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  1. Re:fake "Macedonian" Slavs... that is Linus's poin on Linux 4.0 Kernel Released · · Score: 1

    Not really - Microsoft's love of backwards-compatibility is well known, and features prominently in Windows. The fact you've not got any concrete examples isn't exactly helping you sound any different from an offended fanboy. I know you're not one, so you might want to work on that ;)

  2. Re:Coincidence? on Linux 4.0 Kernel Released · · Score: 1

    It returns '6.2' in Windows 8.1 and 10 Technical Preview. Also, fyi, GetVersionEx() is deprecated.

  3. Re:My kingdom for an easy software reinstall tool. on Linux 4.0 Kernel Released · · Score: 1

    YaST is very useful, but the sheer amount of stuff missing from OpenSUSE's repos means it's not very useful. Really, really staggering stuff. It's terrible. If you are lucky, you'll find someone's personal repo with a moderately-modern version of what you're looking for, but don't expect it.

  4. Re:Great example of our tax dollars hard at work.. on The International Space Station (Finally) Gets an Espresso Machine · · Score: 1

    Unless you are Italian, practically nothing. Hint: read the article then mindlessly complain about taxes, showing everyone just how eager you are to not understand things which annoy you.

  5. Re:Your tax dollars on The International Space Station (Finally) Gets an Espresso Machine · · Score: 1

    If you'd read the article you'd know NASA's involvement is fleeting at best - the rest was performed by the Italian space agency, an Italian aerospace company, and an Italian coffee maker. Please tell me you're not just another anti-tax muppet who doesn't bother understanding what they're complaining about...

  6. Re:Will probably be used for VR applications. on Sharp Announces 4K Smartphone Display · · Score: 1

    You are not everyone.

  7. Re:How would you promote job growth on New York State Spent Millions On Program For Startups That Created 76 Jobs · · Score: 1

    Yes, everyone who uses the roads benefits. People who don't use the roads also benefit, as they benefit from others who directly use the roads. And so on. Companies can not survive without a peaceful, secure society containing people with money to spend, infrastructure to spend it through, guarantees of future security. Larger companies even more so. Your argument needs some work.

  8. Re:How would you promote job growth on New York State Spent Millions On Program For Startups That Created 76 Jobs · · Score: 1

    If asking those people to pay taxes would endanger their standing, then it would probably be cheaper for them to not be taxed. We can't use three-year-old-child logic when discussing this subject, as it simply doesn't work. A more nuanced approach is required. A flat tax simply hurts poor people a lot for a tiny benefit, and can cause more problems than it solves.

  9. Re:used devastatingly already on Windows Remains Vulnerable To Serious 18-Year-Old SMB Security Flaw · · Score: 1

    Just because it mentions SMB does not mean it's talking about the exact same thing. It might help you to not keep repeatedly posting the same nonsense, unless you want to be the new APK :-P

  10. Re:Why is it even a discussion? on Republicans Introduce a Bill To Overturn Net Neutrality · · Score: 1

    Seeing as that doesn't apply to the internet, you can ignore it and resume the actual discussion.

  11. Re:Why is it even a discussion? on Republicans Introduce a Bill To Overturn Net Neutrality · · Score: 0

    You probably should do some reading to figure out why most of your post is nonsense. You won't, but you should.

  12. Re:Lobbying and Contributions on Republicans Introduce a Bill To Overturn Net Neutrality · · Score: 2, Insightful

    There are a few people who use the notion of "shills" to counter criticism of their point - they seem to believe that the only way people can disagree with them is by being paid to disagree. Slashdot simply isn't large enough any more or has enough reputation for people to really care about this stuff.

    You notice how the person you replied to didn't even entertain the notion that a few people who might not agree with him simply moderated the way they saw fit.

    Shills are the alien-carrying UFOs of slashdot - loads of people passionately claim they exist, but no evidence has surfaced pointing to their existence.

  13. Re:So what? The UN also banned... on UN To Debate Lethal Autonomous Weapons · · Score: 1

    Seeing as Iran has no nuclear weapons and (according to every intelligence service out there) has no intention of developing any, I'd say you should brush up on this topic before running around telling everyone just how little you know, and that such ignorance won't stop you from shouting your ignorance from the rooftops.

  14. Re: better idea on UN To Debate Lethal Autonomous Weapons · · Score: 1

    The Taliban offered to hand Osama bin Laden over, but the US refused to release their evidence of his guilt, so they didn't.

  15. Re:Why don't climate scientists... on Mystery "Warm Blob" In the Pacific Ocean Could Be Causing California's Drought · · Score: 1

    Because that is a fantasy which exists in your own head, used as an excuse to not believe scientific findings which make you feel uncomfortable?

  16. Re:Must example set of him on Florida Teen Charged With Felony Hacking For Changing Desktop Wallpaper · · Score: 1

    Homo-: 'same'
    phobia: 'an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something'

  17. Re:Great, Let's Build IFR's on The Last Time Oceans Got This Acidic This Fast, 96% of Marine Life Went Extinct · · Score: 1

    Per capita? Not even close.

  18. Re:Strictly speaking... on The Last Time Oceans Got This Acidic This Fast, 96% of Marine Life Went Extinct · · Score: 2, Insightful

    If you put your ego to one side briefly, and realise that the scientists who study these ecosystems might know more than you do, you can stop trotting out your personal opinions as if they carry the same weight as the peer-reviewed findings. They've thought of everything you just mentioned. To assume you can disrupt or overthrow the entire body of understanding on a subject in a clumsily-worded, vague slashdot post speaks more of your arrogance than any failings in the scientific community.

  19. Re:It's been nice knowing y'all on The Last Time Oceans Got This Acidic This Fast, 96% of Marine Life Went Extinct · · Score: 1

    Most jellyfish are right at the bottom of the food chain. Most sharks are near the top. See the difference? :)

  20. Re:3D printed guns are no different to any other g on 3D Printed Guns Might Lead To Law Changes In Australia · · Score: 1

    Or just get a dog. Unless you are always going to be sober, awake, and not incapacitated through illness or injury, your gun won't save you.

  21. Re:3D printed guns are no different to any other g on 3D Printed Guns Might Lead To Law Changes In Australia · · Score: 1

    All for the low low price of a massive increase in violent gun deaths!

  22. Re:3D printed guns are no different to any other g on 3D Printed Guns Might Lead To Law Changes In Australia · · Score: 1

    But the rapes still happen, meaning unless everyone's armed, the crimes still continue. If people are scared, just get a dog. Problem solved, and you won't accidentally shoot a loved one in the face.

  23. Re:3D printed guns are no different to any other g on 3D Printed Guns Might Lead To Law Changes In Australia · · Score: 1

    Which doesn't explain the orders-of-magnitude difference in rates, or historical comparisons...

  24. Re:No mention of sulfur on The Last Time Oceans Got This Acidic This Fast, 96% of Marine Life Went Extinct · · Score: 2

    Or you could spend a few minutes on Google and discover that all volcanic emissions amount for less than 2% of global CO2 output. Calling that an important component is pretty silly, especially as we can't do anything about volcanoes. Who's pushing an agenda now?

  25. Re:Strictly speaking... on The Last Time Oceans Got This Acidic This Fast, 96% of Marine Life Went Extinct · · Score: 1

    That's like saying something being heated from 1K to 20K isn't getting warmer, but getting "less cold".