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  1. Re:This just in on Things That Turbo Pascal Is Smaller Than · · Score: 1

    Why bother with optimization?

    Energy consumption.

    Speed

  2. Re:So what? on Things That Turbo Pascal Is Smaller Than · · Score: 2

    >The reason that software is bigger these days is that it does more for you.

    Like Clippy?

  3. Re:Use CE, Avoid AD to designate the years. on Mystery of an Ancient Super Nova Solved · · Score: 2

    >observed in 185AD by Chinese astronomers and was visible for eight months

    I'm pretty sure that the Chinese astronomers didn't use either system.

  4. Re:In other words, on Ballmer Slams Android As Cheap and Overcomplicated · · Score: 1

    Is it like a Zune that makes phone calls? That would be special... or something.

  5. Re:Let me guess, a bunch of stuff from 40+ years a on Flowchart Guides Readers Through the 100 Best SF Books · · Score: 4, Informative

    The lack of PKD on this list should be considered an embarrassment to the NPR marketing staff.

    I realize that clicking links in the submission is considered bad form here, but Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is in the upper right corner of the flowchart.

  6. Re:But, what if... on Microsoft Patenting Celebrity-Shaped Bing'ing · · Score: 1

    Major Hoople?

  7. Re:Google's move on Microsoft Patenting Celebrity-Shaped Bing'ing · · Score: 0

    You forgot Bob?

  8. Re:As a blackberry user, I don't need a crystal ba on RIM Unveils New OS Based On QNX · · Score: 1

    The BB is good as a cell phone. But OS 6 release (i upgraded my phone), has been crap. Some stuff is major improvement like faster browser but there are many bugs. Since I'm regrettably on contract, I'm considering buying an iPhone 3 and using that instead.

    I have a BB Bold, which I agree is a good phone. Haven't gone to OS6. Has RIM figured out that people actually send html mail? As for the Playbook, I looked for one when they first cam out, but couldn't find a single working demo anywhere they were sold, so I gave up. I'd say RIM is toast.

  9. Re:the monkey was quoted as saying on Iran Tried and Failed To Launch a Monkey Into Space · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Canada has a state religion?

    Yes. The main sacramental objects are beer, sticks, a hard rubber disc, and beer.

  10. Re:The terrorists have won. on DHS Goes Ahead With 'Pre-Crime' Detection Project · · Score: 1

    The terrorists have won.

    Your Thought Crime is duly noted. Please report to the Ministry of Love to answer a few questions. Bring your toothbrush.

  11. Re:Moderation system on Help Shape the Future of Slashdot · · Score: 5, Informative

    If you feel strongly that mod points are being misused, participate in meta-moderation. This does two things. First, it calls attention to poor use of mod points, and second, it will get you mod points more often (assuming your karma OK.)

  12. Re:They can't hear us anymore... on Satellite Glitch Leaves Northern Canada In the (Internet) Dark · · Score: 1

    I get really tired of this shit.

    WWI deaths by number and percent of population*:

    • France - 1,697,800 - 4.29%
    • US - 117,465 - 0.13%

    WWII deaths by number and percent of population:

    • France - 567,600 - 1.35%
    • US - 418,500 - 0.32%

    Bear in mind that the French deaths in WWII all occurred in the European theatre, while those of the US occurred in both Europe and Asia. I think it is fair to say that the French did their fair share of fighting and dying in both wars.

    *from Wikipedia

  13. Re:How 1960s on Satellite Glitch Leaves Northern Canada In the (Internet) Dark · · Score: 2

    Just bring fiber to the North, damn it.

    No need for fiber. I believe copper is a superconductor at those temperatures.

  14. Re:Her Defense Was Pretty Good Too on Phelps Clan Tweets Intent To Picket Jobs Funeral Via iPhone · · Score: 1

    Are you able to objectively define "evil", to make it mean something for argument? If not, why use the word?

    Let's try molestation of children. Is that evil enough for you?

  15. Re:Like the alternative is so much better on After Six Days of Outages, BofA Claims It Hasn't Been Hacked · · Score: 1

    "We're not going to comment on the technicalities of what we do."

    Translation: "We don't have a f***ing clue."

  16. Re:So don't cover it with tape on Big Brother Calls 'Shotgun' In Illinois · · Score: 1

    How about burning out the camera with a laser pointer?

  17. Re:Why not the easy way? on Big Brother Calls 'Shotgun' In Illinois · · Score: 1

    They're getting rid of those people. It's not an option a lot of places. And even where there are still toll booth occupants, there are cameras taking pictures of you going through the toll booth.

  18. Dress Like Mal Day on Theater Professor's Firefly Poster Declared Threatening · · Score: 1

    Sounds like UW-Stout needs a campus wide Dress Like Mal Day to liven things up a bit. It wouldn't have take my fraternity more than 30 seconds to start organizing something like that.

  19. Re:Come on, Jake, it's Wisconsin on Theater Professor's Firefly Poster Declared Threatening · · Score: 1

    I fucking hate people that think they have a right not to be offended.

    They do have a right not to be offended, which is why God invented drugs. Anyone offended by that poster obviously needs more Prozac or heroin. Clearly they are not meant to be participating in Real Life (tm).

  20. Re:5th Amendment on Drone Kills Top Al Qaeda Figure · · Score: 1

    That's just something written on some little piece of paper dude.

    It's supposed to matter. That's what makes us different from, say, the Yemenis.

  21. Re:The Simple Solution... on Help Liberate the Debian Administrator's Handbook · · Score: 1

    Yes. You're right. My French isn't very good, but I keep trying.

  22. Re:they've got it backwards: liberate then transla on Help Liberate the Debian Administrator's Handbook · · Score: 0

    I used to go to school with you and let me just say that if De Gaulle could hear you impersonating the "French" language he'd walk out of his grave and vomit. Get some qualifications, until then leave real french to the 15k pros. Not only did you fail basic grammar, you failed basic social skills IMO.

    And yet he has a reasonably low id number and you're posting flamebait as AC. Perhaps if you posted in French we might be interested. Otherwise, meh.

  23. The Simple Solution... on Help Liberate the Debian Administrator's Handbook · · Score: 1

    Apprenez à lire des Français

  24. Reasonable Suspicion on FBI Leaves Cleared Names On Terrorist Watch List · · Score: 1

    >the individual must still meet the reasonable suspicion standard in order to remain on, or be subsequently nominated to, the terrorist watch list

    Reasonable suspicion includes:

    • Funny name
    • Speaks funny language like French or some such we can't understand
    • Wears funny clothes
    • Once dated a girl from Athens (including Ohio and Georgia because we get confused)
    • Traveled outside the US to any place except Tijuana
    • Lives in California
  25. Re:PCI? Legacy? on Zotac Releases GeForce GT 520 With Classic PCI Connector · · Score: 1

    I remember these fights and saving the successful config.sys, himem.sys, etc. files to a boot floppy to use just to play that game. Nothing else loaded but the bare essential mouse, keyboard, and video drivers and load those high.