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  1. Remembering on Revenge of the Sith TV Spots Revealed · · Score: 0

    Watching Star Wars as a child brings back fond memories for many slashdotters. People watching the new episodes want to 'go back' and remember what it was like imagining and believing in a galaxy far, far away. The past is over and we can never go back to the way it was.

    I realized this watching the first two movies (Phantom and Clones) with my son. I see how I was through him.

  2. Let me guess... on Apple Hires DVD Jon · · Score: 0

    ANother April Fools prank.

  3. Re:No it's not that on FBI Demands Logs From Radical Website · · Score: 0

    If someone is trying to overthrow the government, then they are trying to seperate from the current government.

    When you vote someone into office it is their duty to represent the people. The issue is the the representitives are voted in by the majority so sometimes the minority does not have a voice.

    No system of government is perfect. Typically it is the majority that controls the decisions.(whether the majority is the number of people, or the number of guns(power/control) one has).

  4. Re:No it's not that on FBI Demands Logs From Radical Website · · Score: 0

    Even if it is legal for a violent overthrow of the government, doesn't the government have the right to protect it self?

  5. Re:Are hunting and fishing license not awarded by on Berkeley Grads' Identity Data Stolen · · Score: 0

    Ditto

  6. Re:You can refuse to give out your SSN on Berkeley Grads' Identity Data Stolen · · Score: 0

    And you forgot to include:
    While we cannot give you a comprehensive list of all situations where an SSN might be required or requested.

    Andy don't be a coward.

  7. Re:Input? on Web Browsing on Your PSP · · Score: 0

    It is just another added expense to using a PSP.

    Remember when you bought a SNES it had two controllers, now you are lucky to find a system with one controller and any games with it. Hardware accesories are one of the largest prfit margins for game consoles.

  8. Re:You can refuse to give out your SSN on Berkeley Grads' Identity Data Stolen · · Score: 0

    Urban legends need to have some basis.

    This is from the Social Security site:

    The Privacy Act regulates the use of SSNs by government agencies. When a Federal, State, or local government agency asks an individual to disclose his or her Social Security number, the Privacy Act requires the agency to inform the person of the following: the statutory or other authority for requesting the information; whether disclosure is mandatory or voluntary; what uses will be made of the information; and the consequences, if any, of failure to provide the information.

    If a business or other enterprise asks you for your SSN, you can refuse to give it. However, that may mean doing without the purchase or service for which your number was requested. For example, utility companies and other services ask for a Social Security number, but do not need it; they can do a credit check or identify the person in their records by alternative means.

    http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/en duser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=78&p_created=955482891&p _sid=4s9RaDBh&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5 PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NjMmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF 9jYXRzPTE2LDAmcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0xLjE2OzIudTAmcF9zZWFy Y2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9ubCZwX3BhZ2U9Mg**&p _li=&p_topview=1/

  9. Re:Are hunting and fishing license not awarded by on Berkeley Grads' Identity Data Stolen · · Score: 0

    States are government and have government.

    So the fishing license is a government issued document, but it is not a FEDERAL license, it is only good in the state issued.

  10. Re:Why do they need the SSNs? on Berkeley Grads' Identity Data Stolen · · Score: 0

    You may want to get you children a SSN. They need to have a SSN to work and if the apply for one when they are older than 12 they will need to do an in-person interview and explain why they don't have one.

    There are 3 types of SSN cards.
    one for US citizens,
    one for Valid for work with DHS authorization,
    and one that is not valid for employement.

    All this and more can be found at http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10002.html/

  11. Re:Input? on Web Browsing on Your PSP · · Score: 0

    And it is another item you have to purchase. For nearly $50 US.

  12. Re:Internet access and accessories on PSP Launch Coverage · · Score: 0

    I am sure that will only cost like anoter $50-$100. And it is on top of the unit. Kinda backwards to what people are used to.

  13. Re:Internet access and accessories on PSP Launch Coverage · · Score: 0

    How are you supposed to use all these great programs? Through the d-pad and buttons.

    With the Touch screen the DS can perform all these easier.

    With http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=246&prod ucts_id=3983& you can play MP3s and watch movies. For $25 and buy a 1 gig flash for less than $100 you will be set. It also Plays FC games and other homebrew applications.

  14. Re:1 in 10? on How the Spam Industry is Sustained · · Score: 0

    I think it may have been 1 in 10 at some time. I don't know anyone who would purchase anything through an email nowadays.

  15. Re:It depends on When Should You Quit Your Job? · · Score: 0

    That is true. It seems people with out jobs have a harder time finding a job than people that are already employed.

  16. QA Testers on QA != Testing · · Score: 1, Funny

    QA Testers don't break software; it's broken when we get it.

  17. Re:In a nutshell on Six Laws of the New Software · · Score: 0

    6 is the perfect number of laws, 5 doesn't work at all. Whats next 4 laws, then 3.

    Stop the madness.

  18. Self advertising on Sun Enters Grid-Computing Rental Market · · Score: -1

    I like that the add for the Sun servers is below the post.

  19. Re:Mice on Why Apple Makes a One-Button Mouse · · Score: 0, Troll

    Whenever I have to use a Mac I just pretend I don't know how to use a computer and I can use it just fine.