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  1. Only terrorists.. on Testing AI Methods With FlightGear · · Score: 2

    Well, you know the drill... How long before someone like the HSD goes out and tries to ban simulation software that has 'performance' beyond a certain level.

    Much as they did with encryption decades ago, classifying them as munitions and legally limiting access to 'high quality encryption'. My old copy of windows 1.0 still has the export restriction sticker, due to encryption.

  2. Re:Brilliant! on UK Proposing Real-Time Monitoring of All Communications · · Score: 1

    Or to arrest.

  3. What is killing the industry on Despite Drop In Piracy, French Music Industry Still In Decline · · Score: 1

    Is the overcharging for mostly pop garbage in a tough economy.

  4. Re:Why? on GNU/Linux Running On An 8-Bit Processor · · Score: 2

    I can think of several reasons for 'why not'.

    The most obvious is that for a processor of that caliber, there are much better operating systems available that exist today. Spending time with one of those would be a far more valuable use of time.

  5. Re:Why is this on Slashdot? on Forensic Experts Say Screams Were Not Zimmerman's · · Score: -1, Troll

    Its April 1. Its a joke. Laugh.

  6. Flash implant on Ask Slashdot: It's World Backup Day; How Do You Back Up? · · Score: 1

    If i die, my data goes too, but it wont matter then, will it?

  7. April 1 on After Megaupload, MPAA Targets Other File Sharing Services · · Score: 0

    Too bad this one isn't a joke.

  8. Re:Countersue on After Megaupload, MPAA Targets Other File Sharing Services · · Score: 0

    *AAs have more money to spend to grind them into the ground in a war of attrition. Even when you are right, sometimes its more prudent to close up shop.

    I also expect open WiFI to be a target at some point in the future, perhaps even becoming a crime if they buy laws to support it.

  9. Encrypted/Distributed file services on After Megaupload, MPAA Targets Other File Sharing Services · · Score: 0

    This is the future.. and the sooner we get there the sooner we can be done with these people.

  10. Re:Pirate Bay? on After Megaupload, MPAA Targets Other File Sharing Services · · Score: 1

    Its all about risk. if you are *just* running a business and it looks like you may lose everything, including your freedom, its time to bail out of the game. ( like the file storage sites they are going ofter ). And the *AA's know they are fairly easy to eradicate.

    If you are making a personal/political statement, then you stand firm. The *AAs know this too... which is why they are finally changing tactics to attack the storage sites, and end users, instead.

    And you don't think the RIAA doesn't want you gone too, as an independent? You are just pleasant collateral damage for them.

  11. Re:Too long on Software-Defined Radio For $11 · · Score: 1

    Its just designed to make people think.

    Booth was willing to do a drastic act and sacrifice himself for his country, but he was seen as a terrorist. While someone like Washington who also did terrible acts against the enemy is applauded as a hero.

    Its all about which side who wins if we ignore what was done, and how hypocritical we are all at our core. Just as long as 'our side' wins.

  12. Re:Too long on Software-Defined Radio For $11 · · Score: 1

    The point was that the OP couldn't figure it out without asking, Not that i didn't know what it was.

    But thanks for being an ass, i would hate to think that there were still respectable humans out there.

  13. Getting into orbit on New Engine Raises Possibility of Cheap Travel To the Moon · · Score: 1

    Is biggest expense of fuel i bet.

  14. Re:Why do we even have SIM cards at all? on Nano-SIM Decision Delayed · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Last time i heard they also store your contacts and things, so its not just read-only.

  15. Re:Why a SIM? on Nano-SIM Decision Delayed · · Score: 1, Insightful

    So you are not as locked into what your carrier wants to sell you.

    Should also be mandated to be universal on all carriers/phones. ( and automatic unlocking when you have paid off your subsidy )

  16. Re:Too long on Software-Defined Radio For $11 · · Score: 1

    Just using logic alone should explain what a 'software defined radio' might be.

    A radio, defined in software instead of hardware..

  17. Tricorder on JAXA Creates Camera That Can See Radiation · · Score: 1

    One more sensor to add....

  18. 200 dollar android tablets coming? on Tegra 4 Likely To Include Kepler DNA · · Score: 1

    This summer? Odd, i already bought one for 180 that has non glasses 3D.

    *yawn*

  19. Re:like palm on RIM Firing (Nearly) Everybody · · Score: 1

    Unless you are Microsoft and have enough in the bank ( and a stranglehold on the market ) to survive in spite of yourself.

  20. Re:Citizenship on Ask Slashdot: How Have You Handled Illegal Interview Topics? · · Score: 1

    Not for me you cant.

  21. Re:Finally!! on After 60 Years, Tape Reinserts Itself · · Score: 1

    Tape isn't for days of storage, it's for archival.

    And until we have some sort of off-line holographic storage, it always will be.

    However, it is a shame that tape is now priced out of the 'amateur' market. All we get is DVD disks, which are not as stable over the long term.

  22. Re:Citizenship on Ask Slashdot: How Have You Handled Illegal Interview Topics? · · Score: 2

    No one can hire illegals, so its a valid question to ask *any* applicant.

    "Are you legally allowed to work in the US, and do you have proof"

  23. Normal Answer: on Ask Slashdot: How Have You Handled Illegal Interview Topics? · · Score: 2

    "That is not an acceptable question to ask me, thank you for your time", then I walk.

    Even if i "needed" the job, i wouldn't be able to work there.

  24. Its a scam to get more funding on CDC Reports 1 In 88 Children Now Affected With Autism In the US · · Score: 0

    Expand what you call it so you can capture more people, claim its an epidemic, then ask for more funding

  25. Rather early.. on Amazon Selling Kindle Fire Refurbs For $139 · · Score: 1

    Seems rather early to have enough returned stock to do this. High rate of return/DoA devices perhaps?