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  1. It's in the protocol on Worst Bug or Shortcomings in a Standard? · · Score: 1

    source

    Data is sent in packets, rather than dumped in a stream manner. This allows the DCC SEND connection to survive where an FTP connection might fail. The size of the packets is up to the client, and may be set by the user. Smaller packets result in a higher probability of survival over bad links. The recipient should acknowledge each packet by transmitting the total number of bytes received as an unsigned, 4 byte integer in network byte order. The sender should not continue to transmit until the recipient has acknowledged all data already transmitted. Additionally, the sender should not close the connection until the last byte has been acknowledged by the recipient.

  2. Re:Roland Piquepaille and /.: Is there a connectio on Transparent Transistors Are Coming · · Score: 2, Informative

    You realize this is just a canned response that's in a lot (1 2 3) of his threads, right? If you look at the post, you'll notice that the AC didn't even bother to change As of today, December XX 2004, the going rate to the current date.

  3. Re:English translation on Firefox News Roundup · · Score: 1

    Remember, with Firefox, you need to install the proper extension if you want to get more functionality.
    So, if you want a spell checker, go here

  4. Re:I was modded down as troll for saying this on 3D Election Results Map by County · · Score: 1

    Look at the exit polls in the CNN link.

  5. Re:correction on Greatest Equations Ever · · Score: 1

    And of course, I didn't preview, not realising /. wouldn't let me post special characters. Oh well, the character used for Pi in the originial was π not that I can figure out how to post it here. Anybody want to tell me?

  6. Re:correction on Greatest Equations Ever · · Score: 1

    Why would the fact that the /. submitter made a mistake disqualify the original?
    If you follow the links, you'll see that originally was used for Pi. Granted, it does look quite like n in some fonts, but you'd still think the submitter (or at least the editor) would have figured it out

  7. Re:Uh...oops on Medical Care Gets Outsourced Too · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What, this reuters? Odd, searching for the name gives me no hits. Not even google has heard of it.

  8. Re:Harddrives and Game Engines on Interview With Team Behind Planescape Vengeance · · Score: 1

    It'd be a lot more accurate to say that what was missing from BG was the ability to walk.
    If it seemed like you moved faster in PS:T, it was just because the camera was a lot closer to the ground, so moving across the screen isn't as far.

  9. Re:Oh my God on Kodak Wins $1 Billion Java Lawsuit · · Score: 5, Informative

    The patents are 5,206,951, 5,421,012 and 5,226,161

  10. Re:what my party should be? on Green Party Candidate David Cobb Answers Your Questions · · Score: 2, Interesting

    When he talked of 'the true essence' of the republican party, he was talking about leaving people their rights, as opposed to cramming your morals down other peoples throats.

  11. Re:Has there ever been an actual court case on RIAA Sues More Music Lovers · · Score: 1

    now move your eyes down two lines. see that paragraph that starts with a big, read IMPORTANT? now, if you'd read that, you'll find that the RIAA changed tactics, and to find the current batch of accused, you should follow this link

  12. Re:Open source paper+pencil system on Paranoia XP Tabletop RPG 'Goes Gold' · · Score: 1

    you haven't looked at the rules system, have you?
    paranoia is not a game that could be played on a computer, at least until some real AI is developed, since the whole fun in the game is doing completly random things

  13. Re:Good Riddence... on Sun Pondering Buying Novell · · Score: 2, Informative

    sun still has 5.7 billion in the bank, according to their from 10k

  14. Re:Nevermind, I goofed, hit "IT" right above "Linu on CPAN: $677 Million of Perl · · Score: 1

    don't worry, you still get modded up

  15. Re:seven businesses? on Microsoft Announces Dividend and Stock Buyback Program · · Score: 2, Informative
    since i wondered the same thing, i looked here

    Windows Client, including the Microsoft® Windows® XP desktop operating system, Windows 2000, and Windows Embedded operating system.

    Information Worker, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Visio®, Microsoft Project, and other stand-alone desktop applications.

    Microsoft Business Solutions, encompassing Great Plains and Navision business process applications, and bCentral(TM) business services.

    Server and Tools, including the Microsoft Windows Server System(TM) integrated server software, software developer tools, and MSDN®.

    Mobile and Embedded Devices, featuring mobile devices including the Windows Powered Pocket PC, the Mobile Explorer microbrowser, and the Windows Powered Smartphone software platform.

    MSN, including the MSN® network, MSN Internet Access, MSNTV, MSN Hotmail® and other Web-based services.

    Home and Entertainment, including Microsoft Xbox®, consumer hardware and software, online games, and our TV platform.

  16. Re:relevance? on Searching for The New York Times · · Score: 1

    the NYT hardly ever is the first to report something, but that's okay, since they don't try to be either.
    instead, the NYT tries to print well researched and reliable articles. if they succeeded in that is arguable, but complaining that they hardly ever are the first on the scoop misses the point

  17. Re:stupid NYT registration.. on The Software Politics Of 2004's Presidential Race · · Score: 1

    use bugmenot. you are using firefox, right?
    if not, you can go to the site and get a login.

  18. Re:BSOD Legend... on Windows Users Fear Korgo Virus · · Score: 1

    that sounds quite realistic, since a standart install of XP will just restart in those cases where 9x would have BSODed.
    that is not to say XP isn't much more stable than the old versions of windows, but to say it never crashes is just as silly as saying it happens all the time

  19. Re:linux demo? on Gish Shows Odd Physics-Based Indie Platforming Flair · · Score: 1

    well, tryptich does have both linux and mac versions. of course, that doesn't mean gish will be ported anytime soon, but i wouldn't give up hope either

  20. Re:linux demo? on Gish Shows Odd Physics-Based Indie Platforming Flair · · Score: 4, Informative

    according to the download page, both linux and Mac OS X version are 'coming soon'

  21. Re:Linky on Build Your Own Heavy Metal Server · · Score: 1

    sort of cache of the pictures.

  22. Re:What the fuck is a 'snort'? on New Location For (Bleeding-Edge) Snort Sigs · · Score: 2, Informative
  23. Re:Emulation Speed? on 'Perfect' Zelda NES Speed Record Beaten · · Score: 2, Informative

    you can download the fmv file, which basicly saves only what keys were pressed when. then, you can run the game on your own computer, and check the time. j just make sure you have the same rom they used

  24. Re:Fake? on 'Perfect' Zelda NES Speed Record Beaten · · Score: 1

    have you looked at the page at all?
    yes, they are 'fake' in the sense that things like quicksave are used. if you are worried about frames being cut out, you can download the fmv files, and run it on your own computer

  25. Re:dont digital camera makers already pay royaltie on 31 Lawsuits Filed Over Alleged JPEG Patent · · Score: 1

    as for the patent running out, im surprised noone (microsoft?? ;) has done a "disney" and demanded the time limit is extended to "the end of the known universe" or something
    why should microsoft do so? they don't use patents in a particularly aggresive way. maybe you're thinking of IBM?