Slashdot Mirror


User: phasefx

phasefx's activity in the archive.

Stories
0
Comments
11
First seen
Last seen
Profile
(view on slashdot.org)

Comments · 11

  1. Re:OS X Mail on Mozilla Thunderbird 0.6 Released · · Score: 1

    I wish Thunderbird had spring-loaded folders. What I really wish for is for a quick way to save an email to a folder after viewing it based on email address (I could do this pine).

    -- Jason

  2. Re:IP theft on FBI Raids Arizona School District Over Copyright Infringement · · Score: 1

    "...whether I sneak into their concerts without paying or not."

    That's just trespassing. :D

    -- Jason

  3. Re:So much for metaphors on Salon Interviews Neal Stephenson · · Score: 1

    Better change that void and add the C equivalent of return "$1,000,000";

  4. Re:Usability is for N(0)(0)bies on Still More on Open Source Usability · · Score: 1

    I like the command line, but I can see people using the Find command/option/wizard with Mac and Windows for this.

    -- Jason

  5. Re:Hmm, this is a tough one on Six Months Old, Eight New Organs · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I'd rather our species maintain a diverse gene pool. Who knows when a certain genetic tidbit could come in handy (for say, survival of the species). Think sickle cell and malaria.

    -- Jason

  6. Re:The Perfect Virus..? on The Virus Squad · · Score: 1

    The virus is cross-platform and sets up a p2p network with other instances of itself and shares platform-specific binaries and exploits. No need to write other viruses at that point; every behavior and improvement can exist in the "virus-net" p2p network and individual nodes can upgrade themselves from the modules being shared.

    Worried about white hat hackers poisoning the network? Use encryption and only accept virus-modules that are "signed" by the virus creators and cadre.

    -- Jason

  7. Re:Interactive Books on Magic Words - Interactive Fiction in the 21st Century · · Score: 1

    I had an interactive Zork book. It told me I cheated. :D There was no damn light scroll from the rock tribe.

    -- Jason

  8. Re:What do you mean 99% useless to others? on KDE 3.2.0 Released · · Score: 1

    The archaic application I see most often on windows is 3270-flavored telnet. :D

    -- Jason

  9. Re:I agree on Linus on SCO, and the Desktop Being 10 Years Away · · Score: 1

    If I'm doing a lot of typing or serious work, I'll use cmd+tab and cmd+backquote. If I'm laying down web browsing with a powerbook, I'll use expose with the lower left corner of my screen set up as a hotspot to activate it. I just whisk the cursor into that corner, and whoosh, I see all non-hidden windows. Upper right corner if I want to see just my desktop. Pretty slick.

    -- Jason

  10. Re:Simpler formula on Finding the Perfect Family Game · · Score: 1

    It's trivial to get the Fun Factor. First, pick the game you think is the best, plug in all the other values, and then solve the equation for Fun Factor. :-)

    -- Jason

  11. Re:I've said it before... on Apple Claims Ownership of Shareware · · Score: 1
    I believe there's a fine line between personal time and company time when you're a software developer, especially these days with so much telecommuting going on. Lots of dev's I know work from home, and their hours aren't necessarily in-sync with everyone else's -- some work from 2PM-1AM, some work sporadically throughout the day/night. So who defines "company time" when you're a telecommuter?

    These odd hours usually translate to extra hours. If they're going to take something personal from me, I want my overtime or comp time. Fair is fair.

    -- Jason