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  1. Re:Ever hear of the "Sixth Sense" on DARPA Working on Spidey Sense for Soldiers · · Score: 1

    .... We don't see higher mathematical dimensions like amphibians or fishes do and we don't have lateral lines like fishes do

    Could someone please explain this to me? I've never heard of either concept before.
  2. Re:Obligatory on First Graphene Transistor · · Score: 1

    Too bad I just lost some mod points.....I didn't see that comment coming and it brought a much needed chuckle to my day.

  3. Investment opportunity on Robots Could Some Day Demand Legal Rights · · Score: 1

    Looks like I should start investing in MOS Technology 6502 processors.

  4. Re:They got it, but they don't know how to handle on New Animated Star Trek In The Works · · Score: 1

    I just pictured Kirk saying that Captain's Log, and I would gladly accept any Star Trek series that would do that.

  5. Re:And the first time travel episode will be... on New Animated Star Trek In The Works · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Gene Roddenbury already did that series (postdeath). Wasn't called Andromeda and didn't it suck?

  6. Re:SGI appears to be out of the graphics business on SGI Arises From the Ashes · · Score: 2, Informative

    That's why you go into Chapter 11, in order to get relief from creditors. Without looking at financials or court documents nearly all their secured and unsecured debt should be gone. Of course, so are the employees and alot of their assets to pay for this.

  7. WTF?? No ET the Extraterresterial? on The 50 Worst Videogame Names of All Time · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    How can that game not be on there?? I call shenanigans on this list.

  8. Re:Predictable results on NJ Bill Would Prohibit Anonymous Posts on Forums · · Score: 5, Funny

    You've never driven in Jersey on a normal day, have you?

  9. MOD PARENT UP on Google Copies Corporate Data to Google's Servers? · · Score: 1

    That's a good link.

  10. Re:Coal on $9 Billion Loophole for Synthetic Fuel · · Score: 1

    So must the spice!...... Spice mining is pretty inefficient too, when you factor in the number of men and equipment lost, the risk of uprisings by the natives, and other galactic-political pressures (CHOAM notwithstanding).

  11. Re:Welcome to 1982 on Let Joe Average Help You Code · · Score: 1

    You might be surprised at just how many older business people have a very good grasp of older programs that required less GUI interface and more code writing - whether that be BASIC, COBOL, or anything through a command prompt (even DOS based). These people have no idea what to do in a Windows environment and all of the buttons just bother them. Most of them have poor eyesight (due to age), and seeing 15 buttons lined up that are too small to differentiate their purpose, with ambiguous graphics that change on every program (I'm referring to business apps, not things like the "open" button with a file folder) does not help them.

  12. RTFA on Viruses May be the Precursors of All Life · · Score: 1

    Basically I read two different ways around that: 1) Viruses are uber-creative in coming up with ways to replicate 2) Viruses basically "de-evolved" from more complex structures, and shed their abilities to self replicate.

  13. Re:I feel a great disturbance in the force... on China Prepares to Launch Alternate Internet · · Score: 1

    That's the best comment so far.

  14. Re:Don't Buy from Dell on Why Won't Dell Promote Its Linux Desktops? · · Score: 1

    Depends on what your business hours are. Maybe you have people across the nation (or the world) who need a power supply for their laptop ASAP. Or, maybe your controller is sitting in his office, trying to finish a financial filing at 10pm, and his desktop goes. If you say "Can't fix it, not during business hours", you're looking for a new job.

  15. Re:Don't Buy from Dell on Why Won't Dell Promote Its Linux Desktops? · · Score: 1

    Too bad no business will buy from any of those companies. You want a long warranty, customer support, shipping of replacement parts, all 24x7x365? Well that's what your boss and his boss want. If these places don't provide it you're SOL. Unless you're a very small company (50 people) or you have some great sway at your office. Nice list though.

  16. MOD UP PARENT on MS Security VP Mike Nash Replies · · Score: 1

    I think this is pretty insightful. Too bad I don't have mod points

  17. Re:Open Mind on AOL Launches Free Webmail Service · · Score: 1

    Actually, I'd agree with him. The spam filters have gotten significantly better. Not that I use my AOL address much anymore, but it's no longer inundated with spam - more like a couple here and there if at all.

  18. Re:Perhaps is the user base of those versions? on Windows Fails 8% of the Time · · Score: 1

    Not always true. Alot of businesses run W2k on their machines. At my work, 2k crashes alot as a result of the programs we are forced to run. I work as an IT auditor, and I see alot of different businesses. They run 2k because it's more stable, and most of the people running it on their machines at these places are clueless.

  19. The reality of it on Are IT Certifications Meaningless? · · Score: 1

    What we know to be true:
    Certs don't matter

    What most people believe:
    Certs do matter

    If you just think that you're l33t and can get a job nowadays without certs, good luck. IS this right? Not at all. Is it reality? Yes.