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  1. Re:That's a damn shame on Asus Slaps Linux In the Face · · Score: 1

    The page is linked from: http://www.asus.co.uk/eeepc/1008HA/features.html , seems official enough for me.

  2. Re:That's a damn shame on Asus Slaps Linux In the Face · · Score: 1

    It gets even funnier when you look at the code.
    They use comments to hide data, I was going to do a summary here, but better check for yourself.

  3. Re:soforkit on Android Also Comes With a Kill-Switch · · Score: 4, Insightful

    They won't let you. This is the reason GPLv3 is important.

  4. Re:First post? on Apple Announces New MacBook, Pro, Air · · Score: 5, Informative

    It's called short selling. Check wikipedia

  5. Low-end wireless? on The Low-End Approach To Wireless Hacking · · Score: 1

    This is low-end wireless.

  6. Re:Please tell me you're joking... on Getting Inked for Tux at OSCON · · Score: 1

    Nowadays tattoos can be removed. With lasers, no sharks unfortunately.

  7. Re:Stop Playing Their Game on How To Deal With Internet Bullies? · · Score: 1

    Furthermore, if you don't respond. Your users will 'defend' you against this type of behavior. It's easier being defended by a happy user than to get yourself pushed in a defensive position.

  8. Cool? on Nokia Urges Linux Developers To Be Cool With DRM · · Score: 1
    The stuf that makes developers feel cool:

    • Break DRM,
    • Circumvent commercial IP rights,
    • kill SIM locks.
  9. Looks like fun! on Full Body Scanners Installed In 10 US Airports · · Score: 1

    The girl in the picture seems to like it very much.

  10. Re:Very unprofessional move on Large Web Host Urges Customers to Use Gmail · · Score: 5, Informative

    Using google apps for your domain enables you to use your headhoncho@acme.com... they just take your mx record and handle your mail.

  11. Re:How about ask? on P2P Traffic Shaping For Home Use? · · Score: 1

    Also keep an eye out for the number of concurrent connections.

  12. Re:Missing the GP's point on Cisco CSO Says Antivirus Money "Completely Wasted" · · Score: 1

    Contrary to paid software that installs and configures all by itself?

  13. Re:Bring a lot to the table on Bill Gates On the GPL — "We Disagree" · · Score: 2, Informative

    Just ask your doctor for generic drugs. If it's a good doctor he'll prescribe it.

  14. Re:Slow uplink makes it harder to share evenly on Demonoid Tracker Is Back Online · · Score: 1

    "this often means leaving a torrent running for days or even weeks before reaching 1.0"
    I don't see the problem. Slow uplink == long time seeding.

  15. Re:good luck w/ bombs on Underground Freight Networks · · Score: 1

    It's a good thing there are more people in the tunnels than in the post offices. No wait...

  16. Re:At least once a year... on Most In US Have False Sense of Online Security · · Score: 1

    Problem is most people can't make those assertions.
    Furthermore, it quite possible that 'respected' sites are serving malware without even knowing it.
    So what happens if a respected site, is serving drive-by-download ads from google adsense?

  17. Osalt on CNet Promotes Essential Open-Source Software to Joe Public · · Score: 1

    http://www.osalt.com/ has been doing this for quite a while now...

  18. Re:Bad idea on GameStop Manager Suspended After "Games for Grades" · · Score: 1

    So what if you're just plain old stupid?
    Sounds like a game-nazi "No game for you!"

  19. Re:on that general topic on Sys Admin Magazine Ceases Publication · · Score: 1

    The same god that incited them to focus on their online activities.

  20. Re:physical port lock on Colleges Wrestle With Thumb Drives · · Score: 1

    Furthermore you would also need PS2 keyboards and mice, it's easy to copy files in windows with keyboard or a mouse.
    Of course many motherboards also give you the option to disable usb ports in the bios.
    You could also block thumb drives from being used with a group policy.

  21. Photo finish! on American Red Cross Sued For Using a Red Cross · · Score: 1

    A close one.

  22. Re:I understand... on American Red Cross Sued For Using a Red Cross · · Score: 3, Funny

    Thanks Bill Hicks:
    A lot of Christians wear crosses around their necks. Do you think when Jesus comes back he ever wants to see a fuckin' cross? It's kind of like going up to Jackie Onassis with a rifle pendant on."

  23. Plan9? on Couple Bonding Through PC Building · · Score: 1

    Why install vista, when your girlfriend's name is Glenda?

  24. Re:Sucks to be you, Elton on Elton John Says Internet is Destroying Music · · Score: 2, Funny

    Elton has a lot of leather shoes.

  25. Re:Hot? on Evolution of the 'Captcha' · · Score: 1

    Here's the link: http://www.hotcaptcha.com/ it's using the HotOrNot API
    It's actually quite fun to do.