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  1. Re:Why not the gun manufacturer on Take-Two Interactive and Sony Sued Over GTA · · Score: 1

    They've been suing gun manufacturers for years.. the bottom line is that the *kids*, and no one else, killed these people. It's been said 100 times on the site already today. Sue the parents for not controlling their kids.

  2. Re:The real future on High End Silent Cooling For Graphics Cards · · Score: 1

    Apple has already done this with their iMac flat panels. The entire inside of an iMac is a big metal heatsync. Through heat tubing, the heat is channeled off the proc to meet up and be disippated through the whole case. One fan sucks air from the bottom vents to blow the heat out. Very elegant.

  3. I actually bought the TDK on DVD Burner Round-up · · Score: 1

    indiDVD dvd+/-r writer. I can tell you I have 2 new dvd players that refuse to read any +R media.. My computer dvd drives also will not read them. I've always had best luck with compatibility with DVD-R's and high quality media.

  4. performance on Mac OS X 10.2.2 Update Available · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I know apple clearly states that you are going to take a 10 to 15 percent disk performance hit when enabling the journal. I'm not sure about everyone else, but with the update and the journal everything seems even faster than 10.2.1. Anyone have similar experiences? I'm launching apps and just generally messing around. I've noticed that photoshop 7 loads in about 7 seconds as opposed to the 13 that it used to as well. Could be imagining it...

  5. my favorite line on Apple Is Buyer of New 64-Bit IBM Chips · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Critics -- notably Intel -- argue that most desktop users have no need for 64-bit processing.

    then to be redundant, Intel should face up to the fact that most users have no need for 2.8 Ghz processors.

  6. Re:The iPod *does* have DRM on OS X Conference DRM Panel Video Available Online · · Score: 3, Funny

    Actually, in iTunes 3, it will "organize" files based on mp3 tags, meaning it will rename the file and group it into directories based on id3 tag info. That kind of shoots your whole arguement to hell.

  7. in my experience... on WEP Keys in Mac OS X? · · Score: 4, Informative

    I've set which WEP key to use in my linksys WAP. I forced it on key 1. I then took the hex key it gave me and put that in for the password in the wireless network. For some reason I can't use the passphrase and let it adjust. Hope this helps, it works for me at least.

  8. FWIW on Apple Reveals Mac OS X 10.2, 17" iMac, Windows iPod · · Score: 2

    Apple finally fixed the visulization plugins in itunes 3 so that you get decent framerates. They also let it take advantage of the powerbooks widescreen display. Nice update

  9. I suggest... on Mysteries Of The CDRW and Backups Revealed · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Using an Apple. Since Apple will not allow copy restricting software into their machines. Good or bad, you can at least make legit copies of your software with zero issues.

  10. I want to know... on McAfee Manufactures Virus Threat · · Score: 2

    How many of these virii are written by the anti-virus software writers. Doesn't it seem really strange that updates to detect, fix or remove these virii are almost immediately available? It just seems to me that someone can't really analyze what these things do and write a fix that fast. I mean, the software writers have to most to gain.

  11. Just look at amazon.com on Neverwinter Nights is Gold · · Score: 2

    I believe you can purchase it as of 6/18.

  12. Re:Playing it in the dark... on Game Boy Advance RGB LCD Project · · Score: 2

    Let me just say it is next to impossible to get the antireflective film on the front of the lcd perfectly. The slightest defect in putting the film on creates 'amplified' visual artifacts on the screen. This kit is not (in my opinion of course) the end all be all.

  13. Re:Safety? on Fuel Cell Car Goes Cross-Country · · Score: 2

    I'm guessing since the article states they won't be able to make a profit on mass produced vehicles of this nature until 2010, that these are somewhere in the millions to manufacture. The breakdown that this article mentions, gives the impression that these are very much completely proof of concept cars costing millions to engineer.

  14. Re:The point of on CDs Want To Be Free · · Score: 2

    Ok, so why are most of the BIG guys not doing it? Because they make exceptional money. I don't understand why anyone would change a system that is still making them money. It's commonly acknowledged on /. that the RIAA/labels are making more and more money. Why in God's name would they change?

  15. Re:RIAA and Advertisers. on CDs Want To Be Free · · Score: 2

    It's simple supply and demand really. If you don't demand (or someone didn't) they wouldn't supply it. The music doesn't need to be to your taste to sell it. Seems /. is on a crusade to change society's views. It's going to take something better than bitching on a web site to get people interested in music, as in, the art form.

  16. Re:Apples and oranges on CDs Want To Be Free · · Score: 2

    The funny part is that their follow-up album, Nevermind, was the one that actually made money and cost a reported $60,000 in studio time. The old addage is true, you need to spend money to make money.

    Here's a completely unpopular viewpoint, do you want other members of /. deciding what you think you should make? Don't most people strive to make the most that the market will give them? Why should anyone on slashdot say what artists/labels/musicians should make on music? If you feel it's too much money, do what a potential employer would do to a high price would-be employee... move along and don't put the money in the product. Simple.

  17. Re:It's a shame... on KaZaA Collapses · · Score: 2

    Then don't listen to and buy their product..They only have money/power from the people who buy products that are protected by them.

  18. Re:it is in the name of money and their business m on AOL-Time/Warner's PVR to Skip Ad-Skipping · · Score: 2

    Yeah....and Time Warner sells cable service. Unlike your local stations which broadcast for free. Seems to be win/win for T/W.

  19. linux on mac's on iBooks love Linux · · Score: 2

    I've installed yellowdog on a powerbook g4 and I have to say setup is MUCH easier than on popular x86 hardware. Just given the fact that there is much more finite hardware when dealing with newer mac's. My experience has been very positive. I cannot, however, speak for the modem as I have not even tried to use it. Everything else worked right out of the box.

  20. let's get this straight on Internal MP3 Server? 1 Million Dollars Please · · Score: 5, Insightful

    So is this a fine or has it collected royalties? Are they then saying IIS can proceed and leave the songs on it's server? It sure sounds like the company paid for licenses to me.

  21. hehehe on Sony Intentionally Crashes Customers' Computers · · Score: 2

    A quick glance at usenet shows 11.2 days ago in alt.binaries.sounds.mp3 the new Celine Dion CD. Guess the protection didn't help much.

  22. not that anyone else cares.... on Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos · · Score: 2

    but will it be OSX native or are we going to have to rely on classic for it to work?

  23. Re:Look who is talking... on Time Warner Finds AOL Email Inadequate · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Except the big problem is that MSNBC is running the article now. How did this get modded up?

  24. actually... on iMac LCD Impostors · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I believe IBM did this first with the Netvista line. The netvista predated the imac almost a whole year but was very pricey. I guess it's more in who makes it popular.

  25. Re:Sad state of affairs on DOJ Argues in Favor of MS Settlement · · Score: 2

    I believe that terrorism is the ability of someone or a group of people that convince a governed body that it's government can not protect it from 'bad people'. Seems to be different ends on the spectrum but I believe they are essentially doing the same thing.