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  1. Re:Ironically on Theorizing a Big Apple Push Into Gaming · · Score: 1

    Actually, Halo was originally going to be released simultaneously on the Mac and PC.

  2. Best Language to Learn Multithreaded Programming? on What Programming Languages Should You Learn Next? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This seems to be the future. Are there any languages that are more efficient for multithreaded programing?

  3. The goal of Bureaucracy is continued existence on TSA Limits Lithium Batteries on Airplanes · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Once you create a bureaucracy, it will do ANYTHING to stay in existence. The TSA has to keep coming up with new "security" measures in order to justify its budget. Take for example the lock chock devices airlines are being required to use. These are basically bicycle tire locks for large planes to prevent people stealing a plane while its on the ground. I was very excited to see these devices when they arrived at work. I couldn't wait to see what sort of clever device the government had come up with. Imagine my disappointment when I saw that you could easily disable the devices in about 30 seconds USING A WRENCH. That's right people... our planes are safe unless the terrorists know how to use a wrench. Do you feel safer? Or just poorer?

  4. Great... on Wachowski Brothers and the Speed Racer Movie · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now when the theater projector is slightly out of focus you won't be able to see ANYTHING.

  5. Re:They waste money on editors on Blogs Are Eating Tech Media Alive · · Score: 2, Funny

    Slashdot has editors?!

  6. This is Old News... on Parasites Makes Us Dumber or Sexier · · Score: 1

    KRYTEN: Lanstrom claims to have isolated several strains of positive virus: inspiration, charisma, sexual magnetism-- CAT: Sexual magnetism is a virus? Then get me to a hospital, I'm a terminal case!

  7. What happened to office apps on the web? on Google Hiring Programmers to Work on OpenOffice · · Score: 1

    I'm a little disappointed. I would really like to see Google focus on creating web-based office apps. Anyone else feel the same way?

  8. He Spoke Excellent English on British Intel Shuts Down al-Qaeda Sites · · Score: 2, Informative

    The guy had lived for 3 years in the UK. His family said he spoke excellent English. He ran because he was in the country illegally.

  9. Re:It is time for an updated re-release on TIE Fighter Case Mod · · Score: 1

    They would just f&%k it up. Tribes Vengeance anyone?

  10. Apparently you missed the Catwoman trailer? on Joss Whedon to Write/Direct Wonder Woman · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Currently, female crime fighters are expected to be slutty AND powerful.

  11. Firefox .9 Seems Buggy? on PC Magazine Reviews Firefox, Opera · · Score: 0

    I have used Mozilla/Firewhatever for several years now. However, the latest version of Firefox leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I have had numerous freezes (many requiring the process to be killed) under both Windows and Linux. Anyone else had a similar experience?

  12. That's nobody's business but the Turks on They Might Be Giants Open Their Own Music Store · · Score: 2, Funny

    So mind your own business!

  13. Can Linux kernel be a derived from a microkernel? on Why Does SCO Focus On A Minix-to-Linux Link? · · Score: 0

    Doesn't the whole microkernel versus (hugely) monolithic kernel make this whole discussion a moot point?

  14. Why Harry Potter is Better Then Star Wars! on Can Star Wars Episode III Be Saved? · · Score: 1

    Harry Potter has the same effect on today's children as Star Wars had on kids in the 80's. However, there is one fundamental difference between the two stories. Star Wars started off fairly serious (and occasionally dark) and then tried to become silly (Ewoks, Jar Jar). Harry Potter started off light hearted and then became darker with each passing book (including the death of a very likable character in the 4th book). The question is: will the author (and the movies for each book) maintain this trend?

  15. Wow! I want to invest now! on More Light Shed on Project David · · Score: 1

    Based on its fundamental discovery about the architecture of systems-level middleware, SpecOpS Labs has simply outdistanced all other players in the field. From this, our partners and stakeholders will not only realize handsome financial gain, but share in the ultimate entrepreneurial dream of changing the shape of the IT industry to come.

  16. Re:Where's the innovation on Sun Java Desktop System Release 2 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Today corporate innovation consists of finding new and exciting ways to move jobs overseas (without being the focus of a segment on 60 minutes). That being said... I'm sure there is PLENTY of "innovation" in the Java Desktop.

  17. I Totally Agree on New Online Ad Technology To Bypass Popup Blockers · · Score: 1

    I actually click on Google adds regularly... Why? Because they are unobtrusive. I wish the advertisers would figure this out.

  18. Re:Get a Clue! on Spyware Company Sues Utah Over Anti-Spyware Law · · Score: 1

    Well I don't think you need to do it in caps... I was just suggesting you write REALLY big :)

  19. Get a Clue! on Spyware Company Sues Utah Over Anti-Spyware Law · · Score: 1

    God you're dumb... The Constitution does not protect the right urinate on someone's desk. However, according to WhenU's logic, you ARE protected if you write "SCO Sucks" with your piss. If you need extra bottled water (maybe enough to write "WhenU and SCO Both Suck A Whole Lot But Not In The Good Way") I would be happy to contribute.

  20. Mail.app Very Buggy (at least under Panther) on Next Generation Mail Clients Reviewed · · Score: 1

    I spent a couple days trying to make Mail work on my Father's computer. Everytime it was launched it hung (and had to be killed).

    The Apple support forums are FULL of people with similar problems. I was truly amazed at the number of people having serious problems (ie hangs and freezes everytime they try to use Mail).

    Finally I just installed Thunderbird (which my father seems happy with.

  21. Re:powwow on What is a Good Free MUD Client? · · Score: 1

    I also use powwow (and some of your MUME scripts too ehehe)

  22. WiFi hotspot in Reno on Geek Roadtrips Through the Heartland · · Score: 1

    One of the local pizza places (New Yalk Pizza at the corner of Virginia and Moana) has a public wifi hotspot. I haven't tried it (no laptop) but I assume it works. They have a big sign and instructions on how to connect. More importantly, the pizza is pretty good (it's thin crust, east coast style). There is also a good sandwich place (Cross's Deli) less then a block west on Moana.

  23. Hey I'm one of the unwashed americans.... on Firefly Likely to be Cancelled · · Score: 1

    and I love Red Dwarf. I also plan to shower soon... Take that!

  24. Mozilla Works Fine on Pocket-Sized RC Cars Hit U.S. Soil · · Score: 1

    Under WinXP at least...

  25. Finally we can have... on Xiph.org Releases Theora Alpha One · · Score: 1

    Open Source Porn Vids!