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  1. Tempinbox can rss emails on Google News Now Providing RSS and Atom Feeds · · Score: 1
    You have been able to get google news alerts to an email address since it started. If you point them to a http://www.tempinbox.com/tempinbox.com> address you can then get that via RSS feed.

    Also note that this will work for any email mailing list too. The cool thing is that if you don't want to get the list any more you just remove the RSS feed. Chris

  2. Re:"They don't get it" on British TV Station Offers Downloads · · Score: 1
    The TV company 'gets it' plenty, they are offering content that is likely to be very popular in the UK market in download format at a reasonably cheap price point.

    I don't think its such a bad deal I can't get channel 5 and I quite like the show although I don't think I will be paying for it unless it comes without the adverts.

  3. Re:"They don't get it" on British TV Station Offers Downloads · · Score: 1

    Have you tried getting a NHS dentist?!

  4. Re:FileShack account on DOOM 3 Final Video Trailer Released · · Score: 1

    You can always use tanya.com for these needs:
    "tanya.com is a free, receive only e-mail service."

  5. Re:That's why on Is the Linux Desktop Getting Heavier and Slower? · · Score: 1
    GNU Screen
    Screen is a full-screen window manager that multiplexes a physical terminal between several processes, typically interactive shells.
    You dont need x-windows but it is a window manager.
  6. Re:That's why on Is the Linux Desktop Getting Heavier and Slower? · · Score: 1

    Err.. screen is a window manager.

  7. Re:can they compete with itunes on Oxfam Launches Music Download Service · · Score: 2, Interesting
    Yeah thats a great idea use a lossy compression once to get the WMA format then use ANOTHER lossy compression to get to mp3. You now have a file that sounds nothing like the original!

    They should have the option to download in raw format then those who want to use compression can and the compression of their choice.

  8. Re:Wow on Beagle 2 Failure Analyzed · · Score: 2, Funny

    [joke]I think the point is clear, Bush saw that the British were going to get there first. So he took it down.[/joke]

  9. Re:Wow on Beagle 2 Failure Analyzed · · Score: 2, Insightful

    umm well the Mars Rover did arive a weak after beagle... sabotage I tell you

  10. Re:Yeah, I'll pick you some NICE tomatoes ;-) on Internet Grocery Shopping Slowly Gaining Ground · · Score: 1
    Whenever I have ordered with them, they have got me the substitute and asked if I wanted it when he came. I think this is one of the best ways.

    You do have to book 24hrs in advance yes. If you are house bound anyway you don't mind staying in for two hours :) also IIRC delivery is free if you spend more than 25GBP

  11. Incompatible OS on Napster Launches UK Music Service · · Score: 2, Funny
    "We're sorry, Napster is not currently compatible with your operating system.

    Napster is currently compatible with Windows XP/2000. Windows 95, Windows NT and the Mac OS are not supported at this time. "

    Dont think ill be using it any time soon :(

  12. Re:Yeah, I'll pick you some NICE tomatoes ;-) on Internet Grocery Shopping Slowly Gaining Ground · · Score: 1
    Yeah but its the big chains (here in the UK) that are taking it on. I reguraly get my shopping from Tesco and I find it a Lot eaiser to get the same thing every week (change a few depending on specials and what not). Its very quick, you can get it the next day. Order when you want (3 in the morning ;).

    Also consider the grey pound (the elderly), makes life a hell of a lot easier.

    I admit you may not get the best pick of tomatoes, but how much stuff do you buy that is pre packaged anyway. I wonder why they havent started doing this years ago.

  13. Re:The best way to stop spam... on FBI Plans Spammer Smackdown · · Score: 1
    There sales are minimal as a percentage of the emails they send. Its a few spoiling it for the rest, if they chose to buy thier Viagra or what not else where I admit that we would not be having this problem.

    You can compare the issue to cold calling, which is baned in most places (western world). This is for a reason as is making spam illegal.

  14. Re:50? on FBI Plans Spammer Smackdown · · Score: 1
    Its all about degree's they are going after
    50 of the most noxious
    Im sure if this is succesful then they will target the other 50.
  15. Re:Same old... on FBI Plans Spammer Smackdown · · Score: 2, Funny

    Its just showing that there is no simple solution to the spam problem. IIRC they had a simular automated response when people were trying to solve Fermat's Last Theorem.

  16. Re:Pre-install Linux machines on Everaldo and Jimmac On Linux Art and Usability · · Score: 3, Informative
    I thought they used (2000) to have an option that allowed you to have Red Had preinstalled

    Although this was a long time ago it would be nice to see them bring back the option.

  17. Re:There are only a few that matter on Berners-Lee on the TLD Explosion · · Score: 1

    yeah your right, opps my bad Anyway the point remains. Is this enough? and how many are needed?

  18. Re:Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee on Berners-Lee on the TLD Explosion · · Score: 1

    I thought it was Bill Gates... says so in his 2nd revision of his auto biography

  19. Re:There are only a few that matter on Berners-Lee on the TLD Explosion · · Score: 1

    ok say you scrap all TLD then how many domains would exist? say the maximum domain has a length of 10 characters. Then there are 26 characters in the english language. That would only allow 26! domains = 403291461126605635584000000 So how many of these are junk? how many are corherent? and how many are 'snappy'? How many domains are even needed?

  20. Re:Obligitory.... on 71% of Spam Servers are Located in China · · Score: 1

    just like them trying to blackhole the rest of the world.

  21. bluetooth as well? on Cell Phone Directory Coming Soon · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Will the Do Not Call list include a do not bluetooth spam? Im more worried about shops and like offering me things on a more personal level direct to my phone whenever I enter a mall or go to the bar.

  22. Re:The solution? on Cell Phone Directory Coming Soon · · Score: 0

    add to the list; RSI, bad posture and four eyes.

  23. Re:Reuse a good option on Control-Alt-Recycle · · Score: 0

    Dude, 750Mhz is a monster! I have a 486 laptop server that I have running bind, idle RPG and some other things as well. I think 750Mhz is overkill here :) Chris

  24. Re:OT on What Would The World Be Like Without Microsoft? · · Score: 0
    Just got a letter from an ex-girlfriend...

    just hope it didnt have the words pregent in it!
  25. Re:Wow on Technology Quarterly · · Score: 0

    You would hope that your brain had better bandwidth than the mouse.