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  1. Re:This can't be the first time on DoD to Put Internet Router in Space · · Score: 1

    Yes, they have! :) It's called DirecWay or now Hughes Net. Those satellites transmit IP data streams from the ground, to a satellite, and then back to you. These guys have been doing since the 1990s.

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  2. Billie Piper on Doctor Who Series Four Is A Go · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The most common rumor is that Billie Piper (--YUM See pic at link--) wants to play the doctor in the next season. The theory is that the doctor will regenerate as her because of his love for her and because he misses her. My opninion is that they could do this and make it an incredible season, or totally ruin it. we'll have to see.

  3. Your Fnord worked on me... on Speed of Light Exceeded? · · Score: 1

    "01000110 01101110 01101111 01110010 01100100 00101110" translates to fnord. Which is exactly correct. Thanks. Mike

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  4. Why I gave up on Wikipedia on A Wikipedia WIthout Graffiti · · Score: 1

    My biggest issue with Wikipedia is that the Nazi's will remove any article posted after a period of time. I've personally had over 80% of the new pages I created deleted as have many of my collegues siting "Content not of significant value to warrant a page."

    I find this infuriating. I wrote a whole page about AST Computer, at one time a Top 3 PC manufacturer. I worked there for several years and wrote a full article on the company history, its rise to fame and its demise. Deleted after 2 weeks siting "Not a significantly known company." That's insane! Who decided that? Someone who obviuosly knew nothing about that subject matter. I wasted a good couple hours of my life for nothing!

    I certainly won't waste any more of my time making content for them. I'm done.

  5. Better Solution on Microsoft's Vista AV Fails Certification · · Score: 2, Informative

    I think the better solution is to get noobs to be better educated on how to avoid spyware and viruses, etc in the first place.

    This website has a great video I think all noobs should be required to watch BEFORE owning a computer.
    http://www.my-pc-help.com/video/v10017.htm

    An ounce of prevention is always better than the cure.

  6. Video of Shuttle XPC Build on Small Form Factor PCs · · Score: 1

    Here's a nice video of how to build a Shuttle XPC.

    http://www.my-pc-help.com/video/v10016.htm

  7. Re:why not use... on NASA Needs Fake Moon Dust · · Score: 1

    Considering we've never been... how do you know? I still think the moon is made out of cheese!! Prove me wrong! :)

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  8. One of my favorite messy racks on How a Wiring Rack Should Look · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Here is a picture of a site in Dallas, TX. This picture belongs to a HUGE telecom company. A baby bell if you will. ;) How they maintain this I will never know. http://www.waystupid.com/item-378.htm What is more amazing is that after several attempts by staffers, the management refuses to let people clean this up. And they show this to prospective customers on a daily basis!!!

  9. WIRED? on Winning (and Losing) the First Wired War · · Score: 1

    Call me crazy... But did you say wired and cell phones? I think a better title might have been "Winning the Information War."

    On another note, how long do you think these throw away cell phones will be legal? How long before congress passes a bill saying that you have to register them and provide ID,etc to buy one? I'd bet this technology won't be around long.

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  10. About time! on Dell to Use AMD Chips in its Servers · · Score: 1

    I've been trying to convince Dell for six years to move to AMD. The response they always give is that Intel chips are more reliable. The truth is, Intel's wallet is more reliable giving Dell discounts! :) I'd really like to see Dell ship more Linux servers too. Maybe this is our chance!

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  11. I have Verizon FIOS on Increased Bandwidth Irrelevant? · · Score: 4, Informative

    I have the 15Mb/s down 2Mb/s up package and it is fast as hell!!!! I routinely get 14.6Mb/s downstream when downloading from fast sites (like Microsoft.com). I'd say their backbone is working just fine.

  12. Google can create their own backbone network on FCC Backs a Tiered Internet · · Score: 1

    And then just put AT&T out of business by introducing them to this little thing called competition.

    That's really all the telcos need. TRUE competition and all this BS will go away (and probably them too, they are too bloated to run on a real profit margin of say 30%).

  13. Re:Why I am Red Hot Mad at DirecTV on Interview with TiVo CEO Tom Rogers · · Score: 1

    I hope Tivo has retribution

    AMEN!!! :)

  14. Re:Why I am Red Hot Mad at DirecTV on Interview with TiVo CEO Tom Rogers · · Score: 1

    Wow. You are so right! I didn't realize that but you are so right!

  15. Re:I'm unconvinced too on Britons Unconvinced on Evolution · · Score: 0

    Yeah. And that's why a monkey with a typewriter has written a novel too. They've been trying it for years and it never happened. :)

    I don't know if there is a god. I am not telling you there is. The fact is you can not prove there is not just like you can not prove evolution theory. They both take faith.

    The truth is probably neither. We probably are just stupid computer programs in some experiment. Or maybe we are in the Matrix. Haha.

  16. Re:I'm unconvinced too on Britons Unconvinced on Evolution · · Score: 1

    Now this is the sign of a truly intelligent person. Admit you don't know is step one. Step two is to try to find out.

    I am in the same boat. I don't know for sure either, but I do know that there is compelling evidence on both sides and until someone can undeniably prove it either way I will keep my mind open.

  17. Re:The remedy is trivial... on Barcode Scam Redux - Target's $4.99 iPod · · Score: 1

    Uhm.... That's exactly how it works. The UPC code is just a number. When it's scanned the register gets the price out of the database for that product number.

  18. Re:D'oh on TiVoToGo For iPods and PSPs · · Score: 1

    I am right on the verge of cancelling my DirecTV service simply because they are dropping Tivo support. They obviously are morons and couldn't care less about thier customers. I paid $400 for a HD Direc-Tivo to be told they are dropping Tivo. Nice.

  19. Re:Hear hear on Vatican Rejects Intelligent Design? · · Score: 1

    Ok.... I do have to say one thing that's funny about your comment. You are trying to prove the universe with the universe. When Christians try to prove the Bible with the Bible they say that's out of bounds. Heheh Everything is the same and no one really knows. Until you die. Then you either go to Heaven or hell - or poof everything goes black. We'll all know one day. Mike

  20. Maybe he should lay off the Vodka... on CEOs Who Invite Email From All Employees · · Score: 5, Funny

    http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CIN&d=t based on the Stock Reports he should drink a little less (or maybe more!!!). ;) He's down .69 today already.

  21. Re:Why would it? on Windows XP N a Bust · · Score: 1

    Yeah... It's no different than buying a car without a radio. The general public has no desire to do that. They want it included.

  22. Can I ask a dumb question? on Tracking a Specific Machine Anywhere On The Net · · Score: 4, Funny

    Why not just use the MAC address for identification? No two computers should have the same one.

  23. Dupe in the posting... on FCC Fines Company for Blocking Access to VoIP · · Score: 0, Troll

    So now Slashdot is duping the story twice in the first posting. Nice.

  24. IE vs Firefox = sam as Windows vs. Linux argument on Spyware for Firefox Coming This Year? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I've been trying to tell people this for years. Whatever browser is the most popular will have the most software attack it. Same with your operating system.

  25. Re:Office Reaction on Symantec to Buy Veritas · · Score: 1

    Same thing at our office. Legato isn't looking so bad now. :(