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  1. Re:Game Support on Linux is Sub-Par on Linux Live Gaming Project · · Score: 1

    The only game I have seen run perfectly on my ATI system was UT2003 demo under Xandros. Worked better than most of the games I have under XP. Unfortunately, it wasn't/hasn't been included with Xandros 3.0. :(

  2. Re:So we don't multitask ? on Life Interrupted · · Score: 1

    How about this: I printed out this article and went to the men's room where I read it and completed a biological function. Humans can't multitask my ass.

  3. Re:Mirror? on Novell Linux Desktop Released · · Score: 1

    yep, it must be very popular.. at least for the curious like me..

    Novell Login
    The Key to one Net

    Lost connection to origin server.
    504 Gateway Time-Out

  4. Re:MP3 and non "free" software on UserLinux Releases First Beta · · Score: 1

    I really should have read the rest of the re's. My apologies.

  5. Re:MP3 and non "free" software on UserLinux Releases First Beta · · Score: 1

    From the looks of the screenshot (particularly the Maxtrix clip) I would say yes, unless of course it is deliberately misleading the end user into thinking the "proper" package has been preloaded to view encrypted dvd's.

  6. Re:Onboard diagnostic port since 1996 on Big Brother In Your Front Seat · · Score: 1

    Well,

    On my 96 Saturn is right below the steering wheel about 2-4 inches off center. I've seen them beneath the drivers seat too, but mostly close to the vehicles fuse box if its in the cab.

  7. Re:M$ vs. Linux "Roadshow" on ESR's Halloween XI -- Get the FUD · · Score: 1

    Bingo, we have a winner. Mod parent up.

    The People and Processes are more important than the technical solution

    OS/Platform is just a tool - choose the right one for the job

    These two statements are the heart of the whole closed source / open source argument. Have a nice day.

  8. Re:Easy solution on Linux Unwired · · Score: 1

    mix, Xandros 2.0 deluxe, Cisco Pcmcia aironet 350 card and a linksys 2.4 802.11b hub on a dell C600. Disable on board nic, configure dns. off and running. no recompile. wireless. wep doesn't work tho..:(

  9. Re:Caste Your Vote! Grab Some Cash! on Indian Voting Machines Compared with Diebold · · Score: 1

    obviously you have never seen Terminator 2. ATMs are easy to crack..if you have the right equipment and know how.

    Disclaimer:

    I have never studied or attempted to crack an ATM.;)

  10. Re:Good Title on The Paradox of Choice · · Score: 1

    Thanks for the link. Now I have a headache..

    Where did I put those stupid pills...

  11. Re:The main reasons: on AAC Chosen For DVD-ROM Section Of DVD Audio Discs · · Score: 1

    My cursor was positioned in front of "paid" so I read the following line as:
    "Another positive factor was that AAC is perceived favourably by the music industry because of its associated copyright protection measures and a history of use by legitimate, Ipaid download organisations such as Apple.

    Which, of course, what all this is about anyway.;)

  12. Re:this just in! on Trusted Computing Rollout Hits the Desktop · · Score: 1

    Thanks for the heads up. It does explain the difference between TCPA and Palladium. Now to simplify. TCPA=good, Palladium=evil. ;)

  13. Re:right, so on Qwest To Offer 'Naked DSL' · · Score: 2, Informative

    Lucky bastard then, Where I live in S. MN its about 30 for the landline after taxes and such and anywhere from +50 to +80 for the DSL connection. I was floored when I got the bill for the first month(135 total). It seems the local phone company (Frontier) charges for the first month of DSL service before you even use it! The real kick in the head part is when I talked a supervisor about why my bill was so high and told them I didn't want the high speed DSL(2 mg) just the basic (384kbs down), I was told that I was misinformed, not mislead and that I was stuck with it for a year because I was getting a deal. (15 /mo off). I am prob stuck with the bastards for a year, but It sure has motivated me to find out what cable access / wireless is in my area. Bare cable internet access through Mediacom(TV - cable or otherwise is all crap) is 55/mo. Add a wireless phone for 35/mo and I am looking at 90 mo for my communications needs. It may not be much cheaper, but dammit, the local telco has pissed me off.

  14. Re:To the Moon, Alice! To the Moon... on Bush's Space Panel Seeks Public Input · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I'm pretty sure in cost studies that the Russian heavy lifters are cheaper to operate than our antiquated shuttles. I'm sure its a temporary solution to use Russian Technology, but like the book says, if it aint broke, why fix it?

  15. Re:Linux Users on What Might UserLinux Look Like? · · Score: 1

    Mandatory: 50 bucks says they have never EVER seen a live vagina!

  16. Re:And for us... on Evolving the Social Network · · Score: 1

    Just what I need to hook up with someone even more anti-social than myself. Maybe we can swap tips on how to ignore people.

  17. Re:Simple solution: Use a *nix! on Patching Paranoia - How Fast Do You Patch? · · Score: 1

    Smoothwall makes a nice firewall. It stopped both Blaster and Welchia from hitting 4 windows boxes on the green side. www.smoothwall.org Check it out. Boots and loads automatically from a cd. Even a hardware monkey like me can work that one.

  18. Re:Guns. on The Matrix: Revolutions Theatrical Trailer · · Score: 1

    In Reloaded, Neo has a conversation with a councilman of Zion. The councilman points out the irony that the humans of Zion are reliant on machines for their air, water, and food. EMP would take out those machines too.

  19. Re:Actually say the word No. on Learning to Say No in the Workplace? · · Score: 2, Funny

    Find a suitable woman and have children. By the time they are 3 you will have no problems with saying "NO!"

  20. Re:It depends on management on Learning to Say No in the Workplace? · · Score: 1

    That scenario is crap. Don't ever allow yourself to be taken advantage of in this way. No overtime=no staying late. Ever. Plain and simple. I played this game once and quickly figured out that the house wins every time. No exceptions. If you get fired for not meeting quotas, or expectations. There's always unemployment. Just keep a work journal to CYA.

  21. Re:why do we care? on Linux vs. Windows: Choice vs. Usability · · Score: 1

    Exactly! Operating systems are tools, not a philosophy (gasp) or a religion. Use what gets the job done.

  22. Re:Who is Lindows for? on Three LindowsOS PCs Reviewed · · Score: 1

    Just to clarify, $99 buys you an XP home edition upgrade from Windows 2000 or ME. Not a clean install OEM version of XP Home, that one runs $199 same price as the Win XP Pro upgrade. XP Pro OEM is $299 last time I checked.

  23. Re:Good Riddance on Future Army Battle Uniforms - Wired, Lethal · · Score: 1

    There are reasons why the AK-47 is the number 1 assualt rifle in the world. One of them is its reliability. You can literally drop this weapon in a mud hole, pick it up and fire it. Try doing that with a M-16A3. Also in a pinch, this weapon makes an excellent club! Parent is right, simple = better. Besides, unless they are going to give the Soldiers brain an upgrade, he or she isn't going to be able to keep up with all the tech.

  24. Re:Linux on the desktop on Advocates Join to Promote Desktop Linux · · Score: 1

    If you liked RH 8.0, you really should try Mandrake 9.0. It's even easier. I agree with you about the ease of use and install for linux as a whole.

  25. Re:A Disturbing Vision of the future of computing on Microsoft's Home Of Tomorrow Has No Bathroom · · Score: 1

    bah, bah, we are, after nothing but sheep..;)