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  1. Re:Switch to IPV6 on Auto Manufacturers Running Out Of Unique IDs · · Score: 1

    A lot of cars do have a bar code next to the vin, although it probably is just for the manufacturer/dealer supply chain

  2. Re:Fireworks with no cannon?? on Disney Launches Fireworks With Compressed Air · · Score: 2, Informative

    I have to say the thump of an air powered pumpkin launcher is quite nice. Not the boom you desire, but the thump-whoosh sound is quite intriguing

  3. Re:As always on ESR's Halloween XI -- Get the FUD · · Score: 2, Informative

    I just ordered a copy yesterday, and I got a confirmation email saying it had shipped via 2nd day air. So they still had copies as of yesterday.

  4. Re:Whats new? on Happy Birthday, UNIVAC I · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    god, it's catching, kill the grandparent poster! and the parent!

    Ok, if you're going to do it, do it right:

    Duke Nuken Forever

    it's Duke Nukem Forever

    that's slashdot, taking stupidity to a whole new level.

  5. Re:where is it now? on Happy Birthday, UNIVAC I · · Score: 4, Informative

    The original UNIVAC is now on display in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington

  6. Re:UNIVAC sounds great and all... on Happy Birthday, UNIVAC I · · Score: 1

    It may have been delivered on this date, but how long did it take to get it online?

  7. Re:I don't care how realistic the figures look... on Realistic Human Graphics Look Creepy · · Score: 4, Funny

    And how do you know what realistic splatters look like?.... nevermind, I don't want to know.

  8. probably on BIND Is Most Popular DNS Server · · Score: 5, Insightful

    probably since most distros (BSD & Linux) include BIND as their default DNS server. People are lazy.

  9. Re:The good ole days on Fix a Troubled Mac · · Score: 5, Funny

    simple solution: don't use a prybar to remove chips!

    Use a big magnet or slip-joint pliers!

  10. Re:There is no reason to back up media on Two Congressmen Push for DMCA Amendments · · Score: 1


    Lost a CD, Can't find it new,
    Find it on EBaaaaay!
    </dancers</music>

  11. Re:Good on Google to Distribute Image Ads, Plans Email List Service · · Score: 1

    I've been using it on over 50 desktops, and not one problem yet. "development" doesn't always mean buggy.

  12. Re:Good on Google to Distribute Image Ads, Plans Email List Service · · Score: 1

    Yea, its good, but try this: http://adblock.mozdev.org

    What is it?
    Adblock is a content filtering plug-in for the Mozilla and Firebird browsers. It is both more robust and more precise than the built-in image blocker.

    Adblock allows the user to specify filters, which remove unwanted content based on the source-address. If this sounds complicated, don't worry: it's not.

    Just add a few filters. Every time a webpage loads, Adblock will intercept and disable the elements matching your filters. See?- nothing to it.

  13. Re:Cool! I'll do it! on Paid To Spam · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I'm sure they send a test message so they can check that you actually are sending spam.

    Spammers may be immorral liars, but they aren't stupid!

  14. Re:Wait, let me try and understand this... on Running for Geeks · · Score: 1

    No, its "runnin' gfor(ce) for Geeks"

    not "Running for Geeks"

    nobody on slashdot ever spellchecks

  15. Re:Price wars!!! on Wal-Mart Relaunches Online Music Store · · Score: 1

    50 cent was already out last Christmas (Release date February 6, 2003 for Get rich or Die Tryin

    Or maybe you were thinking of getting 50 cent for 50 cents?

  16. just my opinion on Your Future Car's Hood Will Be Welded Shut · · Score: 4, Insightful

    the article says only a volvo mechanic would be able to remove the bonnet... basically the whole front end. You think your mechanic will want to remove the whole front end just to replace a $5 part that would take 30 minutes, that will now take 2 hours? Of course they do get paid by the hour, so maybe it is a way of getting more shop time....

  17. Re:Idea for a virus on The World of Virus Writers · · Score: 3, Informative

    It's already been done Just type in the URL like this and then click on the link.

  18. Interesting on Bad Spelling Pays on eBay · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I find it interesting that below this is a story about Weighing the Value of Privacy, telling how people value their privacy, and then there is a post with a link to a site that requires registration - Ironic

  19. Re:It's dumb though on Currency Detection Discovered in More Products · · Score: 1
    nor does it leave the knife company in legal trouble because someone used it improperly.

    No, but it does leave gun companies in legal trouble...

  20. Re:Can't find a replacement bezel? One answer on Obtaining Replacement Parts for Your Laptop? · · Score: 1

    My opinion, if it is still under warranty? Break the LCD too*. Hey, you'd get it replaced that way!

    You could even call ahead of time and say it was broke, and if they come onsite, wait till the day they come to break it so you wouldn't be without it too long.

    *Just make sure that it is indeed covered by the warranty

  21. Re:OnStar's REAL purpose... on GM's OnStar System Hacked · · Score: 1

    I think you missed his point (which wasn't entirely clear) - People can (and do) often get lost during blizzards, or even at night, and not know where they are. Onstar is able to tell emergency personnel exactly where the person is, even when the person doesn't know.

  22. checking out insider holdings on SCO Invokes DMCA, Names Headers, Novell Steps In · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Larry Gasparro is the last to cash out with nearly $500k in December - Look at the latest holdings of the insider roster

    BENCH, ROBERT K.
    Chief Investment Officer
    8-Oct-03 214,243 Shares Left

    BROUGHTON, REGINALD CHARLES
    Senior Vice President
    17-Sep-03 95,000 Shares left

    GASPARRO, LARRY
    Vice President
    10-Dec-03 0 Shares Left

    HUNSAKER, JEFF F.
    Vice President
    13-Aug-03 20,494 Shares Left

    OLSON, MICHAEL P
    Vice President
    11-Nov-03 47,330 Shares Left

    WILSON, MICHAEL
    Senior Vice President
    14-Jul-03 0 Shares Left

    WILSON, MICHAEL SEAN
    Senior Vice President
    15-Jul-03 0 Shares Left

    Notice How little the insiders still actually own (Aside from Robert Bench)? Smells fishy to me

  23. Re:Humdidum on Portable MP3 Hardware Sales Up · · Score: 1

    Guess an ipod would be a lot easier to lose then your car...

  24. Re:who can stop this? on Congress Expands FBI Powers · · Score: 1

    Actually, I was referring to the recent year election, not just the presidential election. Since there are elections every single year, if not twice a year. Sure the presidential election brings more, but do the non-presidential elections?

  25. Re:who can stop this? on Congress Expands FBI Powers · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Plain and simple, the voters. How many people truthfully voted in the last election? Probably less than 30% of the registered voters. Yeah, I know it's tough to take that 15 minutes out of your hectic day, but if you don't like who is in there now, it can be changed. Unfortunately at this point, not enough people really give a damn.