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  1. Re:Is this me? on Alleged Massive Account and Password Seizure By Russian Group · · Score: 1, Insightful

    How do we know they are mutually exclusive of each other?

  2. Re:This is why we can't have nice things on Hack an Oscilloscope, Get a DMCA Take-Down Notice From Tektronix · · Score: 1

    I forget, what does the D in DLC stand for?

  3. Re:This is Danaher Corp on Hack an Oscilloscope, Get a DMCA Take-Down Notice From Tektronix · · Score: 1

    Or you could just go here instead of searching (not that it took much to find it.)

    Of the list of companies, I only recognized Amprobe, Fluke, Textronix, and Matco. But I don't really work in most of those industries where the other companies are better known.

  4. Re:Over paid on Big Bang Actors To Earn $1M Per Episode · · Score: 1

    $326k is the national ad rate. Local rate is 1/2 that if not more. There are 215 CBS affiliates (14 of which are O&O by CBS). Local ad rates go to support the station operating expenses, which does include fees that go up to the national network. But it's not as if BBT or CBS national get that ad money directly. So you really can't factor in what you computed as the $65m.

  5. Re:Over paid on Big Bang Actors To Earn $1M Per Episode · · Score: 1

    They each got .25% residuals (yes, 1/4 of 1%) of the residuals. I would presume that includes syndication among other things.

  6. Re:Over paid on Big Bang Actors To Earn $1M Per Episode · · Score: 1

    So $3m/episode for the main stars. The other stars aren't making anywhere near that, and factoring in production costs, say we double the amount to $6m. Average show has 8 minutes of commercials and presuming 30-second ads, that's $375k/commercial (or probably less)

    Coincidentally, ads were $326k last fall so my $6m/episode may not be that outlandish.

    This also doesn't factor in any other money they make from merchandise sales, syndication ($1.5m/episode several years ago), and "goodwill" for other shows that BBT attract viewers too.

  7. Re:Already been retracted. on Hotel Charges Guests $500 For Bad Online Reviews · · Score: 1

    Microsoft has the same idea for Windows 9, as well as GM for next year's model numbers. Get as much bad press as possible with the current product, and people will flock to you when the next one comes out.

    That sound about right?

  8. Re:If only... on Ask Slashdot: Good Technology Conferences To Attend? · · Score: 1

    I had the same issue and in my case, it really didn't matter. It was budgeted that I should attend a conference, it didn't matter which one. If I didn't go, then I get dinged on my performance review for not "continuing my education through training opportunities."

  9. Re:Um... good for whom in the US? on French Provider Free Could Buy US Branch of T-Mobile · · Score: 1

    US sales tax which doesn't exceed 10% anywhere.

    No individual location has a state tax exceeding 10%, but depending on what is being purchased and where it's being purchased, there may be an additional tax beyond just the general sales tax that applies, driving the price up. Local governments usually can add a percent or two to the state rate. Alcohol, tobacco also get a "sin tax" added, as does lodging, transportation rentals, and restaurants pushing them well above 10%.

  10. Re:Appropriate punishment on The Misleading Fliers Comcast Used To Kill Off a Local Internet Competitor · · Score: 1

    You're right. Who would think that they were stating facts when they say things that are clearly opinions like "Sometimes the facts are pretty scary."

  11. Re:Why? on World's Largest Amphibious Aircraft Goes Into Production In China · · Score: 2

    I think Taiwan has airports. I actually had in mind all those islands that are in territory dispute with Japan. But regardless of which island it is and what country claims that island, they do exist.

  12. Re:Why? on World's Largest Amphibious Aircraft Goes Into Production In China · · Score: 1

    Why are they building giant amphibious cargo planes today? Who has that need?

    Locations that need cargo quickly but can't be timely serviced by road, rail, or conventional aircraft? Perhaps island communities that don't have space for a runway but need things quicker than what a cargo ship could provide.

  13. Re:Price is reasonable - $35, not $90 on A Router-Based Dev Board That Isn't a Router · · Score: 1

    He is simply pointing out the great difference between Indiegogo and kickstarter, where in the former if you miss project target funding, you may still keep all funding without delivering anything to funders.

    Or in the latter where if you make your project target funding, you may still keep all funding without delivery anything to funders.

  14. Re:TCO on Valencia Linux School Distro Saves 36 Million Euro · · Score: 1

    No, Windows is definitely not needed or desirable in schools.

    And then in 99% of entry level interviews in the Real World, the freshly out of school candidate gets screwed over because while they may be equal in every other way, a job that requires use of Word and Excel is going to take the candidate that has Word and Excel experience over the one that doesn't.

    Not saying that it's right or fair, just explaining the reality of the situation. My wife just found a job after looking for the better part of 8 months. It's not entry level, but it's not too far from it. She only had to look at probably a 1000 different job posting at that time an a large percentage of them explicitly stated they were looking for someone with Word/Excel/Office experience. Don't have it? You quickly get moved to the top of the stack in the circular file cabinet.

  15. Re:Citation needed? on Wikipedia Blocks 'Disruptive' Edits From US Congress · · Score: 1

    Exactly. Just tag it with [Citation Needed] and let people know that there's a chance he might not be.

  16. Re:Nice design, but it's just a better "nasal pill on Metamason: Revolutionizing CPAP Masks With 3D Scanning and 3D Printing · · Score: 2

    I don't agree that nasal pillows are the solution to all CPAP interface issues. I tried them and preferred a nasal mask to the pillows for overall fit and comfort.

    I do agree that custom 3D printing is nonsense to the problem. It would be much like people complaining that one pair of shoes were uncomfortable, and just deciding that 3D printing everyone's shoes to their exact foot is the answer. Or maybe they should just have tried on a different size, width, or style to find a better fit.

  17. Cost/Insurance coverage on Laser Eye Surgery, Revisited 10 Years Later · · Score: 1

    My optical insurance covers about $325 for a years supplies of contacts or glasses, and the requisite exam, They don't cover any type of corrective eye surgery. This benefit costs me $24/year which is the combined price for optical/dental coverage.

    $24 for contact lens, or $4000 for the average cost for both eyes. While I'd love to not have to wear glasses or contacts, $3952 is a chunk of change with a really long ROI. Even if I split it up one eye across two years so that I can use a flex spending account, that still a lot.

    Ironically, there total cost of having me as an employee could be less presuming I stuck around as an employee long enough. But the bean counters don't see it that way. They didn't see it that way either for paying $13k worth of diabetes medicine and supplies every year or a $20k bariatric surgery once.

  18. Re:Good grief on Ask Slashdot: Linux Login and Resource Management In a Computer Lab? · · Score: 2

    Even if all the machines were identical top of the line machines, many of the things that was listed as requirements would still apply.

    "Spend[ing] a couple bucks" isn't always fiscally possible in a education or non-profit environment which the computing lab is likely a part of.

    Finally, given likely limited resources, it likely made a lot more sense to buy more lower end less expensive machines if they could adequately meet the needs of the majority of users while having just a couple of high end machines for those that need them. But they need mechanisms in place to prevent abuse between users and sessions.

  19. Re:Texas? on California In the Running For Tesla Gigafactory · · Score: 2

    I think most people would say that "clean energy" and "renewable energy" are synonymous with one another. Why would you exclude hydroelectric as a clean and/or renewable energy source? When considering ALL forms of clean energy combined, Texas is not first. Not first in total production. Not first in percentage of generation.

    If you are going to exclude hydroelectricity generated energy because it's only available in certain parts of the country, shouldn't you also exclude wind generated power since it's only feasible in certain parts of the country too? I'd probably also include solar since the further north you go, the less viable it becomes.

  20. Re: Texas? on California In the Running For Tesla Gigafactory · · Score: 1

    There's major rail lines that crisscross the nation. Anywhere there is an automotive plant they've figured out how to ship any number of large and/or heavy items that are needed in large quantities for the production of automobiles. While there is no doubt that convenient shipping would be advantageous, my guess is that Tesla's investment for transportation of supplies and vehicles would be similar whether it's in Texas, California, or any other place that has developed transportation infrastructure. It's not like they would be paying for a dedicated rail line from wherever their plant will be all the way to a seaport.

  21. Re:Texas? on California In the Running For Tesla Gigafactory · · Score: 0

    What state is the largest producer of clean energy (of any kind)? Hint, it's not Texas.

    Building a factory that produces vehicles for nationwide distribution based on the criteria of the ranked production of "clean wind energy" is silly.

  22. Re:Texas? on California In the Running For Tesla Gigafactory · · Score: 1

    Building this factory in Texas would make it harder for politicians to fight "Texas Made" cars.

    But that's a REALLY big gamble. While having a massive production plant may give you some extra leverage, once it's built it's not like Tesla will be able to just pack up and leave if they don't get what they want. I guess only time will tell which side wins.

  23. Re:Let us keep our thoughts with our Kremlin frien on Russian Government Edits Wikipedia On Flight MH17 · · Score: 1

    Potatoes weren't introduced to Europe until well after Columbus had died. But it was part of the subsequent Columbian Exchange that did bring them.

  24. Texas? on California In the Running For Tesla Gigafactory · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Why the hell is Texas in the running? I mean, it makes perfect sense to reward a state that makes it as difficult as possible to sell a vehicle with Tesla's sales model.

  25. Re:Let us keep our thoughts with our Kremlin frien on Russian Government Edits Wikipedia On Flight MH17 · · Score: 2, Informative

    And by American I presume you mean South American since potatoes were originally from the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia.