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  1. Re:Ego on Why is Java Considered Un-Cool? · · Score: 1

    I've been developing in JAVA since 1998, and other languages for 15 years before that. While I think I'm competent, I don't think I'm a God of programming.

  2. Re:Keyword being: Enterprise on The "Return" of Java Discussed · · Score: 1

    Yeah, I'd recommend a half-gig for it to be usable. I run it on a 1GHz 1GB Powerbook G4 and it's fine.

  3. Re:Australian Dollar? on Time Warp Computer Pricing Revealed · · Score: 1

    You can do that with any credit card. The US$ amount will just be converted to the equivalent local amount at current exchange rates, plus the usual gouging that the card issuer adds.

  4. Re:Modern hardware is expensive rubbish .. on Time Warp Computer Pricing Revealed · · Score: 1

    It did not, you big fibber... I bought one in Ireland at the same time for IE£55 or so, and the pound sterling was worth a hell of a lot more than an Irish pound... God, brings me back. Christmas Eve 1984, up all night punching in my first "program" from Computer & Video Games magazine. By the next morning, I was completely hooked.

  5. Re:Green Party liberal? on City of Munich Freezes Its Linux Migration · · Score: 1

    The German Green Party is more left-wing than liberal.

  6. Powerbook G4 1GHz 17" w/7200 RPM HDD on Laptops with the Longest Battery Life? · · Score: 1

    I bought a 17" Powerbook G4 (1GHz) with 1GB of RAM, replaced the Apple-supplied 4200RPM HDD with a 7200RPM drive for a performance boost, and regularly see 3 hrs of battery life on "regular" usage (iTunes streaming to an Airport Express, wireless networking, Safari, Eclipse, Mail, etc.). It isn't great but it isn't bad either. I saw about 4 hrs of life on my iBook G3/600 under the same conditions, also installed a 7200RPM drive in that machine...

  7. Re:I wouldn't dine with gates on Gates Gets Government Guards for Gala · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    If the list is endless, that must mean that it includes everyone on the planet, and then some more (aliens?). Don't you ever tire of eating alone?

  8. Re:This is fine and well, but... on Ars Reviews AirPort Express · · Score: 1

    Yes, the same military that rescued a bunch of American missionaries in some pisspot west-central African republic about a year back. The Congo or Liberia, somewhere like that.

  9. Bought one this morning on Ars Reviews AirPort Express · · Score: 1

    Had it up and running within 5 minutes, streaming music to my living room stereo. It's a wireless client on my home network, which uses a 2Wire HomePortal wireless gateway/router/DSL modem supplied by SBC. Works like a charm, very easy to configure, and as usual the physical design is top class.

  10. Re:Jesus christ, mods on Doom 3 System Requirements Revealed · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You're wasting your breath on these idiots, rd_syringe. I thought it was funny, anyway.

  11. Re:Isn't that one of the signs of the apocalypse? on Apple Confirms G5 Based iMac to Ship in September · · Score: 1

    Another sign is Dennis Hopper playing golf.

  12. Re:Waiting for the laptop on Apple Confirms G5 Based iMac to Ship in September · · Score: 3, Funny

    I was with you until you mentioned "eunuch"... :-)

  13. Re:The city name is... on World's First Large-Scale Ogg Theora Stream · · Score: 1

    Turns out the correct name of the city IS Kristiansand, no matter what Tricky said...

  14. Re:The "Rolf Harris" Method on Use an iPod Mini to Broadcast Pirate Radio · · Score: 1

    That's a great song! Brings back childhood memories...

  15. Re:The city name is... on World's First Large-Scale Ogg Theora Stream · · Score: 1

    Bah! I'm a bit thick. I was too lazy to check the CD artwork.

  16. Re:The city name is... on World's First Large-Scale Ogg Theora Stream · · Score: 1

    I didn't think anyone would get the reference! There is intelligent life out there.

  17. Re:Only ballbag-licking pickle puffers own iPods on iPod & iTunes: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Shut up, your Dirty Sanchez is dribbling into your mouth shit-talker.

  18. The city name is... on World's First Large-Scale Ogg Theora Stream · · Score: 4, Informative
    Kristiansand, not Kristansand. Never heard the Tricky song?
    I met a Christian in Kristiansand
    And a devil in Helsinki.
  19. Re:just what I've been looking for... on Jobs Previews Displays, Tiger at WWDC · · Score: 1
    faster is always better; as far as computers go.
    And then...
    Those fucks with their shinny [sic] ass brush guards; something is missing in their vein [sic] lives...
    So, excess is acceptable when it's for you, but not for the H2 drivers? Don't you think that's hypocritical? Wait - those fucks have their Humvees already, you don't have the G5. I see; it's jealousy.
  20. Re:Garrison Keiller wasn't a math major on InfoWorld 2004 Salary Survey Results · · Score: 1

    Garrison Keilor was joking, for heaven's sake! Basic grade-school math covers averages, at least in Ireland.

  21. Re:A plea to Munich... on Munich Votes for Linux Migration Plan · · Score: 1

    Please... a story for a limited audience. The general public wouldn't be interested in such nerdy matters. (Granted, I'd be, but then I'm posting here on Slashdot...)

  22. Re:The whole concept is wrong imho on iTunes Europe Goes Live · · Score: 1

    There are plenty of reasons to have country-specific sites. Localization and Internationalization incorporates much more than just presenting pages in the correct languages and dates and numbers in the correct formats. There are cultural differences between countries, and those should be reflected and respected.

  23. Re:Exchange Rates on iTunes Europe Goes Live · · Score: 1

    No problem, I confirm -- just as long as we Irish don't have to pay the pound sterling price!

  24. Re:A truly global Internet... on iTunes Europe Goes Live · · Score: 1

    Not Hizzle the Hoff?

  25. Re:It would be nice if they just gave us ADSL on 200mbps DSL On Its Way? · · Score: 1

    Here in St. Louis, SWB is offering 6 megabit / 608 kbps connections over DSL. I've had mine for a few months and love it.