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  1. Explain this to me . . . on Microsoft Releases AntiSpyware Program · · Score: 0

    This is like patching a broken chain link fence with a paper bag. Why would I trust a company that's know for buggy code, to all of a sudden produce something that works to protect their own buggy code? Other companies have been making good anti-spyware products for a while, so I think I'll pass on this one.

  2. Great, just what I need . . . . on Netcraft Releases Anti-Phishing Toolbar · · Score: 0

    Yet another "toolbar" on my dad's computer. Half his IE window is already gone with toolbars, and little weather reporting and spyware killing doodads. It's a wonder the computer still runs. Then again . . .

  3. What I do on Netcraft Releases Anti-Phishing Toolbar · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    First I Read Slashdot Thoroughly.
    Pretty Obvious Sign of Trouble.

    Hint, read the BOLD characters.

  4. Already done, methinks on NBA Rejects EA Deal · · Score: 1

    The PC version of the football game (with Vick on the cover, the title slips me 4 a second) allows you to update rosters from the web. The code is already there, it's just a marketing/logistical decision to enable it on the console at this point.

  5. Quit spreading FUD on How Real Is The Open Source Database Fever? · · Score: 2, Informative
    Just spoke to a helpful young man (Matt) at MySQL
    If you have any questions on MySQL licensing, feel free to contact us: USA and Canada: + 1-425-743-5635

    Commercial license is NOT required for in-house (written and distributed) app running on one server. If we replicate to another server for web access, then we would need a commercial license.

    Many small office I.T. managers may now breathe a small sigh of relief, or begin investigating http://www.postgresql.org/

  6. Re:Useless for stopping terrorism on USPS Service Kiosks Taking Pictures of Customers · · Score: 1

    Mod me down if you want, but most people won't realize that "terrorism" was just the excuse used to shaft the American People.

    The goal is power, my friend, and the way they get more is to take it away from you, me and Joe Six Pack, one . .
    bit . .
    at. . .
    a . . .
    time . . .

  7. What the big . . . on gEDA (GPL'ed Electronic Design) In EE Times · · Score: -1, Troll

    deal about "First Post", anyway?

  8. Re:Specialized earplugs? on Cell Phones In The Air? · · Score: 1

    Can you just see it now? "Dude, your pants are on fire! Dude! DOOOD!"

  9. Re:The small towns destroy themselves on Wal-Mart Sells PCs Preloaded With Sun's Linux · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Oh, and I don't know if you noticed, but the kind of people who shop at Wal-Mart are the dregs of society. It pulls in about the same clientele as strip clubs and pawn shops. That's not wanted in our town.

    Great insight, Mr. Free Pron! Pot calling kettle black, maybe??

  10. Re:annoying... on The Paradox of Choice · · Score: 1

    Glad I'm not the ONLY one to go through that experience!! Uhh . . . What's that dark stuff in my VEGGIE salad? Oh, that's 'insert unintelligible name here' Yeah, and what IS that? Oh! It's roast pork.

  11. About time on Novell Desktop To Standardize On Qt [updated] · · Score: 1, Interesting

    It's good to see these two being merged. I love Linux, but it seems as if some people need to see a common desktop, for them to feel like Linux has arrived. BTW: FP!

  12. Ultimate Traffic Avoidance on Solutions for Avoiding Traffic? · · Score: 2, Funny
    Huddle in your living room like a frightened cat. Throw rocks at any neigbours who come by to investigate. Sell your car on ebay for $40. Chances are, when the 'authorities' are done with you, the only traffic you'll be facing is the cafeteria line at the funny farm.

    Problem solved. No need to thank me.

  13. Re:Plumbing?! on Tech Work in the Boonies? · · Score: 1

    True, true. I don't know what people have against plumbers and electricians. They can pull in some LOOT, and if they're doing an honest job, GOD BLESS EM!!

  14. Re:Easy answer on Getting A Laptop With The Low U.S. Dollar · · Score: 1

    Maybe Dell ordered it from their Romanian Ebay Suppliers.

  15. GREAT DEAL ON A LAPTOP!! ORDER NOW! on Getting A Laptop With The Low U.S. Dollar · · Score: 1

    The website is really busy right now, but you can try Michaels' Computers. I heard the deals are almost too good to be true!

  16. Re:How stupid can you be? on Getting A Laptop With The Low U.S. Dollar · · Score: 1

    I believe the point is that he was going to be here anyway, so he might as well pick one up while he was here.

  17. Re:First Post! on Congress May Force Revealing of Car Computer Secrets · · Score: 3, Funny

    Use 89 octane or above to avoid excessive 'pinging'.


    Sorry ;)

  18. OK, but who . . on Slashback: MyCrowzOft, Inundation, Taxation · · Score: 1

    This is great and everything, but who in the world is Natalie H. Gritts?

  19. Re:Interesting Statistic on Global Dimming · · Score: 1

    Once again, this is why we have distributed systems. Yes, Southern New Mexico would't really like to have a huge 'solar farm' south of Ruidoso, but 20 to 50 smaller installations around the country might work just fine. That way, too, one bomb or Atta-Muhammad won't take out the US power supply with one fell swooooop/bang.

  20. Re:I won't give them the satisfaction. on Paperless Billing? · · Score: 1

    I assume you're joking about the envelope-licking, but one incentive to go paperless is that it reduces their costs, which means they'll be capable of charging you less.

    Doesn't mean they'll actually charge less, will it?
    Didn't think so.