User: andmalc

Re:a Chromebook is ideal for your use case

On: Ask Slashdot: Instead of a Laptop, a Tiny Computer and Projector?

I have a 11.6" Acer Chromebook and a 13" Macbook. The Chromebook is about perfect as a lightweight, no-maintenance laptop, and Google is gradually adding off-line support for Gmail and Docs, About the only reason I ever use the Macbook is for watching DVD's.

PC user running as an administator?

On: Was This the Phishing E-mail That Took Down RSA?

Can we also assume that the user had Admin privilages on the PC? Could the exploit have otherwise got control of the OS?

Tux vs. Cat

On: Hacking the Tux Droid

I need something to entertain my very energetic cat. Something like:

#!/usr/bin/python

fakemouse = Tux()
fakemouse.speak(TUXSOUNDS.squeak)
fakemouse.runAway()
fakemouse.hideBehindCouch()

Re:My suggestion for a general solution

On: Taking a Crack At Recycling E-Waste

I'm with you on this - the only serious and responsible way to recover the cost of disposal is to put a surcharge the original purchase. Otherwise, this cost is downloaded (or 'externalized' in the language of economists) to the environment and the public. Here in Ontario they do this now for car tires.

Re:Location, Location, Location

On: Broadband Pricing Across The World?

You guys are saying 'socialist' like that's a bad thing. As long as there's freedom and choice, people can decide that they want to pool their resources (i.e. taxes) to increase their buying power. I'd rather get my services as a citizen than as a customer. Do you know what I mean?