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  1. Business Needs More People That Understand Tech... on Ask Slashdot: As a Programmer/Geek, Should I Learn Business? · · Score: 1

    and how it is applied. I am in business and got my programming certs in Java and VB. It has helped me immensely, becuase too many business people don't understand the complexities of tech and see it as a panacea for everything.

  2. Re:yes it can on Can Nokia Save Itself? · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Too late IMO. In fact, this is also what RIMM should have done, and they still cling to their OS fantasy. People are tied into the mobile iOS and Android ecosystems. Windows Mobile may have a chance, but it will be tough - especially with the iPad mini in the mix.

  3. Re:It's been a cyclic fad. on iPad Mini Could Retail For $250, Delete iPad 2 · · Score: 1

    Ad to that, the fact that speech recognition is built in and works reasonably well - getting better by the day.

  4. Re:Yawn on Surface RT vs. iPad: a Comparison · · Score: 1

    Not from what I have seen, they made minor modifications.

  5. Office on the tablet will be unusable on Surface RT vs. iPad: a Comparison · · Score: 1
    Office on the tablet will be difficult to use with your finger. See video and review here:

    http://www.zdnet.com/office-2013-on-windows-rt-business-as-usual-7000003594/

  6. Re:Yawn on Surface RT vs. iPad: a Comparison · · Score: 1

    On the surface, you will need it for a mouse to run office, cause that will be a bear to operate with your fingers.

  7. Re:Imagine the bedroom banter.... on The Perils of Developers Hooking Up · · Score: 1

    That is the funny part, when they start correcting each other. Spewing unintelligible error codes.

  8. Imagine the bedroom banter.... on The Perils of Developers Hooking Up · · Score: 1

    while (me=horny)
    {
    service me;
    }

  9. In Soviet Russia on Windows Phone 8 SDK — By Appointment Only · · Score: 1

    Windows SDK makes appointment with you!

  10. Re:So is apple... on Anonymous Leaks 1M Apple Device UDIDs · · Score: 1

    Probably the emoticons app.

  11. It is abused on Is Innovation the Most Abused Word In Business? · · Score: 1
    I am not going to argue what is innovative or not. But, many companies have no clue how to simply keep their products fresh. Design by giant committees keeps a lot of companies stale, and many get killed by change. RIMM comes to mind, and there are many others. Sure RIMM made an "innovative" new phone OS, but so did Apple and Google. RIMM's corporate structure certainly stifled their ability to innovate within a competitive time frame. Even Google recognized they were missing important new product innovations, which they specifically allocate time for their employees to work on (e.g. Twitter).

    Sometimes innovation has an important back-end to make that innovation sustainable/workable. Depositing checks via mobile camera, needs a lot of back-end support. Legacy back ends can be very difficult to innovate around, and that is "invisible" to the user.

  12. Re:Fuel Consumption Per Capita on White House Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standard · · Score: 1
    There is probably a point where the price of oil overtakes the Jevons Paradox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_efficiency

    But, the Paradox does cover situations where more efficiency actually means more consumption.

  13. CAFE Standard Loopholes are numerous.... on White House Finalizes 54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standard · · Score: 2
    I wonder what new ones will be introduced. This is a political game. O makes nice sounding announcement for meaningless rules. You want better mileage, crank up the gas tax and make drivers pay for their environmental externalities. http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/fuel-economy/6-ways-detroit-gamed-the-cafe-standards-flex-fuel-loophole#slide-1

    I got rid of my car about 1 year ago, and have never looked back.

  14. In Soviet Russia... on The Pirate Bay Launches Free VPN · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    In America your business is pirate - you did pirate that, RIAA happens you!

  15. Re:Apple on Android Piracy Sites Seized By US Government · · Score: 1

    In Soviet Russia iTunes plays you!

  16. Re:Gizmodo has been banned for life from Apple eve on The Worst Apple Store In America — An Employee Confession · · Score: 4, Funny

    In Soviet Russia, that didn't build you.

  17. Re:What about Ron Paul? on A Call For Science Policy Debate Among Presidential Candidates · · Score: 1

    Because they might expose the Democrats and Republicans for what they are: stupid, and corrupt. It is a two horse race, and the horses parties are very good at keeping it that way.

  18. Re:The past sucked - time to admit it on When Flying Was a Thrill · · Score: 1

    You do not have a right to do it on someone else's plane, at someone else's airport. And your findlaw statement clearly states the Sec of Transit can regulate it. You have the right to flap your arms and fly, yes. You do not have teh right to demand United airlines take you somewhere on your terms.

  19. Re:The past sucked - time to admit it on When Flying Was a Thrill · · Score: 1
  20. Re:The past sucked - time to admit it on When Flying Was a Thrill · · Score: 1

    If the searches are not efficient or accurate, then the way they conduct the searches should change. But, there are reasons for scanners, because people are wise to metal detectors, and now building weapons that those cannot detect. Things made of ceramics, plastics etc...

  21. Re:The past sucked - time to admit it on When Flying Was a Thrill · · Score: 0

    Disagree. You do not have a right to fly or be at an airport. Just like driving, flying is a privilege. IMO this is settled case law. Its an administrative search, and I prefer my planes bomb free. Don't like it, don;t fly.

  22. Re:The past sucked - time to admit it on When Flying Was a Thrill · · Score: 1

    No, I do not own a Hummer. In fact, I do not even own a car. Bike, and public transit for me.

  23. Re:The past sucked - time to admit it on When Flying Was a Thrill · · Score: 1

    Could not agree more. I fly 50,000 miles a year. I don't mind it, but I am not a fat heifer either. You want a comfy seat go first class, or get extra legroom, then you can pay up for it. Virgin America is awesome and like Jet Blue you have satellite TV, and movies. I watched the NFL playoffs last year on my Virgin flight. I can imagine the 30's on a 10 hour, bumpy-assed flight that needs to refuel, and I would have missed the playoffs. And the security is no big deal, just follow the freaking rules, and you breeze right through. Give the TSA lip, get the cavity search.

  24. Re:Good riddance. on Adobe Officially Kills New Flash Installations On Android · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Hopefully, that one guy that has designed every restaurant website there is, switches to HTML5 and CSS3.

  25. Re:My Ten Cents on Forbes Likens Instagram Purchase To Myspace Deal · · Score: 1

    Agreed, all things digital are subject to fierce competition, and the digital reaper always lurks behind you.