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  1. No need to study 1300 songs on Chords To 1300 Songs Analyzed Statistically For Patterns · · Score: 1

    Just analyze "Pumped Up Kicks" - Foster the People. Crack for your ears.

  2. Re:Reward vs risk? on GM Working On Interactive Windshields · · Score: 1

    WTFV. Dash mounted cameras sense the driver's head and eye position so the projected images are displayed in the correct place.

  3. Re:My phone setup on Home Phone System That Syncs To Computer? · · Score: 1

    Likewise (but 4 handsets). Model is this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16876101289

  4. Re:Duh. on Why Anonymized Data Isn't · · Score: 1

    My phone number is always 555-1212.

  5. Alert on WHO Raises Swine Flu Threat Level · · Score: 1

    I thought I had the swine flu, but it turns out there was just a pig in my chimney.

    BTW, does 5 == orange?

  6. Re:story correction on Ice Ages Linked to Plate Tectonics · · Score: 2, Funny

    Make sure you roll your eyes when you say "THE".

  7. Re:Obligatory cliche on China to Build World's First "Artificial Sun" · · Score: 1

    No, it's
    "What could possibly go wrong? go wrong? go wrong? ..."

  8. Interview on Computer Science Students Outsource Homework · · Score: 1

    When these candidates seek a job at my company, they will not get past the first interview.

    They will be alone in a room with a coding assignment and outsourcing will NOT be an option.

  9. Death on Warp Engines In Development? · · Score: 1

    Needless to say, any passengers would be dead.

  10. Repost? on Microsoft's New Mantra - It Just Works · · Score: 1

    Hmm, seems like I read about this recently...

    http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/04/21/195321 4&tid=149

  11. Unix (Solaris/AIX/HP-UX/Linux) on First Ten Programs on New Install? · · Score: 1

    I port to a lot of different Unix systems...

    1. gzip
    2. wget
    3. bash
    4. less
    5. gcc
    6. gdb
    7. flex
    8. bison
    9. m4
    10. emacs and everything it depends on

    My list goes way beyond 10...

    I used to be a PC weenie, but damn if I haven't become a Unix weenie.

  12. Re:When the only tool you have is a hammer... on Wicked Cool Shell Scripts · · Score: 1

    We are all prisoners of our experience, so every now and then, get out of the cube/programming language you're familiar with and try something new.

  13. Re:Practical application on Scientists Create New Form of Matter · · Score: 1

    Looks like the most important practical application is superconductors comprised of particles that are independent thinkers.

  14. This just in... on IBM Patents Method For Paying Open Source Workers · · Score: 1

    Eskimos patent snow

  15. Re:aka... on Microsoft Agrees Settlement Over MikeRoweSoft.com · · Score: 1

    And the one dedicated to my child who takes HGH MikeGrowsOft.com

  16. Re:Reminds me of Corn Flakes on Perl Haiku Poetry Contest · · Score: 1

    Offtopic, but no it's

    spam spam spam spam spam
    spam spam spam spam spam spam spam
    spam spam spam spam spam

  17. Journal of Self Interest on Multiple Monitors Increase Productivity · · Score: 1

    In the interest of self-interest (NEC-Mitsubishi's and mine) I immediately forwarded this article to my boss.

  18. Re:am I the only one.... on Mass Fatality Identification System · · Score: 1

    The reason you are more efficient pair programming than individual programming is that when someone is sitting right next to you, you both feel too guilty to refresh Slashdot every 5 minutes.

  19. Re:Mo Money! Mo Money! Mo Money! on Windows ATMs by 2005 · · Score: 1

    Oh and I'm going to need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday too, mmmkay?

    That'd be great.

  20. Re:If you want an idea of how cheap... on Why Outsource When Workers are Willing to Telecommute? · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sounds like we grossly overpaid American workers should cash in our 401K's at 30 are retire to wherever it is that you live.

  21. Hike the Long trail in Vermont on A Geek's Tour Of North America? · · Score: 1

    Forget about the geek business and hike the Long trail in VT. It partially overlaps with the Appalachian trail and runs about 250 miles from the Canadian to Massachusetts borders.

    Scenic views and lovingly maintained trails.

  22. Re:agent smith, er rep smith is a talking puppet on Congressional Anti-Piracy Caucus Formed · · Score: 1

    Having a congressman in your pocket...

    Priceless.

  23. NPR on TiVo For Radio? · · Score: 1

    God, I'd love to Tivo past the pledge drives

    But honestly, I promise to still contribute!

  24. Re: Gift Service Exchanges Online Gifts on Gift Service Exchanges Online Gifts · · Score: 1

    This is an iota less personal than a gift certificate.

    Thanks, but next year, just send cash.

  25. Am I truly 'on the Internet'? on The Internet Shifts East · · Score: 1
    Would you even consider the average wealthy Chinese citizen with online access truly 'on the Internet'?

    I'm in the process of being punted from MediaOne/Road Runner to Comcast. I just got my new contract. I can't host shell accounts, run a web server, e-mail server, ftp server. In fact, I'm not allowed to run any kind of server! So am I truly 'on the Internet' anymore?