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  1. Re:I just want my cell phone to work as a phone on AT&T/DoCoMo Deal For W-CDMA Deployment In U.S. · · Score: 1

    I hate to say it but sprints 3G network is dirt cheap, you can use it for the same rates as the non 3g, and if you want data, its 10$ flat a month.

  2. Re:Familiar on Microsoft Reader Format Cracked · · Score: 1

    That is not necessarily true, I live in the state of California and it seems people are often more willing to spend money then goverment. This is based on the sheer amount of useless intiatives that are passed, that use up tax dollars. It seems people truly don't see much of a connection between what they vote, and what their tax bill is.

  3. Re:Ouch! on Motorcyclists To Get Wearable Airbags · · Score: 1

    You see, I hear motorcyclists say this all the time. The car is always at fault(not in your case, but in many cases) yet these are also the same people that weave inbetween lanes in rush hour traffic. The same people that do 80 on the freeway. When I was driving in Utah, I was making a right turn and a motorcyclist slammed into our left side. Why? Because he wasn't paying attention. In the police report he specifically said he got distracted, and when he looked up, it was too late. He was allright because of his helmet, he got a torn ligament in his knee, and scrapes along his hands and right side. So from my experience, of watching, and participating in an accidents, I have a feeling, that most accidents are in fact caused by motorcyclists.

  4. Re:This isn't a software issue, dammit on Lik-Sang To Take On The Big 3? · · Score: 1

    Try again, the right to reverse engineer encryption for compatability is specifically IN the DMCA. :)

  5. Re:Why using XML doesn't explode data size ... on Microsoft Just Says No to .Doc Replacement Panel · · Score: 1

    Now try compressing that Excel spreadsheet. If it's anything like word it should shrink tremendously. Compression works just as well for the office formats as for the openoffice XML formats.

  6. Re:uhhh... on Microsoft Profit and Loss by Business Area · · Score: 1

    To be fair, NT was in fact coded inhouse from scratch.

  7. Re:Ya gotta love these people... on New Tablet PCs With A Linux Option · · Score: 1

    They are taking orders to VAR's. They are trying to go for a very low support model. RTFA?

  8. Re:Get some PRIORITIES! on Are Internet News Sites Ready for Major World News? · · Score: 1

    My god... how dare we discuss anything besides the worlds problems? Life isn't about fun after all, and slashdot really is a website that's devoted to worldwide news.

    Get a life...

  9. Re:GRE ha ha ha, but you'd better take it seriousl on GRE Computer Science Exam Canceled For '02 · · Score: 1

    Ummmm, there was a whole show on NPR devoted just to how common cheating on the GRE is in asia. The reason why they don't administer online tests anymore is because everybody there cheats.

    The issue with the situation his friend has is clearly, the GRE is a poor reflection of a person, maybe there should be a better test?

  10. Re:Hang on a second... on Google Does the News · · Score: 1

    More like this

    Inside the dark google lair

    Ensign: Sir our server usage has gone up by 0.1% because of a website called Slash... Dot...
    Commander: I see, Ensign, initiate bandwith kill
    *Shot of slashdot server flaming*

  11. Re:zerg on Crush/BRiX: An Experimental Language/OS Pair · · Score: 1

    I can already see the commercials.
    Crush.NET
    Code to CRUSH

  12. Yeah it's cool on MSNBC Reviews the Sharp Zaurus · · Score: -1, Troll

    But I won't buy it until it runs linux...

  13. Re:they are mostly right on Take a Mac User to Lunch · · Score: 1

    I hear this being batted around, Apple's pricing is fairly comparable to Dell. Well always remember this, Apple has a 20% margin on their PC's, Dell has maybe a 2-3% one. So I honestly don't think you get the same for your money with a Mac hardware wise.

  14. Re:What a bunch of bigotry on ACLU Files New DMCA Challenge · · Score: 1

    That, and some would argue, at least gun control proponents. That the right to bear arms was not meant to mean everybody should carry guns, yet allow for a state militia :).

  15. Re:Don't scream on .NET for Apache · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Yes, you can download free compilers, the .NET SDK is actually free, granted it's windows only... but still, it is in fact free. VS.NET is just built on top of that :).

  16. Re:What are it's competetors? on IBM WebSphere SDK for Web Services · · Score: 1

    I would not consider JBoss much of a competitor though. People already mentioned BEA(my personal favorite) Oracle also makes a web application server.

  17. Re:The whole point... on The Power of Palladium · · Score: 1

    Which off course is monopolist and illegal, just because they say it's true, does not make it so.

  18. Re:Interesting stuff on the picture on New Palm Pictures? · · Score: 1

    I believe the photoshop is of a unique serial number for each prototype unit. Hence, if that number gets out they can trace the leak, and reporters protect their sources.

    Or the whole thing could be a hoax, whatever *shrug*

  19. Re:How about IP? on OSI Launches Certification Program With Logo · · Score: 1

    IP'S IP IP(Information Protection's Intellectual Property Implementation Plan)

  20. Re:Reason on Handhelds for Students? · · Score: 1

    You should see our school parking lot(this is the bay area). New IS-300's and M3's C230's, C300's. I don't think theres a car older then 15 years there.

  21. Re:$15? Figures on Cheap Cell Phone Cameras · · Score: 1

    15$ Is too much for you, I'll give you 12.50$ no less. What are you trying to bankrupt me or something? I have a wife and kids!

    Hey it's OK I am jewish! Don't kill me :)

  22. Re:Wait, I'm confused... on Java Thrown Back in Windows, For Now · · Score: 1

    Sun's first lawsuit told Microsoft you can't make new versions of their VM. That's any new version. Hence, Microsoft said fine, we will just not include their VM as it's useless, and why the hell should we include Sun's?

  23. Re:Not really DDR as the x86 folks know it ... on Apple Acquires Silicon Grail · · Score: 1

    Quite funnily(is that a word, if not, it should be) the Powerbook and iBook would benefit most from DDR, because of it's low power usage. I am not sure however if it produces more heat or not, although I would assume less?

  24. Re:M$ makes it look like garbage. on Terapin Mine Review · · Score: 1

    I am sorry, but all I ever hear is how Microsoft is going to screw users over with their DRM technology. Yet what motivation do they have? Last time I checked they weren't an **AA member? I guess I am curious as to why MSFT would bother.

  25. Re:Getting paid on Open Source Limitations? · · Score: 1

    Stable, how about 2k? For me it's been easier to use and more stable then linux+KDE or GNOME(which is honestly the only worthwhile comparison.) Off course it has driver issues, compared to linux though, it really is a saint in that department(drivers actually exist). So please, I don't care if this is modded as flamebait, stop bashing MS because its cool to.