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  1. Re:Awesome! on Mozilla 1.7 Released · · Score: 1
    For me, it actually just started with 0.9 (on my laptop AND on my PC - both FC2). Doesn't take multiple reloads thou, just a single one, to re-render properly. I can confirm it on Firefox startup, new tab loading and new page loading but it doesn't happen every time.

    Is it possible that it's something with /. rather than Firefox itself? I just haven't noticed anything wrong with any other web site?!?

    p.s. Heh - it's happening again, right now, while I'm previewing this post.

  2. Re:A part of the OS on Microsoft Plans To Sell Anti-Virus Software · · Score: 1
    According to MS, AV software will be separate program - not part of the OS (that's if you believe what MS says).

    Real question is - who is going to make and sell product that will patch MS's AV application?

  3. Re:before the winer-hating starts... on Hosting Service Closes 3000 Blogs Without Notice · · Score: 2, Insightful

    There is also a link on Dave's home page - Doc Searls (one of the bloggers affected) provides a bit more info. If he understands, I am really at loss as to why /. readers who are not directly affected have to flame this guy.

  4. Re:No they don't on 200mbps DSL On Its Way? · · Score: 1

    Apparently, thinking process should be applied when posting to /. as well. HTML tags are not needed if format of the post is set to 'code'.

  5. Re:No they don't on 200mbps DSL On Its Way? · · Score: 4, Informative

    RTFA is not always enough, as it seems. You also need to digest the information and apply thinking process to it.<p>After I did, I figured < 1km will provide ~50Mbps (like VDSL). 200 looks more like an extreme - << 1km or even <<< 1km. Come to think of it, it provides that much bandwidth only in case you plug ISP's DSL straight into your PCI port :o).

  6. Re:windows cheap ? on Microsoft's Magical 'Myth-Busting' Tour · · Score: 1

    Likewise, lasy people don't want to apply patches or update anti virus software.

  7. Re:Hmm ... on Microsoft's Magical 'Myth-Busting' Tour · · Score: 1

    If I was in UK at the time, I'd followed them with couple of laptops:

    1] WinXP Pro + Office 2K + SymantecAV (OEM)
    2] FC2 'everything' install

    I would then hook machines to the Internet and entertain visitors by showing them how clever is XP box to start sending emails on its own, no user intervention required.

    It wouldn't take too long to explain what exactly is happening, leaving the definitive answer to 'Which one is more secure?" question to by-standers, rather than have them listen bullshit from MS, Forester, Alexis-what-ever-institution and the likes.

  8. Re:soo... on McDonald's Germany Moves to SuSE Linux · · Score: 1
    Well, I don't know. What I know thou, is that I'm set if anything unexpected happens with my present job. I'm moving to Frankfurt - surely I'll get job over there.

    Hey, everybody can say "Would you like fries with that?" I can too but I am also RHCE and know Yast manual backwords.

  9. Re:fcc is a necessary body on Should The FCC Be Abolished? · · Score: 1
    Err, are you male? Mammary glands cause underwear tents. That's the problem.

    Err, you. The problem would be if they don't.

  10. Re:Locate foot. Aim. FIRE! on Microsoft Changes Tune Again On SP2 Installs · · Score: 1
    What I see happening is massive addoption of patches available here.

    I'm applying those to friends'/neighbors'/relatives'/clients' computers (servers and desktops alike) for last 3 years. Everybody is happy so far.

  11. Re:Gee, I wonder why? on New Viruses Hit 30-Month High · · Score: 1
    People will buy Windows regardless of the amount of viruses available for it. You're hurting the average joe, not Microsoft.

    Not my neighbor, who now has FC2 and Crossover office instead of Win2K. He would have switched to Openoffice as well but since he's an accountant he needs MYOB and MS Office.

  12. Re:Security... on New Viruses Hit 30-Month High · · Score: 1

    Bullshit. This has become so tiresome, it's not even troll anymore.

  13. Re:man on Linux for Dummies, 5th Edition · · Score: 1
    No, man (pun not intended).

    It means that she is actually root. Apparently, on all machines :o(

  14. Re:man on Linux for Dummies, 5th Edition · · Score: 1

    [user@machine user]$ man woman
    No manual entry for woman
    [user@machine user]$

  15. Re:Sheesh on Linux for Dummies, 5th Edition · · Score: 1

    Looks like his name might be Joe Dob.

  16. Re:Easy: Its the people. on Leveraging Linux when Hardware is a Commodity? · · Score: 3, Insightful
    This is so true. I'm afraid that his management does not understand this though. They are still in a 'retail' mindset and I doubt they will ever be able to recognise real benefits for everyone.

    I guess he wouldn't have asked for advice otherwise.

  17. Re:brain on Programming For Terrified Adults? · · Score: 1

    She would have to master haiku first.

  18. Re:RedHat on Microsoft Extends Product Lifecycle · · Score: 1
    I'd have to call a bullshit here. MS care about customer's well being extends no farther than customer's pocket.

    However, due to fast-paced Linux development, they are not able to release half assed product every 3-4 years anymore - there is a better and cheaper option out there. Customers live through tough times as well and they learnt not to upgrade at Bill's wink. All this comes down to revenue decline, forcing MS to do whatever they can to keep as many clients as they can.

    They are scared. Shitless.

  19. Re:Feelings on The Urban Geek As A Mugger Magnet? · · Score: 1
    I happen to be the smallest male adult in my extended family.

    There's a solution! Just get couple of cousins to keep you company when you go somewhere. No need to look nervous or angry at all.

  20. Re:Try to burn a CD with Fedora Core 2 on Fedora Core 2 Dud or Dodo? · · Score: 1

    I did not have any trouble with either Samsung or Aopen burners. I've tried both K3b and built-in Nautilus stuff. The only intervention required was to manually set burn speed to factory max for a device (not detected by apps).

  21. Re:Now if only... on Flash 7 for Linux Released · · Score: 1

    Versions 6 and 7 are officially supported on cxoffice 3 pro.

  22. Re:Now if only... on Flash 7 for Linux Released · · Score: 1

    I must agree with Mr Weenie. He got it right. You don't seem to understand the difference between the value and the price.

  23. Re:Meh, statistics on Gartner: Linux Servers Booming · · Score: 2, Informative

    RTFA. Says there, 1.57 million units sold.

  24. Finally on Fedora Core Doesn't Like to Dual Boot? · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    World domination!

  25. Re:Interview summary. on Bob Muglia on Longhorn Server, Linux and Blackcomb · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Well, that's exactly what VP said, so if you were going to give a shot at trolling - tough luck.

    I can't believe all "Smart Guy"/"Clever Guy" posts little above - do people actually think that one stays at MS for 16 years and becomes VP for being reasonable?