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  1. what's MS gonna do? on OmniWeb Announces WebCore-Based Browser · · Score: 3, Interesting
    The way I see it Microsoft has three options:
    1. Ditch the mac IE
    2. Put out a cocoa IE using WebCore.
    3. Put out a cocoa IE using their own kick ass renderer
    If they go with 1 it would be a real shame, as IE for macintosh was actually a fine browser (it blows away all competition in classic-land). For some reason I just can't see them going with option 2, it isn't the MS way. So I vote for option 3. This would really rev up the browser war, with three separate rendering engines and a multitude of GUIs around them.

    I'm doubtful that MS can out-render Apple on their own turf though...

  2. pshaw on Tons of new Mars Data · · Score: 2, Funny
    every superhero's favorite instrument, the Gamma Ray Spectrometer

    Real superheros don't need no stinkin Gamma Ray Spectrometer! They just use their eyes.

  3. Just be honest on A Title To Replace "Systems Administrator"? · · Score: 1

    and call them all Nerds.

  4. A better use on Cloning Endangered Species · · Score: 1

    With an clone army of RMSs GNU would be unstoppable!!!

  5. Re:Fusion rules on Sandia Labs Takes First Steps Toward Fusion · · Score: 1

    It wasn't mod'd to 0. It was posted by an anonymous coward, so it starts out as 0.

  6. Re:my portable kit contains on What Would You Put Into A Software Survival Kit? · · Score: 1

    nope. Canadian.

  7. my new favorite title on Tempers Flare Over Ill-Tempered Sword Remarks · · Score: 1

    I used to like Baron the best, but Swordsmith wins hands-down.

  8. Re:That's nice but.. on What Would You Put Into A Software Survival Kit? · · Score: 1
    Ach! You're right. Most people will require a lighter.

    Luckily I can breathe fire, so it's not a problem for me.

  9. Spring has sprung??? on Gardening for Geeks? · · Score: 1

    Tell that to all the snow on the ground. Here in Montreal the winter still rules. Although the forecast for later this week looks promising.

  10. yawn on Gene Chips to the Rescue · · Score: 1

    Call me when they come in sour cream and onion.

  11. no offense, but... on Reverse Engineering IRIX Multithreading For NetBSD · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    A must read!
    hahahahahahahahahahaha. I think not.
  12. my portable kit contains on What Would You Put Into A Software Survival Kit? · · Score: 1
    • Rolling papers
    • Scissors/grinder
    • Poker (I like using a bic pen cap)
    • Cue-cards (for filters)
    • Any laminated card (for sweeping up stuff)
    • Plant substance (hint hint)
    This kit has solved all the problems I have ever encountered, computer or otherwise.
  13. Fusion rules on Sandia Labs Takes First Steps Toward Fusion · · Score: 2, Insightful
    I see there being two phases to the fusion energy revolution.

    The first is when large-scale fusion reactors become viable. This will largely replace fission and fossil fuel power plants. The main effect will be to produce power for the transmission grid safer and cleaner.

    Phase two is the real kicker though. This is when a fusion reactor is designed that is relatively small in size. Then the real effects of the fusion revolution will become apparent. Hopefully it will follow the path of electronics in that smaller and smaller versions will be designed. i.e. First airfares will go way down when fuel is replaced by an onboard fusion reactor. Then fusion powered cars will eliminate the need for refueling (except one in a lifetime). Eventually handheld electronics could be fusion powered. Once this happens power consumption is basically a moot point. Who knows what will be developed to make use of this? Only the future can tell...

  14. ug on Ethical Dilemmas Related to Technology · · Score: 1
    Engineering Ethics was one of the worst classes I have ever taken. It featured such tough questions as
    Is it OK to sign off on something that you haven't checked yourself?

    Is it OK to take someone else's work without asking/acknowledging it?

    Is it OK to murder mathies?

    The saddest part is that these questions aren't trivial for some people.
  15. my only question on Why Are Skeptics Such a Negative Bunch? · · Score: 1

    where's the beef?

  16. hyper on Rackmounts for Musicians? · · Score: 1

    This article was OK. I thought it could have used a few more links.

  17. Mwa-Ha-Ha-Ha on Whatever Happened to Netrek? · · Score: 1
    Will the Metaserver be replaced

    I am the Metaserver! Bow down to me.

  18. sci-fi eh? on High School Sci-Fi Literature Lesson Plans? · · Score: 1

    McGill University has a sci-fi lit course. I haven't taken it but I found an old syllabus.

  19. Also announcing on MadPenguin Announces TykeLinux Project · · Score: 1
    Rocket science for kids. Get your children on the fast track by enrolling them in TykeBlasts, the only orbital vehicle with no height requirement!!!

    legalese: TykeBlasts is not responsible for any burning/exploding/smushing/hurt feelings that may be encountered by your child. Use at your own risk.

  20. multi on Palm Sued Over Multiplayer PDA Games Patent · · Score: 1
    an interactive multiple player game system including at least two playing devices

    As opposed to all those multi-player games running on just one device...

  21. phone phreaks on Californians Can Register For Do-Not-Call List · · Score: 1

    How about making a companion Please-Call-Me list? It might be valuable for some slashdot readers.

  22. Re:i'll compliant your standards! on Saving Bandwidth Through Standards Compliance, Pt. 2 · · Score: 1
    Yeah, i could do that, but why should I have to?

    What's the problem with &'s in URLs?

  23. i'll compliant your standards! on Saving Bandwidth Through Standards Compliance, Pt. 2 · · Score: 1
    One excellent stooopidity of the validator that he points out is the practice of not allowing & delimited variables in URLs. (Look at your /. URL and you'll see some).

    This is the reason that my website does NOT validate.

    I wanted to validate. I tried to validate. But the ampersands screwed me.

  24. jesus christ on Balloonists Prepare For Another Altitude Record Attempt · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    These goddam rich-as-fuck balloonists piss me off. If I had all the money in the world I might buy some funky shit, but I would also spend it on worthwhile causes.

    To use your fortune to try again and again to achieve some useless balloon record is just stooopid. What a bunch of asshats.

  25. Re:my advice on Game Console Organization? · · Score: 1
    1. I answered your question. If you just go outside then your problems are all gone. There's plenty of room there for all your consoles. (And I agree with you, beating around bushes is an excellent outdoor activity)

    2. I admit, I do not know you. However, everything that i do know about you points towards you being the type of person that does not go outside of his house very often. Therefore I feel it appropriate to take our relationship to the next level and call you a liar. (Note that the trip to and from the video game store doesn't count as spending time outside)

    3. You smell. (props to the coward)