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  1. Re:Yay ars! on Mac OS X Tiger Released and Analyzed · · Score: 1

    > I agree, if more articles linked by slashdot were of this quality, I would sure be happy.

    I agree, though I think that if the quality of articles linked to improved, the amount of people that RTFA would not increase proportionally, therefore the level of discussion would remain mired in the state its in now.

    That, or perhaps we'd have a beowulf cluster of new power macs with cell processors that cost too much running shell scripts to get the first post.

  2. I wonder ... on First PC Virus Spreads to Humans · · Score: 1

    if next we'll find that Windows XP is susceptible to the avian flu pandemic?

  3. Could we expect FCC regulation? on Is Anti-Municipal Broadband Report Astroturf? · · Score: 1

    If cities, states, or the federal government start rolling out wireless networks, will we also consider this the "public airwaves" since its publicly funded and using a piece of the regulated spectrum? If so, would we start to see the FCC or some other government body start enforcing "decency" standards on what is being broadcast in this spectrum? Would the government start trying to regulate what you're allowed to browse if its over a public wireless connection?

  4. Isn't this what Gnoppix is now? on Ubuntu Linux Live CD Release · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Gnoppix is now based on Ubuntu. How is the Ubuntu live cd different from Gnoppix?

  5. Ask Slashdot ... on Plant a Seed, Get Sued? · · Score: 1

    What if the seeds fall off the plant, into the soil, and grow a new plant. Does that plant get confiscated? Am I guilty of inducing the seed to fall off and grow?

  6. Plan for world domination on California Sets Fines for Spyware · · Score: 4, Funny

    1. Setup insecure windows box.
    2. Intentionally get infected with spyware.
    3. Profit!

  7. Re:Google is the answer, my brother on Professional Photographers Using Linux? · · Score: 1

    Outputting to an ICC color profile is possible with gimp, then, but the main complaint I've heard from pro's is that there isn't a good color management program to color calibrate your monitor with. This is, though I haven't tried it, apparently really easy on a Mac.

  8. We're lucky on House Passes Another Spyware Bill · · Score: 1

    I guess its good that Tom DeLay doesn't have a lot of campaign contributions from Gator, otherwise a bill this would be DOA.

  9. where is ...? on John Doerr Disclaims Rumored GBrowser · · Score: 1, Funny

    Gpr0n.com

  10. Yes we are on A Car With A Mind Of Its Own · · Score: 1

    >"Are we putting too much trust in the increasing number of electronic systems that our lives depend upon?"

    You mean like electronic, touch screen voting machines with no paper trail?

  11. dire, unnamed consequences on States Threaten P2P Companies · · Score: 1

    They're waiting till they have a better name than "Son of INDUCE"

  12. my prediction on Should Sun Just Fold Now? · · Score: 1

    SCO buys Sun with the little money they have left. New round of lawsuits based on Solaris code being pilfered. New round of Java lawsuits to follow.

  13. new name on Firefox Extension Lets You Pick the Name · · Score: 1

    Mozilla Lite, F++ Edition

  14. sorry wrong article on Gnome.org Compromised? · · Score: 3, Funny

    Imagine a beowulf cluster of compromised gnome servers.

  15. why should i weep? on What's in Your Gadget Bag, Cory? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    i don't understand what's to be upset about. he has normal geek stuff that most /.'ers own. I probably make way less than him, but I have a laptop, bag, digital camera, wireless router, and cell phone. and while i've yet to buy the ipod, i have had multitools and pda's in the past. i clicked the link expected crazy stuff. there's no gps. no plasma tv's. no rackmount servers. its cool to see what's in his bag and cmdr taco's but ... its not like i should 'read and weep.'

  16. What they're gonna say ... on Novell's Chris Stone at the MySQL Users Conference · · Score: 2, Funny

    Perhaps we finally get to see what Novell is planning to do with Linux?

    The largest ever set of SCO licenses purchased at one time.

  17. Darn .... on Rob Enderle Announces Death of Bluetooth · · Score: 1, Funny

    I have to make sure my bluetooth mouse (Logitech mx900, worth every penny, I couldn't think of a better mouse) doesn't see my screen on my laptop (with built in bluetooth, which makes it actually ... useful - no stupid Dongle) otherwise ... it might learn that its dead, and have some kind of mouse identity freak-out. Till then, its the most useful, comfortable, and extravagantly overpriced accessory I own.

  18. Re:An Environmentalist will choose digital on Would Ansel Adams Have Gone Digital? · · Score: 0

    I hate the perception that "chemicals" = evil. When did this start? It seems to have been propagated by the media. You constantly see products branded as all-natural or not containing chemicals. This is just ridiculous. Chemists everywhere are getting a bad wrap.

  19. I have one of those jackets ... on 'Reversible' Computers More Energy Efficient · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Its cool cause sometimes I feel like wearing blue and sometimes black. They work best on an every other day cycle. People think I can afford two jackets.

  20. Re:But are CD's really lossless? on McDonald's Billion-Song iTunes Giveaway · · Score: 1

    but what do I do with Jim O'Rourke, he keeps inviting over the Wilco guys?

  21. Re:But are CD's really lossless? on McDonald's Billion-Song iTunes Giveaway · · Score: 1

    you have to get a live band to live in your apartment. they can crash on the couch in exchange for lossless music. i have sonic youth in my apartment.

  22. My fair share on X17 Solar Flare Sends 2B Tons of Plasma at Earth · · Score: 1

    I just want 42" of it.

  23. Re:New SB Live! 5.1 Digital Drivers on What Will Be in Linux 2.7? · · Score: 1

    10k1x is what I said. 10k1x is not 10k1. 10k1x is based on a slightly different chipset that uses some software decode for the dsp.

  24. Linux ain't that easy as well ... on Using Macs In The Work Place · · Score: 1

    I run into a lot of problems running Linux as my workplace desktop, but for slightly different reasons. The SMB stuff is no prob, and I can access the local network and printers without a problem. Most of my problems occur because of people. I work in an engineering firm (but no programmers, IT specialists, or other techies here) so I get a lot of the usual:

    Co-worker walks by, looks at monitor,
    Co-worker: "Is that Excel?"
    Me: "No, its OpenOffice spreadsheet" (or Gnumeric)
    Co-worker: "Well, why isn't it Excel?"
    Me: "Ummm, err, they don't make Excel for Linux."
    Co-worker: "Well they should."

    There aren't any serious problems caused by this, just a general uncomfortable feeling every once in a while.

  25. Re:New SB Live! 5.1 Digital Drivers on What Will Be in Linux 2.7? · · Score: 1

    As far as I know ... no. This is the official statment from http://opensource.creative.com

    The Dell CT0200 -- The new Live 5.1 card from Dell (CT0200) is not based on the EMU10K1 chip, so the EMU10K1 driver available at SourceForge won't work with it. Fortunately, 4Front Technologies (www.opensound.com) has developed a driver.

    As I understand it, there has been no further progress.