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  1. How? on SCO Names 1st Lawsuit Target: AutoZone [Updated] · · Score: 1

    How does D. McBride put on his pants in the morning? He obviously can't find his ass with both hands!

    "Let's pay $1.5 Million in legal fees to prepare this case against AutoZone" while the case against IBM is still in progress.

    If the judgement in the case with IBM is against SCO, won't the case with AutoZone also be decided? (Whether or not SCO has a license to this evil Linux code?)

  2. I thoat I saw some water on NASA Mars Press Briefing & "Significant Findings" · · Score: 1

    When will they break the government conspiracy and admit the truth?

    John Carter and Dejah Thoris will be starring in a new reality show, "My Favorite Martian".
    That insane scientist will be a pop-in for the laugh track.

  3. Another Mode of Thought on Young Programmer, Stop Advocating Free Software! · · Score: 2, Insightful

    My company (high-tech consultancy) uses only free tools (Linux, etc.).

    Does that mean we provide free consultation? Of course not! Our service is provided on an hourly as is any other job.

    Your tools may be free but your expertise and knowledge are quite valuable.

  4. Business is Booming on Microsoft Plans WinXP "Reloaded" · · Score: 1

    Wachowski Brothers: Shit!, Lawrence Fishburn said he was finished. How can we replace him?

  5. No One Can Be Told What Windows Is on Microsoft Plans WinXP "Reloaded" · · Score: 1

    ...you must experience it for yourself.

  6. No Tickee -- No Business! on Japanese Government Raids Microsoft Offices · · Score: 1

    Ack.

  7. MS Platform Strategist Speaks On Linux on Microsoft's Platform Strategist Speaks On Linux · · Score: 1

    The Linux platform is developed by programmers in every country of the world. The upstart Operating System is powered by a kernel which surpasses the kernel of Windows in all respects.

    The only avenue left to us is to impress the clueless users with eye candy. Let's hire that guy who made that "script your desktop" thing.

    --Receives a message from offstage--

    Well, it seems that the "script your desktop" program is a Linux program, part of some K desktop thing. The floor is open... Any ideas?

  8. 911 is CRUCIAL! on FCC: VoIP Providers Must Provide 911 Services · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Only a masochistic, suicidal psychopath
    who is bent on self-destruction would cut their telephone land-line and
    rely on VoIP without locator service.

    I can hear it now.

    Help Needed:My house is on fire and I'm caught under a burning bookcase!!!

    911 Operator:Please stay calm and tell me your location.

    Help Needed:The ceiling's collapsing! Aaaaagggghhhhh!!!!

    Yah... but he saved a buck or two per month!

  9. Music on New Cast Information For 'Hitchhiker's' Movie · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Without any research into what music will be used in the reincarnation of HGTTG, I will have to vote for the original scoring.

    The original music for moments when the Guide was speaking are imprinted into my brain and shall never be replaced.

    I fear that in an effort to reach a "new, technical, and increasingly eye-candy based" audience, they will subvert classic harmonies into new age parodies.

  10. Why that look? on Scientists Challenge U.S. on Scientific Distortions · · Score: -1, Troll

    Take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

    • Country is capitalist. (Money Rule$!)
    • Criminals (GWB) evolve to capitalize on a corrupt political system.
    • Q.E.D., $pecial Intere$t$ a$$ume control of $ection$ of the government.

    Where is the speedbump in the road to understanding?

  11. My Solution == White Noise Generator on Computers/Keyboards + Dorm Room = No Zzzzzz? · · Score: 0

    I chose to purchase a white noise generator ("Sleep Machine", "Noise Machine", etc.).

    Sears sells them in the bedding department for about $15.00.

    If you don't like the sound of a waterfall (approximation of white noise), you can choose frog song, baby crying, drunken orgy, orgasm, and other soothing tones.

  12. Assembly Language == Prime Cause on Learning Computer Science via Assembly Language · · Score: 0

    The first, and so far only, assembly language I have learned was for Motorola 6502 chip which powered the Apple ][+. It is a very compact language and very suitable for programming. Armed with the reference for interfacing with the GUI toolkit (and believe me, the gui toolkit was very basic on the Apple ][+), a skilled bit-munger was capable of rather complex achivements.

    I cast my vote in that Assembly Language, for any CPU, is more crucial to gaining an understanding of computers in general that a college degree showing you learned C++.

    As an idea of when this was, when I went to college the language of choice was Modula-2. Make of that what you will.

  13. Healing Yourself on Carpal Tunnel- Laptops Better than Ergo Keyboards? · · Score: 0
    Begin a practice of Bikram Yoga. In a week or two you will experience significant improvement in your condition.

    Don't take my word for it, read the practitioners accounts.

  14. Move On -- Nothing To See... on USA To Return To Moon By 2015, Then Mars · · Score: 0

    GWB's only desire is to appear to be doing something to return to the Moon
    before the Chinese beat us there and erect a take-out restaurant.

    Such a course of (in)action will also stimulate the economy to a small degree.
    I happen to work with a large contractor who would probably receive monies to perform such tasks.

    It's all a PR song-and-dance. Ignore the man behind the curtain.

  15. What Would Happen??? on New Survey Finds No Linux 'Chill' From SCO Suit · · Score: 0

    This is not a troll.

    Could someone please explain to me how a _civil_ entity (such as a corporation)
    can legally cause trouble for someone breaking their NDA? Why doesn't someone
    with a very good memory sign the SCO NDA, look at the source code,
    and then tell us what source is conflicting and should be changed?

    There is no infraction of a criminal nature. Does this become a case of civil law?

    Again, this is not intended to be a troll, but perhaps the author is ignorant
    of the ramifications of signing an NDA.

    IAONAL (I Am Obviously Not A Lawyer!)

  16. Final Solution on SCO Gets More Desperate; Sends More Letters · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Linus should finish the SCO matter by asserting his copyright
    to the majority of the Linux kernel.

    Forbid SCO to copy or duplicate his kernel.

    Then he can sue SCO a mere $699 for each infraction. Poetic justice.

  17. Internet Radio on Winamp 2 + Winamp 3 = Winamp 5! · · Score: 0

    After only a few minutes play with this feature, I want to say that this capability alone
    is just what I've wanted from the internet.

    There has been much discussion about internet radio. WinAmp 5
    allows a user to easily view the available interent stations and then select and listen.

    Llamas Rule!

  18. UseNet and P2P on RIAA Extends Legal Action · · Score: 0

    A method to pirate music already exists. The method is also not on the radar screens of the **AA.

    Word to the wise: NewsBin. Downloads music, undetectable, etc.

    P2P-weenies need to "Go back to the Source".

  19. Add an Age Flag to Post on First Review Of Return Of The King · · Score: 0

    Here is an idea to help a reader rate the quality and validity of any entry, in any blog, on any subject.

    Include the age of the poster in the blog listing.

    When I read many of the anti-Matrix comments, I deduce that many are from seemingly-prepubescent geeks without social experience. Then I can explore the profile of the poster, only to learn that the author is only 15 years old!

    Enough said.

  20. Re:Has SCO gone completely mad? on SCO Fires back, Subpoenas Stallman, Torvalds et al · · Score: 0

    No, no, no.

    You want to use a modification of the word "fuck" and communicate yourself as a business manager would.

    Vis-a-vis, "When referencing the Linux-SCO phenomenon, a large quotient of 'fuck-ocity' may be observed."

  21. Google Opening Themselves To Takeover on Google Considering Merger With Microsoft · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    1. If Google offers stock to the public, Microsoft can buy it.

    2. If Microsoft buys sufficient stock to constitute majority, they will control Google.

    3. Microsoft is sitting on billions in _cash_ reserves.

    Q.E.D. Microsoft will assimilate Google.

    "Be afraid, be very afraid."

  22. Two Things on Google Considering Merger With Microsoft · · Score: -1

    1. F1Rs7 P05T!

    2. Who can not foresee when before googling a term, a user will need to agree to a click-thru EULA?

  23. Correction on Vietnam Going Open Source · · Score: 0

    MSFT does not lose any money due to software piracy.

    True, they may not make as much money as they wanted, but they have not lost any.

    Use correct language when putting your thoughts to 'blog!

  24. New Definition on SCO Calls GPL Unenforceable, Void · · Score: 0

    I think Darl McBride will bring a new meaning to the phrase "pump and dump" when he sees the inside of whatever white-collar pris^H^H^H^Hresort to which he's sent.

    "Squeal like a pig, boy!"

  25. Re:fix on Microsoft Antitrust Compliance Questioned · · Score: 0

    Who'da thunk it? Using an insecure browser to update an insecure OS?