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  1. Re:Do you know what FUD is? on Ballmer Won't Dismiss Idea of Suits Against Linux · · Score: 1

    The bucks and time you and I (as Linux users) might spend on lawyers is not immaterial. You think this is a big secret?

  2. Re:The F word on Ballmer Won't Dismiss Idea of Suits Against Linux · · Score: 1

    You must be new here.

  3. Re:The F word on Ballmer Won't Dismiss Idea of Suits Against Linux · · Score: 1
    Sure. All of the "halloween" docs and the Anderer memo. No FUD or name-calling there, they themselves filed this crap. Also the Sun and MS licenses. All public info, not FUD.

    Need more?

    OK, I'm sure the SEC and the US DoJ has plenty.Nope nosiree, no FUD to see here, right? Hint: maybe they shouldn't shovel so much of it if they don't like the taste that much.

    BTW, who is there to impress and why?

  4. Repeat after me, boys and girls on Ballmer Won't Dismiss Idea of Suits Against Linux · · Score: 1
    Who is MS biggest shareholder?

    OK, scratch that.

    Do you think Ballmer is fighting for his shareholders or for his ideology? Now who is the long-haired freak?

  5. Re:The meetings can already be closed on Homeland Security Okays Closed Proceedings · · Score: 1
    "This change allows for the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council to have closed meetings in an emergency without giving a 15-day notice that it is going to have a closed meeting."

    Tinfoil hat time. This is starting to make me wonder if the telcos and energy corps are part of this Critical Infrastructure Partnership.

    Well yeah, IMHO telcos and energy corps *are* a critical part of anyone's infrastructure, but it kinda stinks when there are closed meetings on short notice. Especially when you consider that there are anti-trust regulations and taxpaying voters.

  6. Re:Homeland Security Okay's Closed Proceedings on Homeland Security Okays Closed Proceedings · · Score: 1

    Well, I'm glad to bill myself as conservative, and I *still* think its wrong. Go figure.

  7. Re:Another interesting tech used. on Fleischmann to Work on Commercial Fusion Heater · · Score: 1
    The "Lancaster" auto engine of the 1890's did something similar with two cranks. Built like a VW, BMW, or Porsche "boxer" engine, with two cranks geared together at the ends, all the pistons moved in the same direction at once (and on the same stroke no less), thereby cancelling each other's vibrations out and acting like one big piston.

    No patents required.

  8. Re:...Fusion in a ... year? on Fleischmann to Work on Commercial Fusion Heater · · Score: 1

    There will never be a zero power (or energy) bill anywhere on the planet IMHO due to simple politics and business.

  9. Re:Please Don't Interpret this Incorrectly on 60% Of Windows Vista Code To Be Rewritten · · Score: 1

    You mean commercial apps like yahoo and geocities? Nah, I'll pass, thanks. Meanwhile, I've got a domain and server available just in case I want to post pics or something. Why bother? Because *I* control it, not Yahoo or some such.

  10. Re:Please Don't Interpret this Incorrectly on 60% Of Windows Vista Code To Be Rewritten · · Score: 1

    Dunno... in my case, I had a life to get on with, work, family, etc. Others may have other reasons.

  11. Re:Please Don't Interpret this Incorrectly on 60% Of Windows Vista Code To Be Rewritten · · Score: 1

    Its been 9+ years since I used anything other than Linux, and I do everything I need to do just fine. Even the occasional game and fancy color laserjets.

  12. Re:cdrecord on Linux 2.6.16 released · · Score: 1

    It comes under I/O because the kernel needs low-level SCSI drivers for it, and all hardware access goes through the kernel.

  13. Re:Crapola on Security Flaws Could Cripple Defense Network · · Score: 1
    "It certainly doesn't help that sites like this one jump on every little aberrant report like a pack of jackals."

    True, it sucks. But I would hope that such winnowing improves the system overall, much like (theoretical) evolution.

  14. Re:I am not suprised! on Security Flaws Could Cripple Defense Network · · Score: 1

    Except for the fact that the gov't borrows to cover its debts, yes.

  15. Re:talk about waste on Earth Life Possibly Could Reach Titan · · Score: 1

    You are obviously not a cat owner. Oh, wait! Cats don't have owners, they have staff !

  16. Re:"Some unknown energy source is involved" on Lab Produces 3.6 Billion Degree Gas · · Score: 1

    Latent heat of fusion?

  17. Re:Why don't they...? on Dell Opens Up About Desktop Linux · · Score: 1

    I disagree. Look at IBM, they're doing well enough with it, having made a business case and an investment in it.

  18. The guy makes sense on Dell Opens Up About Desktop Linux · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The guy makes sense, IMHO. After all, how many times have you seen slashdotters whining about various installers and packages, etc? As far as standardizing the core system, that's what the LSB is for, and POSIX to some extent.

  19. Yes on Firefox Community, Sickly Out of Control · · Score: 1
    "...but does the community need to resort to using third-class promotional tactics with total downloads number?"

    Yes. Because you can be certain that the competition will use third-class promotional tactics. Some say that they already have.
    Much like fighting with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

  20. Leather iPod case?? on CNET Accuses Apple of Over-Hyping Launch · · Score: 0

    Just wait till the bondage/S-&-M types get hold of those... can you see a black iPod wearing chains and spikes with stiletto heels?

  21. Nahh... on Another Explanation for Multicellular Life · · Score: 4, Funny

    It was a mistake to come down from the trees, and the girls *still* wanted to be just friends. Prolly shoulda just stayed single-celled, it was a lot less hassle. Besides, no brain equals no pain.

  22. Re:Price! oh and emissions... on Kids Build Soybean Fueled Sports Car · · Score: 1

    The Volkswagen 1.8 TDi diesel (VW Jetta, Golf) has been doing this for 20 years, and its 50-state legal.

  23. Re:SCO makes software? on SCO Announces Plan to Increase Revenue · · Score: 2, Funny
    " Seriously, what does SCO sell ?"

    They don't.

    Rather, they e-Leverage the new paradigm to achieve synergistic results.

  24. Re:Why mention intelligent design? on Viruses May be the Precursors of All Life · · Score: 1
    "Is objectivity dead?"

    Was objectivity ever truly possible?

  25. Orgasm device? on What is Microsoft's Origami Project? · · Score: 1

    man, I need to slow down when reading /. headlines...