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  1. It's the way you tell them on Improving Operations in a Small Helpdesk System? · · Score: 1

    I've had a few bosses that would just bark orders and expect instant compliance which works for a bit but kicks moral in the teeth. The best always explained how important the call logging is not only for higher management but for intercommunication between the department the team. This should work both ways though, if the workers have genuine gripes like the calls are all the same so not worth logging you may want to look into certain templates rather then waste time. Respect is only earned when you fight for your teams views just as much as ones from middle management.

  2. Re:Ever wondered on How Skype Punches Holes in Firewalls · · Score: 1

    Oh great, I'm trying to read the rest of the comments but all I can hear is Shatner in my head.

    I need, to take, a break.

  3. Re:Wait, who still uses M$ 0ffice? on Third Microsoft Word Code Execution Exploit Posted · · Score: 1

    I don't think they is any shortage of them right now. Due to the xmas season this could not have come at a worse time, I'm already seeing viral emails being passed at a stupid rate.

  4. Wii delivery on The Wii Hits the UK · · Score: 1

    I'm still waiting for parcel force to deliver my wii, I have been waiting to try out the controller on the pc but all I have is the nunchuk controller they delivered.

    Nice of them to deliver the part of the Wii I can not use.

  5. buzzing razor mobile on How To Tell If Your Cell Phone Is Bugged · · Score: 1

    I did have a friend who was worried he was being bugged by his mobile, it seems to made a buzzing noise from the speaker, I checked mine and it appears to do the same thing so probably nothing to worry about.

    I'm far too boring to be bugged anyway. ;)

    Anyone else have a razor that buzzes all the time?

  6. Metal Gear Solid on Games That Advanced the Art of Storytelling · · Score: 1

    Nothing even comes close to Metal gear solid 1 and 2, talk about an immersive film!

    I remember buying a ps2 just for the MGS2 demo.

  7. Re:Why Always with the "Quantum"? on Virtual Worlds and ESP · · Score: 1

    "Quantum Mechanics is not magic. It's also not dimly understood. It is counterintuitive, but that doesn't mean that it somehow turns black into white."

    Anything where you don't understand how it works is magic.

    Why do we find this video amusing for example?
    http://www.pistolwimp.com/media/45492/

    If some how the video went back in time a few hundred years (and you took the laughter away) what would the people think he was doing?

  8. day pass on Verizon Threatens Google's 'Free Lunch' · · Score: 1

    this should be interesting.. the day pass sponser threatens google on slashdot.

  9. Problem? on Spyware Tunnels in on Winamp Flaw · · Score: 3, Informative

    This was patched over a week ago, http://www.incidents.org/diary.php?date=2006-01-31 (bottom).
    The time from exploit to patch was very fast.
    better then the length it takes other software developers to release a patch..
    http://www.eeye.com/html/research/upcoming/index.h tml

  10. nice war game on Operation 'Cyber Storm' Starts Tomorrow · · Score: 1

    Anyone know If it's possible to sign up for such a thing? I guess not but without special clearence; but would be fun.

  11. Re:After they know about computer internals... on What Should People Understand About Computers? · · Score: 1

    how I wish in a perfect world everyone would install linux, it's still a little way off; agreed though, ubuntu is very promising.

  12. After they know about computer internals... on What Should People Understand About Computers? · · Score: 4, Interesting

    How about... Norton internet security and Mcafee will cause them more problems then they fix. Windows XP firewall and a free virus checker like AVG will save them a lot of grief. A good spyware program (how I wish pack.google.com did not include norton) like ad-aware or spybot and how to use it, anyone offering you a million pounds over email are scammers.
    Stop using the web for free porn and crack sites (mostly if using ie) firefox and thunderbird replace the normal xp offerings well. You don't need a computer that is all singing and dancing just to use word and msn, or just buy a mac.
    Buying a centrino laptop doesn't give you magic access to the internet (legally), stop plugging in usb stuff without the drivers first; erm, and the cdrom is not a damn cup holder!
    use linux, openoffice ect...

  13. Re:jamming on Galileo Sends Its First Signals · · Score: 3, Informative
  14. Re:jamming on Galileo Sends Its First Signals · · Score: 3, Informative

    here is the slashdot bit.. heard it on bbc as well about the same time.
    http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/12/01/122620 7

  15. jamming on Galileo Sends Its First Signals · · Score: 4, Insightful

    What happened with the usa requesting that they can jam the sat network when needed?
    Did they get this denied or incorporated in this network?

  16. didn't they already solve this problem? on Scientists Figure Out How Bees Fly · · Score: 1

    I thought they discovered that the bee creates a vortex above it's wing tips that suck the bee up causing lift.

    Or am I way off with this? remember seeing it on discovery ;)

  17. Re:There ya have it, DRM != evil on A Look at Google DRM · · Score: 1

    ok put me down for 2 weeks, at least until it makes headlines on slashdot.

  18. eye exercise on Computers, Long Hours and Vision Problems? · · Score: 1

    I was told I would require glasses if I read for an extended period as I'm slightly long sighted.

    Until I came across this eyeq program (for speed reading) which has stopped my vision blurring completely; and near doubled my reading speed. :)

    Worth a look at the free flash demo; product is a bit expensive though.
    http://www.infmind.com/

  19. It's a shame on Scientists Witness Meteor Strike on the Moon · · Score: 4, Interesting

    That no one is visiting the moon anytime soon; well hopefully China. The amount of meteors that must be around could probable find ones like that rock with worms in it.
    Would settle the score about earth contamination at least.

  20. I hope the random slashdot quote is not sublimal on Hypnosis Gets Positive Recognition · · Score: 1

    at the time of writing it says..

    "Write yourself a threatening letter and pen a defiant reply."

    erm.. will pass.

  21. why should they not sue? on Company Claims Patent Over XML · · Score: 1

    Seems they have not got around to actually deciding on business ethics yet; so is the perfect time. :)

    http://www.scientigo.com/web-content/Investors_cod eofethics.html

  22. Re:Oversights on Australian Science Makes the Regenerating Mouse · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow my hamster has these regeneration powers too!...

    oh wait... :(

  23. Re:Ah the influence of old games on Videogames: In the Beginning · · Score: 1

    well no not personally but that does not stop most the uk every weekend.

  24. Ah the influence of old games on Videogames: In the Beginning · · Score: 5, Funny

    "If Pacman had affected us as kids we'd be running around in dark rooms, munching pills and listening to repetitive music."

  25. Re:not very groundbreaking on Steganography with Flickr · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Actually even before that :)

    using wax tablets in greece.

    http://www.jjtc.com/stegdoc/sec202.html

    "In ancient Greece, text was written on wax covered tablets. In one story Demeratus wanted to notify Sparta that Xerxes intended to invade Greece. To avoid capture, he scraped the wax off of the tablets and wrote a message on the underlying wood. He then covered the tablets with wax again. The tablets appeared to be blank and unused so they passed inspection by sentries without question."