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  1. so? on Collateral Damage · · Score: 5, Insightful
    Schwarzeneggerian repertoire of narrow-eyed stares and clunky one liners and explosion after explosion


    This is exactly what I want to see when I go to a movie like this. A lot of testosterone based action! Anyone looking for some sort of deep statement regarding the "post-9/11" world is looking in the wrong place.

    Ever hear of the difference between "film" and "movie" katz?

  2. Re:The best way to get shot... on Big Changes In Proposed U.S. Space Budget · · Score: 1
    A quote, forget from whom, but seems poignantly relevant: The easiest way to get shot is to carry a gun.

    I believe it was Atticus Finch, in To Kill a Mockingbird... 'course with that book being banned in so many places, I wouldn't expect everyone to know that...
  3. The difference on The Napsterization of TV · · Score: 1

    The big hold up still is with bandwidth and availability. It's possible to obtain some of the more popular series with Kazaa/WinMx/whatever, but really, there is some serious downfalls when compared to napster. The filesize still makes it difficult to get more than a few episodes a night. And given the proliferation of pr0n and misnamed files on those networks, and the incredible amount of time it takes to obtain any files, I think it'd be easier to just watch TV.

    Besides, if there's anything worth keeping on television (arguable) there's always the good ol' VCR.

  4. Enough time? on Microsoft Stops New Work To Fix Bugs · · Score: 1

    Is this enought time? And is this all code?

  5. Re:More esotheric problems on Panasonic Dual-LCD PC · · Score: 1

    however, as mentioned, there are cards available to do what you want

  6. Re:More esotheric problems on Panasonic Dual-LCD PC · · Score: 1

    the AGP bus specification is for a single device (master)

    you can review it at:

    http://www.intel.com/technology/agp/agp_index.ht m

  7. Another good use... on Panasonic Dual-LCD PC · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hey, with one of these, I could read /. at -1 again, and not worry about the page widening posts!

  8. Re:Thank God for Microsoft... on In NZ, Sharing Ethernet With A Whole CIty · · Score: 1

    I would assume they mean "generic" as opposed to Dell or Compaq computers actually.

  9. try another approach.... on Pay to Play · · Score: 1

    You pay, let's say, 50 bucks for a game in a store, or download it online for 50 bucks, and it comes with a year's worth of online playing, and another year would run, say, 25 bucks or something.

    Of course a decent authenitcation scheme would be needed I suppose...

  10. What's with the spelling? on Next Generation Xybernaut Wearable · · Score: 0, Troll

    Cyber should be spelled with an C, not an X... the company should change their name... Xybernaut... sounds pretty moronic...

  11. Revolutionary Company on Philips Says Compact Discs Can't be Copyprotected · · Score: 1

    from the new scientist article:

    "At the moment we are trying to reason with people rather than sue them."

    This seems like a groundbreaking approach to things, especially in today's world. Phillips seems to be a pretty cool company, first by making CD copying home audio equipment, and now stickin' it to the record industry!

    Talk about thinking differently... I only fear that reason will not work with the record industry.

  12. Re:Google Translator... on Philips Says Compact Discs Can't be Copyprotected · · Score: 1

    Keep in mind too that the google tools are, AFAIK, still in BETA, as it says in the top page of the frame... if it's as good as the fish, while in beta, perhaps they will surpass the fish...

  13. Re:This should be a lesson to us on Microsoft Caught Rigging ZD Net Poll · · Score: 1

    Either that, or we need to stop thinking of Web polls as reliable.

    Nobody should have started thinking that in the first place.

  14. Re:-1 -1 -1 on Putting An Observatory On The Moon's 'Dark' Side · · Score: 1

    Did you really think that was witty when you typed it?

  15. Re:What? on Beta Sign-Ups for WarCraft III · · Score: 1

    Never seen seinfled eh? I won't bother explaining the episode to you then...

  16. Whoa big fella! on Ancient Sunken City Discovered Off Shores of Cuba. Maybe · · Score: 1

    "However, it would be totally irresponsible to say what it was before we have evidence."

    Oh how very true... let's just wait this one out folks and save the speculation for those who can do it best... oh wait a minute.. nevermind, we're already here...

  17. Could we speed it up maybe? on Global Warming Mostly Confirmed - On Mars · · Score: 2, Interesting
    Michael A. Caplinger, a scientist with Malin Space Science Systems, said that if the rate of carbon dioxide erosion from the Mars poles continues for thousands of years, ``then it could profoundly amend the climate of Mars.''
    Since it's going to take thousands of years, perhaps we could do something to help the process along a bit? Maybe send a few SUVs over or something? I suppose it is a bit ambitious however...
  18. Let's teach 'em a lesson about linking! on You May Not Link This Web Site · · Score: 1

    Let the slashdotting begin!

  19. Re:Just thought I would get ready. . . on Futurama Season 4 Update from David X. Cohen · · Score: 1
    But if your a real die-hard, you can download a few MPEG episodes Here [palmy.net.nz] at around 220 meg per episode (also 56k'er versions available for the bandwidth impaired)

    You just trying to get that site slashdotted?!

    Have you no mercy? The man is giving away episodes! Show some pity...
  20. Remember some other CG characters on CG Idols - Human Not Required · · Score: 1

    Can anyone say Jar Jar? I mean he's no celeberity, but he sure as hell is annoying. If this is how CG celebs are gonna be, give me the real thing!

  21. Re:A *real* ISP on Slashback: Petdom, Denial, Confusion · · Score: 2, Funny

    Actually, Molson has just announced the newest addition to their line-up: Molson Back Bacon Beer. Now you can your bacon, and drink it too!

  22. Something not often mentioned on Homepage Usability · · Score: 1
    I just found this here

    Basically it points to a page, which is just a redirector page. Now this sort of traps the user because if you hit back once, it just ends up sending the visitor back to the page. I find this annoying, but to the average surfer, I suppose it could get frustrating. I think this is really sleazy...

  23. Re:A parents opinion: The ratings are a good thing on BC Scraps Mandatory Video Game Ratings · · Score: 1

    Ya, for sure. Far and few between are people who can admit they are wrong!

  24. Re:A parents opinion: The ratings are a good thing on BC Scraps Mandatory Video Game Ratings · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I see no need for ratings, simply just look at the games you are purchasing your son. Obviously you can tell the difference between a violent game and a non violent game simply by picking up the game and reading it's back. Use common sense, it's not that difficult. I still don't see the need to waste taxpayers money on paying someone to sit around and play games and decided whether they are violent or not.

  25. One tip... on How Not To Ship Computers · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Get insurance! Moron...

    But try writing glass on the packages. We were told that they don't send them down the conveyors... but that could also just be a targetting thing