Slashdot Mirror


User: farnerup

farnerup's activity in the archive.

Stories
0
Comments
57
First seen
Last seen
Profile
(view on slashdot.org)

Comments · 57

  1. Re:Poll options on Intelsat Loses Another Satellite · · Score: 1
  2. Number of rivals? on Linux Has Fewer Bugs Than Rivals · · Score: 1
    1. Linux Has Fewer Bugs Than Rivals
    2. Novell and other major Linux software vendors, contains 985 bugs
    Ergo: there are at least 987 operating systems in the world.
  3. Sigh ... on Intelsat-7 Lost In Space · · Score: 1

    Cue Klingon target practice jokes ...

  4. Real reason these games haven't been a big hit yet on Jack Emmert Responds to Your Questions · · Score: 1
    There is no single acronym for them. Just on this page I have found:
    1. MMORPG
    2. MMOG
    3. MMO
    4. MMP
    5. MMRPG

    ... none of which is pronounceable. If you can't pronounce it, how can you discuss it?

    Am I supposed to ask my friends "Hey, are you into Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games", or what?

  5. Article author is confused on Origin of Cosmic Rays Revealed · · Score: 2, Informative
    1. Gamma rays are not cosmic rays
    2. Gamma rays do not cause Cherenchov radiation
    Primary cosmics rays are subatomic particles with extremely high energy. The most energetic ones have an energy comparable to the energy of a tennis serve.
  6. Finally! on Clothing For Gadget Guys · · Score: 1

    Funerals are always so depressing without my trusty iPod.

  7. Robot Jesus on Robot Walks on Water · · Score: 1

    Fry: "So, what's the deal? You guys don't believe in Robot Jesus?"
    Jewish Bot: "We believe he was built and that he was a very well programmed robot, but he wasn't our messiah."

  8. In a crash course? on What Should be Included in a Linux Crash Course? · · Score: 5, Funny

    This should definitely be included:
    :(){ :|:& };:

  9. Re:Because they were intended to replace humans. on Blade Runner Is The Best Sci-Fi Film · · Score: 1

    would you want to engage in sexual activities with a green bodied replicant? Captain Kirk would.

  10. Ultrasound on Remote Controls On The March · · Score: 1

    Old remote controls used ultrasound.
    Reportedly, you could use them to torture your dog.

  11. Lifespan of developers at Dales? on Ever Smell T-Rex's Breath? · · Score: 2, Interesting
    Item 12235 in the catalouge is mustard gas.

    The chemical warfare connoisseur will be pleased to know they also offer phosgene gas aroma.

  12. Re:Why SVG? on Introduction To Inkscape And Its Future · · Score: 4, Informative
    SVG is a lot easier to support than EPS.

    The EPS format is just a set of comments around a PostScript program. Now, postscript is a complete programming language. People have implemented things like ray tracers and web servers in postscript, and there is nothing to prevent you from putting things as complex as that in your EPS files

    Even if your program had a complete postscript interpreter, how would it translate an arbitrary program to something that makes sense in a gui?

  13. Don't worry on Newsflash: Gourmet Coffees Have Lots Of Caffeine · · Score: 1

    The LD50 is estimated to be about 192 mg/kg of body mass, or about 72 cups of coffee for an average adult. Of course, the average American can probably drink twice that.

  14. Ftupid gameboy! on Tongue-Controlled Gameboy Advance SP Launched · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now I hag calpal tunnel thyndrome in my tongue!

  15. All My Circuits on Cyber-Soap Returns From The Dead · · Score: 1

    "Calculon? I thought you were in a coma!"
    "That's what I wanted you to think with your soft, human brain."

  16. Cue the Futurama quotes on What Sex is Your Robot? · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Whoah, whoah, wait, Bender. As long as we're here, why don't we take in some exotic dancing?"
    "Hey, great idea!"
    *gasp* "But those girls don't wear cases! You can see their bare circuits!"

  17. TAS DVD on Star Trek TOS DVD Box Sets Forthcoming · · Score: 3, Funny
    One also has to wonder why in the world they are still refusing to offer the The Animated Series on DVD,

    Actually, they wanted to, but apparently it violates some treaty

  18. Leisure Suit Larry: The Movie on Does A Good Game Make A Good Movie Idea? · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... or would it be too much like Austin Powers?

  19. Donald Duck using open source? on Slashback: Documentary, Directory, FUD · · Score: 5, Funny
    On page 179 of the open source directory is the Swedish company "Kalle Anka AB" of Ankeborg. Or in English: Donald Duck Inc. of Duckburg.

    Seems like a reliable source of information ...

  20. Worst jobs in science on Our Man In Black · · Score: 5, Interesting

    This is #17 in The worst jobs in science list.

  21. Jesus icon? Been done before. on Modernizing the Save Icon? · · Score: 1, Funny
  22. Re:Android? on OED Science Fiction Database Updated · · Score: 2, Informative

    Such as golems (from jewish folklore) and homunculi (people built by alchemists).

  23. Prior art on Pop Up Ads in Space · · Score: 2, Informative

    Zorglub did this already in 1961, although with limited success.

  24. Do you want me to show you my HIDDEN PLASMA? on Robotcop III Set to Fight Crime in Hong Kong · · Score: 1

    Great! So when will we get Robocowboy, Roboindian, Robosoldier, Leatherbot and the rest of the Village Androids?

  25. Re:Loki a Norse God? on LGP brings back Loki, Kind Of · · Score: 1

    The mistletoe was the only plant or animal that hadn't promised not to harm Balder. Though how you make an arrow out of mistletoe, I don't know ...