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  1. Current time of Concorde? on Successful Supersonic Jet Launch · · Score: 1

    Uhhh, the current journey time of the Concorde is approaching infinity. It won't be hard to beat that.

  2. Re:A flash drive should outlast you on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 1

    Yeah, Puppy Linux saves to USB once per session. Assuming one session per day, that gives you 2700 years. Even accounting for medical advances that may be possible, I still think you should be OK. ;-)

  3. Re:We used to do that with floppy disks on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 1

    You deserve a medal for foolhardyness... ;-)

  4. Re:Windows? on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 1

    There are many people working on BartsPE plugins - Now that you know what to look for, some Googling just might find what you want.

  5. Re:We used to do that with floppy disks on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hmm, never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of punch cards... ;-)

  6. We used to do that with floppy disks on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 4, Funny

    Geez, I must be getting old. These young whipper snappers are so used to networked computers that they all think removable media is a new idea...

  7. Re:Windows? on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 1

    It can. It is called BartsPE:
    http://www.nu2.nu/bootablecd/

  8. A flash drive should outlast you on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 1

    and that should be long enough. I don't see what your problem is.

  9. Puppy Linux on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 1

    runs off a 128 MB flash dongle:
    http://www.goosee.com/puppy/

    It has everything you need to get a job done.

  10. Re:Well, that's great on USB FlashDrives The New PC? · · Score: 2, Funny

    So? Just add a chain and a paint bucket filled with cement on the other end. You'll never lose the key again. BTW, I saw that on a farm...

  11. Re:Honesty needed to control $$ inflation on Massachusetts Plans a Cell Phone Bill of Rights · · Score: 1

    Hmmm, I can see your wife when you call her and say that you are 'out with the girls'. You may need the 911 capability when you finally do get home...

  12. Re:What they need is a fair lending act... on Massachusetts Plans a Cell Phone Bill of Rights · · Score: 1

    If a company is ripping you off, but you are still using that company, then they are doing something right and is probably highly profitable - so get your revenge on them by buying their stock.

  13. Re:Honesty needed to control $$ inflation on Massachusetts Plans a Cell Phone Bill of Rights · · Score: 1

    Emergencies only? First of all, you can always dial 911 on a cell phone. The only thing you need is a charged battery, no contract required. If you need more than that, get a CB radio.

  14. Re:I'm all for it. on The Argument for Crackable Media · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Yes, you are allowed to do that. Layman tend to read laws in isolation. Lawyers look at the big picture - many laws are unconstitutional or otherwise overuled by other laws, principles and case law. In essence, if a CD/DVD is yours, then you can do whatever the hell you need to do in order to perform the CD, except make an exact copy. Therefore, if you bought a CD, then you may copy it to a hard disc in order to perform the CD, but you are not allowed to copy the CD onto another CD.

  15. Re:Both are crooks on Symantec Brings Complaint Against MS to EU · · Score: 1

    Exactly, all that Symantec has to do is write a few viruses that MS Antiwhatever cannot fix. That is called survival of the sleeziest...

  16. Re:Is there a problem here? (no, not really) on Apple Upgrades Mac mini, Doesn't Tell Anybody · · Score: 1

    Well, refer to my Pink Panther signature below:

  17. Sell by date? on Apple Upgrades Mac mini, Doesn't Tell Anybody · · Score: 1, Funny

    So, is it time to insist on Sell By Dates on electronics? That sounds a like a good way to avoid purchasing stale products.

  18. Re:IQ on The Intelligent Door Handle · · Score: 1

    Hmm, a dog has an IQ of about 1 and it can use a doggy door. Heck, even a cat manages it...

  19. Re:Simple logic. on The Intelligent Door Handle · · Score: 1

    just make it fail open - locks are fairly useless against real burglers anyway.

  20. Re:Things that make you go "what were they thinkin on The Intelligent Door Handle · · Score: 1

    a. kick a hole in the wall, next to the door. b. break a window and climb in. c. kick the door in. d. kick the door on the lock, so that the jamb splinters and the door stys in one piece. e. ...

  21. Re:question about design.. (not answered in articl on The Intelligent Door Handle · · Score: 1

    Well, in America most houses are built from dirt and recycled cardboard, so entering via a hole in the wall is even easier than going through a door...

  22. Towel? on The Intelligent Door Handle · · Score: 1

    Do they at least include a free towel with each intelligent door knob?

  23. Pay me on Dell's Open PC Costs More Than Windows Box · · Score: 1

    Well, it is obvious - someone would have to pay me to use Windows XP and that is what Dell is doing.

  24. Re:Microsoft Support? on Common Malware Enumeration Initiative · · Score: 1

    That highly intelligent quote is of course from The Pink Panther.

  25. They infected chicken eggs on Researchers Reconstruct 1918 Flu Virus · · Score: 1

    which were killed by the viruses. Nuff sed.