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  1. Re:new start menu blows on Microsoft Killed the Start Menu Because No One Uses It · · Score: 1

    It depends because the Win7 search box doesn't accept programs with parameters. For instance if I have a putty profile for slashdot I would use 'putty @slashdot' and it launches, but the Win7 dialog can't handle this. Under many circumstances they're the same, but Win7 search seems more capable. If it's really something you use often you're better off creating a custom shortcut key for it (properties > shortcut key).

  2. Re:Just don't ask him about Star Trek on Spock Gives Up the Con · · Score: 1

    Having people only wanting to talk to you about the same thing over and over for half a century would get old for anyone. Star Trek or otherwise. I'd think that "not wanting to talk about Star Trek" and "hating Star Trek" are different things that some fans are probably confusing.

  3. Re:Rent-a-cop oversteps his bounds in shock horror on Theater Professor's Firefly Poster Declared Threatening · · Score: 1

    There would be something to what you say, except that the campus administration appears to be siding with the Rent-a-cop (who happens to be a woman).

    School administration siding with the rent-a-cop doesn't mean anything if it's the safest way to avoid legal problems; it doesn't matter if it's right or wrong. We're a nation of spineless robots who are so terrified of anyone getting their feelings hurt (even if it's due to lack of reading comprehension) that I wouldn't be surprised if the poster is replaced by a wall of nerf foam just to be sure no one hurts themselves.

    I'm not really empathizing with the professor either. In an environment where there is even a hint of politics (schools in general) I wouldn't bother putting anything up aside from "neutral" pictures. Certainly nothing with actual words on them. That's the reality of the world we live in.

  4. Re:warning? on To Stop BEAST, Mozilla Developer Proposes Blocking Java Framework · · Score: 1

    As the article says, if you create a whitelisting system, most people will just click "whatever" to make it go away. The Slashdot summary isn't totally accurate, as it's implied that all CURRENT versions of Java should potentially be blacklisted until Oracle releases a fix.

  5. Re:So now we're down to catching the nutcases on Man Charged in Model Airplane Plot To Bomb Pentagon · · Score: 1

    Not to mention that the Pentagon is the kind of place where assaults from the outside are more expected then from within. Considering the fortifications the building has, and the well trained personnel, I'm willing to bet that evacuation procedures don't involve running out like a bunch of cattle the second they hear a loud bang. They might be expected to do the opposite and wait for someone to specifically order them to evacuate.

  6. Re:If no sports, then why not try Netflix? on The Cable Industry's a La Carte Bait and Switch · · Score: 1

    Wish I'd even save $5. That would be $60 a year to me. I haven't even had the cable hooked up to my TV in years. Where I'm at you get a $12 discount for having basic cable (which is also $12), or you pay the same price with internet only.

  7. Re:I don't think my state university wants ANYONE on Your State University Doesn't Want You · · Score: 1

    I don't think specialization is that big of a deal. It's not like people are literally tooled to the point where they can't change. With our current system, whenever people decide they're going to change careers the first thing they do is "go back to school" anyway. People who are driven to really pick up a new career will do so provided they view the rewards as being in line with the learning curve; even if it's really high.

  8. Webserver deployment flexibility on Hackers Break Browser SSL/TLS Encryption · · Score: 2

    unfortunately most web servers are misconfigured to still accept SSL 2.0, and TLS 1.1 and 1.2 have seen limited deployment.

    Uh, I'm pretty sure the web server is required to have enough flexibility for people to view the content. If the user demands security, that should to be negotiated by the client trying to use the most secure option possible. Saying a server is "misconfigured" might be nice for someone living in a bubble where everything is up to date and users have a clue, but in the real world servers don't have this option.

  9. Re:Ah yes on NYT Working On 'Magic Mirror' For Bathroom Surfing · · Score: 0

    Personally I think the system is messed up. I've gotten mod points 7 times within 3 weeks. I think that may be to encourage me to stop posting though.

  10. Re:It already is on Windows 8 Desktop 'Just Another App'? · · Score: 1

    I wondered that myself and I have switched from explorer to LiteStep before. It worked fine, but wasn't the sort of setup I wanted.

  11. Re:lovely on Another CA Issues False Certificates To Iran · · Score: 1
  12. Re:Agreed, but still missing th best change :( on Microsoft 'Ribbonizes' Windows 8 File Manager · · Score: 1

    assuming that's your defined temp folder, you can use WinKey + R, then type %temp%

  13. Whatever on Microsoft 'Ribbonizes' Windows 8 File Manager · · Score: 1

    Another reason to learn keyboard shortcuts.

  14. Alternatives on Environmental Enforcement Agents Targeting Guitars · · Score: 1

    Recently I've been looking into buying another bass, and I had just assumed I would go with a Rosewood fretboard (never liked maple much). Is there even a synthetic alternative that (mostly) matches the characteristics of Rosewood? I'm not a perfectionist so "close" is good enough for me. This isn't a topic I've ever considered researching much and I'm wondering if others have any experience with other options.

  15. Re:Chicago Style Politics at play? on Environmental Enforcement Agents Targeting Guitars · · Score: 1

    If you do campaign contributions for defensive purposes, isn't the correct way to donate to both parties? (not joking)

  16. Re:How bad is it? on New Oil Slick In Gulf Waters Linked To BP Well · · Score: 0

    Not just CO2 or oil leaks... the Earth is reaching a point where things can't be sustained by humans expecting nature to take care of it in nearly all areas. The way we leave garbage everywhere, over fish the oceans, dump pollutants into the air, etc etc. Fifty years ago people could still get away with that, but there are just too many humans on this planet now.

    I just wonder how bad it's going to get before humans decide that they will have to actively clean up after themselves.

  17. Re:Biggest shock in this story ... on RealNetworks Sues Dutch Webmaster Over Hyperlink To Freeware · · Score: 1

    Yeah, they probably are out of business, but the bankruptcy is buffering.

  18. Re:So I get three more years... on The Least Amount of Exercise Needed To Extend Life · · Score: 1

    I don't think it's just a matter of gaining years, but the increase in the quality of life. It's well established that exercise leads to better health, so I'd think of that as more of a benefit than tacking on some time at the end. Similar to only getting 3 hours sleep. Sure you're awake longer and "could do more" but you'd also be a zombie during all the other hours as well after a few days of doing so.

  19. Re:Learn your AVC's on Most People Have Never Heard of CTRL+F · · Score: 1

    I remember in the 90s when even many people who weren't particularly computer literate knew this stuff. The difference is that many people use to take courses on "how to use computers" and shortcut keys were considered a big part of that. Using a computer is considered a skill people "just know" these days, but you watch the way most people fumble around with them and wonder how much better they'd be at using them with some education (assuming they'd care to learn which I assume they wouldn't).

  20. New phones only? on HTC Unlocks Its Own Phones · · Score: 1

    Does this only affect new phones, or will this work on older phones? I made the mistake of upgrading my HTC Evo to a firmware that isn't supported by any unlocking tools I've found. It would be nice to have a tool from a manufacturer that accomplishes this. Mainly I want to dump all the extra crap Sprint shoves on the phone.

  21. Re:FIrefox 8 Alpha... on Firefox 7.0 Beta Released · · Score: 1

    It is cross browser, works in all other browsers - just not new versions of firefox.

    Many of us don't have the luxury of being able to fix these sorts of things in business.
    Really the report shouldn't even deal with a web browser but everyone is basically convinced it's firefox's fault since everything else works. Possibly true from that viewpoint.

  22. Re:FIrefox 8 Alpha... on Firefox 7.0 Beta Released · · Score: 1

    Why on such an old version? There's no reason because Firefox is FREE and it's not like they're making soul-sucking changes to the license lately.

    Firefox is moving to Chrome's release model. There are no more "versions" just the latest, best product they can make right NOW.

    Where I work we've adopted firefox, and we're stuck on 3.6. Every new version since 3.6 crashes on a report some people need to generate. If the "latest, best product they can make right NOW", doesn't address this before security fixes for 3.6 become a liability, the next upgrade of firefox will be to another browser.

  23. Re:Reloaded, remake, sequel, prequel, ... on Ridley Scott To Direct New Blade Runner Movie · · Score: 1

    adaptation from a foreign movie...

    One of the reasons I started watching foreign movies. Although it seems counter intuitive, classic movies also offer a wide variety of interesting content (and the women don't look bulimic).

  24. Re:That's some mighty fine print you got there... on New Research Cracks AES Keys 3-5x Faster · · Score: 1

    There's always Camellia as an alternative. It was developed by the Japanese and has been approved by the European Union as an encryption standard. It's supposed to be about equivalent to AES but obviously hasn't had the rigorous audits and tests since it's less common. Some web browsers, and operating systems (and OpenSSL) already support it.

  25. Re:Umm no, its worse then that on Coming Soon, Shorter Video Games · · Score: 1

    Hey game devs, don't go reading into this thinking you can charge $50-$59 for a 10 hour game.

    I don't think you've invalidated what he said though. If a game is really good at 1/3 the length and at 1/3 the price then I'd be fine with that for an awesomeness per hour perspective. Personally I like games that are involved enough where there is a bit of a learning curve, but it doesn't appear that's very popular anymore (considering how simplistic games these days tend to be). Without the overhead of complexity, I don't think the length matters as long as the price balances out.