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  1. Re: I was just thinking... on Spam Blackhole Lists Redux · · Score: 1

    Darwin's theory included the idea that:

    The organisms whose variations best fit them to the environment are the ones who are most likely to survive, reproduce, and pass those desirable variations on to the next generation.

    What's going on!? Spammers aren't best fit! They really SHOULD be drowning in the ocean. I certainly don't want them reproducing!

  2. Certainly a good thing on Spam Blackhole Lists Redux · · Score: 2, Interesting

    If you have been placed on a blacklist, then something must be wrong with your system(s). If the problem is with insecurity and unrestricted relaying, you must fix that before becoming un-blacklisted. If the problem is with a customer, you must deal with them before you can have your IP/domain removed from the blacklist. We need a central service to look at cases and see when someone is "clean." Until they are, there system could still contribute to the spam problem and must be blacklisted.

  3. Re:All it misses... on The Ultimate Computer Chair? · · Score: 1

    All it really misses is some wheels. Imagine not playing but LIVING carmageddon! And, at the
    same time, you can listen to your mp3 (or ogg) collection. Sweet!

  4. Sorry.. on Lanlink Linking The Coasts · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I don't think this project will be a success.
    My current project (located in the midwest)
    release tons of energy, which will most likely
    interfere. Sorry 'bout that!

    ; )

  5. While they're at it, on Google To Create "Blog" Search; Potentially Remove From Main · · Score: 1

    I think google should also separate the family history
    stuff. Often when I'm looking for info I'll get countless pages about
    people who don't exist any more and I spend a lot of
    time sifting through all the results.

  6. Java 1.5! on Summary of JDK1.5 Language Changes · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    It's .1 crappier than before!

  7. Re:Evolution on Hi-Tech Weed-Killer · · Score: 1

    Oh, crap, you're right!

    The only way the weeds can escape is if they look
    identical to the real plants. I can just taste the
    way my salad will be soon... :P

  8. wireless security on 802.11 Security · · Score: 5, Informative

    I hate it when people say wireless is so incredibly insecure. It's true that the wireless signals can easily be picked up by anyone. It's also true that one can pick up radiation from cables to sniff packets on your "secure wired network."

    The solution is to not rely on the hardware encryption of your card and hub. Instead, use encrypted streams for all communications from your laptop. Use SSH, never use telnet (that should be common sense). If you just do that, then you don't have to worry about someone sniffing your packets because they are encrypted (and if they're also hardware encrypted you have some nice double-encryption). Also, you could easily set up an ssh tunnel to your router for the http protocol or whatever else you need. That way you have the security through the air. Anything after that is subject to wires on the internet, which like I said before, give off measurable radiation.

    In short, just remember to always use software encryption and not rely on the hardware encryption of your wireless devices. Simples as that.

  9. Archives? on Linuxfest Northwest · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Will any of this event be broadcast live or recorded for later streaming? I'm guessing most of us don't live in the northwest..

  10. Infidels on Nuke-Lobbing · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This is such lies. They are suiciding at gates. Such media lies. The infidels will roast in stomach! I tell truth you only!

  11. It's perfect!! on New Sharp AQUOS Cordless LCD TVs · · Score: 1

    If you speak Japanese! Do Japanese people even read /. ?

  12. Re: not quite right on Should You Hire a Hacker? · · Score: 1

    1) abuse of skills
    2) ????
    3) profit!

  13. Re: Right on! on The Economist on The Rise of Linux · · Score: 1

    You are absolutely correct!

    Intel, probably due to the fact they are off on their own world, seems to think SUN is doomed. We all know, however, that it is in fact planets which are doomed. Here's an example to help you out, termos.

    And, don't forget:
    1. Hold to knowledge that SUN is not doomed
    2. ????????????
    3. Profit!

  14. Re:Firefly? on Firefly Coming to DVD · · Score: 3, Funny

    New /. poll:

    How many of you have seen^H^H^H^H heard of "Firefly"?
    It's the best |..| 18 votes
    What the @!%&#$ is that?? |.............| 8142 votes
    CowboyNeal should be shot |...| 246 votes

  15. Spectacular! on IBM To Publish Java Office Suite · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Good job, IBM! It's always nice to see an industry leader promoting competition in the software arena. It forces all candidates to develop a better product. Perhaps this will spark some ideas with M$? (Not that they'll be any good, but still... ;-) )

  16. Re:Wow! on FreeBSD Looking for People with Lots of RAM · · Score: 2, Interesting

    We have an IBM machine with 40 (yes, that's forty) gigs of ram. It only has a 60 Gb hard drive, and it's not too full, so putting the entire drive in ramdisk isn't out of the question. However, if the power goes out, the UPS probably couldn't keep it up long enough to write everything back to the disk! :D

  17. Computer limitations... on Everything you Want to Know About the Turing Test · · Score: 1

    The article says:
    Turing considers a list of things that some people have claimed machines will never be able to do: ... (3) be beautiful

    How true... My beige box begs for beauty. I must resist though, or it would develop a sense of pride. Pride, of course, leads to misbehavior. I want my computer to work at its best! :)

  18. Literary works? on Federal Judge Rules Against Reverse-engineering · · Score: 1

    I don't think I'd call a computer program a "literary work." :-)

  19. Re:And the GPL requires you to release your source on Sell Your Computers, Keep Paying MS For Licenses · · Score: 1

    Those with hotmail addresses are not respected.

    Releasing source is a positive. It allows for greater code quality, and it's still free as in beer! There is no cost!

  20. Those affected on Sell Your Computers, Keep Paying MS For Licenses · · Score: 1

    From the article:

    "Microsoft officials pointed me to a page on its Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/downloads/lice nse_transfer.doc) that outlines the company's transfer policies for mergers, consolidations, and divestitures."


    Does this affect businesses only? Is Joehomeuser safe?

  21. Oh, Brother... on The Universe May Be Shaped Like a Doughnut · · Score: 1

    All replies alluding to the Homer Simpson should be modded down... Mmmmmm Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe

  22. Can someone explain on New Zealand Looks at Internet Censorship · · Score: 3, Interesting

    In the document it mentions ratings such as M and R16... can some tell me what this rating system is? I'm curious.

  23. Re:How Open Source Software Harms the Environment on Distros To Try: Slackware 9.0-rc1 And Yoper 1.0 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Ummm.. are you seriously this stupid?

    Linux has good power management. APM, ACPI, PMU, etc..

    I hate it when people who work for the devil's company post on /.

  24. distro debate on Distros To Try: Slackware 9.0-rc1 And Yoper 1.0 · · Score: 1

    Hmmm.. this seems to be turning into yet another Distro War [lite]. So, I'll try to plug in that LFS is the coolest, and if you've never done it before you're not a cool linux person.
    Red Hat, Mandrake, and the others are for getting work done, LFS is just plain cool. When you install it you learn about how linux really works and ticks--it's really satisfying. So, grab an unused box and throw it on.. it doens't take too long... ;)

  25. Profit? on Europe Heads for the Moon in July · · Score: 3, Funny

    With everyone going to the moon these days, maybe I should get there first and sell moonland to the new guys. Instant profit! :-)