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  1. OpenWRT with mwan3 on Linux and Multiple Internet Uplinks: a New Tool · · Score: 5, Informative

    OpenWRT package mwan3 has similar functionality without the complication of multipath.

    http://wiki.openwrt.org/doc/ho...

  2. Re:Watson is a scientist on James Watson's Nobel Prize Medal Will Be Returned To Him · · Score: 1

    But there is a strong dogma that genetics is not a factor in the observed disparity in measurable intelligence between sub-Saharan Black Africans and Ashkenazi Jews. This dogma doesn't have any scientific basis that I'm aware of; the best that can be said is that we don't (yet?) understand all the many factors that affect intelligence.

    I believe the "dogma" you refer to is the scientific method. The position you are describing (I'm not implying you're taking it) posits a causal relationship exists between the totality of sub-Saharan Black African genetic heritage and lower comparative intelligence with respect to another group.

    This is extremely difficult to show, and in my opinion rightfully receives criticism unrelated to it's social implications.

  3. Re:Various hacking tools? on Top Counter-Strike Players Embroiled In Hacking Scandal · · Score: 2

    It really does not require any more skill. If hacking were allowed, it would come down to who has the fastest computer and lowest ping to the server.

    You've just described high frequency trading.

  4. Re:metric you insensitive clod! on Fuel Efficiency Numbers Overstate MPG More For Cars With Small Engines · · Score: 1

    I had a rental in France a few years back, the in-dash computer reported fuel efficiency in L/100km. I guess someone already solved the units problem. I think it was a Renault.

  5. Swift RT does not have GC on Programming Languages You'll Need Next Year (and Beyond) · · Score: 3, Informative

    Swift is a strongly-typed language, that operates inside a runtime with garbage collection.

    There is no GC in iOS. Also the GC in OS X is deprecated. Swift uses Automatic Reference Counting which is something... completely different.

  6. Re:"in modern web development" on Ask Slashdot: Modern Web Development Applied Science Associates Degree? · · Score: 1

    You don't need higher math, algorithms, and data structures in web development.

    Much of the javascript I see is far heavier on these items than the avionics code I encounter at work. Also I don't know how a person could do anything technical at all without an understanding of these three items, in any field. They are synonymous with tools, methods, and materials.

  7. one obvious update is available.. on Apple Drops Snow Leopard Security Updates, Doesn't Tell Anyone · · Score: 1

    Mavericks is a free update from SL. My mac came with Leopard originally, and runs Mavericks fine.

  8. more the better on Intel Launches 'Galileo,' an Arduino-Compatible Mini Computer · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I know there will be haters, but the more corporate interest and entries in this category the better in my opinion. And if it happens to forward the interests of Intel, more power to them.

  9. Content Width on Come Try Out Slashdot's New Design (In Beta) · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Please let the content scale horizontally with the window size. It's so skinny as-is it's painful. And the always there top bar is incredibly annoying imo, just more javascript to lag.

  10. Re: Topology on Obama Asks FCC To Make Carriers Unlock All Mobile Devices · · Score: 2

    I don't think this is true anymore since T-moble refarmed it's spectrum to support the iPhone. Now T-moble and ATT are largely 3G compatible in many areas.

  11. Re:Disagree on Ballmer To Retire · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Most markets don't turn into monopolies. There's nothing natural about them, and they're highly inefficient.

    Nature is entirely monopolistic. If one organism is superior in an ecosystem, it will completely crowd out all competition until all resources are consumed and it dies due to starvation. A lesson that can be learned form this is that the more diverse ecosystems are more robust. I imagine some parallels can be drawn in business.

  12. Re:not surprising on Misinterpretation of Standard Causing USB Disconnects On Resume In Linux · · Score: 1

    THe other one is my wife's so it isn't running Linux.

    My wife's laptop is running Debian 7. What's up with your wife? :)

    My guess is his is not imaginary.

  13. Re:Well what do you know.... on Urban Terror Code Stolen · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Trying to sell something that can be got for free is unlikely to be highly profitable.

    Bottled Water.

  14. Re:some details would be nice on Dishwasher-Size, 25kW Fuel Cell In Development · · Score: 1

    Efficiency of 60% @ 80kW. If you want to know click the links.

    http://www.powerserg.com/redox-powerserg-the-cube-specs.html

  15. Re:What's new? on Elementary OS 0.2 "Luna" Released · · Score: 5, Insightful

    More like someone wanted something different from what was already available, and put their desire into a project that created something new. Good for them. Hacker spirit and all.

  16. Re:Jailbreak exploit opportunity on iPhone Hacked In Under 60 Seconds Using Malicious Charger · · Score: 5, Informative

    The "modified charger" they describe is in fact a computer.

  17. Re:Margin compression on Apple Profit Falls 22% But iPhone Sales Are Up · · Score: 2

    Aaaaand not even that. After adjusting for channel inventory reduction (in order to increase retail efficiency or prep for new product cycle) the actual sales are pretty flat (down 3%). Here's the statement from Wells Fargo analyst Maynard Um, as quoted by AppleInsider.

    "As for the iPad, shipments were down 14 percent year over year, but when adjusting for reductions in channel inventory, the true drop-off was just 3 percent. Um believes iPad sales were likely soft in the U.S. and Europe, as Apple highlighted double-digit growth in China, Japan, Canada, Russia, Latin America, the Middle East, and India."

  18. Re:Malware on OS X Malware Demands $300 FBI Fine For Viewing, Distributing Porn · · Score: 2

    Looks like holding shift while starting safari solves the problem. No browser reset required. Holding shift tells safari not to open previously open tabs/windows.

  19. Malware on OS X Malware Demands $300 FBI Fine For Viewing, Distributing Porn · · Score: 5, Informative

    Is this really malware? It's just a webpage with annoying javascript...

  20. Re:Pick a rumor, any rumor: on Apple Renews Contract With Samsung Over A-Series Processors · · Score: 1

    Yup, my opinion is that these analysts are fishing for clicks and have no idea what is going on. At least that's what sources familiar with the matter tell me.

  21. Re:packet radio? on FCC Considering Proposal For Encrypted Ham Radio · · Score: 2

    You're right! I'm a ham and I'm in my 30s!! No mustache though, sorry.

  22. inevitable on Montreal Union Wants a Camera On Every Policeman's Uniform · · Score: 1

    Personally I think this is the inevitable future for law enforcement, and I couldn't be happier about it. Absolutely everyone benefits from a complete A/V record of an officers activity. Except bad cops and actual criminals, but I don't really feel for them.

  23. New Tricks? on Can Older Software Developers Still Learn New Tricks? · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I think a better question would be, how often does something genuinely new come along?

  24. WWDC Videos on WWDC Sells Out In 2 Minutes; Ticket On eBay 45 Minutes Later · · Score: 5, Informative

    The session videos are usually available the next week. Occasionally I'll write some app to automate some task on my mac, and I've really enjoyed watching the videos in previous years. Definitely stuff for nerds;)

  25. Samsung Ads on Samsung Accused of Paying For Negative HTC Reviews · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Does anyone else notice that many Samsung ads seem less about the products and more about making other people feel bad? I don't own an iPhone, but whenever I see a Samsung ad insulting some apple user all I can think is, "Boy those guys are jerks." If I need a product and the Samsung one is superior I'll probably buy it, but it would cross my mind that I don't want to be a jerk like the people in their ads.