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  1. Re:Why? on PostgreSQL Ported to GameCube, Linux Progressing · · Score: 1

    The PS2 also has a hard disk available... so you could conceivably want to run a database server
    using a PS2.

    You'ld have to have a really specialized application to want the gamecube to run a database server, since it has nearly no local storage, and I hear the network performance isn't that great either.

  2. Re:Why? on PostgreSQL Ported to GameCube, Linux Progressing · · Score: 1

    And you need a database server for that?

  3. Re:Variables involved on Getting Around Printer-Manufacturer Abuse · · Score: 1

    I figured they didn't include the cable as a service to users.

    Sure, when you buy your first [insert connector type] printer, you need to buy a cable. But when you replace it, you don't have an extra cable lying around.

  4. Re:and what happens... on Getting Around Printer-Manufacturer Abuse · · Score: 1

    He's not throwing it in the trash... he's throwing it at the OEM, who may (should) have facilities to recycle the crap they make.

    Some countries have the initiative to make manufacturers commit to recycling/disposing of the equipment they make when it reaches the end of it's lifetime, of course they'll pass the cost on to retail. And then customers can make economic and environmental decisions at the same time.

  5. Re:Its the law on Harlan Ellison vs. AOL Judgment Reversed · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Email is a fine way of communicating official things, as long as you expect replies.

    If you send an official communication to someone, and don't get a reply within a day or so, then send registered mail, or a phone call.

  6. Re:Hmm on First CAN-SPAM Lawsuit Filed in California · · Score: 5, Funny

    I personally prefer HELO there. You never know, you could be talking to a non-dude SMTP server... wouldn't want to get them mad at you when you haven't even sent any data yet. :)

  7. Re:Its the law on Harlan Ellison vs. AOL Judgment Reversed · · Score: 1

    If you have documentation of the server taking a dump, it's probably ok.

    If you don't have logs of dropping the item as spam, and they have logs that showed your server accepted it, there's a reasonable assumption you recieved it.

    In this case though, the issue is that AOL had a registered address on file, and did not bother to check it. There is no dispute over if the email arrived, and could have been read.

  8. Re:Getting Out of the Ghetoo Will Cost You $0.00 on Microsoft Mail Worms Gang War? · · Score: 1

    Just because the viruses and worms don't work on my computer, doesn't mean I'm not still caught in the crossfire.

    I have to update my filtering rules, or wait for the admins to update them so I don't have to deal with the tons of crap the viruses put out.

  9. Read the fine print on Cellphone Number Portability -- A Big Lie? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Most of the phone contracts I've read indicate that the carrier has the option of switching you to a local number if you remain outside your home service area for a specified period of time (I think i've seen 3 to 6 months). Since I'm not in the market for a time contracted phone, I only read the contract notes I see in the newspaper or in direct mail, so ymmv.

  10. Re:F the FCC on Courts Overturn FCC - Return of the Monopoly? · · Score: 1

    #1) Morning commutes are herd mentality, I have a job where I commute when the freeways are clear thanks.

    #2) Howard stern is an asshat, and not terribly entertaining. If I'm going to listen to people talk, I'd prefer to listen to something with intellegence, and perhaps wit; or maybe I'd just like to listen to music.

    #3) Yes, the FCC has too much power, however it is nice that nearly everything I own is required to deal with interference.

  11. Re:Open Source Energy Initiatives on DIY HVAC · · Score: 3, Interesting

    On a similar note, we have no choice of who we buy our water from, and who we give our sewage to.

  12. Re:Fired OR? on Fired Via Instant Message · · Score: 1

    heh.... maybe the 'just once more' sex will be worth the public humiliation of realizing while you were drunk you borrowed the car of a girlfriend you also aquired, and then she broke up with you

    (and apparently created the account solely to post that... but hey)

  13. Re:Planning Ahead on Mars Rovers Update · · Score: 5, Insightful

    How does testing the software determine the heater is going to malfunction?

    Given CNN's lack of technical depth, for all we know it could be a command to the rover to tell it not to turn on the heater anymore. Either way, they designed the rovers so they can fix them while they're in space, which is pretty good.

    Given the limited amount of storage on the rover, it's a higher priority to make sure the upgrade process works, and that it is possible to fix stuff with software, than to make the rover fix stuff automagically.

  14. Re:What they really do on NYC Crosswalk Buttons are Inoperative · · Score: 2, Insightful

    There does seem to be an informal sense among pedestrians that pressing the button should cause the ped signal to activate sooner, since they are there and requesting service, but that is not the case. The only thing pressing the button changes is whether that special ped phase cycle is used or not.

    I think it's a reasonably fair expectation, as long as the intersection falls into the first two categories (which is most of the intersections I walk at, but wouldn't be the case for most intersections in a downtown setting)

    The intersections I tend to use fall into several categories:

    1) There is minimal traffic in the direction I cross in, thus pushing the button gives instant satisfaction, since the primary direction has had plenty of time to go anyhow.

    2) The primary direction of traffic is in the direction I cross. Some of these intersections will change the the signal to walk without waiting for a red, others I just walk through against the don't walk, cause it's safe.

    3) Both directions have heavy traffic, and the button only makes sure I have enough time to walk across, oh well. Many of these intersections don't even have buttons, since as you noted they're not necessary, either there is enough pedestrian volume, or the cycle is long enough for pedestrians anyhow.

    4) I'm crossing a major thoroughfare, which has a long green time, so I tend to get the fuzzy end of the lollypop, unless i get lucky with timing.

  15. Re:I knew this already on NYC Crosswalk Buttons are Inoperative · · Score: 1

    typically, those sensors are based on inductance not weight, so while adding more of you will increase your inductance, adding more metal, or a magnet will do a much better job.

    If you're feeling socially active, you can complain to your local trafic authority and have them adjust the sensor.

  16. Locality on VoIP Solution for Faxing? · · Score: 3, Insightful

    just because you have to do ten digit dialing doesn't make it non-local.

    Of course, a lot of the area you might need to fax with is going to be intra-lata/zone3/local toll/whatever the hell they're calling it now, where on a typical residential line it would be more than a local call, but not go through your long distance carrier. I have no idea if you can make those calls or not, but you can give somebody a headache by asking them :)

  17. Re:Umm, call them? on Taking Domain Control Back from the Registrar? · · Score: 4, Informative
    From the (current version) of the registration agreement:


    8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    You agree that Go Daddy's entire liability to You under this agreement, and Your only remedy, in connection with any service provided by Go Daddy to You under this agreement, and for any breach of this agreement by Go Daddy, shall be limited to the fees You paid to Go Daddy for the particular service in contention.

    GO DADDY AND ITS AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY OF GO DADDY'S SERVICES OR FOR THE COST OF OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE SERVICES. BECAUSE CERTAIN STATES DO NOT PERMIT THE LIMITATION OF ELIMINATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DAMAGES, GO DADDY'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE SMALLEST AMOUNT PERMITTED BY LAW.

    GO DADDY DISCLAIMS ANY LOSS OR LIABILITY RESULTING FROM:

    1. access delays or interruptions to our web site or domain name registration system
    2. data non-delivery or misdelivery between You and Go Daddy
    3. events beyond our control (i.e. acts of God)
    4. the loss of registration or processing of a domain name or the use of a domain name
    5. the failure for whatever reason to renew a domain name registration
    6. the unauthorized use of Your account with Go Daddy or any of
    7. services provided to You by Go Daddy
    8. errors, omissions or misstatements
    9. deletion of, failure to store, or failure to process or act upon email messages
    10. processing of updated information to Your registration record
    11. development or interruption of Your web site
    12. errors taking place with regard to the processing of Your application
    13. application of Go Daddy's Dispute Resolution Policy
    14. any act or omission caused by You or Your agent (whether authorized by You or not)

    9. INDEMNITY

    You agree to release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Go Daddy and its contractors, agents, employees, offices, directors, shareholders and affiliates from and against any losses, damages or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting from any claim, action, proceeding suit or demand arising out of or related to Your (including Your agents, affiliates or anyone using Your account with Go Daddy whether or not on Your behalf, and whether or not with Your permission) use of the services provided by Go Daddy. Should Go Daddy be notified of a pending law suit, or receive notice of the filing of a law suit, Go Daddy may seek a written confirmation from You concerning Your obligation to indemnify Go Daddy. Your failure to provide such a confirmation may be considered a breach of this agreement.


    It looks like you've allowed Go Daddy a lot of room to screw you. INAL, so I don't know how much of that contract is actually legal, but if they were acting on spam complaints, you're probably going to have to spend a lot of money to get much out of them. Did you call them yet?

  18. Re:Umm, call them? on Taking Domain Control Back from the Registrar? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Since a domain costs about $10/year from godaddy, and the maximum term is 10 years, this case would likely fall under small claims, which doesn't allow lawyers,so there's a better chance of a fair trial

  19. Re:Injunction? on Open Source Group Victoria v. SCO, Part II · · Score: 4, Interesting

    You do know that microsoft put out Xenix, which was a very popular unix in the early 80's right? They probably still have the source code for that hanging around somewhere

  20. Re:I would love to hear on FCC Supports Neighborhood Radio · · Score: 1

    Why are you using the word 'costed'? It makes my brain hurt. You can just use the word cost.

    Examples
    In 1943, a green bean cost three dubloons.
    In 1534, two green beans cost four dollars.
    Today, a green bean costs three cents.
    Currently, green beans cost two dubloons per ounce.

    <usage nazi>

  21. Re:ACLU on Search and Seizure at the Supreme Court · · Score: 1

    The father was not in the car. He was meerly near the car.

  22. Re:Happens more often. on 1503AD and the Rapid Erosion of End-User Rights? · · Score: 1

    The additional processes needed to sort the close enough lcds from the perfect lcds would add costs to both the perfect lcds and the not so great ones. The manufacturer would then be cut out of the standard lcd market since their prices wouldn't be competitive... and who knows if many people are willing to buy perfect lcds anyhow?

    I'd guess LCD manufacturers are counting on process improvements to improve overall quality, so they don't have to add more sorting

  23. Re:Ask Slashdot on Portable CD-R/RW/MP3 Player? · · Score: 1

    In the spirit of burning karma.

    Why don't you steal TP from your college? Duh! It's probably not soft or absorbant, but don't pee on yourself, and you don't need it to be absorbant.

  24. Re:Obviously on What Extras Should I Buy When Buying a Laptop? · · Score: 2, Funny

    if your crap is red, you should see a doctor

  25. Re:Software installation on Trivial Barriers to Personal Linux Use? · · Score: 1

    there is a qmail-src package in debian that builds and installs a qmail binary. There has been since at least 2000, when I first used it.

    Don't blame debian for not including a binary package for qmail, when per qmail's license, they can't release a binary of qmail that fits in the debian directory structure.