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  1. Re:I'm not surprised on Too Few American Scientists? Maybe Not · · Score: 1

    And it's statements like that that get the country bombed. Way to go.

    If people would stop bombing everything out of jealousy, there would be more money available for research that could improve the quality of life for all humans; what a waste!

  2. Re:I would not use MemoryStick on Linux Laptop w/ 3.5" Disk, USB, and No Hard Drive? · · Score: 1

    Do USB drives have the same problem?

    It's the fourth time I typed in that question... Slashdot keeps complaining about me typing too fast (<20 seconds) (The fourth time, I made it all the way to 19 seconds) :(

  3. Re:Those bastards on Best Buy Says Customers Not Always Right · · Score: 1

    >> What do you do when ALL your choices are like that? Stop buying, I guess.

    Walmart is entering into the market that Best Buy is in -- for those people who know what they want, Best Buy will have to try try hard to compete against that.

  4. Re:Holy crap.. on U.S. Navy to Deploy Rail Guns by 2011 · · Score: 1

    For a half second there, you realized you were providing a stupid generalization, then that moment of enlightment seemed to have disappeared quickly. So close... (don't spend all those moderation points in one place!)

  5. Re:Balloon - Troll? on Japanese Balloon Battle · · Score: 1

    Alliances change over time for better or worse -- they'll get over it one of these decades

  6. Re:Windows is obviously superior on New Linux Kernel Crash-Exploit discovered · · Score: 1

    If he got copy/paste to finally work right, then Linux is ready for the desktop!

  7. You talk, it types on Creator of the Gaia Hypothesis Urges Nuclear Power · · Score: 1

    As long as week keep up on the redundant safety of our reactors, I am not worried.
    Your speech-to-text software may need a little more work...

  8. Re:Never get calls on Cell Phone Directory Coming Soon · · Score: 1

    The cell phone spam I've been getting has been recorded ads being played back...

  9. Re:Expensive on Cell Phone Directory Coming Soon · · Score: 1

    I have been cell phone SPAMed during the day. (not free) That cell number is in the DNCL.

  10. Re:It looks to me, on Upgrade Your DVD Writer to Double Layer -- Maybe · · Score: 1

    Didn't the same thing apply to 386 chips also like he mentioned? (I have an old 386sx computer with a populated 387 slot)

  11. Re:Popular Science on Using a 747 to Fight Wildfires · · Score: 1

    "Back to the Future 2" shows that we will have flying cars in 2015 -- I'm saving up for that day!!

  12. Re:Well, you're close... on Mac Trojan Horse Disguised as Word 2004 · · Score: 1

    a virus can be a stand-alone program such as the evil DOS based one of 10 years ago

  13. Re:umm.... on Sony PC/DVR Incorporates 7 Tuners & 1TB HD · · Score: 1

    > If it was $500-$1500, I could maybe get it by the wife though.

    Be sure to get her a bowling ball too.

  14. Re:Microsoft is not a charity on Microsoft Security Updates for Pirated Windows? · · Score: 1

    Occasionally I change things like disabling networking so that I can safely check email (not looking at attachments but also not viewing ads hosted on remote servers) -- My legal copy of Outlook will occasionally want to be re-authenticated when I do that -- someday I may have to feel like a pirate just to use my legally obtained software as it decides not to work anymore.

  15. Re:it is true on RFID Coming 'Whether You Like It Or Not' · · Score: 1

    destroying them isn't neccessary -- just reprogram to all zeroes or something

  16. Re:As a techie who doesn't drink it... on Coffee is a "Health Drink" · · Score: 1

    I don't like coffee either, but I found out that Starbucks Grande Vanilla Latte with 2 packs of their sugar is good -- I just have to be careful not to drink this right before meetings -- just twice a week keeps things cleaned out.

  17. Re:Can anyone say... on Tokyo Narita Airport Gets PDA Voice Translators · · Score: 1

    Speak for yourself!

  18. SCOX falling on SCO Names 1st Lawsuit Target: AutoZone [Updated] · · Score: 1

    there she goes!

  19. Re:not just a Linux user on SCO Names 1st Lawsuit Target: AutoZone [Updated] · · Score: 1

    SCOX is down 12% -- it's not helping them either

  20. Re: versions? on Star Wars DVD Cover Art Leaked · · Score: 1

    The benefit of a double sided disk is that they don't charge twice for the same movie. When you get separate disks (one with 4:3 and the other with 16:9) you will many times have to pay twice (separate purchases).

    I like double sided disks because if I ever scratch one side, I still have a good chance of viewing the movie (may or may not be the aspect ratio I prefer)

  21. Re:Much from compromised computers on U.S. is World Leader in Spam · · Score: 1

    Did anyone build an app that "fires back" at these scanning attempts?

  22. accidental Atari hack on What (non-PC) Hardware Do You Hack? · · Score: 1

    I once borrowed some cartridges for my Atari 1600XL from a friend. One time I started the computer up while holding down some of the silver buttons and it began to copy one of the cartridge based games to tape. My friend's Atari games were more fun than the two I had, so I was happy to be able to "keep" one. I could never make that happen again :(

  23. Re:laws on An Ignition Interlock In Every Car? · · Score: 1

    I see that you noticed the sarcasm wafting about but couldn't quite place where it was coming from.

  24. programmers on Exploit Based On Leaked Windows Code Released · · Score: 2

    It's many uninformed programmers that force people to browse as Aministrator in Windows XP. I have many older and current commercial programs that don't work unless the person has admin rights. All a programmer has to do is write to the CURRENT_USER registry area and current user file area - this would keep most programs from breaking.

  25. Re:Please explain.... on Jobs to India -- A Broad Look · · Score: 1

    The difference between working on an assembly line and working in IT is that IT workers have to have good technical skills and understand the business. IT workers can customize products as needed. Most assembly line workers will not make design changes because it make business sense.