Slashdot Mirror


User: ArcadeMan

ArcadeMan's activity in the archive.

Stories
0
Comments
5,674
First seen
Last seen
Profile
(view on slashdot.org)

Comments · 5,674

  1. Re:gmail outage effecting 0.007% of users on Google Apps Suffering Partial Outage · · Score: 4, Funny

    So, only James Bond is affected?

  2. Can't you guys read? on Google Apps Suffering Partial Outage · · Score: 4, Funny

    They sent an email explaining the cause of the... oh wait.

  3. Re:Netflix is one of the places where DRM makes se on Netflix Wants To Go HTML5, But Not Without DRM · · Score: 1

    All your arguments are pointless. Netflix is not a service that rents physical media, it's a stream service. If your device can't stream, it's not Netflix's problem.

  4. Re:If only on Netflix Wants To Go HTML5, But Not Without DRM · · Score: 2

    If you think that's bad, you should see what's available on Netflix Canada.

    Granted, the situation is a lot better than when they started out, but it still pales in comparison to the USA. Not really their fault, though, with all the exclusive rights deals already in place with cable and satellite companies.

  5. Re:Silverlight greatness on Netflix Wants To Go HTML5, But Not Without DRM · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't worry, a possible cure for MS has been found!

  6. Re:Maybe it woul be... on Supernova Left Its Mark In Ancient Bacteria · · Score: -1

    Stop using the godamn title as the beginning of your reply. A title is not part of the text that follows it.

  7. Re:Patent Cost on KEI Works to Make the World a Better Place in Many Ways (Video) · · Score: 2

    Ever been to Canada? We have dozens of generic brands of popular drugs.

  8. Re:We did it! on AMD Says There Will Be No DirectX 12 — Ever · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Only Microsoft uses DirectX, everyone else on the planet uses OpenGL.

  9. Re:And... it's gone on North Korean Missile Raised To Firing Position, Says US Official · · Score: 4, Funny

    iPhone 5RAE*

    * radio-active edition

  10. Re:Oblig: on Yokohama Accidentally Tweets That NK Missile Is Inbound · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nuclear launch cancelled. Not enough minerals.

  11. Re:Quantum-entanglement deniers? on European Researchers Propose Quantum Network Between Earth and ISS · · Score: 2

    Talk about a quantum mistake.

  12. Mendeley Industries on Mendeley Acquired By Elsevier · · Score: 5, Funny

    Mendeley Industries - An Import/Export Company & Purveyor Of Fine Latex Products.

    Oh wait, wrong company.

  13. Controller on GameStick Kickstarter Consoles Delayed To June · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The two analog sticks aren't even aligned vertically... what's up with that?

  14. Re:Web Payments not just Mozilla initiative on Mozilla Introduces Experimental Open Payment System For Firefox OS · · Score: 1

    Whatever you guys do, make sure it's not yet another USA-only thing.

  15. Re:Sex toys on Researchers Build 3D Printer That Makes Tissue-Like Material · · Score: 1

    Finally!

    Computer, one Pink please!

  16. Re:Fifth Element on Researchers Build 3D Printer That Makes Tissue-Like Material · · Score: 1

    Leeloo Dallas Multipass.

  17. Re:Why the need to associate with the name with Bo on Digital Bolex Gives You a Classic Film Look in a Digital Package (Video) · · Score: 1

    And probably around 42 "Amiga" companies.

  18. Re: Unit of measure confusion on Israeli Firm Makes Kilomile Claims For Electric Car Battery Tech · · Score: 1

    I use KB when I'm talking about 1000 bytes, KiB when I'm talking about 1024 bytes. It's not rocket surgery.

  19. Re: Unit of measure confusion on Israeli Firm Makes Kilomile Claims For Electric Car Battery Tech · · Score: 5, Insightful

    So you are also okay with a decipound, two kiloinches and three millifeet?

  20. Re:Don't Blink. on Blink! Google Is Forking WebKit · · Score: 1

    Crap, I think they got me and I've gone back 2039 days.

  21. New Seagate product, you say? on New Seagate Hybrid Drives Hampered By Slow Mechanical Guts · · Score: 1

    I'm not interested.

  22. Re:"They taste like asparagus!" on How To Hunt a Cicada Smorgasbord · · Score: 1

    which she claims is like eating toothpaste

    That's because it IS like eating toothpaste!

  23. Re:Rust is good for you on Mozilla and Samsung Collaborating to Bring New Browser Engine to Android · · Score: 1

    We're pissed because it's one more language-of-the-month the managers will hear about and want the next project coded with it.

  24. Re:Servo Yes, Rust No. on Mozilla and Samsung Collaborating to Bring New Browser Engine to Android · · Score: 0

    Or you could buy an iPhone. I'm running iOS6 on a frickin' iPhone 3GS.

    Let's see Samsung pull a stunt like that, then we'll talk about how great Android is.

    I bet Samsung are looking into alternatives to Android as we speak.

  25. I am rubber on Disney Closes LucasArts · · Score: 1

    You are glue