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  1. Re:why didn't... on Sync Your iPod on Linux · · Score: 2

    "had come supporting Windows from the outset. "

    Its simple , apple do no , did not want , and will never people to use pcs....

  2. My Motherboard on Is Your Computer a Fire Hazard Waiting to Happen? · · Score: 2

    My motherboard (kt7) shuts down the computer if it gets too hot. I assumed this was a common feature on *most* new motherboards.

  3. Real Work on Animated Encryption · · Score: 2

    " He hopes to sell the technology to computer companies, banks, government agencies, and other organizations that could use a secure code."

    Am i the only one who can't see many / any real world applications for this.

  4. Big Fish on RIAA to Sue You Now · · Score: 1

    "Of course, you'll need to be a big fish with lots of illegal music to get their attention"

    Can anyone who doesn't have 1gb of mp3's please put their hand up.

    Ok , looks like everone here is a "big fish"..... take them all away... and take away there mice...

  5. Virtual Machine on Virtual Machine Design and Implementation in C/C++ · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Can anyone give me a substantial difference between a virtual machine, and an emulator...

    because I can't see whats different between my mame and java virutal machine...

  6. Re:Ehm, just a question on eBay To Offer Health Insurance · · Score: 2

    Name : Doctor Nick Riviera
    Bid : $200
    (anaesthetic extra )

  7. I bid on eBay To Offer Health Insurance · · Score: 2, Funny

    I bid $200 a year for insurance.

    Action closes 29/6/2002

  8. Re:Mod Chip prices? on MAME Ported to (Chipped) Xbox · · Score: 2, Troll

    Xtender Xbox Mod Chip
    Usually ships within 24 hours Third Party 79.00 USD (~54.23 GBP)

    Enigmah-X - Xbox Mod Chip
    Usually ships within 24 hours China-Enigmah 69.00 USD (~47.37 GBP)

    XBox (US version) with Enigmah pre-modified
    Usually ships within 1 week Microsoft 339.00 USD (~232.72 GBP)

    You can get all of these at :www.lik-sang.com

  9. Re:my question on The Practical SQL Handbook: Using SQL Variants (4th ed.) · · Score: 1

    SQL
    /S Q L/ An industry-standard language for creating, updating and, querying relational database management systems.

    SQL was developed by IBM in the 1970s for use in System R. It is the de facto standard as well as being an ISO and ANSI standard. It is often embedded in general purpose programming languages.

    The first SQL standard, in 1986, provided basic language constructs for defining and manipulating tables of data; a revision in 1989 added language extensions for referential integrity and generalised integrity constraints. Another revision in 1992 provided facilities for schema manipulation and data administration, as well as substantial enhancements for data definition and data manipulation.

    Development is currently underway to enhance SQL into a computationally complete language for the definition and management of persistent, complex objects. This includes: generalisation and specialisation hierarchies, multiple inheritance, user defined data types, triggers and assertions, support for knowledge based systems, recursive query expressions, and additional data administration tools. It also includes the specification of abstract data types (ADTs), object identifiers, methods, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and all of the other facilities normally associated with object data management.

    The emerging SQL3 standard is expected to be complete in 1998.

    According to Allen G. Taylor, SQL does _not_ stand for "Structured Query Language". That, like "SEQUEL" (and its pronunciation /see'kw*l/), was just another unofficial name for a precursor of SQL. However, the IBM SQL Reference manual for DB2 and Craig Mullins's "DB2 Developer's Guide" say SQL _does_ stand for "Structured Query Language".

  10. two way satellite on Ghana's Digital Dilemma · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Would this not be a problem were two way satellite really would be the best option. One connection would surly be cheaper than a whole town / village of 56k's...

  11. Loosing it on Mobile Phone in Your Teeth! · · Score: 1

    I am sure people will still manage to loose their phone...

  12. Fall Down on The Owner-Builder Book · · Score: 0

    I have to ask two questions:
    1) How often do self built houses fall down
    2) How much do you actually save... i persume most of the jobs would still have to be down by the pro's... or you would be refering to question 1.

  13. How Long Before on LindowsOS Softens Microsoft-Compatibility Claim · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "most Microsoft programs"

    How long before "most Microsoft programs" have little bits of code added to shot them working on anything but offical microsoft windows.. that really would be the end of lindows

  14. Very Simple on Are Written Computer Science Exams a Fair Measure? · · Score: 2

    Its very simple... what they should do.....

    in the real world i have a computer and reference books , and caffine (ok last one not too revelent).... i don't have to write programs without those.... why should people be judged on a system that they will never see when they do get a job...

    i have never seen anyone at my company writing software in a room with no computer...

  15. Re:What's the big deal? on The State of PC Audio · · Score: 1

    mine doesn't do that...

    what sound card do you have... i think i need to upgrade...

  16. Sound Blaster 16 on The State of PC Audio · · Score: 3, Funny

    I use a sound blaster 16 on machine. It cost 12. Its grand , plays mp3's ... and games...

    Am I the only one who doesn't have an orchestra in the back of my pc , or are most people on this type of older card ?

  17. Two Words on Intrusion Detection For Your PC Case · · Score: 1

    Two words ... BIG LOCK...

    if its not removed they can't get the case open
    ...

    its a lot cheaper and simplar then this system...

  18. The end of the internet has been put off on EBone/KPNQwest Network Shutting Down · · Score: 1

    From the register

    KPNQwest's Ebone to shut atVolunteers who've been manning KPNQwest's pan-European Ebone broadband network for the last eight days say they will shut it down today if no buyer is found.
    ........
    ......
    The Ebone network is estimated to carry 25 per cent of European Internet traffic with some reports warning of a "meltdown" if the network is switched off.

  19. H1 on Serious IIS Hole; Minor X Bug · · Score: 2, Funny

    <H1>Your Hacked</H1>

    but i am sure there is more to it than that...

  20. Re:24 Hours on Writing CGI Applications with Perl · · Score: 1

    good point... still have the book on my desk two years late...

    makes a good reference though....

  21. Re:Perl is for girls on Writing CGI Applications with Perl · · Score: 1

    Perl int he right hands will wipe the floor with any of those other languages. They may be user friendly for users of vb ... but if you can handle perl the right way you can do more in two lines than two pages of vbscript.

    It can be used with databases just as well as php or asp. I use it with interbase and find it very effierent... on a server that would never run php / asp script becuase of the requriemnts...

  22. 24 Hours on Writing CGI Applications with Perl · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I found sams Teach Your Self Perl in 24hour very good as a starter.... (isbn 0-672-31773-7)

    got all the basics and enough to start on cgi... evan if you don't know perl to start with...

  23. Cost Of Refils on HP Must Defend Half-Empty "Economy" Ink Cartridges · · Score: 2

    Becuase refilts are so much cheaper it always made me think the cost was in the catridge ... not the ink.

    Which gives the question : How must did they actually save from each printer ?

  24. What is an amino acid & where does it come fr on New Amino Acid Discovered · · Score: 0

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    Amino acids come from protein rich sources such as meat, fish, dairy products, and vegetables such as legumes, peas, and grains. There are many types of amino acid supplements on the market. Some products claim to have a large quantity of amino acids, but come primarily from a weak protein source (such as milk). Unfortunately, people may have allergies associated with the protein source. Our supplement formula is comprised of the highest quality crystalline protein source.

  25. See the history on Home-built 747 Simulator · · Score: 2, Informative

    If you want to see the history of this project , and a non slashdotted version of the side , have a look at http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.hyway.com.au/747/ 747.htm