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  1. Re:HLTV statistics... on Swedes Dominate Counter-Strike Championship · · Score: 1

    And yet, I can't find a demo anywhere.

  2. ArsTechnica on Memory Timings and Memory Bandwidth Explained · · Score: 1

    I'd suggest checking out the "Technical Blackpapers" over at arstechnica for a much better look at memory timings, latency, and bandwidth.

    http://arstechnica.com/

  3. Re:The grandparent has a point on Asbestos-Related Deaths Up · · Score: 1

    Yes, but if he in the navy during the 40s, it's quite possible that he's that old, or at least in his 70's.

  4. Re:I don't think these vehicles would impress chic on Can Your Car Get 1,700 MPG? · · Score: 2, Funny
    "Slashdot users are lonely an can't get dates"-type jokes are so cliche.

    No, I don't have a girlfriend, but damn it, it's the principle of the thing.

  5. Re:Can Management at an Expo say no to Wi-Fi on FCC: Only We Can Regulate Unlicensed Spectrum · · Score: 1
    Since it's a private event, it's within their discretion to kick you out.

    That said, you could set up something outside, if you wanted to.

  6. Re:Oh crap, there goes the industry on Driv3r Ships 2.5 Million, Reviews Not So Sunny · · Score: 1

    Remember, this Atari isn't actually Atari, they just changed their name. I suppose the name could be cursed, though.

  7. Re:1% is hardly "cutting off their nose" on Intel Puts the Lock on Overclocking · · Score: 2, Informative
    My current chip: An Athlon XP mobile barton

    Default speed: 1.86 ghz

    Current speed: 2.5 ghz

    It's completely stable with a quiet, cheap air cooler.

    In fact, the pentium 4 northwood/athlon xp thoroughbred and barton generation is (was? not quite yet) one of the best overclocking opportunities around. P4 2.4C running at 3.2ghz and above, athlon 2500+ going to 3200+ without so much as a second thought, the overclockability of this generation is excellent.

  8. Why? on Restricting Wireless Access on Campus? · · Score: 4, Interesting
    I think we need a lot more information about the circumstances here. Is there some sort of test that requires students to have a laptop but not access the internet?

    Or is it some old teacher that thinks that it'll somehow force people listen to their boring, pointless lectures, when the students will likely just find something else to entertain themselves with.

  9. Re:Low Priority on Disabling Wireless Networks? · · Score: 2, Funny

    I see no problems with the low-tech "shotgun" approach.

  10. Discrimination? on Scientists Discover 'Crime Gene' · · Score: 1

    Don't rule out some sort of discrimination coming about. Tests for genes like this one might come down in price enough for large scale use, and then you'd have a major problem. Governments might try to lock up people with certain genes on the belief that they are preventing crime. Considering what we've seen from the general population recently, I wouldn't discount the possibility. Genetics are a big factor, but you can still overcome your "programming", you aren't a slave to it.

  11. I know why! on National Security Cuts Into NASA's Plutonium · · Score: 2, Funny

    You see, all of the slightly-moderately paranoid types are already concerned about the government, but the "aliens are here" crowd haven't really been thrown a bone recently by government. Can you name a recent major occurance for this group? I tihnk we just have some sympathetic dude in the NSA who wants all the conspiracy shows to keep their ratings up.

  12. Re:not very troubling? on Supreme Court Rules on Challenge to COPA · · Score: 1

    A man said to the universe:
    "Sir, I exist!"
    "However," replied the universe,
    "The fact has not created in me
    A sense of obligation."
    --Stephen Crane, 1899

  13. Sounds good to me on NASA Parts Scroungers Resort To eBay For Parts · · Score: 2

    Why are you making fun of this. More private enterprise and being cost effective will really help NASA. Although I suppose there is something that's just funny about NASA bidding on e-bay, although it's possible it's just a joke/hoax.

  14. Can it be done? on Maverick Rocketeers Pursue Space Access · · Score: 1

    I don't know if you follow this kinda tihng, but dozens of comapnies have been working on this kind of thing, with very little success. Few have even gotten to a semi-working proto-type. Also, note that there isn't a whole lot that has prevented companies from using space in the past...the reason no private space industries have really taken off is the massive cost.

  15. Re:Somehow seems appropriate. on Ancient Exploding Cannonballs · · Score: 1

    I agree. Way too many people view scientists as a singular body, and critisize them as such. Suprisingly many fail to realize that "scientists" are a group of people, and have their fair share of idiots, cranks, and lunatics. Always annoying when people use generalizations like "scientists say".