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  1. good deal on Professor Bans Laptops from the Classroom · · Score: 0, Troll

    i don't know how many times i saw people a) staring at laptop and not listening b) people playing games during class. It is the professor's class to teach and I wholy approve of her method. I'm sure some student will be suing shortly...

  2. feeling lucky? on Google's Past Homepage · · Score: 1

    /. mods were fishing for a fresh story and hit the I'm Feeling Lucking button...this story is what it returned.

  3. For more information on Nuclear Fusion Discovered · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I remember reading an article in Wired back in 1998 that was fascinating. It talked about Cold Fusion, the historical *ahem* problems with theories, and the current research. I am not a physicist but still found this to be informative and interesting. Thanks to the internet, you can still find it here: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/6.11/coldfusion .html?pg=1

  4. A Bet for all of you... on Opera CEO Prepares to Swim across the Atlantic · · Score: 3, Funny

    if the ISS lands on him as he swims, I will give you all a Taco Bell taco.

  5. What am i missing on RAM Manufacturers Fined for Price Fixing · · Score: 0, Troll

    Ram...korean company...it has been a long week but I could have sworn that Dodge is an American company. Just kidding. However...why do we never learn where these huge fines go? I mean, $160 million is a fair amount of money and I'm certain someone will enjoy collecting it. sadly, i will still be working away without receiving a cent.

  6. AND NOW... on Reports from the MySQL Users Conference · · Score: 1, Funny

    MySQL 5.0, now with 3 full revisions more than MySQL 2.0

  7. ...Reports from the MySQL Users Conference on Reports from the MySQL Users Conference · · Score: 4, Funny

    i don't think i've ever seen MySQL output a report like this...must have been a weird query.

  8. I'm waiting on RAM Manufacturers Fined for Price Fixing · · Score: 3, Funny

    *looks at $2.00 per meg PC-133 chips* ... ... ... *waits for class action lawsuit notification*

  9. Re:Well, why not? on EU Trade Commissioner Enjoyed MS Hospitality · · Score: 1

    Would you like your answer in Euros or Dollars?

  10. Didn't "Forget" to turn it on on The Forgotten Huygens Experiment · · Score: 1

    From everything I've read at Space.com. Nobody forgot to turn on this experiment. The problems was that ESA sent NASA poor specs that didn't include the proper instructions. Things went up as they were described in the manual which meant the experiment was not turned on. That said, nobody forgot they just didn't document it correctly.

  11. Re:Interesting spin ... on Microsoft, Monocultures, Security FUD & Other Fun · · Score: 1

    don't forget laser printers

  12. Taking Bets? on Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaks · · Score: 1

    Who wants to bet that a few doors will soon be knocked down while TiVos, computers and XBoxes are confiscated by our loving FBI agents?

  13. boourns on Rumors of iPod mini, 100 Million Songs, Xserve G5 All True · · Score: 1

    I was all prepared to use my hoarded gift certs. to Best Buy and get my value packed iPod but now...nope. Though I must admit for Apple it is a great deal because they get people to buy the 15 gig model and spend $50.00 more. It is too tempting to get another 11 gigs. It is kind of like BUY 4 GIGS FOR $249 AND GET 11 GIGS FOR JUST $50!!!1 I wish that was their marketing slogan. Oh well, time for that DVD Burner. Better get certain files off my PC's HD before the RIAA come around.

  14. Re:# Songs on iPod Jr. Rumors Become More Substantial · · Score: 1

    I would assume Apple estimates this using AAC and not Mp3.

  15. Xerox Alto and three button mice. on Re-Opened Computer History Museum Explored · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The picture of the Alto has a three button mouse displayed. I guess this is the part of the system that Apple didn't incorporate and Microsoft decided to use. NOTE: I am a long-time user of Apples and a short-time user of their mice.

  16. Repair, Clean, Repeat on Re-Opened Computer History Museum Explored · · Score: 5, Interesting

    this organization seems to count on donations for their displays. does anyone know what sort of process they use for cleaning, repairing and sorting the different devices that arrive at their doorstep? also, what happens to those computers that are donated but not used for display purposes? curiously yours.

  17. Re:Erm...why? on Toshiba Introduces A 17"-Screen Laptop · · Score: 2, Funny

    The answer is simple. Didn't you know this is the "Year of the Laptop"

  18. Web Browser or Standards on Netscape Founder Says Web Browsing Innovation Dead · · Score: 5, Informative

    I like to think of some web browsing items that have become refined. Tabbed browsing comes to mind *prepares to be attacked by anti-tabbers* I don't think you can separate the browser from the protocols that the browser renders. Thus, if the browser is really just a rendering too and information manager, it does it's job well. Maybe the problem is we haven't fully utilized the protocols available and thus a feeling of stagnation has taken place.

  19. Security on Will Cellular Swamp WiFi? · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I am no cellular or Wi-Fi expert, but it seems like security is something to consider when mulling over this question. My Wi-Fi network is secured by me, but the cellular network, being a public/private venture, seems to lack the ability for personal protection. Perhaps this is a good thing for my parents, as the cellular network would probably have some sort of built-in controls, but I like to control my own network. Any thoughts or secuirty tidbits that anyone can share would be appreciated.

  20. there is a cheaper solution... on Building A Homemade Chess Supercomputer · · Score: 2, Funny

    he could get a Mac and play chess.app on his "supercomputer."

  21. Re:Rendezvous Clustering on Apple Updates Professional Video Lineup · · Score: 1

    From the Apple website

    "Unlimited network rendering on Mac OS X"

    "See those desktop systems in empty offices at the end of the day?...Shake offers simplified set up, management and monitoring on Mac OS X of network rendering projects using any Xserve or Power Mac G4."

    The title and text suggests the network rendering is only available for Apple based solutions. Can anyone confirm this?

  22. Re:Slashdot effect? on Should you Fear Google? · · Score: 1

    Hmm...I bet they have a cached version. I guess Google knows how to turn the other cheek and provide a service to their enemies.

  23. Opt-Out (Kinda) on What Software Do Cable Installers Place on Your PC? · · Score: 1

    Mediacom, in Iowa, gives you the full install package and at the back of their license and "user guide" book, there is an opt-out form. It should be noted that this is not the same as an uninstall option. I assume they just remove your computer/modem/ip from their list. They even include a generous 30 day timeframe for you to find the form. Thankfully, I was insistent and the lovable Cable Guy left my free of their software. Now if only my upstairs neighbor would come down and ask to use my shower because her's is broken (movie reference).

  24. Doing my best to educate the masses, est. 2002 on Electronic Voting's Fundamental Flaws · · Score: 1

    I recently took a class taught by a computer science professor who is also on the state of Iowa election machine panel. He brought the worlds of mark sense scanning, human factors and politcal realities together. He has a wonderful page of resources, historical cases and technical mumbojumbo and I offer it to you, the /. community: Douglas Jones's Electronic Voting Resources