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  1. Re:Why replace the default browser? on AOL to Release Netscape 7.2 Based on Mozilla 1.7 · · Score: 1

    No, because that looks like it enables only session cookies. I do want some persistent cookies, like from slashdot, for example.

    Ideally, I could pick and choose who I want to accept persistent cookies from, the way I do now, but I could also always accept session cookies without being bothered about it, even from hosts that I do not accept persistent cookies from.

  2. Re:Why replace the default browser? on AOL to Release Netscape 7.2 Based on Mozilla 1.7 · · Score: 1

    I like the advanced bookmark, history and cookie handling.

    First, let me preface this by saying that I use Mozilla exclusivly, on Linux at work and on Mac OS X at home.

    Anyway, Mozilla's cookie handling is anything but advanced. Sure, I can decide to always allow or always deny cookies from particular hosts, but where's my option to always allow session cookies regardless? IE has had this functionality for quite a while now.

    I currently have to deny every cookie I'm presented with, then go back and allow them if the site I'm on requires a session ID, then check every cookie after that to see if it's session or persistent so I know which ones I should allow. Of course this also means unchecking the otherwise useful 'Remeber this choice' checkbox.

    On a semi-related note, I gave up using Firefox after a couple days because I hate they way they handle the browser history, especially in the Go menu. I'm in the habit of using that menu frequently to backtrack, but they've made it totally useless by arbitrarily not including some URLs I go to, while keeping stuff in there from outside the current session. The recently typed addresses saved in the address bar drop-down list also tend to disappear or stick around seemingly at random. Annoying.

  3. Re:Pound-me-in-the-ass prison is Cruel and Unusual on "Buffalo Spammer" Gets 3.5 to 7 Years · · Score: 1

    If we don't have enough resources to protect innocent people, then where are we going to find the resources to protect criminals?

    Presumably we'd be able to control the environment we throw them into.

    Apparently not, though. Or do we just not care? Judging by some of the comments here, I suspect it's the latter.

  4. Re:Grid? not in Atlanta on A Complete Map To Springfield · · Score: 2, Funny

    Atlanta would be infinitely easier to navigate if you guys were a little more creative with your street names. How many variations of "Peachtree" do you really need?

  5. Re:Personally... on Geeks and Poker? · · Score: 1

    Well, for all intensive purposes, it's the same thing.

    Is it dead yet?

  6. Re:Question on Mac OS X 10.3.4 Released · · Score: 1

    See also: Novell

  7. Re:I predict the future on Playing GTA On Phone Leads To Bomb Threat? · · Score: 0, Troll

    In no less than 2 years, games.slashdot will consist of a news post, followed by moderated posts conisting only of the dates of PA comics (we'll be too lazy to link). We'll all laugh ...

    If you think Penny Arcade will actually start being funny within two years, you are far more optimistic than I.

  8. Re:No, a phone call is needed. on Comcast Thinks About Stopping Zombies · · Score: 1

    Only if Comcast also requires that all their cable modem customers have cable TV service as well.

    Not that they'd have a problem with that, I'm sure.

  9. Re:Better focus or Mac to be axed? on Apple Creates new iPod and Macintosh Divisions · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Just imagine the number of people holding off on their Powerbook purchases until the G5 comes out (I count myself among them). I don't need it urgently, so I'm ok with waiting on what's sure to be a damn impressive laptop.

    If I can get one even after they come out; I expect the demand to be far greater than the supply for quite a while.

  10. Re:Not just a tree house club on Anti-Spammers Infiltrate Private Online Spam Clubs · · Score: 1

    No where have I ever seen the complaints that the "webmaster@" or "abuse@" accounts are getting spammed out of control.

    As someone who works in the abuse department of a top 5 ISP, I can assure you that our abuse@ address gets a ton of spam, as do postmaster@, security@, and related.

    As the owner of a couple domains myself, I can assure you that I get spam to webmaster@ on a fairly regular basis. This address has never been displayed publically.

  11. Hilarious, but... on P-P-P-PowerBook for a S-S-S-Scammer... · · Score: 4, Insightful

    While this is a great story, did this guy really need to register p-p-p-powerbook.com for it? People register domains for the stupidest reasons.

    Also, what's with the 28 page PDF? What's wrong with just HTML? That alone would cut down his bandwidth usage, especially in light of all the publicity this story is getting.

    Yeah, I know, -1 Flamebait.

  12. Re:"Be right Bach!" on No Call List Bypassed Using Call Centers in India? · · Score: 1

    Well, I suppose the slash and the dot could be seen as an ASCII representation of a baseball bat and a brick, respectively...

  13. Re:You sir, do not know what you are talking about on The Logic Behind Metric Paper Sizes · · Score: 1

    Thanks, but I'd rather not (see: overpriced).

    Also, I hate cars that only come in four door models (eg, most Audis and Volkswagons).

  14. Re:Oh really now on Bloggers Assail Movable Type's New Pricing Scheme · · Score: 1

    Much in the same way that nothing in the Linux kernel source will actually prevent you from distributing your modified version without source.

    You either believe in abiding by software licenses or you don't. You can't have it both ways.

  15. Re:How dare they! on Bloggers Assail Movable Type's New Pricing Scheme · · Score: 1

    Whether the restriction is in the code or in the license, the end result is the same. Assuming you wish to behave ethically, of course.

  16. Re:Scary on Vatican Astronomer Comments On Extraterrestrials · · Score: 2, Informative

    Because they know the TRUTH when they see it! Pull the wool over YOUR OWN eyes.

    Praise "Bob",
    Rev^3 K

  17. Re:This really is no big deal on OptInRealBig Wins Restraining Order On SpamCop · · Score: 1
  18. Re:why bother, make it a paper weight. on Free Software Tracking a Stolen Computer? · · Score: 1

    Have you looked into the possibility that there's some other problem with your system? I've been using File Vault on my old 600MHz/384MB iBook since the day I installed 10.3 and have never had a problem nor noticed any decrease in performance.

  19. Re:why bother, make it a paper weight. on Free Software Tracking a Stolen Computer? · · Score: 2, Informative

    lol, if the thief thinks taking the hard drive out will give them data access they'll have a stiff surprise waiting the day they try it.

    At home and away, keep your valuable documents safe with powerful AES-128 encryption. FileVault automatically encrypts and decrypts the contents of your home directory on the fly.

  20. Re:Oh no. on Record Labels Push for iTunes Price Hike · · Score: 1

    Exactly the point. She certainly isn't famous for her talent.

  21. Re:What would be nice ... on Redesigned iConsole for Ford Explorer · · Score: 1

    It's not bad if it'd done right. I ran the aux cable from the back of my stereo to a 1/8in jack mounted in my center console.

    picture

    When I'm not using the iPod, I put the cable away and the only thing visible is the little jack next to the gearshift.

  22. Re:This is a BOND, not a payment on Microsoft Will Sell Whitelist Services For Hotmail · · Score: 1

    It's a money grab and its just one more reason to cease using M$ products.

    Please explain how Microsoft is making any money from using a third-party whitelist.

    Oh, you didn't notice that MS is not the one maintaining this list, that it's actually an established service run by someone completely unrelated?

    It's amazing how many people are having these kinds of knee-jerk reactions instead of bothering to RTFA.

  23. Re:Funny. on Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" Preview at WWDC · · Score: 2, Insightful

    has Apple really moved people into their camp?

    This started happening right around the time OS X was released.

    Speaking for myself, that's when I started to consider moving in. It just took a couple years before I actually did it.

  24. Re:What's improved? on Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" Preview at WWDC · · Score: 1

    No, because that's mounting, not browsing. I'm not the original poster, but I personally want OS X SMB browsing to work the way it does with Windows Network Neighborhood (*gasp*!) where I can look through the available network shares without having to mount each one individually.

    I've heard that this may not be possible with Samba. I don't know if that's true or not.

  25. Re:The next age on Diamond Age Approaching? · · Score: 1

    You can use this one while you wait.