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  1. Re:limitation on Hand-Powered Hardware? · · Score: 1
    Wrong: the average Jow Blow who doesn't smoke and exercise somewhat regularly puts out between 75W and 120W for 2 hours.

    Considering I wouldn't move my lazy ass if the house was on fire, I was wondering what I could power with about 2W?

  2. Re:making a big screen on Matchbox Sized Color Projectors? · · Score: 1
    Now you need a room with an empty wall the size of Texas for a big screen TV. What's next, wrap around TV for 2 or more walls?

    Well, everyone knows that it's how big the TV is, not what's on it that counts.

  3. Re:NP = New Postage? on Gates on Spam · · Score: 1
    There are many other problems with this technique (a problem that takes 10 seconds on a 4 GHZ Pentium takes several minutes on a still-useful P133; non-upgraded computers get treated like criminals; patent terms could suddenly turn onerous) but the idea that a computer could bluff it out isn't one of them.

    How 'bout a crap computer proxy? You sent me your email on your p133, I deal with the computation on my 4Ghz. It's possible.

  4. Re:Vehicles on Unreal Tournament 2004 Goes Gold · · Score: 1
    What's amazing is that onslaugh is fun despite this :)

    Or because of this.

    I like a game where I am actually rewarded for my poor motor skills. There's nothing like hearing 'serious' players on voice chat screaming demented orders seconds before ploughing over them in the hellbender. And driving the cars off the edges of the cliffs is heaps of fun - Daredevil!

  5. Re:Martian life found on NASA Mars Press Briefing & "Significant Findings" · · Score: 1
    For Immediate Release: NASA in conjunction has forged a treaty with the Martian people, part of this agreement stipulates that they will no longer steal our probes for fun, in exchange, the USA has agreed to prevent the Brits from sending any more beagles.

    I don't suppose you could ask them to stop probing my anus as well?

  6. Re:Read carefully, boys and girls on DRM Technology To Be Added To MP3 Format · · Score: 1
    The people in RIAA are real smart. As soon as no one buys their crapware, they'll quit trying to shove it up our a$$.

    Rubbish, they'll just lobby/bribe anyone they can to get listening to anything other than their crap illegal.

  7. Re:In other news... on China Plans Domestic Software Quotas · · Score: 1
    And, BTW, you look like a fool when you say "USian" (I am NOT calling you a fool, only saying you appear as one to someone who doesn't know you, such as myself). People who live in the USA are "Americans". People who live in North Americans are called "North Americans". People who live in South America are called "South Americans". There is no continent called "America", last time I checked, and thus there is no reason to get confused unless you're a total moron. By the same token, calling Mexicans "Americans" is idiotic, too, because they're not. They're "North Americans".

    You could always just use "infidels".

  8. Re:Easier way to lower the electricity bill on DIY HVAC · · Score: 1
    A better idea: talk with the husband/wife and determine what you can afford to set the thermostat to. Make it clear to the kids that it is not their place to adjust the thermostat.

    Or just say: "Bitch, get back in the kitchen and make me some pie. And tell those damn kids to get off my lawn."

  9. Re:Want to buy one? on World's Smallest Homebrew RC Unit · · Score: 0, Redundant
    I didn't know Richard Gere had a /. account.

    Ewww! Remote Controlled Anal Probe!

  10. Re:Pixel for Pixel on HDTV On Your PC - ATi's HDTV Wonder · · Score: 1
    If I'm not mistaken, TV broadcases are not in the typical monitor proportions. That means no. But perhaps ATi understands this and has a nice interpolator on board.

    Time to change the TV broadcast res.

  11. Re:I wonder on The Virus Squad · · Score: 1
    Assuming of course that the XP SP2 anti-virus software is robust and fully featured.

    Yes, well you know what they say about that ...

  12. Thanks ... on Star Wars Episode III Spoiler Photos · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Thanks, but I'll wait until it's on Free-to-air.

  13. Re:Do they really not get it? on Verisign Sues ICANN Over SiteFinder · · Score: 1
    Is there some sort of contest for the most hated corporation going on between Microsoft, SCO, and Verisign?

    What do you mean? They're just trying to innovate.

  14. Re:Remember children... on BBC Discusses PVR Software, Creative Archive Plans · · Score: 1
    If you don't use DRM your computer is insecure and is at risk from viruses, trojans, hackers, paedophiles, terrorists and illegal copyright violators.

    Don't be silly, it's only at risk of those things after a patch is released by Microsoft.

  15. Re:too bad on GitS Sequel and Appleseed Remake Are Coming · · Score: 1
    GitS TV was awful ...

    Compared to what? Have you seen what's on the idiot box lately?

    I've actually given up watching TV (on the real TV anyway) after I started to D/L TV shows - things I like to watch, when I want to watch them, without ads. Who could ask for more?

  16. Re:My experience on Open-Source Software and "The Luxury of Ignorance" · · Score: 1
    I'm sure if I spent a good deal more time reading the documentation and playing with it, it would be easier in the future ...

    The day Linux advocates can say "It's easy" as opposed to "Are you stupid or something, read the man page!" is the day that Linux will get real market share.

    Open source programs may or may not be the best, but open source documentation is clearly shit.

  17. the relationship between technology and stress. on Correlation Between Stress and Technology? · · Score: 1
  18. Re:social impact of personal devices in general... on Professor iPod Discusses Device's Social Impact · · Score: 5, Insightful
    ... people wonder why the younger generation gets stupider and stupider.

    Now you finally know how your parents felt.

  19. Re:What? on Wired Reports on 'Googlemania' · · Score: 1
    Any other Google out there that I am not aware of?

    No, but you can get mind altering substances on the original that will make you think that you are a buff love god for jesus.

  20. Re:Those Dumb Chairs on Last Great Internet Bubble Auction · · Score: 2, Funny
    Plus, they make you look goofy, cement your reputation as a flake, and cause people to laugh at you behind your back.

    Who needs a chair for that? I just open my mouth ...

  21. Re:A public DARE!! on BudNet Tracks Your Suds · · Score: 1
    Last Saturday, I purchased a 6-pack of Guinness (in bottles) from the Kroger in Clarkston, GA. No, I do not live near there.

    ...

    There, I said it. Now the entire world knows what beer I purchased, when, where, and why. What is the WORST thing that can possibly happen to me by making this public?

    But, but ... you told me you were at bible study. I thought you loved me ... but that was just a lie, wasn't it!

  22. Re:nVidia Desktop Explorer does this on windows on Microsoft Seeks Patent On Virtual Desktop Pager · · Score: 1

    It's nice to finally see some cross-pollination between SCO and Microsoft. Claiming things that you don't own seems to be the new hotness.

  23. Re:Does Red-Hat cost more? on Microsoft's Platform Strategist Speaks On Linux · · Score: 1
    Try that with Windows and see what happens...

    China and the rest of asia already did, nothing happened.

  24. Re:Similar on Total Information Awareness, Disguised And Alive · · Score: 1
    America doesn't care to be in charge of the whole planet. If it did, it would be a done deal and would have been done right after WW2.

    Oh dear, looks like you were brought up on the American version of history. America did not win the war single handed.

    A nation with it's resources depleted after a long conflict does not attack it's allies whilst there are other threats (Russia) and gains to be made (nuclear and rocket technology from the German programs and medical data from the death camps). You wouldn't be in space without German rocket technology, you wouldn't have the nukes you have without German technology.

    Since the only real tactical advantage America had at the end of the war was the hydrogen bomb (a technology in it's infancy), and using it against it's allies would have meant a fight to the death, you can see which is the smarter option.

    Moving forwards, if you think that America would win versus the entire world today, you are deluding yourself. China has a population of over a billion and one of the largest armies in the world.

    America is doing what it needs to protect itself, namely killing or capturing those who oppose it. America will continue to exact American Justice where and when it pleases, regardless of the nationality of those opposing it.

    America will either succeed, or the world will be destroyed as America lashes out. It's as simple as that. This is the way it has to be.

    The American economy is looking increasing shaky. Repeated attempts to jump start it with wars have failed. Your national debt is out of control. I'm less worried about an aggressive America than one that destabilises the world economy. America is a desperate nation looking for a quick fix.

    Much of the world hates America and it's policies. You can't fight everyone and win, history shows that you can't fight irregulars with any degree of success at all (Vietnam, Iraq II). Perhaps it's time to look to methods other than the sword to solve your problems.

  25. Re:Similar on Total Information Awareness, Disguised And Alive · · Score: 1
    Please tell me why Australian law matters in this situation?

    I'm glad you asked, two reasons:

    1. America is not in charge of the whole planet. It's laws do not hold force in Afghanistan, where the Australian nationals were captured. The argument that these prisoners are illegal combatants cuts both ways, the American invasion was also not sanctioned by the UN. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
    2. Australia has reciprocal extradition arrangements with America, in this instance, they could be tried in Australia (instead of in a closed military court).

    America is in a difficult position. The have captured an army of irregulars, they can't release them because they know that most of them will be back on the battlefield the next day.

    9/11 has put a huge scare into America, it's people have realised that they are vulnerable. The enemy has no nation, and attacks can come from anywhere. Afghanistan was an example of what will happen to those nations that oppose America. Unfortunately, the enemies of America are determined, and are not allied with any single nation. Attacking a country will show them nothing. They don't care.

    America has traditionally faired very poorly in conflicts involving irregulars, it will be interesting to see how this one pans out.