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  1. the possibilities... on Spotlight On Windows-Powered Gadgets And Gizmos · · Score: 0

    think of how many post-crash error reports you could submit while on the go!

  2. MS grew a compassionate brain? on Microsoft Soft-Pedals Dialup · · Score: 0

    'We stayed in the access business for a while, and then we decided it wasn't for us.'

    I can't seem to recall another situation where Microsoft willingly stayed out of a tech market. Which is why I burn time with Microsoft Flight Simulator using a Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick on Microsoft Windows XP, and type this message with a Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse.
    And although my home theatre's dvd player is Panasonic, I tend to use my XBOX Gaming Console as a CD player.

  3. Re:It's not a weapon, it's Windows. Er, wait.... on Security Tips for Traveling with Tech Gear · · Score: 0

    wait so do you have a nipple ring?

  4. I'm depressed on Security Tips for Traveling with Tech Gear · · Score: 0

    What will I do on vacation without my tasteful collection of Realistic Replicas of Explosives?

  5. Re:Go MS! on Mythic Sues Microsoft Over Mythica MMORPG · · Score: 0

    Wait, so my friend told over a cell phone call that he's 'starting to play Mythi---' I go out and buy Mythica in the store, only to find out a month later we were never talking about the same game.

  6. God Darnit! on Mythic Sues Microsoft Over Mythica MMORPG · · Score: 3, Funny

    Now I know why my Elven Archer was set back to level zero and an 'a' was added to the splash screen.

  7. gosh darn... on L.A. County Bans Use Of "Master/Slave" Term · · Score: 0

    Female ports are so useless, all we need are magnetically attracted male tips to all of our wires.

  8. I already have this on my Ti-83+ on Decoding the Algorithm for Pop Music · · Score: 0

    ClrHome
    Menu("Pop Machine","Hybrid Genre + Classical Soundtrack",1,"CopyCat Band",2)
    Lbl 1
    Disp "Genre 1"
    Prompt A
    Disp "Genre 2"
    Prompt B
    Output "New artist is," A+B ",with a flair of Beethoven."
    Lbl 2
    Disp "Current Hotties"
    Prompt H
    Disp "Number of artists in your group"
    Prompt N
    If H = bandname.acronym
    Then
    Output N("th")("nd")("rd") + Random.Constellation.Name
    Else
    Output first.letters
    End

  9. Maybe Stewie... on Wireless-Friendly Microwaves · · Score: 1, Funny

    ...will finally be able to use Chris to wirelessly kill Lois in the new Family Guy season.

  10. X Can Be Sold... on New X Roadmap from Jim Gettys · · Score: 2, Insightful

    ...through controlled marketing. The learning curve of Linux aside, people can be sold on the idea of Linux en masse. There are video games that take longer to learn than basic control over the X desktop.

  11. Re:So... on Microsoft Launches Portable Music Player · · Score: 0
  12. beep beep on Traffic Light Control For The Masses · · Score: 0

    That mother****** cut my beam off!

  13. Welcome To Oceania. on Google Removes Links in Response to DMCA Complaint · · Score: 0

    2 and 2 makes 5
    War is Peace
    Who controls the present controls the past, who controls the future controls the present.

  14. Re:Power outage related to Microsoft on WindowsUpdate.com Secured, Permanently · · Score: 2, Funny

    mmm, I believe it can be attributed to overload. Think about the sheer amount of Windows machines that were frozen and unable to turn off without hard Reset or power buttons, i.e. stupid new gen Dells and so forth.

  15. Re:Kinda says it all, doesn't it. on SCO Execs Dumping Stock · · Score: -1

    Insider trading is usually judged on whether the decision to sell was based on public information. Is there anyone who thinks SCO is doing pretty decently

  16. Doesn't It Already Do This on New Microsoft Mouse Scrolls Both Ways · · Score: -1

    As I look at my two browser windows open... I notice that most applications can do this already?

    If you put the cursor over the horizontal scroll bar, then use the physical scroller wheel, usually it works.

  17. Re:Well on iPhoto 2: The Missing Manual · · Score: -1

    wish they would have a better thumbnail generator

    I think the .mac homepage photo galleries do a pretty darn good job of that if you're looking for simplicity.

  18. This promotes social cordiality. on frottle: Defeating the Wireless Hidden Node Problem · · Score: -1

    Let us rejoice and welcome this newly found speed in our wireless network. Now I can oblige and say goodbye to the people who request files from me at my monthly Manhattan WiFi-over-coffee-club faster.

    In the future when I'm moving a funny thought or two through my embedded-802.11i mind-chip, I can smile and say farewell more efficiently.

  19. Re:alternative on Predicting H.S. Dropouts With Pervasive Databases · · Score: -1

    good one

  20. Low Turnouts on Exegesis 6 (Perl 6 Subroutines) Released · · Score: -1

    Not a lot of comments on the past several posts. Need a little more mainstream flavor injection again.

  21. Re:IE Is Too Tough To Beat on Mozilla Thunderbird 0.1 Released · · Score: 0

    Well, thats what happens when you bypass the reading of the article to be the first poster, my mistake.

    Let Mozilla load as at startup in the taskbar? Do I look like a 13 year old girl or a arthritic National State Park lodge receptionist?

  22. IE Is Too Tough To Beat on Mozilla Thunderbird 0.1 Released · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Also of note, Mozilla's usage share has risen from 1.2% in February to 1.6% now, a 33% improvement!"

    Unfortunately, as much as I love Mozilla, I haven't found a full on replacement for it. I don't like waiting for Mozilla to load, and there are just too many proprietary scripts at the sites I'm for me to use Mozilla full time for browsing. Thunderbird is an awesome improvement. I also use the Mozilla mail client heavily.

  23. Re:Not the driest place on Earth on Hyperion Rover, 1 km On One Command · · Score: 0

    Man, this is a private and presitigious educational institute. There isn't money lying around for that

  24. Re:Perfect... on Hyperion Rover, 1 km On One Command · · Score: 1

    "Forget about exploring space, we still don't have the slightest clue about our own bodies". Alright, I think we'll let you hike up to the observatory to tell the astronomers that.

  25. Re:That was strange on Hyperion Rover, 1 km On One Command · · Score: -1, Funny

    Yes, and because I dont' subscribe yet, I got that hilarious message saying, "You cannot view this article because it is from the future"