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  1. Fixes on Mac OS X 10.5.3 To Fix Over 200 Bugs, Coming Soon · · Score: 4, Informative

    Here is a compiled list of fixes in 10.5.3.

  2. Re:Can't put that genie back into the bottle on US Plots "Pirate Bay Killer" Trade Agreement · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "Maybe other individuals will be to scared to continue to download."

    Now that's what I call terrorism.

  3. Re:Beer isn't software on Free (As In Speech) Beer, V2.0 · · Score: 1

    "The program I wrote yesterday will run the same any time of year."

    I take it you haven't done parallel programming....;-)

  4. Re:Only it doesn't work on NVIDIA GeForce To Quadro Software Mod · · Score: 1, Redundant

    "Softmodding only works up to the Geforce 6x00 series."

    Wrong. Here are instructions for softmodding a Geforce 8800 GTS:

    http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33898714

    Also, the main thing you are paying for with a quadro card is support. You are given access to the driver development team. If you find a bug they will fix it in short time.

  5. Re:Bastards on Spore, Mass Effect DRM Phone Home For Single-Player Gaming · · Score: 1

    The problem is that you, sir, hate linux.....

  6. Re:Not everyone has figured out user moderation on Washingtonpost.com Wants Identities of Posters · · Score: 1

    yes but who meta-moderates the meta-moderaters?

    and who meta-moderates them?

    *head asplode*

  7. Stole it himself on Peter Gabriel's Web Server Stolen · · Score: 4, Funny

    Gabriel stole it from himself. He's jealous of Rick Astley's recent fame. He wants an internet Peter-roll using "Sledgehammer"...

  8. Re:C++ is as good as C# _if_ used correctly. on Are C and C++ Losing Ground? · · Score: 1

    Thanks for the post. RAII looks like a really nice concept. I'm going to try and work it into my current project :-)

  9. Great Success! on Sacha Baron Cohen Wikipedia Entry Creates Circular References · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Great Success!

  10. Re:Who didn't see this coming? on NBC to Create Programs Centered on Sponsors · · Score: 1

    You mean Macs aren't handcrafted from alien angels? No wai..... .... just bought my first ever Mac, a black macbook ;-) ....

  11. I'm a DJ on ARIA Sells a Licence for DJs to Format Shift Music · · Score: 1

    I'm a DJ so I will quickly toss in my two cents. It is the responsibility of the venue to pay the ascap fees for the public performance of music in said venue.

  12. Re:What Microsoft has forgotten.... on Microsoft Brand In Sharp Decline · · Score: 1

    I'm still waiting for a version of OpenGL that has feature-parity with DirectX10 :-(

  13. Can't stand these looneys on Scientology's Credibility Questioned Over Video Channel · · Score: 1

    Where's my torch and pitchfork?

  14. Re:Where's the tag on China to Use Silver Iodide & Dry Ice to Control the Weather · · Score: 4, Funny

    whatcouldpossiblygoWONG

  15. Re:WGA Control on Windows 7 Likely Going Modular, Subscription-based · · Score: 1

    And what if you do not have an internet connection that is always on?

  16. Awesome! on White House Says Hard Drives Were Destroyed · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Awesome! Now arrest them for obstruction of Justice.

  17. Re:OK, some facts now... on DirectX Architect — Consoles as We Know Them Are Gone · · Score: 1

    I've already posted. Mod parent up! :-)

  18. Re:This guy is on crack on DirectX Architect — Consoles as We Know Them Are Gone · · Score: 1

    As a graphics programmer, I can back up your statement with lots of headaches caused solely by the bajillion (technical term) different hardware configurations out there. You'd think following the standards would be enough but then you would being shortsighted...

  19. Re: BD+ Cracked on Blu-ray BD+ Cracked · · Score: 1

    Its like mercenaries fighting against people defending their homeland. Money is a rather poor motivator compared to some other things...

  20. Click here on FBI Posts Fake Hyperlinks To Trap Downloaders of Illegal Porn · · Score: 1

    Click here to order prescription pain meds.

    Click here to hack into banks.

    Click here to print fake checks.

    Click here to order your fake ID.

    Click here to cast your vote.

  21. Nothing will change. on New X-Prize for Fuel Efficient Cars Announced · · Score: 1

    Sorry to be an evil bastard but this car won't change anything (at least from a financial standpoint).

    Build an ultra efficient car? Then raise the gas prices so the oil companies get the same amount of money.

    Environmentally, this car would be awesome.

  22. Re:And the problem is...? on Windows Vista SP1 Meeting Sour Reception In Places · · Score: 1

    Warnings of unsafe drivers in linux come from other users.

    Windows gives you a warning about a driver simply because the creator of the driver didn't cough up money to MS.

  23. Re:Wrong Question on What Programming Languages Should You Learn Next? · · Score: 1

    Parent makes an excellent case for the study of computer science. Once you think in theoretical terms, the syntax of a language is just that, syntax. I'd +rep ya if I could :)

  24. Re:I need medication because I'm different on Discussion of Internet Addiction as Mental Illness Resurfaces · · Score: 1

    "It isn't like doctors are going around to people's homes and declaring otherwise healthy people mentally ill."

    No, that is what commercials are for now.

  25. Re:Slashdot? on One Minute of Science Per Five Hours of Cable News · · Score: 1

    Clearly you haven't seen CSI. Not only is science, it is cutting edge science. I'm amazed that a TV show can do science better than they can in a university! Its like a mix of uber-science AND reality!

    Ahem, its a joke people!