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  1. how to fix on Nasty New Virus Variants · · Score: 4, Insightful

    How to fix this? Install mozilla!
    Anyway, according to this article here,
    "Bagle exploits a flaw in Outlook, revealed in October of 2003, that allows a hacker to upload and execute a file on a user's PC without that user opening the file. Microsoft has issued a patch for the flaw in October, but users who have not updated their systems with this patch are at risk."
    If you run an MS machine, and don't know that you have to update regularly, you need your head checked. Besides, updating an MS machine really is easy.

  2. Galeon on Mozilla 1.7 Beta Is Faster And Smaller · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The latest Galeon is out too. Version 1.3.14. Works with Mozilla 1.4 through 1.7b and trunk. Loads pretty fast too;) For those of you who don't know, galeon is a browser based on mozilla, for gnome-but ofcourse works in other wm's too.

  3. Re:5%? on Mozilla 1.7 Beta Is Faster And Smaller · · Score: 1

    Yep, you're correct, what I was looking at was the alpha version, thanks for pointing that out!

  4. 5%? on Mozilla 1.7 Beta Is Faster And Smaller · · Score: 1, Interesting

    5% decrease in binary size? According to Mozilla's site it says:
    "Mozilla's binary size has been decreased almost 2% since Mozilla 1.6."
    Is the binary size in the summary from a different version?
    One thing that I'd like to see mozilla mail do, is have the address book open, like in thunderbird. I don't even use the address book in mozilla since it's such a pain. Am I just missing something?

  5. too bad on Muscle Cars And Smokin' Chips · · Score: 3, Funny

    "In it the author compares overclockers to hot rodders"
    Too bad the ladies don't think of it the same way...

  6. panel link on Why Programming Still Stinks · · Score: 5, Informative

    here is the link to the ppl on the panel, and talks about their backround

  7. money on Builder.com Writers Outsourced to India · · Score: 1

    "it's not as much about money "
    funny, thats about all the article mentions!
    anyway, they're talking about freelance work-I'm not in the buisiness, but isn't freelance work pretty much where the purchaser states their price?

  8. scary on Meet Lucy, The Orangutan Robot · · Score: 3, Funny

    he said: "can you imagine how scary it would be if she looked like a human baby?"
    did you guys look at the picture of that thing? It looks like my mother-in-law! Thats friggen scary! I guess he spend all the money on research, and not on matching eye's.:)

  9. EFF on Congress to Test Air Screening Program · · Score: 3, Informative

    The EFF also has a good write up on it. A second opinion on things is always good.
    Also see Why EFF is concerned about CAPPS II
    In short, what's at stake?
    " Your fundamental right to privacy and your fundamental right to travel without being forced to give up your constitutionally protected freedoms"

  10. stuck on Expert Opinions On Linux Gaming's Future · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Linux seems to be stuck right now as far as games go. There are GREAT free games, don't get me wrong, I've wasted many hours using frozen bubble, but, there needs to be incentive (read users) for commercial game developers to develop for linux. The catch-22 is that there needs to be incentive (read games) for windows users to switch to linux. I'm not a big gamer, so doesn't effect me and I'd rather buy a game console, however, joe six pack needs games that can play easily on his OS, before a switch.

  11. Re:A Good Hosting Provider on SCO - EV1, Licensees, Groklaw, Armed Guards · · Score: 1

    dont forget opensourccehost.com they're all about opensource!

  12. SOAR on Cooking with the Internet? · · Score: 2, Informative

    I always liked S.O.A.R. (searchable online archive of recipes) but they've seen changed to recipe source im pretty sure they use to be the largest, and part of berkley.edu
    anyway, they still have a large collection of pretty good recipes

  13. taking on Microsoft Warning Leaked Code Traders · · Score: 2, Funny

    Taking something off of the internet, is like taking pee out of a swimming pool...

  14. Re:linux PDA? on Palm Changing OS Strategy · · Score: 1

    Had you read my post, you wouldve seen that i wrote "my most recent palm was the m500." We're talking about PIM's here, not PDA's with a built in kitchen sink. I can't vouch for palms stability when it comes to multimedia PDA's, but for the basic PDA, mine works great. I also can't speak for your backup issues, I use linux, and have no trouble syncing/backing up, and I'm even using the USB cradle. I have crashed my palm before (ran software that required mathLIB,and didnt have it installed) Hit reset, all was back to normal, ive NEVER had data loss with my palm. There is also something to be said for having a MAJOR device like the palm, that is you can upload your contacts to yahoo! and other services as long as they're in the 'palm' format.

  15. Re:linux PDA? on Palm Changing OS Strategy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Ive owned both the zaurus and a few palms, the newest model i have being the palm m500. While the zaurus is a great toy, palm "just works." the damn thing is fast, rarely (about 5times a year, due to bad software) crashes, and even then, it takes like a 30second reset.
    The zaurus however, does Much more, wireless, mp3 player, video player, etc. however as far as a PIM goes, you just can't beat palms ease of use, and speed. Especially graffitti, works great. Not to bash the zaurus, but i found myself 'setting it up' (see playing, trying to figure things out) more than being productive
    in the end, i use the b&w palm, why? besides the above notes, the batteries last MUCH longer in it then any color screen would. Nothing fancy, just a PIM, like you asked for;)

  16. Re:Crap like this kept me off COmcast for years on Comcast Targets Internet "Abusers" · · Score: 1

    I agree, he is a hog, however, as stated in the article:
    "They have the right to control their service and offer different services to different people," said David Willis, an analyst at the Meta Group. "The problem is you can't keep changing the rules all the time."
    Which is the problem with Comcast. I have comcast, have had no troubles, but, if there is a cap, they need to annouce it,and maybe provide some tools. AOL use to have a timer to tell you how long you've been online, Alltel cellular has a function that lets you see how many minutes you've used. Even if they didn't you know what your limit is (300 minutes, etc) Comcast doesn't tell you.

  17. Gee... on SCO Offers $250K Bounty for MyDoom Author's Arrest · · Score: 1

    Gee, I wonder who is funding this?
    and for the same amount too!

  18. the point on Review - Mac OS X Server 10.3, Part 1 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    the point of it the same of any company; to make money. Duh, imagine that, apple trying to profit!

  19. Re:just wondering on iTunes 4.2 and QuickTime 6.5 · · Score: 1

    yep, and already been implemented:
    rhythmbox

  20. Re:even their screenshots suck... on Xandros version 2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah, the internet explorer icon on the desktop freaked me out!

  21. Re:few ones on Multiplayer Linux Games · · Score: 1

    And for you older slashdot users, tank wars!

  22. ecost.com on Finding Holiday Discounts on iPods? · · Score: 1

    ecost.com does have SOME deals,but dont expect much. I mean like $5-$15 cheaper. If you sign up for their hotsheet you'll get an email about twice a week from them telling you whats on sale, and the ipod often shows up.

  23. they on Microsoft Security Whitepaper · · Score: 5, Funny

    they recently published the bug list too

  24. now on Man Arrested for 'Spam Rage' · · Score: 1

    "a barrage of pop-up advertising and e-mail."
    Now what kinda 'computer programmer' hasn't heard of mozilla and procmail with spam blocking?

  25. from the article: on Fox Considering a Return of "Family Guy" · · Score: 1

    "called the series a late-blooming phenomenon that may have aired before its time"
    Might just be the people I've talked to, but I've never met someone whose watched the show, and didn't think it was hilarious! The thing that people always say is "why was it cancelled?"