It could be. For example, dentisistry. Why do people hate going? It's the pain. A more effective painkiller may make it a little less intimidating, although the idea of someone drilling holes inside your head is fairly intimidating in itself.
Spreading viruses is almost like the grafitti artists spray painting subway cars. (I'm from NYC...) Artists used the graffiti itself as bragging then often bragged about it afterward as well.
It's not terrorism; they do it mostly for the notoriety.
I also noticed that because this account posts at -1, I probably will not get the answers I am asking for, since I'll probably be dismissed as a troll without looking at the content.
I await the answers you give me, Michael, editor-to editor. This is no ordinary user here.
This is a bad account that, at one time posted some very good comments. Comments that got quickly modded up to 4 and 5, and stayed there for 11 days! In the span of approximately 50 minutes, between the posting of these twocomments, I received SIX "Overrated" mods on two oldercomments. These are relatively smart, sensible comments worthy of being highly rated on Slashdot.
Gimme a break! What are the odds of six different mods beating on old comments? I'd probably have a better chance hitting the freaking lottery! And the worst part was, this account was used for crapflooding, but I decided to turn it around and post sensible, high-quality comments. And all I got rewarded with is people whining "This guy is a troll" and a bitchslap.
The rating and karma system is a joke, because you let it become a joke. It simply didn't have to be that way! And don't tell me this doesn't smack of editor abuse, since I am an editor (under a different nick - do the math) on three other Slash sites!! I am fully aware of the capabilities of authors/editors, so please do not tell me otherwise.
Yup. I could not have said that better myself. What bugs me is that they bitch about trolls and try to stop them, and at the same time, when you go to change one, they thwart your attempt at attaining karma and the auto +2.
Some kids might not like the book -- it takes a certain kind of mindset to absorb new concepts normally reserved for middle-school geometry class.
And a very rare mindset indeed, given today's kids.
I think that most kids wouldn't like it. Take a sample of kids in your neighborhood and read them some of the stuff. You'll probabnly find blank stares and a longing to go listen to some pirated Britney Spears or something.
...when describing this phenomenon. A true monopoly is one entity controlling the selling and distribution of goods or services. Not to mention all the negative connotations with it as well.
This open-source "monopoly" is more like a free market system than anything else, where many entities create, distribute and control the flow. The barriers to entry are eliminated or reduced.
It's similar to the problem in advertising. Too much information; it's difficult for people to filter out the good from bad.
Also, when a big story strikes, the coverage is basically the same stuff rehashed every 30 minutes. Most of the time, things don't happen quickly enough to warrant it. The events of the morning of 9/11 did happen quickly enough to warrant it, but what about the constant coverage that lasted for several days?
I've gotten to the point where I no longer want to watch the news. I'll watch the Yankees in the World Series instead.
Yes, but we have to start somewhere. It's still a success. And let's face it, this is very refreshing news, considering all the gloom and doom we've been force-fed for the last 6 weeks.
Exploring Mars has more info on Mars missions, past and present.
Order Microsoft to revise the XP registration procedures so that purchasers of Microsoft XP are clearly informed that they need not register for Passport to obtain access to the Internet;
I think this is the most important item here. If you use XP, then you must log on to Passport for use of the internet, to go along with the bundled Internet Explorer.
Most consumers will go for Microsoft XP, since most consumers aren't aware of the alternatives. But why does Microsoft have to force Passport, perhaps they are afraid people will choose the alternatives there?
Even though it's not meant as a beta test, this seems is a good way to test Xbox. Microsoft is receiving hundreds of bug reports before release. And it's a demanding test, being on for hours at a time.
It's like a beta test, except the product is supposedly final.
For years, especially after the first WTC bombing in 1993, office buildings in NYC implemented search procedures and ID card checks at the door, before you got on the elevators.
Hoax bomb threats were commonplace. I understood and welcomed the security measures.
Slashdot Mirror
More like a Red Hat.
Yes, and I'd be honored to take the place of the soon-retiring Tux the Penguin.
It could be. For example, dentisistry. Why do people hate going? It's the pain. A more effective painkiller may make it a little less intimidating, although the idea of someone drilling holes inside your head is fairly intimidating in itself.
Then get a trackball.
since I always toss my cookies
Sounds like a personal problem...how long has this been going on? Is it illness or bulimia?
The true test is to see if anything hosted there can survive our special brand of DoS attack.
But most of the fun is the surprise inside of a gift box on Christmas morning.
Pretty sad.
Spreading viruses is almost like the grafitti artists spray painting subway cars. (I'm from NYC...) Artists used the graffiti itself as bragging then often bragged about it afterward as well.
It's not terrorism; they do it mostly for the notoriety.
I also noticed that because this account posts at -1, I probably will not get the answers I am asking for, since I'll probably be dismissed as a troll without looking at the content.
I await the answers you give me, Michael, editor-to editor. This is no ordinary user here.
This is a bad account that, at one time posted some very good comments. Comments that got quickly modded up to 4 and 5, and stayed there for 11 days! In the span of approximately 50 minutes, between the posting of these two comments, I received SIX "Overrated" mods on two older comments. These are relatively smart, sensible comments worthy of being highly rated on Slashdot.
Gimme a break! What are the odds of six different mods beating on old comments? I'd probably have a better chance hitting the freaking lottery! And the worst part was, this account was used for crapflooding, but I decided to turn it around and post sensible, high-quality comments. And all I got rewarded with is people whining "This guy is a troll" and a bitchslap.
The rating and karma system is a joke, because you let it become a joke. It simply didn't have to be that way! And don't tell me this doesn't smack of editor abuse, since I am an editor (under a different nick - do the math) on three other Slash sites!! I am fully aware of the capabilities of authors/editors, so please do not tell me otherwise.
What do you think are the chances of the SSSCA passing Congress and becoming law?
I am a hero!
Fuck 'em with a broomstick. Let them deal with the Frankenstein they created.
If the SlashFagTeam wants me to be a troll, they got it. They can only blame THEMSELVES.
And you thought you could stop me with your puny little bans? Let me announce to the world:
THE DEAD PENIS BIRD FLIES FREE ONCE MORE!!
Fuck you very much. HAND.
Yup. I could not have said that better myself. What bugs me is that they bitch about trolls and try to stop them, and at the same time, when you go to change one, they thwart your attempt at attaining karma and the auto +2.
Stupid fucking logic, if you ask me!
Hello, Sunken Kursk!
Mad propz to you as well. I was attempting to reform this name, but I got a stern message telling me otherwise.
More details here.
Some kids might not like the book -- it takes a certain kind of mindset to absorb new concepts normally reserved for middle-school geometry class.
And a very rare mindset indeed, given today's kids.
I think that most kids wouldn't like it. Take a sample of kids in your neighborhood and read them some of the stuff. You'll probabnly find blank stares and a longing to go listen to some pirated Britney Spears or something.
But critics said behind the software's pretty face is a technology core very similar to that many companies are already using.
Yup. Just a new look to an old OS. I've seen it in demos. Most functionality seems similar to earlier releases.
It's just like putting fancy new clothes on an old hobo.
Colocation Guide
It's a database of colocation providers and sellers (if you have extra space). Hopefully this can provide some leads for you.
...when describing this phenomenon. A true monopoly is one entity controlling the selling and distribution of goods or services. Not to mention all the negative connotations with it as well.
This open-source "monopoly" is more like a free market system than anything else, where many entities create, distribute and control the flow. The barriers to entry are eliminated or reduced.
It's similar to the problem in advertising. Too much information; it's difficult for people to filter out the good from bad.
Also, when a big story strikes, the coverage is basically the same stuff rehashed every 30 minutes. Most of the time, things don't happen quickly enough to warrant it. The events of the morning of 9/11 did happen quickly enough to warrant it, but what about the constant coverage that lasted for several days?
I've gotten to the point where I no longer want to watch the news. I'll watch the Yankees in the World Series instead.
Yes, but we have to start somewhere. It's still a success. And let's face it, this is very refreshing news, considering all the gloom and doom we've been force-fed for the last 6 weeks.
Exploring Mars has more info on Mars missions, past and present.
In the letter, I saw this:
Order Microsoft to revise the XP registration procedures so that purchasers of Microsoft XP are clearly informed that they need not register for Passport to obtain access to the Internet;
I think this is the most important item here. If you use XP, then you must log on to Passport for use of the internet, to go along with the bundled Internet Explorer.
Most consumers will go for Microsoft XP, since most consumers aren't aware of the alternatives. But why does Microsoft have to force Passport, perhaps they are afraid people will choose the alternatives there?
Even though it's not meant as a beta test, this seems is a good way to test Xbox. Microsoft is receiving hundreds of bug reports before release. And it's a demanding test, being on for hours at a time.
It's like a beta test, except the product is supposedly final.
For years, especially after the first WTC bombing in 1993, office buildings in NYC implemented search procedures and ID card checks at the door, before you got on the elevators.
Hoax bomb threats were commonplace. I understood and welcomed the security measures.