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  1. Re:It works for Gentoo on GoboLinux Compile -- A Scalable Portage? · · Score: 2, Funny

    But... but... "It's UNIX, I know this!"

  2. Re:Use? on China to Crack Supercomputer Top Ten List · · Score: 2, Funny

    They are probably using it for web-filtering :)

  3. Re:SP2 Disabling Pirate Copies on Microsoft Changes Tune Again On SP2 Installs · · Score: 1

    My point is that the experience is universal. Young people are supposed to break the rules and experience things, otherwise how will they ever grow up ? I'm not advocating lawlessness, but there is a very big difference between enforcing the law and making it impossible to break the law.

  4. Re:It won't matter much... on Microsoft Changes Tune Again On SP2 Installs · · Score: 1

    "Darn you, Microsoft!" and go install Gentoo?

    I did exactly that. Product Activation on Windows XP got me to switch. That and reading "W1nd0w5 iz teh sux!" on slashdot :)

  5. Re:SP2 Disabling Pirate Copies on Microsoft Changes Tune Again On SP2 Installs · · Score: 1

    So having enjoyed the benefits of copying software yourself, now you wouldn't hesitate to deny that same experience to others ? Tell me, how much would you know about computers now if you had to pay for every single piece of software you used ?

  6. Re:Just RTFA... on Windows Media Player 10 Beta Released · · Score: 2, Interesting

    By "end-to-end", do they mean up your end for Microsoft's ends ?

  7. Re:trust on The World's Most Dangerous Password · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "The reason we start a war is to fight a war, win a war, thereby causing no more war!"

  8. Re:Japanese? on Learning a New Language Using Open Source? · · Score: 1

    Anime is the last refuge for fans of animation in general. Note that animation != cartoons. That's actually the whole problem with North American animation - studios realized they don't need animation to make cartoons. Look at the cartoons from the 60's and 70's to see what I mean. They are mostly comic-book drawings pushed around in the frame to make "movement". Today's production values are pretty much the same, but the use of computers obscures the effect.

    Despite Pokemon and Dragonball-Z, Japan actually produces some good animation. Some of that even comes with a plot which is not totally brain-dead. Of the hundreds of shows produced every year, there are maybe a handful of good ones which *might* be worth watching. These are shows which have good animation, a decent plot, and preferably a good musical score.

    If this is what you look for in entertainment, consider watching Cowboy Bebop, Hellsing, Ghost in the Shell: SAC, Naruto, and Big-O. Some of these shows are good right away, others take while to get good. All are the type of show you never see being made in North America - with the sole exception of Batman: The Animated Series.

  9. Re:Swap is vital on Is Swap Necessary? · · Score: 1

    Where does the ram go? Well in windows, I don't know.

    Into the damn ether, that's where. For Windows XP, you may want to look at this list of services and turn off as many as you can. It really helped my sister's computer (256MB).

  10. Re:slashdotted on Andy Tanenbaum on 'Who Wrote Linux' · · Score: 1

    It must be running on a microkernel system :)

  11. Re:symantics on The Logic Behind Metric Paper Sizes · · Score: 1

    What about if I construct the square root of 2, using a compass and straight-edge. What will you say then ?

  12. Re:What's the problem here? on FBI Investigates Open Records Request · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Request all the knowledge you want, but just be aware that they are watching you.

    America, land of the secure (formerly the land of the free).

  13. Re:Mirrors for the torrent files on Knoppix v3.4 Hits The Mirrors · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I don't know how you got "Informative", but good job!

  14. Re:For the trolls, out there... on OpenBSD 3.5 Released · · Score: 2, Funny

    Where is ??? - profit ?

  15. Re:Well... on Big Brother Will Be Watching You In Florida · · Score: 1

    I think that in any such town, there would be a clear recognition of just how sick the idea is.

  16. Scribus is great ! on Scribus 1.1.6 Reviewed · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I used Scribus about a year ago to produce a professional looking poster for a conference. At the time, it was a very powerful program with a few small quirks. I would recommend it to anybody somewhat familiar with DTP.

  17. Re:The threat posed by treaties on U.S. Considering Ratifying Cybercrime Treaty · · Score: 1

    No, a treaty automatically becomes law when it is ratified.

    And it becomes ratified when the country passes a law, as required by the treaty.

  18. Re:Onwards and upwards... on MPAA Funds School Programs In Copyright Dogma · · Score: 4, Insightful

    We have the Democrats to thank for that one.

    No, you have the Republicans to thank, since they are the ones who allowed the "under God" reference to be added in 1954. Congress passed it, but Eisenhower should have vetoed it. Since try, thank you for trolling.

  19. Re:This is a very bad trend on JPEG Patent Could Impact The Gimp · · Score: 1

    That more productive automation has also eliminated a lot of housework. Ever try washing all your clothes by hand ? It sucks!

  20. Re:What a brilliant idea! on Build Your Own Imperial Star Destroyer · · Score: 1

    I'm guessing that reading comprehension is not your strong point.

  21. tell me about it on BZFlag Open Source Developers Interviewed, Honored · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "We hope to build a karma system that enables the community to guard against cheats and abuses."

    Oh yeah, 'cuz we all know how well that works!

  22. How could this be overlooked ? on Rectifying Social Security Identity Theft? · · Score: 0

    In SOVIET RUSSIA, Social Security rectifies YOU!

  23. oo! oo! I know this one ! on Linux Desktop Security for New Users? · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ???) PROFIT!!!

    I'm guessing the ??? is "Microsoft" ?

  24. Expect "internet radio" to disappear on Shifting From P2P To Stream Ripping · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If a respectable number of P2P users switch to this, internet radio itself will be attacked. It has already been attacked, actually, but P2P was a bigger boogeyman.

  25. Re:Yes please! Don't increase the cost for the res on Free Optimizing C++ Compiler from Microsoft · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I suppose landfills full of cds are "free" as well.