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  1. Re:It's just like... on 'Stargate: SG-1' Cancelled · · Score: 1

    Buck Rogers?

  2. Re:What, Their Free Beer Isn't Cold Enough? on Snakes on The Net Fail to Put Butts in the Seats · · Score: 1

    Number one movie ain't good enough when it comes to money made.
    Two links that sum it up
    Horror Comedies
    http://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?id=horr orcomedy.htm
    Samuel L. Jackson in a bad comedy
    http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=man.htm

    What did they expect?
    I'll go see Snakes on a Plane sometime, but I like bad horror comedies. One of my friends won't because it's been overhyped too much.

  3. Let me clarify on Wozniak to Judge American Idol-Inspired Mac App Contest · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Successful implementation of a good idea is incredibly valuable. You don't have to come up with a new idea, you just have to implement it better than others. Do you think the Ipod was the first mp3 player?

  4. Re:Temporary? on RIAA Ends Harassment of Grieving Family · · Score: 1

    Temporarily suspending or dropping? Make up your minds! Are they trying to confuse the issue by separating the case and settlement discussions? Dropping the case against the dead guy, but only suspending the settlement discussion?

    "Our hearts go out to the Scantleberry family for their loss. We had decided to temporarily suspend the productive settlement discussions we were having with the family. Mr. Scantleberry had admitted that the infringer was his stepson, and we were in the process settling with him shortly before his passing. Out of an abundance of sensitivity, we have elected to drop this particular case."

  5. Slashdot: yesterday's news for nerds on Pirate Party Launches Commercial Darknet · · Score: 5, Funny

    FTA: "We got Dugg pretty hard and expect Slashdot to come visiting at any time now."

  6. Re:Reinstall on Options for 'Fixing' A Pirated Copy of Windows · · Score: 2, Funny

    They don't want to reinstall because they're don't want to reinstall their pirated copy of Office.

  7. Largest Object on Largest Object in the Universe Discovered · · Score: 1

    Largest Object in the Universe then is the Universe.

  8. Re:Earth is the 'centrifuge' on The Physics of Superman · · Score: 1

    The problem is that after extended periods of lower gravity, there is bone loss and muscle atrophy. That is the problem with extended space flight.

  9. Re:I don't think this would work in the US on Smart Mob in China for Retailer Discount · · Score: 1

    Yep, see this all this time in automotive forums. Usually minimum of 10-25 guaranteed sales to get the discount. The store gets the money then orders from their distributor (If they don't already have a large stock of it) and the items are shipped to the individual customers. Quick and easy sale for the store. It also convinces buyers to get something they've been putting off buying so they can get in on the discount.

  10. Re:Some light on Spain Adds 'Copyright Tax' to Blank Media · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I thought the same thing when similar taxes in other countries were passed. If I'm paying for it when I buy blank media, shouldn't I be able to download or copy anything I want since I've already paid for it.

  11. Bad Google Bad Dog on Google Bundles Toolbar With Adobe Apps · · Score: 1

    I just installed Flash and Shockwave on someone else's computer and was very annoyed that Macromedia was pushing Yahoo Toolbar. The toolbar option was pre-checked. This lead to a discussion about how I started using Google in the first place. Google just gave me a search box on their website when everyone else was pushing "portals" at you. Google gave you what you wanted and nothing more. Now, they're pulling this shit. If I want a toolbar, I'll download a toolbar. It's time to shape up, Google.

  12. Re:Early stories on MacBook Pro Batteries Swelling and Failing · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Problems shouldn't happen. This is what testing and quality control are supposed to prevent. Unfortunately, problems like this do happen and customers end up paying a premium to become beta testers for companies.

  13. Webster to the rescue on Researchers Hack Wi-Fi driver to Breach Laptop · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hacking: to make chopping strokes or blows
    Tool: a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task

    An example of a hacking tool is an ax or hatchet. Almost all laptops seem vulnerable to this hacking tool. One previously unknown exploit is that this hacking tool can make a wired network into a wireless network.

    Thank you and good night.

  14. Re:Even Greater Problem on Researchers Hack Wi-Fi driver to Breach Laptop · · Score: 1

    Heartily agree with points 2 & 3, but I never have mod points when I need them.

  15. Re:Advertiser Fraud on Google Launches Cost Per Action AdSense · · Score: 1

    I thought about that too. One idea would be to offer a unique discount code based on the ad click. You be paying Google and the customer, but the increased volume may lead to increased profits.

  16. Re:Why not? on Firefox to Drop Pre-Windows 2000 Support · · Score: 1

    MS stopped making/supporting OS's that run on anything less than 133MHz so why shouldn't Linux?

  17. Re:Expect congestion, but not necessarily outages on A WiFi-Only Office Network? · · Score: 1

    Mixed cards will also slow down wireless routers.
    Honestly, go mostly if not all wired.
    The office is stripped. Running new wire and setting up ports is super easy if take the time to plan it all out first. When you have the office setup, it's more of a pain.

    BTW, is your electrical already setup for 200 users? Otherwise, you'll be doing that too.

  18. Coppermine on A Family Collaboration Server? · · Score: 1

    Coppermine works fine. Easy to setup and change.
    http://coppermine-gallery.net/index.php

  19. Re:Math Nitpick on Windows Servers Beat Linux Servers · · Score: 1

    A server has an uptime of 99.65-99.93% if you reboot it everyday (assuming reboot time of 1-5 minutes). If you only do it once a week, the uptime is in the 99.95-99.99% range. Unless it's a vital 24/7 box or the time is longer due to application or hardware, most people aren't going to notice that except on reports.

  20. Re:Only a Geforce Go 7600???? on Notebook with Huge 20 Inch Screen Reviewed · · Score: 1

    Exactly! For a 20" screen, I was expecting a better video card, so you could get a decent framerate at the native resolution.

  21. Re:The proof is due to Perleman on Chinese Mathematicians Prove Poincare Conjecture · · Score: 1

    My understanding is that Perleman and Hamilton did the groundwork, but never created a proof. It's like coming up with an idea for building a flying car, but never building one. When someone takes your ideas and expands upon them and creates a flying car, they get the credit.

  22. Re:Slashdot CSS on The 100 Best Tech Products of 2006 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I noticed I don't see as many comments on one page as before. A lot more scrolling is involved.

  23. In a bold move on Lenovo To Shun Linux · · Score: 1

    Lenovo moves to install only Microsoft operating systems on their computers. When asked why, a Lenovo spokesman said "We needed to do something that would really set apart from the rest of the herd".

  24. Re:Payback's a bitch on Apple Pulls Out of India · · Score: 1

    What I never understand is why they don't outsource the higher paid employees? You know, management.

  25. Re:I TOLD them it was a dupe! on Tom's Overly Detailed Vista Review · · Score: 2, Insightful

    If it's a rerun then it should have started with "This article was originally aired on..." since this is a news site.