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  1. Re:Maybe a Good Thing? on SpamHaus Behind .mail Top-Level Domain · · Score: 1
    I would rather see them just placing a header in each email address for domains that dont have a .mail. But if I have to choose between running my own mail server or no more spam, I would rather be able to run my own mail server. I can filter the spam.

    In any case, no isp could do this because of the fact I still havn't seen anyone address the fact of disputed domian names.

    Note to self, save 2000.00 to register aol.mail

  2. Re:When it was originally released... on Always Look on the Bright Side of Life · · Score: 1

    What word would describe my belief's? I havn't come across a better word, although to be fair, I really havn't cared to look.

  3. Re:When it was originally released... on Always Look on the Bright Side of Life · · Score: 1

    I qualify as agnostic. I belive their must be a higher power that helped shape/mold the universe. I just dont belive any current religion is right. I base this on the fact of men pretending they "know" what god wants from us. Until a god comes down and speaks to me personally, I place my faith in no god.

  4. Dreams Crushed on Microsoft Announces XNA Game Development Platform · · Score: 1

    And my dreams of one day playing my favorite 3d games on linux get crushed another notch down. Oh well, at least I have UT2004.

  5. CD-ROMS not cup holders? on The Unhappy World of IT Professionals · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I always put a CD-ROM in my PC for that purpose alone.

    Cup Holder, top slot
    Empty space
    Empty Space
    DVD-Burner
    Floppy

    It works out really well when you pc sits about chair high. Oh and just to stay on topic. I love my job as a software analyst. I find it rewarding and the pay/stress level is better then my admin and programming jobs.

  6. In other news on Sun Wants to Make Linux 3D · · Score: 2, Funny

    The speed of moving large files will now depend on your phyisical strenght, and you will now be forced to store files in large bins pulling out one after another until you find the file you needed.

  7. Re:Lie Detector on NASA Develops Tech To Hear Words Not Yet Spoken · · Score: 1
    Just remember. The computer is your friend.

    Now report to the nearest execution chamber immediatly!!

  8. Open source anti-virus on Virus Creators Sharing More Code · · Score: 1

    Hmmm, now thats an idea, are there any current open source antivirus products out there? If not, that could be a good way to combat virus's, my moms biggest complaint was when I made her buy trend micro's internet security 2004. She still doesn't see why its worth it. Might make users more supportive of opensource too.

  9. Re:Just perfect Wine/WineX on Is the Key to Linux a Games-Based Distro? · · Score: 1

    So the trick is writting the emulator to not let punkbuster know you are using one. Or whine and moan until they write a linux version. Which brings up an interesting point. Will linux UT2k4 peeps not be able to play on cheat protected servers. Anyone know what kind of cheat protection UT2k4 has in mind?

  10. Say it with me on MPAA Puts Words in Mouth of CA Attorney General · · Score: 5, Funny
    Come on guys, Say it with me now

    PDF!

  11. draft my pc on U.S. Plans Targeted Draft for Computer Personnel · · Score: 1

    When i first read the topic, I thought it ment the army would draft my pc...and I just bought this 9800!!!

  12. Re:We need to start taxing companies who do this. on Need a Job? Move to India · · Score: 1

    Its hard not to support overseas labor. I mean hell, even 90% of the made in america tags arn't even made in america.

  13. Re:Argh Gateway on Gateway Completes eMachines Acquisition · · Score: 2, Interesting

    My problem with gateway started in 2000. I had ordered a few computers from them before that in 98-99 for me and my family. I was upgrading my pc and already had a great sound card I wanted to keep. So I asked them to remove the sound card (a practice they never had a problem with before) and I was told that removing the sound card was impossible (it was a non-intergrated card btw, when I received the computer it was a SB128) I was told windows 98 required a sound card and would not run without one!!!

    I would of stopped right then and there and built my own pc, but my parents where buying the pc for me and refused to let me build it. Claimed I didn't have the knowege, an excuse I still use today when they call me for support :-) Of couse that makes them wonder what all that money for my certs was for though.

  14. Re:Need for fine grained programming options on Dish Network & Viacom Settle Their Differences · · Score: 1

    Here's an idea. Why dont the companys that own all these channels get rid of the channels nobody wants instead of forcing them down their throats. Then they could save on salary's and the costs of making the shows. Push better programming on their good channels and get more advertising. Wait, that would never work, people dont want quality...right?

  15. Re:In 94, I was using Windows 3.1 on Linux Kernel 2.6.4 Released · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Its kinda funny, I run windows on one of my machines, and I'm constantly installing patches. Not to mention my 3 BIG patches the ones that cost me a hundred or so dallors. My 98 - 2000 patch and my 2000 to xp patch. The process is still the same, the only difference is the linux changes come bit by bit instead of in a bulk jump on a cd. Personally, i would rather get my updates in small increments. That why I can pick and choose what updates I want. If 2.6.4 doesnt add anything I need, maybe I'll hold off to the next one. And besides, it beats spending cash.

  16. Re:assault rifles on Unreal Tournament 2004 Goes Gold · · Score: 1
    The real question is:

    Is it possible to carry 2 assault rifles, a flak cannon, a missle launcher, a gernade launcher, a mine layer, a plasma beam weapon, a shock rifle, a portable nuke, and a shield/melee weapon at one time with 200+ rounds of ammo for each.

  17. Re:Not the only person against Grand Theft Auto on Twenty-five Years at the Heart of Gaming · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Exactly, the problem isn't video games. Its parents who dont belive they should have to have any form of interaction with their kids. I grew up with D&D, quake, duke nukem, and tons of war games. I am fine. My parents made a point of explaining the difference between fantasy and reality. Fantasy was me ninja kicking down the small tree outside. Reality was me doing hard labor in the yard for 6 straight weekends to pay for that tree.

  18. Re:Microsoft nehind this on SCO Identifies EV1Servers as Linux Licensee · · Score: 1

    Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't all it would take to deploy servers a bunch of machines with the exact same hardware and a disk image?

  19. Re:worth? on Young Programmer, Stop Advocating Free Software! · · Score: 1

    Whats wrong with a hobby. I have my work with computers and my hobby. My hobby programs are free and open source. My work owns what I do at work and I am payed well. Its not that hard. Everything is not cut and dry as much as we would like it to be. You can be a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll :-p

  20. Re:Site slashdot'ed befor it went live on Young Programmer, Stop Advocating Free Software! · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Capt. Ed: The rock star methos is a lie! Its like when you belive in the easter bunny, or the sasquash. JB: The sasquash isn't real? Sasquash, we know your love is reeeeeeaaaaal! Sorry. That letter sounds exactly like that Tenatious D episode.

  21. Effects on the earth on Space Elevators Going Up · · Score: 1

    What would a object so large leaving earth have in terms of effects on the earths magnetic field and rotation?

  22. Re:Good idea that will never work on Ford Testing a New 'Traffic Monitoring' Device · · Score: 1
    I've heard that in some states (Indiana if I recall) you can post a bond with the state of a few thousand dallors to prevent you from having insurance. This may or not be true, maybe someone here knows?

    Also I know in michigan you can have no fault accidents. I was in one where a car ran a red light hit me and it was called no fualt, they didn't have to pay a dime. This is why I now have full coverage instead of liablity.

  23. Re:Uhhh... on USENIX Responds to SCO; Fyodor Pulls NMap · · Score: 1

    4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. The key here is distribute. By saying the GPL is invalid they are distributing the software without the expressed permission of this license. Its just like I can't install windows without first agreeing to the shrink wrap license I havn't read. If i disagree I have to return my product. Same deal. If you disagree with the GPL, it is a violation to distrubute it.

  24. Re:Fair is good on EFF's New File-Sharing Scheme · · Score: 1

    I could see this becomming a flat tax that ISP's would charge regardless of if you actually download music. I havn't heard a song I would buy in the last 4 years, and all the songs I bought from iTunes were old favorites I couldnt find CD's to. Its been at least 5 months sense my last purchase from itunes. That would of ben 25 songs!!. I really dont see this as being any kind of solution better then napster and itunes.

  25. Re:So what? on MS May Be Forced To Sell Stripped-Down OS In EU · · Score: 1

    I can't wait for those EU windows users to try to run windows update without IE. ActiveX for Firefox is well...lacking.