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  1. Re:I don't want a linux based "software system" on Tesla CTO Talks Model S, Batteries and In-car Linux · · Score: 1

    You have out-pedanted me. Well done sir!

  2. Re:Or, ssh? on Ask Slashdot: Options For FOSS Remote Support Software? · · Score: 1

    So, the name of our star system is the sunar system?

  3. Re:I don't want a linux based "software system" on Tesla CTO Talks Model S, Batteries and In-car Linux · · Score: 1

    OS X uses a mach kernel with a BSD userland and a custom Apple GUI on top. (I know it's pedantic. I can't help it.)

  4. Re:Linux on Mac?! on Linux Is a Lemon On the Retina MacBook Pro · · Score: 1

    I love X2Go. We use it at work to provide a Linux desktop for users who have Windows PCs (and some Macs). It's very fast with low latency.

  5. Re:What about Windows 8 on KDE Announces 4.9 Releases · · Score: 2, Funny

    Pipe down Ballmer!

  6. Re:Why civil? on How the Inventors of Dragon Speech Recognition Technology Lost Everything · · Score: 1

    write long, coherent texts

    I think plenty of people would question the "coherent" assertion.

    coherent
      [koh-heer-uhnt, -her-]
    adjective
    1. logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument.
    2. cohering; sticking together: a coherent mass of sticky candies.
    3. having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious: a coherent design.

  7. Re:Just what they want Linux to become ? on Has the Command Line Outstayed Its Welcome? · · Score: 1

    By the market share argument, McDonald's is the superior hamburger restaurant. Market share is often a poor indicator of quality.

  8. Re:Just what they want Linux to become ? on Has the Command Line Outstayed Its Welcome? · · Score: 1

    That reminds me of an old Microsoft joke:

    A helicopter was flying around above Seattle when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications qquipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot could not determine the helicopter's position and course to fly to the airport. The pilot saw a tall building, flew toward it, circled, drew a handwritten sign, and held it in the helicopter's window. The pilot's sign said "WHERE AM I?" in large letters. People in the tall building quickly responded to the aircraft, drew a large sign and held it in a building window. Their sign read: "YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER." The pilot smiled, waved, looked at her map, determined the course to steer to SEATAC airport, and landed safely. After they were on the ground, the co-pilot asked the pilot how the "YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER" sign helped determine their position. The pilot responded "I knew that had to be the Microsoft building because, like their technical support, online help and product documentation, the response they gave me was technically correct, but completely useless."

  9. Re:Problems? Really? on Torvalds Slams NVIDIA's Linux Support · · Score: 1

    In the newer K/Ubuntu's (last couple of years?) it's even easier. The first boot after installation, there is a pop-up that asks if you want to use proprietary drivers. Two mouse clicks and a short wait later, they're all set up.

  10. It would be kinda cruel to force a child to eat by him/herself because the child has an allergy. Especially since the remedy is to simply make sure there aren't any peanuts nearby.

    I imagine that having severe food allergies is rough for a child.

  11. Re:Unwilling to (re)implement --geometry on Ask Slashdot: Why Aren't You Running KDE? · · Score: 1

    At least he's not a kde-core developer.

  12. Re:Wht not sound? on X11 7.7 Released, Brings Multi-Touch Input · · Score: 1

    They said that after the users raised hell about the alpha quality of the software. It wasn't mentioned on the KDE website because I looked when I first upgraded.

  13. Re:MAD on Samsung Sues Aussie Patent Office In Apple Suit, Apple Sues Back · · Score: 1

    I always wonder if Apple apologists haven't seen that article or if they consciously ignore it because it doesn't fit their agenda.

    The video really shows that there's no truth to their arguments.

  14. Re:And here they are: on The 30 Best Features of Windows · · Score: 1

    For comment number 2 (task manager), hit ctrl and esc at the same time (or launch "system monitor" in "utilities" and click the process tab.) Disclaimer: This is on my Kubuntu 12.04 install.

  15. Re:That depends... on Is Google the New Microsoft? · · Score: 1

    There are a couple of other possible reasons for ABG's craziness. You forgot shill. Or professional Google hater (those folks seem to infest any Google related story).

  16. Re:Since Google wasn't the first search engine on Is Google the New Microsoft? · · Score: 1

    That may be the case for your searches, but in almost every case for me, I want the suggested result. (I am bad about making typos.) I imagine that your searches are a corner-case. It would be nice if there was a way to permanently turn that behavior off for people like yourself.

  17. Re:Not at all; completely on point on Did a Genome Copying Mistake Lead To Human Intelligence? · · Score: 1, Informative

    For anyone who has live in a cave for the last 40 years:

    Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

  18. Re:Otisburg on NASA's Interactive Flood Maps · · Score: 1

    Thanks, I lol'd.

  19. Re:Cool, but... on Macbook Owner With Defective GPU Beats Apple In Court · · Score: 1

    Yeah, that's the part that I thought was absurd. Apple was being paid the ENTIRE REPAIR COST by nVidia and they still thought it would be a good idea to screw their own customers. I hope that guy gets his money. When you win in small claims court, you have to collect your winnings yourself.

  20. Re:commission set up by Obama? on Congress' Gulf Oil Spill Response Given a 'D' By Commissioners · · Score: 1

    Thank you for not just making a kneejerk comment and for actually providing information.

  21. Re:I don't get it on Paramount Claims Louis CK "Didn't Monetize" · · Score: 3, Funny

    When I went to see "Brokeback Mountain" with some friends, there was an advertisement for KY warming lube before the feature. I lost it. I started laughing and everyone looked at me like I was nuts. Some of my friends finally got it.

  22. Re:The reason you haven't heard about it on Demoscene: 64k Intros At Revision Demoparty · · Score: 1

    Just goes to show what an awesome job those guys at WineHQ are doing!

  23. Re:The reason you haven't heard about it on Demoscene: 64k Intros At Revision Demoparty · · Score: 2

    Gaia Machina ran under wine but was pretty slow (1024x768, windowed, looked like around 10-15 fps). Would love to see it running on my Linux box native.

  24. Re:The reason you haven't heard about it on Demoscene: 64k Intros At Revision Demoparty · · Score: 1

    The first one Gaia Machina ran (slowly looked like about 10-15 fps) under wine.

  25. Re:NQ Mobile link on SMS-Controlled Malware Hijacking Android Phones · · Score: 1

    You forgot to tell people to get off your lawn.