh um that girls coming u no the one i said had implamtsn earlier!!11

    BILLY: rofflez!!

    SHOOTER: i think shes pi

    *** NO CARRIER

  5. "attendance is up" on Maine Laptop Program a Success · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Until the laptops are considered mundane, perhaps.

  6. This is Slashdot. on Should you Fear Google? · · Score: 1

    "From the no-less-than-anybody-else department" is more appropriate. ;)

  7. Re:More Information Regarding Tele-Aid on Automakers and Crash Data Recorders · · Score: 2

    Yes, it certainly is.

    Unfortunately, it is rumored that Mercedes will be modifying the body style and replacing the ML's independent suspension with a unibody implementation in 2004; many potential customers are unsatisfied with its truck-like ride. The current models, however, are astonishingly capable off-road.

    Regards,

    Scoria

  8. More Information Regarding Tele-Aid on Automakers and Crash Data Recorders · · Score: 2

    twitter,

    The device that djupedal referred to, Tele-Aid, contacts the Mercedes-Benz emergency center after a collision has occurred. It can also be utilized to establish a conversation with a representative of the company, summon roadside assistance, or obtain directions and reservations in a manner similar to General Motors' On-Star. With the exception of certain C-Class vehicles, Tele-Aid is provided with every Mercedes-Benz assembled as a standard feature. More information is available here.

    djupedal, out of curiousity, were you referencing the G-Class or M-Class? :)

    Regards,

    Scoria

  9. Re:this is why you cannot trust OSS on CERT: Sendmail Distribution Contained Trojan Horse · · Score: 2

    Are you certain? :)

  10. Re:how big is the entire genome? on Burn your genes on CD -- for $500,000 · · Score: 2

    (the rest is the mysterious "junk dna")

    Until we become collectively aware of its purpose, anyway. :)

  11. Evading the lameness filter on Crypto with Epoxy Tokens, Glass Balls and Lasers · · Score: 1

    They have actually created a physical one-way function that cannot be tampered, copied or faked!

    At this moment in time, of course. :)

  12. "Is this valid text or government propaganda?" on Great Firewall Becomes Greater · · Score: 2

    I suppose the Chinese government dedicated little effort to alerting users of a modification. This is an ideal method by which to distribute propaganda. ;)

  13. Disincentive on One Year After September 11 · · Score: 2

    Seems like you don't understand the meaning of the words "Freedom of Association". You are still allowed to associate with whoever you want. There's nothing wrong with the government monitoring you while you're doing so - your freedom is not threatened.

    However, it certainly does provide an incentive *not* to exercise your constitutional rights.

  14. Oh? on Judge Kills Napster Sale Over Conflict of Interest · · Score: 2

    "But Palladium will ensure our safety," said those of Troy.

  15. (Slashcode) on Want Freedom? · · Score: 2

    Individual opinions are ultimately innocuous when you're incapable of expressing and propagating them.

  16. Now that I've returned to my laptop... on Microsoft Notes Critical Security Holes in Windows, Office · · Score: 2

    One interesting IE security resource happens to be PivX Solutions' "Unpatched IE Security Holes." Extensive information about many of the vulnerabilities addressed by this patch was available there months ago.

    My original title (which was edited by michael for purposes of clarity, I'm assuming) failed to mention Office; the CNN story and Microsoft TechNet article didn't seem to coincide. However, it's entirely possible that a few shared components may be vulnerable. ;)

  17. My video of their web server versus Slashdot... on Yale Students Capture Asteroid On Film · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... resembles a small asteroid passing through Earth's atmosphere.

  18. Re:why give them our DNA? on Farthest Human-Made Object: First Quarter Century · · Score: 1

    You are an astoundingly brilliant troll, tps12. :) Out of respect for you, I'll bite. ;)

    Since we already emit significant amounts of radio signals (among other things) into space, discerning our location would be rather trivial for a technologically advanced (or equal) race. Provided they possessed sufficient technology to travel here, abducting and studying human specimens would provide an infinite amount of knowledge in comparison to what is presented by the NASA probes.

  19. Re:I can live with that. on California Tracks Everyone Using Toll Transponders · · Score: 2

    Many criminals *are* stupid, so if this helps catch them then I'm happy.

    Criminals that are captured may be stupid, anyway... :)

  20. Burning karma on Funky Robotic Hand · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I just want one to play with :-)

    Do you, now? :)

  21. Re:not so terrible? on RIAA Says Webcasting Royalties Are Too Low · · Score: 1

    Excellent troll. :)

  22. *Correction* on EFF Lists Wi-Fi-Friendly ISPs · · Score: 1

    NAT - Network Address Translation, typically used to provide Internet access for a local area network while using only one external IP address

    Perhaps I should stop using CmdrTaco's Spelling and Grammar Checking Agent.

  23. For the acronym impaired on EFF Lists Wi-Fi-Friendly ISPs · · Score: 4, Informative

    In no particular order:

    Wi-Fi - IEEE 802.11b compliant products

    IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

    EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving online rights

    NAT - Network Address Translation, typically used to provide Internet address for a local area network while using only one external IP address

    ISP - Internet Service Provider, an organization who provides access to the Internet

  24. Too late. on HP Uses DMCA To Quash Vulnerability Publication · · Score: 1

    Once information regarding an exploit is published, its propagation is inevitable, especially among the "black hat community." While legitimate customers are legally forbidden to devise a workaround for this exploit, the script kiddies will soon be employing it.

    Server administrators can only defend from vulnerabilities they're aware of. Loyal customers, not shareholders, should take precendence, Hewlett-Packard.

  25. If we surrender now... on A Rock Moves In Space · · Score: 1

    ... then the asteroids have already won!