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  1. CBC has this story too, one day later on AOL, MS & Yahoo Unite On Anti-Spam Initiative · · Score: 1


    http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/04/29/spam_030429

    I don't think most of the spam is controllable by these 3 companies, although we do know that most AOLiens are dung-heads.

  2. Re:How is this reasonable? on AMD: No Grease For You! · · Score: 1

    Explain how this isn't just like the Ink? Some recylced and off-brand cartridges break printers, and it is against the printers' agreements.

    There could be a black list, or good-list of heatsinks/fans, but right now it is just ONE! In dusty environments you can end up changing fans at least once, especially if one is noisy and the other isn't.

  3. Re:Cut out the cliche geek jokes on Silicon Valley Has Learned to Love the Bust · · Score: 1

    Do I look like an AC troll?

    I'm a Karma burning regular.

    Now I know why Silicon Valley went bust, you are one of their model employees, aren't you?

  4. Re:How is this reasonable: For repair shops? on AMD: No Grease For You! · · Score: 1

    This makes it more of a pain for repair shops too though. Imagine having to stock certain fans [and I assume by heatsinks, they mean fans too], for the odd case of AMD that needs it or no warantee for the customer?

  5. How is this reasonable? on AMD: No Grease For You! · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Well printer companies already do this with their "official inks" and every other company does this so that you use more of their stuff.

    Is it good business? Maybe. See below:

    Is is going to make customers like you? Hell NO!

  6. Re:They have to love it.. on Silicon Valley Has Learned to Love the Bust · · Score: 1

    "why do people waste mod points on ACs anyway?"

    Because they are new moderators and eager to waste their points reducing 0s and 1s instead of boosting "Gems" to +2 and beyond to make reading /. easier.

    There was nothing wrong with my posts for instance. They are on topic, just another way of looking at things.

  7. Re:Cut out the cliche geek jokes on Silicon Valley Has Learned to Love the Bust · · Score: -1, Troll

    The irony in your post did not escape my thoughtful eyes, much as a big bust does not escape a geek's eyes.

    "Silicon[e] Valley"? "Love the Bust"? "Big bang"?

    The sexual references in /. article titles are becoming more and more obvious. It is clear that the editors need to get laid, and quickly. I'm sure there is some AC troll that would be happy to oblige.

  8. They have to love it.. on Silicon Valley Has Learned to Love the Bust · · Score: -1, Troll


    It is the only bust that most geeks will ever experience.

    Bust = Boobs (in case you forgot)

  9. Think how great this would be on Sensor Networks For Surveillance And Security · · Score: 1

    We could tell if prisoners are out of their homes, if people using cars are speeding, or if infected people have fevers and are contagious.

    This will literally change our lives. As long as we don't all die of smog first.

  10. Now become impotent from video games on Highlights From Embedded Systems Conference · · Score: 1, Informative

    "The Exertris Interactive Bike combines the fun and addictive quality of computer games with the health benefits of exercise."

    So once they have you addicted, and you can't stop pedaling, you will find that the Venous Cavernosa [sp?] at your tailbone will have been compressed for so long that you've dangerously restricted bloodflow to your privates. Unless it comes with a special seat to reduce this [which it doesn't appear to in the picture], this device will make you more impotent than most /.'ers.

  11. Re:Some of those things look pretty neat.. on Highlights From Embedded Systems Conference · · Score: 1

    The Segway won't be failing the market when they find a market lazy, fat, and rich enough. Those rich people just haven't found a use for them yet. Maybe transportation devices for their oxygen tanks, or butlers?

  12. Finally, I can go home on Highlights From Embedded Systems Conference · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Trek Style communicator that uses 802.11b"

    Beam me up Scotty. What! You aren't Scotty? Why the hell are you on my network!

  13. Re:Hmm, looks like it's 5 years total on Aussies Face Jail Over MP3s · · Score: 2

    Right. There is no such thing as a 200 year sentence [in the AU and Canada], stacked up from consecutive jail terms. They only do that in countries where math is a problem, and the death penalty is too backed up.

  14. Re:It'd have to be during a New Moon... on Matrix Sequels To Get the IMAX Treatment · · Score: 1

    err... I think they would broadcast that on FM or SW like they do for Drive-Ins.

    No air in space makes the moon a poor place for speakers.

  15. Re:It is about gosh darn time! on Matrix Sequels To Get the IMAX Treatment · · Score: 1

    What do you mean TO is out of the question?

    WHO said it was. Pardon the pun.

    And Mel Lastman has said it is safe to watch the Matrix from anywhere in TO because it is safe to live there.

  16. Re:Moon on Matrix Sequels To Get the IMAX Treatment · · Score: 1

    The problem is finding a projector with a brighter light than the Sun, or you will only get to show movies on New Moons, or have a reduced screen.

    And think of the Priacy! Won't someone please think of the Pirates!

  17. It is about gosh darn time! on Matrix Sequels To Get the IMAX Treatment · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I've been waiting years for feature length films to show up in IMAX. Now that they've overcome the technical difficulties of it all, people can start to enjoy films that are worth the $10+ we shell out to see them on BIG screens.

    I bet this won't be part of the Museum of Civilation IMAX in Hull though, where you can see all the IMAX movies shown in a year for only $35 Canadian.

  18. This makes little difference on New Online Music Push by EMI · · Score: 5, Interesting

    "Does this mark the beginning of a major change in the music industry?"

    Confused Philospher says:
    NO.

    This is because we will have to wait years for other companies to follow suit, since few people will use the EMI service initially because of the ease of using Kazza for FREE [minus jail time and billion dollar law suits].

    The music industry missed the first boat when Napster sailed.

  19. Re:Insanity on The Virus Did It · · Score: 1

    "And by drunk, I mean you are impaired. You aren't driving particularly recklessly"

    And you don't consider people who drive drunk to be driving recklessly by definition, unless they actually are insane and don't realize they are driving?

    I think your idea of reckless driving isn't very good.

  20. And this is going to effect NASA how? on Wing Seals Blamed in Columbia's Demise · · Score: 4, Interesting


    There aren't going to be any great changes from this finding. We are still going to use the Shuttles. Only thing now is that we are going to "cross our legs and hope to fly," in the words of a great Canadian Prime Minister spoof.

  21. Re:Probably umount... on How Would You Move Mount Fuji? · · Score: 1

    Unless Mount Fuji is a file.

    Then it is CTRL+X
    Alt-Tab to new window
    CTRL+V

    Either that, or reconstruct a new lava duct to move the real mountain.

  22. Re:I've been doing this for 10 years!!!? on Ten Years of Web Browsing · · Score: 1

    Thank you kind sir for the warning.

    I will simply continue to use my "dependable" method.

    I will also forego the shower, because I don't want water on my skin when operating a keyboard.
    I stink, therefore I am.

    If I had known 10 years ago that my ISP was the equivalent of a crack dealer, then I might have chosen a different path in my life. Alas, that is not to be.

  23. I've been doing this for 10 years!!!? on Ten Years of Web Browsing · · Score: 5, Funny


    Excuse me, I have to go outside and stretch my legs. A bathroom break would be a nice change of pace too.

  24. I see trouble abrewing... on Mac OS X 'Panther': User at the Center · · Score: 0, Troll

    "Features of the OS reportedly won't be frozen until May"

    And it is due in September! Can you say scope creep!

  25. Re:What worked best? on Home-Grown TiVo Stories? · · Score: 1

    Look at yourself. You watch TV and you still have time to harrass people as a Coward on /.

    You are a model TV watching citizen, that all should look up to. /. is a lot like a Tivo. You can let the best parts build up, and then just watch the good stuff.