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  1. Re:My god, slashdot editors are retarded on Leak Hints Windows 8 Tablets May Be Dearer Than Makes Sense · · Score: 5, Informative

    RT is what Microsoft is calling the ARM version of the OS. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_RT. Windows Runtime ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Runtime ) is the Run Time. Confused yet? :)

  2. Not like Go Daddy is a "good" company.... on GoDaddy Goes Down, Anonymous Claims Responsibility · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Not saying that people that choose Go Daddy deserve to have their sites down, I don't blame the victim for choosing them as their provider, however Go Daddy is not exactly the most ethical company. I can see why they would be targeted in such an attack.

  3. Re:I've done simular... on One Company's Week-Long Interview Process · · Score: 1

    This! They want to be slimy, be slimy right back. Although they might be paying your expenses (food, etc) for the week. Depends on the details...

  4. Re:i think these places steal their own bitcoins on BitFloor Joins List of Compromised BitCoin Exchanges · · Score: 1

    That wouldn't surprise me at all. Good scam if you think about it!

  5. Apple vs. Samsung not Apple vs. Android on In Wake of Samsung Verdict, HTC Does Not Intend To Settle · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Of course it doesn't. Apple was after Samsung for the phone (hardware) and touchwiz (interface) components that were "copied". They are not interested in fighting Android (Google); yet....

  6. Yeah for Memory Leak fix on Firefox 15 Released: Silent Updates, Compressed Textures, Add-on Memory Leak Fix · · Score: 0, Troll

    Installing it now; let's hope it works! Oh and FIRST! :)

  7. Re:Facebook Mobile Apps on The Programmers Go Coding Two-by-Two — Hurrah? · · Score: 2

    RIM makes the BlackBerry app; not Facebook. Same as Twitter. Might change with BB10 but right now Facebook and Twitter don't see value in making apps for Blackberry, so RIM does it themselves.

  8. Re:You left out Microsoft on CowboyNeal Looks Back at the SCO-Linux Trials · · Score: 1

    Interesting. Thank you.

  9. Re:You left out Microsoft on CowboyNeal Looks Back at the SCO-Linux Trials · · Score: 2

    Not being a jerk; but I would love to see some sources on this that would confirm M$ helped SCO out.

  10. In other shocking news: on Linux Is a Lemon On the Retina MacBook Pro · · Score: 1

    The Ford engine doesn't fit well into my Chevy car. Come on people! Of course Apple isn't going to make their hardware work well with Linux. They have no need to.

  11. Re:Pen and paper is the best on Ask Slashdot: Best Way To Take Notes In the Modern Classroom? · · Score: 3, Funny

    Plus it's tasty! :P

  12. Re:That *niche* market. on RIM CEO Says Company 'Seriously' Considered Switch To Android · · Score: 5, Informative

    RIM can give away the BIS (Blackberry Internet Service - used by a non-corporate person in most cases) keys because those servers are operated by the carriers. BESs (Blackberry Enterprise Servers) are owned/operated by a company and RIM does NOT ever have the keys to give away. So the corporate customers using a BES are safe from the governments that have been the keys, Joe Blow on the street is not.

  13. Re:Dress for the role you want next on Ask Slashdot: Is There a Professional Geek Dress Code? · · Score: 1

    Best advice so far!

  14. Two solutions already exist on Ask Slashdot: What's Holding Up Single Sign-On? · · Score: 1

    1. Facebook connect. Remember that Facebook only knows what you tell it. You could always make an account with only required fields filled out, NEVER use it as intended (set all the security/privacy to the highest and don't every friend anyone, join any groups, or "like" anything), and just use that as your SSO solution. Or if you simply refuse to use Facebook at all: 2. Lastpass. Can't say enough about these guys. It is FREE and just works.

  15. Re:LittleBits on Ask Slashdot: a Good Geek Project For My Arthritic Grandfather? · · Score: 1

    These look neat. Might have to pick one up. Would make a good winter time "man cave" activity :)

  16. Re:MyCleanPC is your God and savior on Microsoft Announces 'Surface' Tablet · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Die in a fire!!!

  17. Same as Gasoline on Ask Slashdot: Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive? · · Score: 1

    Because they can! Profit $$$$$$$$$$$$
    What are you going to do about it?

  18. Re:Three observations on Canadian Copyright Board To Charge For Music At Weddings, Parades · · Score: 1

    Well said and I agree with you 100% on all three points.

  19. RIM/Blackberry on Ask Slashdot: Equipping a Company With Secure Android Phones? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    You basically described the RIM/Blackberry use case; why not use them? The Bold 9900 is actually a nice phone.

  20. Re:Poor Yahoo on Yahoo Includes Private Key In Source File For Axis Chrome Extension · · Score: 1

    Agree with you both and nice insight into why they might be in this mess.

  21. Re:Poor Yahoo on Yahoo Includes Private Key In Source File For Axis Chrome Extension · · Score: 1

    Thank you for seeing that I was trying to be genuine.

  22. Poor Yahoo on Yahoo Includes Private Key In Source File For Axis Chrome Extension · · Score: 4, Funny

    I almost feel bad for them at this point. They are trying but can't seem to do anything to help themselves.

  23. Re:Common Sense on SAP VP Arrested In False Barcode Scheme · · Score: 5, Informative

    The drones at most of these stores don't care; I should know I use to be one and I was the "odd man out" that would notice these things and say something. A lot of times as a cashier speed (items per hour) matters more than accuracy. Your bonus can depend on it, so doing any kind of "checks" hurts a lot.

  24. Re:Banal? on Most CCTV Systems Come With Trivial Exploits · · Score: 1

    Out of curiosity, where are you?

    I work in Toronto, live in the town of Ajax just east of there.

  25. Banal? on Most CCTV Systems Come With Trivial Exploits · · Score: 0

    Who uses this word? I had to look it up and even Wikipedia re-directs it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banal - Goes to the page on "Predictability" with the note "(Redirected from Banal)"