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  1. Coca-Cola Has been around longer on Coca-Cola Loses Fizz To Microsoft · · Score: 1

    Coca-Cola has been around so long and they sponser every event they could of course they have the valuable brand name. I would think other companies wold have beat out Microsoft. All well I thought wrong lik enever happen before :)

  2. Could these same kids but the game in the store? on Indianapolis Restricts Display Of Violent Games · · Score: 1

    This law doesn't make sense Because a kid can go to any retailer (online or brick and motar) and purchase the same game the government is trying to "Protect them from" It just seems silly to me that is all

  3. What about the Lone Gunmen? on Who Will Mulder's Replacement Be? · · Score: 1

    I thought they said there is going to be a spin off from the about the Lone Gunmen.

  4. Call me crazy on Linux Supported DVD-RW Coming Soon · · Score: 2

    Something like this could support the claim about how Decss could be used for piracy. I could be wrong but this might hurt the case. A little the price of the DVD-RAM is still hi though. You never know what lawyes will pull.

  5. I wonder on MacOSX and X11 · · Score: 1

    If someone created an open source clone of the Mac OS X desktop Apple will have a hissy fit. If they put in a country the won't hold up their coptright they can not do a thing.

  6. Now Play Nice boys on Metabrowsing Controversy Continues · · Score: 1

    I guess E-bay is taking off it's gloves by saying you can not search information on my site that might harm me. This can also be look at as anti-competive behavior we may have a another lawsuit on our hand here.

  7. It about making money on Attention Sensitive User Interface · · Score: 1

    If Microsoft develops this program to the state it wants it to be that mean it can sell its .NET project. I have to admit it is a cool project but I don't know if I would want use something like that. I guess I would have to try to see.

  8. Pros Cons on Open Sourcing Closed Sourced Drivers? · · Score: 3

    Pros on opening the source for the drivers
    1) Acceptance in the Linux/OSS community
    2) The driver can be part of the linux kernel
    3) If there is a bug in the drivers it can addressed quickly
    4) People can create alternate solutions for devices

    Cons on opening the source for the drivers
    1) The cat is out of the bag
    2) People can create alternate solutions for devices (Might cut into revenue of other devices)
    3) Competion can create a clone of your device easier

    And there are there are many more reasons That can be given these are the just a few that I thhough of any more

  9. Re:I don't on Cell Phone Companies To Release Radiation Data · · Score: 1

    I don't think the cause for worry about second hand radiation from the phones.

  10. Corel Needs a Savior on Corel Sells GraphicCorp Division · · Score: 1

    Corel needs something that will push it on top I don't think this is it but what I do think do it if they make a true U*NX version of the office suite then I believe they will have a chance and if port to Beos then they will be on better ground. Will we will see if they can pull it off

  11. RMS on Slashback: Insectivores, Persistence, Domaination · · Score: 3

    In anything RMS is a man who believes in his cause and doesn't back down from a fight. I can aleast respect him for that. I don't always agree with everything says and does but I know he is a man of prinicple.

  12. You got to keep you word on Slashback: Insectivores, Persistence, Domaination · · Score: 1

    The guys over at Ambrosia Software kept their word Yuck well that is what happens when you keep promises that you can not keep

  13. Bastille Security on Words From Bastille Developer Jay Beale · · Score: 1

    Security is a tough thing for OS to do. With any added security there is convinence taken away. This trye for computer and establishments. I know grocery stores where all 50 and 100 dollar bills have signed by management they want add security that that money is ok. But this extremely inconvinent. Lets of they can get it right.

  14. I am glad to see Hybrids are being pushed on Ars Reviews Honda Insight · · Score: 1

    I am glad to that hybrid cars are now being pushed by some auto companies I still waiting out the car powered by hydrogen.

  15. Talk about a Bad choice for Judge on Judge Conflicted Interest in MPAA/2600 DeCSS Case? · · Score: 1

    This can do nothing but delay the process. Hopefully not for long this issue must be laid to bed once and for all

  16. Can anyone mirror it? on Building The Ubervirus · · Score: 1

    Can someone mirror this website please

  17. I am glad on Slashdot Meets X-Men · · Score: 1

    I am glad taht I am hearing good things about this movie. I am planning to see it this weekend. I don't have to waste my 6 bucks.

  18. This can become another great tool on Visual Python 0.1 Loosed · · Score: 1

    This will be another great tool since it is trying to work with any GUI toolkit also this allows people to stop worrying about the desktop war fare and write good code

  19. MPAA wants to nip it in the butt. on Napster And Legal Movie Distribution · · Score: 1

    This is a smart move by the MPAA because they are trying to prevent what is ahppening with the Music Recording industry.

  20. This could hurt Microsoft Office on Sun May GPL StarOffice · · Score: 1

    In about a year time after it is release after everyone picked it apart for the parts that they like. There will a great office suite out there for all u*nx and windows. That can cause a big problem for Microsoft. Also if some figures about a way how to sync with an Exchange Server then Microsoft will have an even bigger problem.

  21. I wonder? on ICANN Has Approved New TLDs · · Score: 1

    What percentage of site owners will get the new TLD to match their current one? 50%

  22. Rob might get his wish granted on ICANN Has Approved New TLDs · · Score: 1

    If they approve .dot TLD then Mr Malda will vey happy

  23. This a good thing(tm) on Encryption Market Opening Up · · Score: 1

    Finally American companies can compete in outside Markets for encryption software. I hope it is not too late for these companies to get a foot hold in the marketplace only time will tell.

  24. Aol and Gaming on Linux Gaming: A Field Report · · Score: 1

    With AOL interest in Linux and Netscape they will turn linux into the next gaming platform so they can sell more accounts.

  25. Recursive Thinking on What About Functional Languages? · · Score: 1

    Alot of people can not used to thinking recursivly. Since there are other "free form" languages out there they don't bother to learn it. That is why it these languages are not used as much as they should be.