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  1. Re:Why "Igor"? Why? Why? on Webservice Debugs Linux Binaries While-U-Wait · · Score: 2, Informative

    Actually the characters name was Ygor, a role made famous by Bela Lugosi in Son of Frankenstein and The Ghost of Frankenstein, late 30's early 40's. Hope this helps.

  2. I am so glad, on AT&T Sues PayPal and eBay for Patent Infringement · · Score: 1, Funny

    that we don't do software patents in Europe. Oh, wait...

    IANAL but I wish I was now:
    As the word communication seems to be used in extremly lose terms, they could probably use this against any business for actually doing any business, and that would probably include their own lawyers for taking on the job. DISMISSED, on the grounds of being too preposterous for words.

  3. Re:Computer Science? on Does IT Matter? · · Score: 1

    If people are still discovering new things in math

    No, I think you'll find they're still discovering new ways to complicate things we already knew, big difference.

  4. many big names in the IT world? on Does IT Matter? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Sounds like sound bytes for neophytes, commerce drives the IT pony, always has been, always will be. Perhaps to the chagrin of Messers Bulmer & co, who'd like to think that they drive the 'supply & demand' pony.

  5. Re:FACT 1: Your job is not hard. on More Than 500,000 High Tech Jobs Lost in 2002 · · Score: 1

    What do have in mind when you use the term Eruoweenie, please?

  6. Re:Jobs Lost? on More Than 500,000 High Tech Jobs Lost in 2002 · · Score: 1

    Outsourcing is a word with too many negative connotations, if you're considering the future of mankind it is probably a good thing, if however, you're limiting your condemnation to a local community then perhaps it may not be so good. However on a positive note, those with newly found time on their hands will be able to contribute to many community projects, especially helping those from less fortunate families to grasp a foothold in IT.

  7. Re:Jobs Lost? on More Than 500,000 High Tech Jobs Lost in 2002 · · Score: 1

    OK, forgot those, but I also forgot having to drape linen around your groin instead of wearing clothes, so I guess I fucked up bad, unless less freedom from garments frees your mind, in which case I was (score +5 insightful), who knows.

  8. Re:Military: good jobs, good training on More Than 500,000 High Tech Jobs Lost in 2002 · · Score: 1

    And now you're free, do you find that you have a purpose on this planet?

  9. Jobs Lost? on More Than 500,000 High Tech Jobs Lost in 2002 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    That seems to give the impression that they were carelessly mislaid, or accidentally cast aside. Far from it, they were purposefully relocated to a more hospitable economic environment. Free market, free trade, free information, free software and free beer, what more could a philanthropist ask for?
    OK, free love, but that always comes with a price.

  10. Re:Solution for configuration babel on What Might UserLinux Look Like? · · Score: 1

    I agree, that a database system probably is a logical step, however my point is distribution compatibly should be addressed, and an independent standard adopted, so making GUI tools cross-distribution, not having to worry about whether you have a deb or an rpm to install.

  11. Re:Desktop intergration... on What Might UserLinux Look Like? · · Score: 1

    The Linux desktop (as it exists today) is at best OK

    I would have to disagree, after not using Windows for quite some time, and then only Win98, I recently had cause to use an XP machine, I found it frustrating to say the least. But I'll not dwell on the intuitive usability factor, and concede that the environment itself is more consistent once you get reacquainted. Your second paragraph I embrace wholeheartedly, where do I sign up?

  12. Re:Of course, the important question is.... on Better Than Bit Torrent, For Internet2 Users? · · Score: 1

    That's much better, JANET conjures up a far more exciting mental image, where can I get JANET?

  13. UserUtopia? on What Might UserLinux Look Like? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If there were a problem with Linux distributions per se it wouldn't be with the Desktop, that's fine in most distributions, it would be in the diverse configuration file locations, they all seem to have differing ideals here, perhaps a more powerful and consented POSIX definition would be an advantage, rather than the current continued divergence. Apt,portage or rpm etc. working on any distribution would be my idea of UserLinux.

  14. Re:Of course, the important question is.... on Better Than Bit Torrent, For Internet2 Users? · · Score: 1

    Internet.1 is limited only by your mind, those who seek internet.2 will not find it.

  15. Re:Not good enough on China to Promote Own Alternative to DVDs, EVD · · Score: 2, Insightful

    In two or three years China is going to be the second largest economy in the world. In ten it will be the largest, it's going to happen, I can't understand anyone thinking that they have to grab apron strings. China is a huge market, go with the flow or get caught in the undertow.

  16. Re:Not good enough on China to Promote Own Alternative to DVDs, EVD · · Score: 3, Insightful

    So, you imagine a high percentage of the Chinese population already have DVD players? We're talking about a 1.3 billion population here not California, the national savings would be inordinate.

  17. Re:Power consumption on AMD Predicts End of 32-bit Processors · · Score: 1

    Would you be asuming that, for a similar amount work done, or just having the thing switched on.

  18. Re:steps, not 12 on Microsoft to Launch MSN Music Service in 2004 · · Score: 1

    Erm, I think you're forgetting Minesweeper, a true software engineering masterstroke, much copied but never equalled.

  19. Re:Freedom of choice on Brazil Moves Away From Microsoft · · Score: 1

    Click on 'Select a Country'. That should give you some idea.

  20. Re:Well written? Well understood? on Brazil Moves Away From Microsoft · · Score: 2, Insightful

    You don't have to recompile the kernel to use Linux effectively. Of course you can if you want to, the choice is yours. Well FUDed my man.

  21. Re:Does that mean... on Brazil Moves Away From Microsoft · · Score: 1

    No, Samba will no longer be needed, it's one of those fait accompli things.

  22. Re:When should a stock holder start to worry on Brazil Moves Away From Microsoft · · Score: 2, Funny

    I have been seriously considering removing Microsoft from my portfolio, SCO seem to be doing rather well at the moment, but I think a lot of clever money has already gone there, over inflating the stock value, so I may hold off for a while, I'm sure Microsoft will come up with some cunning licencing plan to thwart these rogue states.

  23. Re:protection market on Gangs Extort Companies With DDoS Attacks · · Score: 1

    And do they carry their laptops in violin cases?

  24. Re:Isn't Microsoft culpable in this mess? on Gangs Extort Companies With DDoS Attacks · · Score: 1

    Because you don't own the software you only have licence to use it. Any other way is communism.

  25. Re:Fun design. What's the point? on Bombardier's Hot Wheel · · Score: 1

    Increased unsprung weight, which this would be, would be a handling advantage though.