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  1. Misdirection, perhaps? on Cisco Warns of Stolen Web Site Passwords · · Score: 1

    Cisco says the problem is unrelated to flaws in its hardware

    I though the issue of the week was a flaw in their software...

  2. Wait a minute... on Microsoft Genuine Advantage Cracked in 24 Hours · · Score: 1

    and receive a copy of Windows XP Home Edition for $99

    That's $89.99 at Fry's or Costco (without the additional paperwork burden), isn't it?

  3. I've got a bad feeling about this... on Death Star Subwoofer · · Score: 3, Funny


    all your vibes are belong to us

  4. You need SENSITIVITY TRAINING, dammit... on Hackers, Spelling, and Grammar? · · Score: 1

    This is the obvious and forseeable consequence of shifting the focus of schooling from producing results to the care and feeding of self-esteem...

  5. It just wouldn't be College if... on Publishers Protest Google Library Project · · Score: 1

    It just wouldn't be College if you weren't required to *pay* for books written by the professor -- at about a buck fifty a page...

  6. Logical Fallacy on Real-ID Passes U.S. Senate 100-0 · · Score: 1

    You assume that senators actually read things...

  7. Re:good move on Spammer Sentenced to 9 Years in Jail · · Score: 2, Interesting

    More to the point: Does Walmart print flyers that appear to originate from K-Mart -- send them by putting them in JC Penny's mailbox -- postage due -- pitching fraudulent products -- etc?..

  8. First, you must realize the truth on Sony Patents Matrix-Like Game Technology · · Score: 2, Funny

    There is no patent...

  9. What time is it? on Daylight Savings Change Proposed · · Score: 1

    NOW.

  10. Or 23 *fnord*(WAS:Or not...) on New Battlestar Galactica Series Starts Tonight · · Score: 1

    Why not 23?

  11. Re:for-profit voting systems on Chimp Can Hack Diebold Electronic Voting System · · Score: 1

    I think that what's driving the decision to outsource is the fact that there IS just enough accountability to inspire the election officials to cover their asses -- by getting someone in the loop to take the blame if it goes wrong.

  12. Re:Admit it on Another Google Recruiting Technique · · Score: 1

    You want to impress people? Try this on for size: Upon realizing that they can't revoke my I.Q., I just laminated the card and stopped paying $50 a year for a lousy magazine subscription...

  13. Re:This isn't normal behavior? on Reverse Firewalls As An Anti-Spam Tool · · Score: 1

    Windows XP SP2 will include a reverse firewall that is enabled by default.

    Useless, IMO, if UPNP allows apps to open ports at will...

  14. Re:Oh sweet honey yes on Doom 3 Reaches Gold Master, Due August 5th · · Score: 1

    > The second coming of Jesus.

    Methinks this is the new subtitle for the Duke Nukem game...

  15. Re:yes on Corporate Servers Spreading IE Virus [Updated] · · Score: 1

    History shows again and again
    How nature points up the folly of men
    Mozilla!

    (Soft White Underbelly or somesuch)...

  16. Re:ohh on More E-voting Problems in California · · Score: 1

    "Vote for me if you want to live"...

  17. Re:and in other news on Microsoft Plans WinXP "Reloaded" · · Score: 2, Funny

    Windows: Special Ed

    It comes with a wallpaper named "the *little* bus"...

  18. Re:Usenet thread on Belkin Routers Route Users to Censorware Ad · · Score: 1

    Now, if you are the type that doesn't want to click the "No Thanks" button, then no problem. Navigate to the Router's internal web interface (default IP = 192.168.2.1), click on the Parental Control menu. In the Menu, select "Don't Remind every 8 hours" (This phrase actually varies a bit, but you get the idea) then click "Apply Changes". DONE. Nothing to it.

    Shouldn't there be something about entering a password here?...

  19. Maybe not so stupid... on Amazon Hacks For Fun and Money · · Score: 1

    Perhaps the game plan at USPTO is to approve everything, lest someone sue the gov't, and letting the applicant's laywers duke it out.

  20. Before you pay the fare... on Netflix Granted Patent on DVD Subscription Rentals · · Score: 1

    I just patented Money.

    4.2% of your federal reserve note are belong to us.

  21. Re:They know nothing on Sen Hatch Would Like To Destroy Filetraders' PCs · · Score: 1

    Here's a chance to have fun - You, YES! - YOU! - can work as an MPAA Enforcer (r) in Beautiful Downtown Encino, CA. Pays about $40K...
    I wonder if the peons get to pick the subnets on top of the "hit list"? ;)

  22. Re:What I don't understand on Oldest Modern Humans Found · · Score: 1

    Maybe they were really smarter than us, and resisted the urge for 150,000 years. Y'see, first there was the amoeba, and it was perfect. It lived in harmony with it's environment. Then it mutated...