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  1. Re:National vs. State on Potato Bazookas · · Score: 1

    A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.

    A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.

    The above are the definitions I get for "explosion". I think that compressed gas does indeed meet that definition.

  2. Re:What About Gnucleus? on Shutting down Kazaa · · Score: 1

    Gnucleus is good, but sharezaz is better!

  3. Re:what about... on Register your own .mil Domain · · Score: 2, Funny

    rastafarian.mil

  4. Re:huh? on Large File Problems in Modern Unices · · Score: 2, Interesting
    Actually you changed the meaning of that sentence. I think really we object to:
    "It's an interesting look into some of the kinds of less obvious problems that distro-compilers have to face."

    "of the kinds" really adds nothing to the meaning here, nor does "have to"

    Thus we have:

    "It's an interesting look into some of the less obvious problems that distro-compilers face."

    The same sentence, but much cleaner!

    Thanks! I'll be here all week.

  5. Certifications for compter service? on Mandated Regulation/Certification for Computer Repair? · · Score: 1

    To hell with that! How about certifications for reproduction? That's what I want.

  6. Re:Ya, right...and the DMCA will have been repeall on Christmas in 2050 · · Score: 1

    I'm not an expert on Moore's law, or anything, but I'd suspect in 2050 Multiple Terabytes of RAM and THz Processors won't be outrageous.

  7. In Soviet Russia on Microsoft Ordered to Carry Java · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This is the first post!

  8. I'm reading.. on Modding A Paper Shredder · · Score: 3, Funny
    Since we had yet to swap the motor with one more powerful, the shredding was trying our patients.

    I'd be afraid to go to this hospital.
  9. Verizon DSL on Vote for 2002's "Best" Vaporware · · Score: 1
    In my area.
    We are continually expanding our network, and would like to notify you when DSL becomes available in your area. Please fill out the form below, and we will contact you when DSL becomes available.
    4 Years I've been getting this message.
  10. Re:Blogging will cost you a job on Are Blogging and Unemployment Related? · · Score: 1

    Ok, writing, I'll give you that one.. Not so much for accountants, lawyers, garbage men, mechanics, etc.. etc..

  11. Blogging will cost you a job on Are Blogging and Unemployment Related? · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you use that word in an interview

    "I'm an avid blogger in my spare time"

    *slap* *slam*

  12. Are you kidding me? on MPAA Countersues 321 Studios · · Score: 1

    Anyone with any skills at all can copy DVD disks without this software.

  13. No evidence.. on Unintended Aural Consequences of MP3 Compression · · Score: 1
    Not one shred... I don't even think he made a case for further research.

    Next up... Read my scientific paper on how playing 3D games will eventually ruin your depth perception.

  14. That's alright... on Mandrake Appealing to Community, Again · · Score: 1, Troll

    If I wanted Red Hat Linux with some ugly-ass icons, I'd... well I guess I'd make some ugly-ass icons.

  15. In Soviet Russia... on IDE/ATAPI to SCSI Converters Reviewed · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This is still the first post!

  16. UNIX and Apple on the list on 85 Big Ideas that Changed the World · · Score: 2, Interesting

    No mention of Microsoft.

  17. Re:What is CUPS, you ask? on CUPS Security Vulnerabilities · · Score: 2, Insightful

    That's sort of what I thought... Forgive me for being dense, but why do you need to replace the whole print subsystem to make up for bad drivers?

  18. Wow 10 years on Doom Archive Reopened · · Score: 3, Informative
    It strike anyone else that this seems like sort of a long time? It's been almost that long since the original release.
    Revolutionary Programming and Advanced Design Make For Great Gameplay

    DALLAS, Texas, January 1, 1993-Heralding another technical revolution in PC programming, Id Software's DOOM promises to push back the boundaries of what was thought possible on a 386sx or better computer. The company plans to release DOOM for the PC in the third quarter of 1993, with versions planned for Windows, Windows NT, and a version for the NeXTall to be released later.
  19. psDoom on Doom Archive Reopened · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Anyone ever get that one running? I got the source once...

  20. What is CUPS, you ask? on CUPS Security Vulnerabilities · · Score: 2, Interesting
    More info here.

    I never really understood what made it better than straight up lpd. Perhaps one of you could enlighten me?

  21. The great thing about standards.. on Cable, TV Makers Agree on Digital Standard · · Score: 5, Insightful
    There are so many to choose from.

    I think the most important part of this article was this line:

    While the agreement outlines some copy-protection guidelines, it was drafted without the input of Hollywood or consumer groups, which have strong opinions and powerful friends in government.

    So essentially, this "standards agreement" is meaningless.

  22. Re:Is it a dupe? on Build Your Own Mac · · Score: 0

    My Bad, the above link is one of at least three dupes.

  23. Is it a dupe? on Build Your Own Mac · · Score: 0

    Technically no - but expect this information to be re-hashed here

  24. It's bad, this is how bad - on LinuX-Mas Caroling We Shall Go · · Score: 2, Funny
    Microsoft is Coming To Town (To the tune of Santa Claus is Coming To Town)

    You better watch out
    You better not cry,
    "I don't know where all my licenses lie!"
    Microsoft is coming to town

    You paid for it list,
    You paid for it twice;
    You paid even more for legal advice.
    Microsoft is coming to town

    They know when you run Windows
    They know when you use Word
    They treat a loyal customer
    Like a lying, thieving turd.

    With auditing threats
    In letters that come
    Their lawyers will have you reaching for Tums
    Microsoft is coming to town

    Bill's desperate now
    There's no time to play
    He's casting dot-Net to drag in your pay
    Microsoft is coming to town

    They offer a solution
    When you are left in tears
    Just sign here on the bottom line
    And subscribe for fifty years!

    Oh, you should have watched out
    Gave Linux a try
    Now licensing six is bleeding you dry
    Microsoft is coming to town
    Microsoft is coming to town!

    REAL bad.

  25. Happy holidays.. on LinuX-Mas Caroling We Shall Go · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Fizirist pizosist