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  1. what about the non-IT department? on What Would You Demand From Your IT Department? · · Score: 1

    Make sure to ask what should the non-IT department demand from the IT department.

  2. Re:Saw this on Digg on Root Password Readable in Clear Text with Ubuntu · · Score: 0

    And how many days would it take for Microsoft to get it fixed? Or should I say monthes this way microsoft might be able to say 1.

    What makes me sick is people like you who defened microsoft even if they do not fix security problems.

  3. Re:Is the lack of drivers... on Breaking Down Barriers to Linux Desktop Adoption · · Score: 1

    Gee, that why I like linux. I never can do what I want to do on windows. There is no help, unless I pull out VISA.

  4. Re:Microsoft's favourite trick... on Windows Bumps Unix as Top Server OS · · Score: 1

    Well when they count exploites they put them all together and even repeat then same exploites.

  5. Re:I'm glad you're aware. on Saying 'No' to an Executable Internet · · Score: 1

    Anonymous Coward,

    Oh please. Game playing dose not count as useful.

  6. Re:The major lesson of all this. on MIT Startup Tests Top Million Sites for Spyware · · Score: 1

    In fact, if Windows were to fail commercially tomorrow and everyone runs *nix, you'll see spyware applications be written for these OSes immediately.

    That maybe true, but I have been hearing that for over 5 years. It is a tougher job to crack a *nix box then a Windows box

  7. Re:Think about it on Microsoft Taking Longer to Fix Flaws · · Score: 1

    So should I tell my customers, that they are working on Windows Vista and have no time for what is in production?

  8. Re:Does Full Disclosure Increase Eventual Harm? on Microsoft Taking Longer to Fix Flaws · · Score: 1

    And still M$ has 2 to 5 rounds of the same type of exploits before it seems to be fixed.

  9. So, what the big deal on Scientists Figure Out How Bees Fly · · Score: 1

    Researchers at CalTech have now found out how bee's fly. The Intelligent Designer knew that a long time ago.

  10. Re:How do I avoid it? Fixes? on New IM Worm Exploiting WMF Vulnerability · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Own it! Can I sell it? Can I make a copy of it? Do I have the source code to look at? I feel like I am just borrowing it. This owner is slow to fix it.

  11. Re:Firefox is on the up!! on Firefox Achieves 10% Global Market Share · · Score: 1

    And on the flip-side.

    replace IE with Firefox. Now say that again.

  12. Re:Time zone? on Mars Swings Unusually Close to Earth · · Score: 1

    Can I stare at my eye lids or do I have to look at the clouds to?

  13. And this is news? on Microsoft Takes Aim At Google · · Score: 1

    I want to die rich.

  14. Re:Just Great on Microsoft to sue Mike Rowe for Copyrights · · Score: 1

    What? Taking a name and putting .com after it is common.

  15. Re:Learn somethin' new each day... on Feds Thwart Extortion Plot Against Best Buy · · Score: 1

    It is a lot of work. You have to remember to open the email that way.

  16. Re:It's hardly bad... on New IE Holes Discovered · · Score: 1

    Yep, holes are found, but they are also fixed in a short time frame.

  17. Where that Rock? on IE Vulnerabilities Page Removed · · Score: 1

    I know that is a nice rock to craw under around here some where.

  18. Re:Doh. on Windows 2003 takes 5% away from Linux · · Score: 1

    What do you mean by "dollars per day transacted"?

    Are you talking about how much money people spend at an e-commerce web sites?

    Just a note, MicroSoft has been loosing web servers to linux on the netcraft survey

  19. Re:All down to mismanagement on States Fight Internet Tax Ban, Cite VoIP Concern · · Score: 1

    Please, The economy was already siding before Mr Bush was in office.

  20. the onion on License to Surf, Take Two · · Score: 1

    So yahoo is trying to out do the onion.

  21. Re:Thank you Spamassassin on Microsoft Virus Spam: SoBig.F · · Score: 1

    Oh so you would perfer to update a file to make changes and collect spam untell you get your file updated?

    I take Spamassassin any day to your solution.

  22. Re:"Linux-based"? on China Upgrades from Microsoft Office · · Score: 1

    Thanks, I live in the north west.

    I will sleep great tonight.

  23. It is to easy. on Microsoft Code at Fault for Half of all Windows Crashes · · Score: 1

    Gee! Bill is in the middle of a duck shooting contest.

    I am running for cover.

  24. Re:Is Open Source the answer? on SCO Targets US Government, TiVo · · Score: 2, Funny

    And Mr Clinton did something? Oh, I forgot about the interns.

    Never mind.

  25. "UNAVAILABLE" calls are telemarketers on Telemarketers Sue Over "Do Not Call" List · · Score: 1

    You have a strange count of 90%. I would say that 95% of "UNAVAILABLE" calls are telemarketers. Any buiness that has "UNAVAILABLE" on caller ID, should call their phone company and get it fixed.