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  1. Platform LSF on Ask Slashdot: Linux Login and Resource Management In a Computer Lab? · · Score: 2

    Maybe they have an EDU license? http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/...

  2. Saw this coming on Dyn.com Ends Free Dynamic DNS · · Score: 1

    Saw this coming a long time ago (well at least 9 months ago). So...roll your own: http://warped.org/blog/2013/07...

  3. Re:Screw the olympics I want my Formula 1 fix on US Cord Cutters Getting Snubbed From NBC's Olympic Coverage Online · · Score: 1

    Your right, it wasn't on ESPN. EPSN doesn't really cover racing or any non-basketball/football/baseball/hockey sports. NBC Sports actually did broadcast all the 2013 F1 practices/qualifying/races live. The bigger ones were even on the NBC national channel (available over OTA).

  4. Re:This really *should* end well! on Martha Stewart Out To Exterminate Patent Troll Lodsys · · Score: 2

    ...and she has experience with the US legal system!

  5. Re:If they spent it on engineering ... on General Motors: "Facebook Ads Aren't Worth It" · · Score: 1

    You do realize that the #2 market share in the UK is Vauxhall (GM) right? #1 is Ford. http://www.am-online.com/new-car-sales-figures/ They have efficient cars, just not so much in the US. The US market doesn't want efficient cars. They want giant trucks and SUVs and V8s (still.)

  6. Does RSA store usernames and pins? on Duplicate RSA Keys Enable Lockheed Martin Network Intrusion · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Can someone explain what was actually stolen from RSA that allowed them to break into the networks? From what I understand even if you had had a duplicate SecurID number generator, you would still need the username and securid password (fixed code + random 6 digit) associated with the account to get into the network. Once you are into the network you probably also need a username (same as above) and user password to access the machines. This sounds more like the attackers must have had significant insider knowledge to get in.

  7. Re:Chicago had a freight tube system for decades on Foodtubes Proposes Underground, Physical Internet · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Oh, but is it anything like the The Alameda-Weehawken Burrito Tunnel?

  8. Re:Not a netbook? What? on Early Review of 11" Macbook Air · · Score: 1

    Well..... according to wikipedia:

    At their inception in late 2007 — as smaller notebooks optimized for low weight and low cost.

    Clearly, the Macbook Air is not optimized for cost.

  9. Re:Tough to find a 16x10 monitor anymore! on Why Are We Losing Vertical Pixels? · · Score: 1

    What the hell are you talking about? I just searched newegg and there are no less than 30 1920x1200 monitors listed there. Sure, there aren't as many as the 1920x1080, but the premium market is smaller. Just like you won't find as many 300-399+ HP cars as you can find 200-299 HP cars.

  10. Just being pedantic on Tracking Down a Single-Bit RAM Error · · Score: 1

    There is no such thing as ECC RAM. The ECC (usually hamming) is performed by the memory controller. You can't just buy a stick of 72 pin DIMM and use that in any old PC. You have to have a memory controller that supports ECC. It should also be noted that this kills performance by increasing latency (decode and encode the ecc bits) and may also require read-modify-writes.

  11. The big picture on USB-IF Slaps Palm In iTunes Spat · · Score: 1

    I think there is an adage that goes something like: there no such thing as bad publicity. I think both palm and apple are benefiting from this "quarrel."

  12. Incorrect Title on NASA's LCROSS Spacecraft Discovers Life On Earth · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It should be: NASA' LCROSS Spacecraft Discovers Earth-Like Life On Earth

  13. Re:Oblig. on Billy West Says Futurama Might Return To Fox For 6th Season · · Score: 1

    Shouldn't that be: Bad news, everyone!

  14. Re:actually somewhat true on How the City Hurts Your Brain · · Score: 1

    Actually, Columbia University was originally located near Wall St and Broadway. It moved up to Midtown for more space, then in the early 20th century it moved to it's present location in the Upper West Side/Harlem/Morningside Heights area. I think Columbia would be the exception in your list. Another fun fact is that it that Columbia University is the second biggest land owner in New York City, behind the Catholic church.

  15. Re:This is NOT Microsoft's fault on Microsoft Knew About Xbox 360 Damaging Discs · · Score: 1

    In this case, it might actually be a good thing Civilization Revolution has been scratched. That game is responsible for sucking away many hours of the night until you realize it's time to go to work.

  16. Re:Awwww... on Apple Believes Someone Is Behind Psystar · · Score: 1

    Completely off topic, but how is The Oregon Trail for Windows ME/98/95 in 27th place?

  17. Re:just to preempt all of the obvious comments on Woman Admits Sending $400K To Nigerian Scammer · · Score: 1

    although, for some you then, by all means, heckle the woman who gave away $$00K, since some of you honeslty and openly claim no moral high ground

    $ echo $$00K
    1136300K

    Whoa, that's a lot of cash.

  18. Re:Yes! This can be a source of power! on NASA Developing Small Nuclear Reactor For the Moon · · Score: 1

    The President: C'mon, let me nuke that bastard. Commander Gilmour: Are you suggesting that we blow up the moon? The President: Would you miss it? [looks around the table] The President: Would you miss it?

  19. Re:Subject Requires More Study IMO on Scientists Discover Cows Point North · · Score: 1

    We can test this...we just need to find some aerial images of cows in the dark or under complete cloud cover.

  20. Re:Often can on Cell Hits 45nm, PS3 Price Drop Likely to Follow · · Score: 3, Informative

    Actually they have been moving to larger wafers with 90nm and below. They are using 300mm wafers (about 12 inches.) I think non-submicron wafers are about 180mm in diameter for most fabs.

  21. Re:Afraid Google cannot handle the load? on Pearl Jam Releases Video Under Creative Commons · · Score: 1

    Finals Week.

  22. Re:Hey smart guy on The Looming Battle Over Online Gambling · · Score: 1

    Where did I say it was?

    You didn't, I never said you did. I said they did, by they I mean them Which is what I've been talking about this whole time as that is where i pulled the first quote.

    Why are you such a flaming idiot that you make up argumnets and read things that don't exist?

    If you would read the parent post, then you would know what I was discussing. Additionally, no need for insults around here. We're all having a friendly discussion.

    As to the strength, California says poker is a skill. I really don't think anyone gives two shits about your opinion, especially since it's stupid (because you make up arguments and can't read for comprehension

    Nice, I did not know that California says poker is a skill. Can you tell me where I can look this up? Obviously, you give two shits about my opinion, and it wasn't stupid enough for you to reply. Given that you say I can't read for comprehension, I hope you go read the link the parent poster posted (again if need be.)

  23. Re:Poker Players Over Here To Unite on The Looming Battle Over Online Gambling · · Score: 1

    They are claiming all other games are just luck and therefore since poker requires some skill, then it is better than other games? My point is, this statement is very weak for supporting online gambling. They are not trying to limit or ban just poker, but all of online gambling. This statement in no way strengthens their argument to support online gambling. Not to mention it's also false (i.e. it's not the only gambling game that requires skill.)

  24. Re:Poker Players Over Here To Unite on The Looming Battle Over Online Gambling · · Score: 1

    I don't agree with their first bullet:
    Unlike games of chance where a roll of the die is all that determines the win or the loss, poker is a game of skill.

    This statement is untrue. Poker is a game of skill and chance (read luck.) Backgammon is a game of skill and chance. The only relevant difference between the two is that one uses dice and one uses cards as the "randomizer." On the other hand, the game of Chess is a game of skill. All three games ultimately rely on your opponents to make mistakes.

    If they are gonna be defending poker, they need to at least get stronger arguments than that.

  25. Re:Pennies are not copper anymore on Earth's Copper Supply Inadequate For Development? · · Score: 1

    Pennies are chump change anyways. Time to melt down the Statue of Liberty! No one would miss it, would they?