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  1. Re:Irresponsible on Finally: Broadband for the Commodore 64 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't think a mass DDoS attack from all the C64s in the world would overload my wristwatch. :)

  2. Re:C-64 on Finally: Broadband for the Commodore 64 · · Score: 1

    Yeah, but I don't think you want to be trying to display graphics-heavy websites, or, worse yet, Flash-only websites, with a 1MHz computer. You'll just have to run everything in textmode and deal. *shrug*

    This whole thing makes me want to go check out the "Commodore One" project...

  3. Re:Uhmm.. on Finally: Broadband for the Commodore 64 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Well, duh. This _is_ Slashdot - where else would I we be talking about? It's not like this is Slashdot.eu or something. :)

  4. watch out on Finally: Broadband for the Commodore 64 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Get ready for lots of 40-column width formatted Slashdot postings! :)

  5. Re:Uhmm.. on Finally: Broadband for the Commodore 64 · · Score: 0

    If the computer was human, it would be of legal drinking age.

    Geddit?

  6. 2.1 speakers? on G5 PowerBook "Challenge" · · Score: 2, Interesting

    > Panther will also support Dolby Digital 5.1 sound when used with the G5 optical audio output.

    I notice the $350 set of 5.1 speakers they're offering at the Apple Store to go along with the G5 machines, but does anyone know of any optical-connecting 2.1 speakers that might cost a bit less? I have no need for 5.1 sound, and 2.1 would be more than sufficient, but I'd like to take advantage of the new optical connections...

  7. Re:PS/2 on Have Keyboards Gone Crazy? · · Score: 1

    How about if it gets in the way, get rid of it?

  8. Re:Northgate Omni on Have Keyboards Gone Crazy? · · Score: 1

    > You can have my Northgate Omni keyboard when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

    Uhm, so where do you live?

  9. Re:Go Old School on Have Keyboards Gone Crazy? · · Score: 2, Informative

    > since it's PS/2 I don't use up a USB port just for my keyboard

    Dude, that's one of the things USB was intended for.

    I also use one of these keyboards, which I found recently at a used computer parts place for all of $2.50. Unbelievable.

    When I need a new one (or a black one), I'll go pay $60 for one at pckeyboards.com - they make them new. Yay.

  10. Re:I will not buy anything that has X, eXtreme, on Intel Demos New P4 'Extreme Edition' · · Score: 1

    This 'Extreme' naming just reminds me of the Stargate SG-1 episode with the 'Wormhole Xtreme' TV show. :)

    I sure hope there's an 'X' on the packaging...or maybe racing stripes and a VTEC sticker.

  11. uh-oh on Planet-Gobbling Star · · Score: 3, Funny

    Somebody call Commodore Decker and Captain Kirk!

  12. Re:PC's should be getting bigger on New BTX Form Factor Announced At IDF · · Score: 1

    > an rj-45 up my ass

    Nah, I'm sure they'll go with WiFi. I'm guess you know where the antenna will stick out, though. :)

  13. from the "truth in article title" department on Buffer Overflow in Sendmail · · Score: 0

    Bug found in Bugmail. News at 11. *yawn*

    If you're surprised by this announcement, you ARE an idiot. Why does this program still get used? There are compatible replacements out there that aren't NEARLY so bug-ridden. WTF is wrong with you people?!

  14. Re:Castle Wolfenstein on 25 Most Overrated Games of All Time? · · Score: 1

    Sorry, I meant Wolfenstein 3D...

  15. Re:Castle Wolfenstein on 25 Most Overrated Games of All Time? · · Score: 1

    ASCII-ish? You obviously have no idea what Castle Wolfenstein was.

    And you're not thinking of the children!

  16. hey! on 25 Most Overrated Games of All Time? · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm not a troll...I'm an _OGRE_! :)

  17. Castle Wolfenstein on 25 Most Overrated Games of All Time? · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...and all its derivatives (Doom, Quake, etc.)

    Enough, already. Stop the madness. Think of the children - won't anyone think of the children?

    Why do we need all these _new_ games? Everyone knows gaming was perfected with BZFlag. It's a scientific fact!

  18. Re:Diversification is a Good Thing (tm) on Should Software Engineers Seek CCNA's? · · Score: 1, Interesting

    > Take a look at Larry Wall's background for an idea of what a diverse background can produce.

    Yeah, a mish-mash of syntax like that in Perl. *bleh!* :)

  19. Re:Where will this insanity end? on Memory Activity LEDs · · Score: 1

    Or perhaps one for network activity!

    Or maybe one for keyboard or mouse activity.

  20. Re:i'll wait on Memory Activity LEDs · · Score: 1

    That'd only get you one light for each Kbyte. Instead, multiply by 1024 to get bytes, then by 8 to get one light for each bit. Now *that* would be impressive!

    Oh yeah, each light would need to be labelled. :)

  21. Re:new math? on Hybrid/Electric Vehicles: Should I Buy? · · Score: 1

    > It's not what you think that matters

    Ya know, that's not the first time I've heard that. :)

    Fortunately, this is Slashdot. ;)

  22. Re:new math? on Hybrid/Electric Vehicles: Should I Buy? · · Score: 1

    I think I'd just call that a SULEV, then.

    Hell, with that thinking, I was 'partially' qualified to enter MIT. I had the SAT scores, but nothing else. :)

  23. Re:Buy a VW TDI diesel -- No modification needed. on Hybrid/Electric Vehicles: Should I Buy? · · Score: 1

    Oh yeah, and this:

    "Biodiesel can be used in cars, light and heavy trucks, with few or no modifications. Studies show that a 20% blend can be burned in any diesel engine with no modifications at all. At a higher concentration, the more aggressive solvents in biodiesel may degrade certain rubber parts. Biodiesel experts recommend replacing certain hoses, for example with products that resist degradation.

    Because biodiesel is a better solvent than petroleum, it is likely to dissolve crud that's been accumulating in the fuel tank. As a result, the fuel filter will probably need to be changed shortly after making the switch."

  24. Re:Buy a VW TDI diesel -- No modification needed. on Hybrid/Electric Vehicles: Should I Buy? · · Score: 1

    > They already run great on it. Not a thing needs to be changed.

    I recently read this, which makes me wonder:

    "Currently. Ford, Dodge and Volkswagen all void warranties if biodiesel is used. Volkswagen, however, sells a "biodiesel kit" that includes a few modifications suggested if biodiesel is used. Biodiesel has a somewhat lower energy density and more oxygen than petroleum diesel."

  25. Re:interesting, but some wasteful ideas on H.R. 3057: To the Asteroids, Moon and Mars · · Score: 1

    > Trying to do everything at once would be *stupid*.

    Exactly, so concentrate on the LaGrange points and the Moon. Leave the asteroid & Mars stuff for later. Mars will still be there.