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  1. Re:Who's left? on Mandrakelinux Goes X.org · · Score: 1

    I don't speak for Arch Linux, but they're probably going to switch to x.org, too. There's an x.org package in the testing repository that runs great on my PC.

  2. Re:No! I use CapsLock as my "ESC" key on Is Caps Lock Dead? · · Score: 1

    On a laptop at work, the \ key is to the left of the spacebar. What's up with that?

  3. Re:Speaking as a Canadian... on Corporate Work in the US vs. Canada? · · Score: 1

    I would say that it's the $1000000000+ Gun Control legislation that made the difference. :P~~~

  4. Re:3 in a row? on Who's Behind the Shower Curtain? · · Score: 1

    A high-school acquaintance told us of a similar experience with his first-year university roommate.

    He swam every day, but pool != shower.

    People on his floor were taking bets to see who would be the first to catch him washing.

  5. Who's writing the transcript for the video? on Microsoft Launches 'Channel 9' Blog · · Score: 1

    (for those of us who are not running Windows, Mac, or Solaris?) Maybe I'll see if WMP works through Wine.

  6. Re:I'll give you a reason on How Will We Get Around Near-Future Earth? · · Score: 1

    Just as long as the cars don't run Windows. ;)

  7. Re:Give me a break. on Say Goodbye to BuyMusic.com · · Score: 1

    So that's 85% Normally the "Other" category in a list hovers between 1 and 5 percent. What other browsers could possibly be connecting? Safari? Netscape (is it Gecko based)? Is Avant Browser considered IE?

  8. Je ne parle pas francais... on Why You Should Choose MS Office Over OO.org · · Score: 1

    you insensitive... no wait.

  9. Re:I for one... on Comcast Cuts Infected PCs' Network Connections · · Score: 1

    The problem with blocking everything but 80 is that people would still believe that they have an Internet connection, so they wouldn't be forced to do anything about it.

  10. Record Everything on 'They Can Sue, But They Can't Hide' · · Score: 1

    For a doctor at a clinic, maybe it's worth it for them to announce to each patient that they are being recorded for lawsuit purposes. That way, it will be clear that the doctor has given this person their options, etc. If the patient doesn't want to be recorded, they can go somewhere else, right?

  11. Re:this isn't the answer on Windows Could Lose Media Player in Europe? · · Score: 1

    Now open up MSN Messenger and check your Hotmail (assuming you have a Hotmail account). Up comes IE.

  12. Re:So on SCO Identifies EV1Servers as Linux Licensee · · Score: 1

    Didn't the price jump to $1599 after SCO's "goodwill" price of $699 expired?

  13. Re:What matters most on Open-Source Software and "The Luxury of Ignorance" · · Score: 1

    Whaaat? Not reading the article? Never!

  14. Re:Lost me... on Open-Source Software and "The Luxury of Ignorance" · · Score: 1

    *That* is the time to edit config files.

  15. Now I need to on Electric Shavers Rot Your Brain · · Score: 1

    tell my pet rat to stay away from hair dryers!

  16. Re:Linux TCO on Constructing a Corporate Open Source Policy? · · Score: 1
    Now that sounds familiar: Commissioned by [insert company here] on the TCO of [insert OS here]

    Weren't Slashdot readers lambasting Microsoft for this a week or two ago? My bias leans toward Linux having a lower TCO (it does for the servers at our workplace), but the fact still stands that IBM commissioned that study.

  17. Re:ah, the oldskool memories... on GEOS Available for Download After 18 Years · · Score: 1

    GeoWrite apparently also has the precursor to Clippy. Check out the third screenshot.

  18. Re:Summary on Would you Warranty Your Email? · · Score: 1

    Not only that, but they mention at the beginning of the paper that the challenge-response system is ineffective in the case of automated confirmation emails, etc. How is it going to work when those same response systems have to deposit money in an escrow?

  19. OSS in Mars Rover? on Stallman Goes to India · · Score: 1

    News to me. Where do I download it?

  20. Re:for the lazy on WhenU.com Enjoined From Competing Pop-Ups · · Score: 1

    "The free software helps users accomplish various tasks online, whether it be filling out address forms or checking weather forecasts." So what's the most tactful way to tell the NYTimes to clarify their usage of "free" software?

  21. Re:The essential difference on Culture of UNIX and Windows Programmers · · Score: 1

    It makes sense now why Wine works with some apps and not others without a code tweak.

  22. Re:Could be a nice alternative.. on Australian Researchers Push Near-Broadband IP Over VHF · · Score: 1

    Living in the sticks doesn't necessarily mean you can't get DSL. Check out Storm's coverage for Eastern Ontario.