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  1. Re:How many iPhone killers is that? on Palm Announces Killer New Phone · · Score: 1

    Exactly, apparently there's no subway in Cupertino where the iPhone is developed.
    Even the New York Times application doesn't cache all the articles for browsing on the subway.
    What's up with that?

  2. Re:Notification for everything on Interesting Uses For a USB LED Screen? · · Score: 1

    Um, hello, if "dumbass" could be patient, he wouldn't be traveling at 87 mph in the fast lane, right? In fact 87 mph probably feels far to slow for him to begin with, without a putz in front of him slowing him down.

  3. Hey why not? on Prescription Handguns For the Elderly and Disabled · · Score: 1

    Once you become elderly and disabled, wouldn't you want a tool to pump hot lead into someone?

  4. Re:Randoms searches, Yay. on A Linux-Based "Breath Test" For Porn On PCs · · Score: 1

    It was a penal colony, not a penile colony!

  5. but are 256 cores enough for on Windows 7 To Be 256-Core Aware · · Score: 1

    windows Vista?

  6. Can it be done in Linux? on Microsoft Announces Windows Azure, Cloud-Based OS · · Score: 1

    The question in my mind is, "Can it be done better in Linux?"

  7. Right... on Economic Crisis Will Eliminate Open Source · · Score: 1

    ..because during an economic crisis, people will want to pay for frivolous content, which was free during the economic boom.

  8. What about bootlegs? on RIAA Agrees To Take $200-Per-File In Texas Case · · Score: 1

    Suppose you share bootleg files that are unavailable for sale anywhere?

    Can they sue you for monetary damages?

  9. Re:The debt did go down on National Debt Clock Overflowed, Extended By a Digit · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "Actually the debt realtive to the GDP went down which is all that matters."

    Which is NOT what is shown on the debt clock.
    And which also does not mean that this isn't a serious problem. Look up the former GAO head Dave Walker's "wake up tour".

    When the interest paid on the national debt is nearing the budget of the US military, (which is larger than all the world's militaries COMBINED), there is a problem. (and the problem isn't that we're not spending enough on the military).

    The GDP is not all that matters. The US economy will not grow itself out of this.

    I can say with a fair amount of certainty that this problem will (or is now) going to blow up in our face.

    Americans do not vote on fiscal responsibility, and will not tighten their belts. Politicians will be forced to spend beyond the government's income, or be cast/barred from office.

    Clinton had a budget surplus, only in his last year in office, the surplus was handed to W, with the advice to pay some amount of the debt. W decided that it was best to give it back to the American people, and followed through by ringing up a half trillion more to the debt for every year in office.

    I don't believe either candidate has balanced books (surplus) on their agenda, we will find out what happens to a debtor nation.

    It's rather remarkable how the fed can bail out the banking system with more red ink of it's own.

    10 trillion in debt, and where did the money to bail out banks come from? Borrowed! Genius!

    We're in trouble people.

  10. Does it weigh more than a duck? on Researchers To Build Underwater Airplane · · Score: 1

    or less?

  11. Re:Let's See. on Researchers To Build Underwater Airplane · · Score: 1

    And witches float...

  12. Re:Let's See. on Researchers To Build Underwater Airplane · · Score: 1

    And very small rocks float.

  13. Brilliant on Researchers To Build Underwater Airplane · · Score: 1

    Underwater airplane??
    How about a flying submarine while you're at it?

  14. Re:Thank RMS too! on Linux Turns 17 Today · · Score: 1

    Because RMS deserves credit. That's why he calls it GNU/Linux and not Linux/GNU.

  15. Thank RMS too! on Linux Turns 17 Today · · Score: 1, Informative

    Well while you're thanking Linus, don't forget to thank Richard M. Stallman, without whom Linux (a.k.a. GNU/Linux) would not exist as we know it today. GNU is 24 years old, preceding Linux by 7 years.

  16. Re:Good for her on RIAA Loses $222K Verdict · · Score: 1

    Your little drawing shows downloading as "piracy" which should be corrected to "unauthorized copying" or "copyright infringement."

  17. Re:If it works as advertised... on Drop-In Replacement For Exchange Now Open Source · · Score: 1

    think "define" + "finite"

  18. Re:Wag the dog on Senator Questions Rise In US Texting Prices · · Score: 1

    If guns kept people safer we'd be allowed to carry them on commercial flights. Yes, and if everyone had knives, stabbings would be reduced.

  19. Re:Why does this have to raise questions... on Biologist (Almost) Creates Artificial Life · · Score: 1

    Well, it was baited with sarcasm, and I did call them irrational, but maybe it was too subtle.

  20. Why does this have to raise questions... on Biologist (Almost) Creates Artificial Life · · Score: 1

    Why does this have to raise questions about Creationism?
    I'm an atheist free-thinker, and even I know that Creationists do not have any questions.

    They only have answers.
    Just ask them.
    Why can't we just keep this about science, learning and knowledge?

    Just let people think what they want, Creationism, mysticism, voodooism, you'll never change the beliefs of the irrational, no matter how much hard science you come up with.

  21. Re:Sometimes you've got to ask yourself... on Redesigned, Bulkier Honda Insight to Challenge Prius · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Yeah, why can't they make them look sleek, and sexy like an SUV.
    Oh wait, SUV's are dorky looking, and about as sexy as a chuck wagon with chrome rims.

  22. Imagine that.. on Bloatware Removal Threatens PC Industry Profits · · Score: 1

    An industry based on providing useless bloat to consumers. No wonder Apple and Linux are gaining market share.

  23. That's what that was? on Hit Man Email Scammer Back With a Vengeance · · Score: 4, Funny

    I thought it was Windows Genuine Advantage.

  24. Re:The summary doesn't match TFA. on The Power Grid Can't Handle Wind Farms · · Score: 1

    So Edison was right after all, DC power is better.

  25. Re:oh christ on The Best Gaming PC Money Can Buy · · Score: 1

    Looks like me and the dogs will be competing around the food bowl.