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  1. Re:List of banned CDs on Kansas AG Rejects Settlement Discs · · Score: 1

    hah They removed Concrete Blonde?

  2. Re:Self Employeed on Are Job Perks Coming into Vogue Again? · · Score: 2, Funny

    Heh, I know what you mean. Sometimes I let myself take myself out for lunch. I am considering opening an on-site cafeteria for myself. :-p

  3. hah on Are Job Perks Coming into Vogue Again? · · Score: 1

    Job perks. Best job perk that I heard recently was that due to "popular demand" they were going to bring back Bagel Wednesday!

  4. Portland Linux User Group on Linus Torvalds Moving to the Silicon Forest · · Score: 1

    Maybe he'll join PDXLUG:a Portland Linux User Group ( http://www.pdxlug.org/ ) ;-)

  5. The Vacant on Pew Study Says RIAA Tactics Are Working · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The Vacant has nothing to do with this study.

  6. plphp on PostgreSQL 7.4 Released · · Score: 2, Interesting

    PHP geeks, don't forget to check out plphp. You can create functions/triggers with php for PostgreSQL.

  7. Looking forward to 10.0 on Mandrake Linux 9.2 Hits the Street · · Score: 1

    Mandrake is nice and all..but not ideal for servers. Lady Death Maggot poll! Make her do evil stuff on her webcam.

  8. cool on Mandrake Linux 9.2 Hits the Street · · Score: 1

    What would Lady Death Maggot do though? She uses Mandrake

  9. could the movies get any worse? on Star Wars Kid & Episode III? · · Score: 1

    Put the kid in, it's not like its going to hurt their plot. IMHO, they need a international star like the Star Wars Kid to help pull the story together. Portland Linux User Group STAR WARS!

  10. Happy Birthday on Google Turns 5 · · Score: 1

    Where would we be without google toolbars? Portland Linux User Group

  11. Portland Linux User Group on The Distributed Library Project · · Score: 1

    We've had a setup like this for technical books in Portland for approx. 8 months now. http://library.pdxlug.org/ We share books with other tech geeks involved in the user group and make trades/borrows/lends at meetings. http://www.pdxlug.org/

  12. Linux Review has it too on Red Hat Sues SCO, Sets Up Legal Fund · · Score: 2, Informative

    https://www.thelinuxreview.com/index.lxp

  13. many options on What Should a Community Computer Lab Offer? · · Score: 1

    Keep your costs low and setup machines with Knoppix (cd based linux)...and show people how simple the world wide web can be without AOL. my 2cents

  14. Re:How does it cost to advertise on Slashdot? on Welcome to the Safari Jungle · · Score: 1

    If you feel that my review is a "stealth advertisement"..how do you come to such a conclusion? When I was given a demo account of the service, I said that I would give the Safari Bookshelf a fair review after a few weeks. If there is another service such as this, I would love to view it and give it an honest review. I don't see how my review is any different then reviewing a book, cd, game, restaurant, etc.

    O'Reilly has sent me an email with an big thank you and they are very happy that I enjoyed my demo of the system.

  15. Re:Error in review- some books consume multiple sl on Welcome to the Safari Jungle · · Score: 1

    My error for lack of research. I wish I would have known that before I wrote it. Good point though and I'll make sure I add that to my personal copy of the review. Thanks!

  16. Re:"where else read documentation?" come on !!! on Welcome to the Safari Jungle · · Score: 1

    I wrote the review... and that was my thoughts... but I thought I'd leave the toilet out. :-p

  17. Re:Safari is ...a good supplement. on Welcome to the Safari Jungle · · Score: 1

    That's an awesome idea. However, they might fear that you'd acccidently add it to your kazaa downloads folder... in pdf form.. but if you could access it through Safari, that'd be awesome.

  18. Re:like Netflix? on Welcome to the Safari Jungle · · Score: 1

    Nope... its all online., No physical books.

  19. Re:Good point on Optimizing Linux Advocacy Efforts · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Agreed.

    Free Speech is where everyone has a right to speak. Granted the subject might be opensource, but why would the open source community worry if there was a "contrast" to their way of doing something.

    If the opensource community is as solid as we all seem to believe it is than there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

  20. daily builds... on Mozilla 1.2 Unleashed · · Score: 0

    If you have a fast connection and like to help the mozilla project, you should download the daily builds on a regular basis. This helps with bugtracking and fixing so they can continue to release new stable versions for the average users out there. I'm also working with XUL now and will be working on my first mozilla project, http://stormzilla.mozdev.org/ very soon. :-) mozilla is the future... well, until somethine else cool comes out.

  21. Portland, OR on Excite Could Go Dark On Friday · · Score: 0

    PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE. REPLY MESSAGES WILL
    NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY TO A CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST.

    Dear MaTcHBoY,

    As you may be aware, Excite@Home, our service provider, recently
    filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. In order to continue providing
    you the quality and reliable high-speed cable Internet service
    that you expect, AT&T has submitted a proposal to purchase the
    Excite@Home network. If AT&T is able to purchase and manage the
    Excite@Home network, there will be no immediate change to your
    current service. If the network purchase is approved, we will
    notify you via your AT&T@Home email account as soon as possible.

    As a precautionary measure, AT&T Broadband also has been building
    its own network and service in the event that AT&T is unable to
    purchase the Excite@Home network. If the proposal to purchase the
    Excite@Home network is not approved, your service may be temporarily
    interrupted and it will be necessary to move your service to a new
    AT&T Broadband network.

    In any event, AT&T Broadband is deeply committed to providing you
    the best cable Internet service possible and communicating any
    upcoming changes. Be sure to frequently check the "Announcements
    and Updates" section of our Web site for the latest information
    about your service:
    http://help.broadband.att.com/

    In the meantime, please check your AT&T Broadband email account(s)
    on a daily basis. Doing this will automatically save your email
    to your hard drive as well as ensure timely receipt of important
    future communications from AT&T Broadband. Also, if you use our
    Personal WebSpace feature, we recommend you backup your personal
    web page(s) by copying it to a diskette, CD, or to your computer
    hard drive.

    If migrating your service to the AT&T Broadband network and service
    becomes necessary, we will call to notify you of the migration timing.
    A message will be left on your voicemail or recorder if no one is
    available at the time of the call. As a precaution, we are
    providing you the following instructions, which will enable you
    to connect your computer to the new AT&T Broadband network. Again,
    you will only need to follow these steps in the event you receive a
    call from AT&T Broadband instructing you to do so.

    1. Restart your computer to begin the process.
    2. Open your Internet browser. You should be automatically
    sent to an AT&T Broadband welcome page. This page includes
    instructions on how to download software used to change
    your computer settings for the new network. If the welcome
    page does not automatically appear when you open your browser,
    please go to
    http://newuser.attbi.com/
    (This website will only be available if the service migration
    is necessary).
    3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to run the Automated
    Configuration Utility (or you can choose to change your
    computer settings manually).
    4. The software will automatically change your Outlook Express
    email client, your Internet Explorer settings, and configure
    your computer for the new AT&T Broadband network.
    Information on how to manually change your settings for
    other email clients and Internet browsers such as Netscape
    Communicator and Netscape Navigator can be found at
    http://help.broadband.att.com/
    5. You can now surf the Internet and use email on the new
    AT&T Broadband Internet network and service.

    If migrating your service to the new network is necessary, certain
    aspects of your service would change. Your current homepage would
    feature new content and your current email address domain name
    would change. Please note that your username would remain the same.
    For example, jsmith@home.com would change to jsmith@attbi.com.
    If service changes are necessary, a detailed description of all
    changes will be provided at
    http://help.broadband.att.com/
    in the Announcements and Updates section.

    Whether the Excite@Home network is purchased or your service is
    migrated to the new AT&T Broadband network, your Subscriber
    Agreement, which outlines the general Terms and Conditions of your
    service will change. You will be able to view the amended and
    restated Subscriber Agreement that will apply to the AT&T Broadband
    Internet service at
    http://help.broadband.att.com/
    Your continued use of the service will constitute your acceptance
    of the amended and restated AT&T Broadband Internet Subscriber
    Agreement.

    If you need assistance, visit us online at
    http://help.broadband.att.com/
    to chat with a customer care specialist. Please remember, AT&T
    Broadband will call you if any action is required on your part.

    While we realize these potential changes may cause some inconvenience,
    please be assured that we are doing everything possible to avoid
    any service disruptions. However, in the event the service is
    disrupted during a migration, you will receive a credit for those
    days of interrupted service.

    We are working hard to provide you with the best high-speed cable
    Internet service possible. We appreciate your patience and your
    business.

    Sincerely,

    Susan K. Marshall
    Senior Vice President
    Advanced Broadband Services

  22. Portland Police/DoJ on Who Wants To Be An Oregonian? · · Score: 0

    I live in Oregon...

    Oregon DoJ actually said it was ok for the law enforcement to ask the questions, however Portland is the only city to say that they wouldn't do it.

    http://portland.indymedia.org/front.php3?article _i d=4867&group=webcast

    http://portland.indymedia.org

  23. Re:Oregon Openness? on Who Wants To Be An Oregonian? · · Score: 0

    I live in Oregon...

    Oregon DoJ actually said it was ok for the law enforcement to ask the questions, however Portland is the only city to say that they wouldn't do it.

    http://portland.indymedia.org/front.php3?article _i d=4867&group=webcast

    http://portland.indymedia.org

  24. um.... no reply on Windows XP: Prices, And One Reaction · · Score: 1

    did we overload it?