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  1. Re:interesting.. on THG On Migrating To Linux · · Score: 1

    Funny, the Debian Release Page only refers to "woody". If you're looking to try Debian and you go for the stable release, you get the arcane one. I also realize that the testing versions are likely to be as if not more stable than other final releases, but the version that they put up for the majority of downloads is quite dated.

  2. Re:interesting.. on THG On Migrating To Linux · · Score: 2, Interesting

    You were reccomended Debian by a Masochist :)

    The best way to install Debian that I have found is Knoppix. I understand wanting to bake a distro until it's done but Debian Stable (woody) feels antique compared to recent MDK releases.

  3. Re:Size Doesn't Matter? on iPod Mini Worldwide Rollout Delayed · · Score: 1

    "Look at my penis next to this Metro! It's enormous!!!"

    Funny, I actually drive a Metro. Got it after my Escort died :)

  4. Size Doesn't Matter? on iPod Mini Worldwide Rollout Delayed · · Score: 5, Funny

    Heh, first time I've heard that one. Funny that it's the female demographic too...

    "No, give me the smaller one"

  5. Re:Wow on Leaked Memo Says Microsoft Raised $86 million for SCO · · Score: 1

    ESR has been very carful in this and every previous case to only post those documents that come from credible sources. MSFT has a long history of this type of behavior, the acusation of layndering money has long been a speculation. This document (if you had bothered to read it) has an authenticity about it that is spooky.

    Oh BTW Microsoft has been proven guilty on a number of occasions and it has not served to change their behavior at all. As an American and a Californian, I'd like to see our 3 Strikes law applied to antitrust violators.

    Do a Google search for Microsoft and erectile dysfunction and then see a doctor.

  6. Re:Try SQLite on MySQL: Building User Interfaces · · Score: 1

    This is why MySQL will *never* be a replacement for Access

    The moment you want to share a database between multiple users simultaneously you need to replace Access. In one deployment I have taken the half step of using Access as the front end for MySQL using ODBC.

    We don't lose data and the DB doesn't crash any more. The front end is still a pain to administer, but what the customer wants...

    You can fit a small Access database on a floppy.

    Is that a tremendous floppy or a uselessly small DB? In my experience, as soon as an Access DB becomes useful, it becomes unstable.

  7. AMBER ALERT! on The Open Source Dilemma for Governments · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Sorry you need to update your version of Microsoft Office to 2003sp3 in order to report a child missing.

    When timing is critical a commercial solution can fall flat on it's face.

  8. Try Sputnik... on Wireless APs in Homebrew Coffee Shops? · · Score: 2, Informative

    http://www.sputnik.com/ has more of what they are doing now, but 18 months ago I was using their boot-cd linux distro on a laptop to create an AP.

  9. Not a DDoS... on SCO Group Web Site Attacked Again · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's all of those corporate Linux users beating down their door to buy licenses. Hurry and get yours today before they're all gone!

  10. One more port he missed... on 108 Ways To Do The Towers of Hanoi · · Score: 1

    Laszlo LZX wasn't on the list so I fixed that...
    Here is an LZX version :)

    Laszlo Systems INC

    You'll have to be patient for the XAML (Longhorn) or Macromedia Flex versions since they're a ways off ;)

  11. Not so scummy... on Apple Forcing Panther Upgrade for Security Patch · · Score: 1

    I origiunally thought this was a very scummy thing, but I spoke to an apple insider. Security issues in 10.2 will be fixed through the normal issue tracking system. File your reports and they will get repaired in due time.

  12. ECMA 262+XML = Laszlo on KDE To Adopt SVG: Take A Glance · · Score: 0

    As a KDE fan I'm pleased to see this. SVG is an important standard. It's too bad that Microsoft has not embraced it it IE (nor will it ever). Flash is still a great medium for vector animation and now it can even be used for real applications using Laszlo's LPS and their new LZX language.

  13. Re:The last one *I'll* buy... on Roland Attacks MT-32 Emulator Project · · Score: 1

    I actually have quite a few mboards hanging around here with ISA slots. I could sell those cheaply too I suppose...

  14. The last one *I'll* buy... on Roland Attacks MT-32 Emulator Project · · Score: 0, Troll

    Welll that is the very last MT-32 I'll ever buy. Heck I'll even sell mine cheap! The only problem will be locating the MPU-IPC card and adapter box for it...

    But not as hard as finding a PC with an ISA slot to run the stupid thing. Buy it now on eBay!

  15. Bonehead Computer Museum on Vintage Computer Festival Revisits The PC Past · · Score: 2

    The Bonehead Computer Museum is Still looking for entries! Sent photos and stories of your own most boneheaded digital and analog designs for exhibition. The Bonehead Computer museum was featured prominently in John Sundman's award winning Acts of the Apostles

  16. Re:Betcha can't guess what I'm thinking.... on McBride Interview from Utah SCO Protest · · Score: 1

    Or the coward who reneged after the first half of "I'll show you mine"