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  1. An up to date version of Skype, ie one that isn't three major versions behind, would be nice. A bit awkward when Linux users can't take part in multi-way Skype conference calls.

    Or, better, a real free alternative.

  2. There should be a prize on NASA To 'Lasso' a Comet To Hitchhike Across the Solar System · · Score: 1

    This is possibly the best Slashdot headline this year...

  3. Re:Sigh, guess no Win boxes in the lab then on Microsoft's Telemetry Additions To Windows 7 and 8 Raise Privacy Concerns · · Score: 1

    Are you serious?

  4. You're joking right?

    Perhaps you're confused with the bitching that goes on here with various components of common Linux distributions, such as KDE, GNOME and Systemd. You must understand that these complaints are all comparing to states within the Linux ecosystem and not relevant to other operating systems. Even the parts of Linux that we like to complain about are still light years ahead of anything that's come from Microsoft or Apple.

  5. Asthma is another exception, which is not mentioned in that article.

  6. Why, again, do people still use Windows?

  7. Re:Where is Commander Adama when we need him? on Why Car Info Tech Is So Thoroughly At Risk · · Score: 1

    Why not let you control what runs on your car? Locking it down to approved vendors would be stupid. Tinkering is not the problem.

    Putting the automotive systems on a network, as opposed to a simple OBD2 bus, is the problem.

  8. Re:Where is Commander Adama when we need him? on Why Car Info Tech Is So Thoroughly At Risk · · Score: 1

    You are part of the problem.

  9. Re:Buy an island on Ask Slashdot: What Would You Do If You Were Suddenly Wealthy? · · Score: 1

    You should have included something about Scientology in your post. That could have gotten it deleted fairly quickly.

  10. Seller's regret? on Ask Slashdot: What Would You Do If You Were Suddenly Wealthy? · · Score: 1

    I feel sorry for Notch.

    He was pretty much conned into selling his beautiful creation to one of the most evil technology corporations in history. Although he was very well paid for it, it must be heartbreaking for him to think what will almost certainly happen to his project in the years to come.

    Has all the money he could ever need. Still not happy. I wonder why.

  11. Re:For starters... on Ask Slashdot: What Would You Do If You Were Suddenly Wealthy? · · Score: 1

    Some of us get satisfaction from building things, learning how things work, and making them better.

  12. Re:For starters... on Ask Slashdot: What Would You Do If You Were Suddenly Wealthy? · · Score: 1

    Pity he couldn't do more to fight for installing democracy in the USA.

  13. Re: What does Science have to say about this? on Massachusetts Boarding School Sued Over Wi-Fi Sickness · · Score: 1

    The citations.

    Just provide the citations please. "Just Google it" is not helpful as there is a tonne of material out there presenting different view points and methods, some badly flawed.

    If you want to mention research here, you need to back it up with EVIDENCE. Otherwise you're better off just stepping outside and playing with squirrels.

  14. Re:Which diversity gap? on Wired: IBM's School Could Fix Education and Tech's Diversity Gap · · Score: 1

    Well, that's what I think it should be too. Too often, however, I see misanthropes reviewing companies and, despite the place being an equal-opportunity employer, criticising a less than 50:50 gender balance, skewed age balance, or lack of ethnic diversity.

    The problem is that companies listen to these people.

  15. Which diversity gap? on Wired: IBM's School Could Fix Education and Tech's Diversity Gap · · Score: 2

    Which diversity ratio is perceived to be out of balance, and why does it need artificial programmes to fix?

    Children : Adults?
    Hispanics : Asians?
    Men : Women?
    People who drive to work : People who cycle?
    Geniuses : Morons?

  16. Re:It collects KEYSTROKES on A Breakdown of the Windows 10 Privacy Policy · · Score: 1

    It looks like someone still thinks that Group Policies are reliable.

  17. Re:Simple experiment-- on Who Makes the Decision To Go Cloud and Who Should? · · Score: 1

    You still do rely on all those things, but you're just pushed them far out of your reach.

    Congratulations, you now have far less control than you had before, with the added benefit of your data no longer belonging to you.

  18. Re:What does Science have to say about this? on Massachusetts Boarding School Sued Over Wi-Fi Sickness · · Score: 1

    That does not cite the study mentioned by the GP.

  19. Who should? on Who Makes the Decision To Go Cloud and Who Should? · · Score: 1

    Whoever has the guts to stand up to the marketing drones and tell them, "No".

  20. Re:What does Science have to say about this? on Massachusetts Boarding School Sued Over Wi-Fi Sickness · · Score: 1

    Citation, please. If genuine, this study needs to be cited every time this issue comes up.

  21. Re:Didn't Like Eich on Big Changes From Mozilla Mean Firefox Will Get Chrome Extensions · · Score: 1

    Blame the idiot SJW's who are righteously outraged that any CEO might have non-progressive views.

    They killed Mozilla.

  22. Re:Well duh - things change on More Ashley Madison Files Published · · Score: 1

    The grass is greener where you water it.

  23. Re:Ouch? on More Ashley Madison Files Published · · Score: 1

    You're kidding right?

    These sleaze balls have already registered to commit to an affair and so have already betrayed their SO.

    So yes, getting caught is just a consequence, not the actual offence. Nothing remotely like wearing a short skirt leading to rape, Mr Bad Analogy.

  24. Re:Do something productive ... on You Can Have My TIPs When You Pry Them From My Cold, Dead Hands · · Score: 1

    You should have gotten a +5 for that point.

  25. Re:More social decay. on Hackers Publish Cheating Site's Stolen Data · · Score: 1

    Oh, I get it now. You're on a crusade to de-construct the virtues of humanity one by one.

    Well, lots of luck to you.