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  1. it's about fucking time on Microsoft & SanDisk To Provide Desktop on Thumb Drive · · Score: 1

    I'm not sure why it has taken this long, since we've had roaming profile support for awhile. Add a quick option at the login or welcome screen to load your profile from external storage (allow/disallow if using Vista). On the Mac, application portability should be even easier since applications are typically enclosed completely in a single file.

  2. alarm application on Electrically Conductive Cement · · Score: 1

    Using this for your outside walls in combination with a high-voltage alarm system should be more effective than a siren!

  3. Carrier Pidgin on Gaim Renamed — Now Pidgin IM · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Did anyone else think of carrier pigeons when they saw the name--as in passing messages between people? Apparently the pronunciation is the same.

  4. toll-free on 1-800-Google Launches · · Score: 2

    I noticed the service automatically connects you to the business. Does this mean that Google pays if you are transferred to a long-distance number (i.e. since your call is actually connected to 800-goog411)?

  5. Caffeine cigarette on Postgres Engine for MySQL Released · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    While reading about the new Postgres engine, i decided to order a couple things from ThinkGeek

    SurgeStix - Inhalable Caffeine Stix
    and
    Two finger volt-meter

  6. Rabbit Ear Antennas on Billion Dollar Handout To Upgrade TVs · · Score: 2, Informative

    Actually, the digital channels are broadcast on the same frequencies, so the antenna (Rabbit Ears) will still work.

  7. what about a Woomba Remote? on Mac Book Pro as Roomba Remote · · Score: 1

    The Woomba from SNL (saturday night live).

  8. Re:Personally I go for on Best Method For Foiling Email Harvesters? · · Score: 1

    A guy in Oklahoma was going after some. http://www.sueaspammer.com/ Although, it appears there haven't been any updates to the site since 2005.

  9. improving myspace on Google Signs $900m MySpace Deal · · Score: 2, Interesting

    damn, only search capabilities. I was hoping that Google had bought myspace so that the interface would actually be decent and not allow people to simultaneously play fifty mp3's and movies.

  10. Re:'Texting' is a Noun? on Tech Buzzwords Added to Dictionaries · · Score: 1

    Web-twenty is referring to Web 2.0 which should also be included as a new term.

  11. WGA unable to detect bad keys with legit COAs on Microsoft Sued Over WGA · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I'm sure that I'm not the only one who hates all of the BS you get when you buy a new laptop/desktop. First thing I've always done with my Dell laptops/desktops is format, reinstall xp + linux. However, I got frustrated with the activation when I didn't always internet or the activation insisted i make a 30 minute call to MSFT to get a rediculously long key. Long story short, I used the ever-so-famous corporate copy + key (generated with keygen) even though I have XP Pro COAs on the systems. Now, a few years down the road WGA is going to force me to reinstall--now that I have many important business apps installed. How many others are in the situation of "invalid keys" with legit COA licenses?

  12. GoDaddy too strict email forwarding on Are Spam Blockers Too Strict? · · Score: 1
    In a recent experience with Goddady, they began blocking email forwarded through my GoDaddy domains from any senders utilizing the ou.edu (University of Oklahoma) mail server, effectively causing important emails to be discarded without notifying me.

    The following is a prime example of too restrictive filtering, along with my correspondance with GoDaddy support who refuses to help the customer. I didn't realize email forwarding traversed through their spam filtering in the first place.
    Dear Sir or Madam:
    Thank you for contacting customer support.
    We appreciate your taking the time to write us with your honest opinion on the matter. Unfortunately we cannot unblock the IP address until the University of Oklahoma administration has been able to resolve the issue. Once it is fixed, we would be happy to quickly unblock the IP address. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
    Please let us know if we can help you in any other way!

    Sincerely, John P Customer Inquiry

    Original message:

    I'm very unhappy with the solution to this issue. While I do appreciate attempts to prevent spam, methods which involve blocking email to Godaddy customers is unacceptable. Godaddy should review spam policies and resolve spam issues with email providers, especially when university mail servers are involved. I've contacted University of Oklahoma support staff concerning the issue, however I believe that 129.15.0.75 should be unblocked immediately due to the fact that it is the email server of a higher-education institution. Due to the severity of the issue, not receiving important university email, Godaddy's email service is worthless. This is the first problem that I have experienced with Godaddy.
  13. Ballmer: going to !@#$ kill Google on Microsoft Seeking to Patent Automatic Censorship · · Score: 1
    "I'm going to FUCKING kill Google."

    Good thing /. doesn't censor.

  14. Re:800 million gallons wasted daily...?! on Leaving Early May Cost You Time · · Score: 1

    While you're correcting people, make sure you get the unit right! 9 million barrels is 378 million gallons. 1 barrel = 42 gallons

  15. Apple - 18 hour parts delivery on Why Everyone Loves Apple · · Score: 1

    I had a flawed battery on my 1.67 powerbook. On Thursday evening, I requested a new battery thinking it would be in sometime the following week. Much to my surprise, the battery was delivered Friday. Furtheremore, the applecare rep spoke english and hold time was minimal. IMHO, Apple products are worth every penny.

  16. googlepages==freebandwidth (can they handle /. ?) on Google Pages Reviewed · · Score: 1

    Despite the fact that the sites are limited as far as scripting, I've found Google Pages useful for throwing up a few files when you need friends to access them, or if you need remote access to a few files because my modem upstream is too slow for the local server. Also, I agree with the others that the templates force people to make a clean site with descent layout unlike other sites (myspace comes to mind). Any idea if a Google Pages site can be affected by /.? As far as I know, the bandwidth is unlimited.

  17. Good luck using a cell phone inside! on House Paint Foils Wardrivers · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Not only will this block Wi-Fi, but it will also block cell phone communications as well. Of course, some may appreciate the paint's second use as a cell phone blocker!

  18. Does this mean SCSI for laptops? on Itty Bitty SCSI Hard Drive Arrives · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Perfect for the Dell Precision M60 (mobile workstation)! Since I'm a non-gamer, hard drives seem to be the main bottleneck for laptops. Most of the high-end laptops last for only an hour or less on battery, users are already accustomed to using A/C, therefore battery isn't an issue for those who want SCSI performance.

    My laptop is used more as a portable workstation. PDA's are for battery powered portability!

  19. Re:but.. on Cherry OS Claims Mac OS X Capability For x86 · · Score: 1

    The completely different architectures of PowerPC vs x86 make it impossible to calculate and compare the emulated speed of an x86 to the native PowerPC speed. 80%*3Ghz != 2.4Ghz PowerPC

  20. New idea? Nintendo's track meet in the 80's? on The DDR Workout - It's Official · · Score: 1

    Sounds like DDR is the DoubleRate enhancement of the old Nintendo World Class Track Meet game released years ago which included a PowerPad to record track times and longs jumps!

  21. Could laptops once again be portable? on Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Unveiled · · Score: 5, Interesting

    With gaming laptops weighing in at nearly 10lbs. and a battery life between 50 minutes and two hours, it seems they are less than portable.

    Perhaps the Lithium-Sulfur batteries can provide a reasonable amount of time without adding weight--bringing portability back to laptops. Afterall, all of the wireless technologies are useless when you're tied to an AC outlet.

  22. Re:Slashdotted? on Scribus 1.1.6 Reviewed · · Score: 1

    Here's another link to a screenshot showing it's Publisher/Pagemaker like appearance.