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  1. Dupe.. on MSIE To Adopt Firefox Feed Icon · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    IE And Mozz Collaborate On RSS Icon *sigh*...do the editors even read this site anymore?

  2. Encryption on What Makes a Good IM Client? · · Score: 1

    ALL traffic should be encrypted by default. It should be invisible to the average user, but configurable for those who are interested.

  3. Re:thermodynamics? on Homebrew Air Conditioning for Under $25 · · Score: 1

    Actually, if you'll notice, I made that comment in response to a parent post...Not to the article itself.

  4. Simpsons Quote on Homebrew Air Conditioning for Under $25 · · Score: 1

    I got the idea when i noticed the refrigerator was cool...

  5. Quantum Mechanics? on Harvard Business School: You Peek, You Lose · · Score: 1

    Hey, its like quantum mechanics: the simple act of observation changes the outcome!

  6. Mathematics on Best Degree to Pair w/ a B.Sc. in Computer Science? · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Most pairable degree with Computer Science: Mathematics. Affinity for math tells employers you're capable of high level, abstract thought.

  7. The end of astronomy? on First Artificial Aurora May Lead to Night Sky Ads · · Score: 1, Interesting
    This is unfortunate news for astronomers...

    Maybe not so much for the scientists, as astronomical observation in this field is done almost entirely with autonomous instrumentation.

    More specifically, the Hobbyist astronomer will be a big loser in this deal...Light pollution is already a big problem in cities. Once corporate interests get their hands on this technology, we can all pretty much forget about going out on a clear night and gazing to the stars.

    So far, the planets and stars represent the only remaining frontiers void of political or corporate boundaries.

    *sigh* as a cynic, I've been expecting to hear news like this for quite some time...

  8. Re:20 vs. 70 on Cellphone Drivers Drive Like Drunks · · Score: 0

    I don't know if a 20 year old driver is less scary than a 70 year old. They both have poor driving vision and reflexes; the main difference is that the 20 year old drives faster. Why didn't they talk about good drivers, like middle-aged longtime commuters?

    This is a baseless generalization. I don't know how many times I've found myself driving behind a swerving, dangerous middle aged driver who was lighting a cigarette or just plain not paying attention.

    Granted, a lot of people my age aren't among the most skilled people on the road, I'm sure you'd see that statistically, the percentages for both groups line up. It is an unfair assumption that just because I am younger than you, your abilities are better than mine.

  9. My Wireless SSID... on Best Wireless SSIDs You Have Seen? · · Score: 0

    I named my wireless network "Can't touch this"

  10. first post on MS AntiSpyware vs Ad-Aware vs. SpyBot · · Score: -1

    finally, i can clean up my machine and make it fast enough to outpost everyone else!

  11. lego server on Man Builds 7-foot Grandfather Clock from Lego · · Score: 1, Funny

    Now if only he could build a lego server powerful enough to fight off the horde that is slashdot...

  12. Re:MMORPG's on Review: World of Warcraft · · Score: 0

    The control for this game allows for you to move your character with the traditional "wasd" setup, while using the mouse to look, target, interact, etc... The default setup also allows for the player to control their character using the mouse alone, though this does feel a little clunky.

  13. spyware? on Kazaa Loses P2P Crown To Edonkey · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Most P2P clients I've found nowadays are either spyware infested and bloated with so many unnecessary features that they consume more memory than I'm willing to give up.

    That, or there aren't enough users on the network to make it worthwhile.

    Anyone know of a decent alternative?

  14. hey floppy, don't let the door hit you on the way on The Death of the Floppy Disk · · Score: -1

    I've never been a fan of floppy disks. With the low capacity and high rate of data loss, I'll feel a lot safer walking around with my pen drive attached to my keychain. In fact, I haven't even installed a floppy drive in my computers for 3 or 4 years now!

    -joe

  15. repost on The Swiss Army Knife of USB Drives · · Score: -1
  16. E-Jihad on XP2 Spotted In The Wild · · Score: -1

    Maybe this is the electronic jihad referenced to yesterday.

  17. I'm not worried on Peeping Tom Worm That Uses Webcams · · Score: -1

    The windows machine I have attached to webcams in the girls showers of this dorm are all secure. Though I am running out of space to backup video footage...

  18. har har on Cardboard WiFi Antenna Upgrade · · Score: -1

    and now to patent the idea before they get a chance to, and stick them with licensing fees! haha!

  19. meh on Java Faster Than C++? · · Score: 2, Funny

    i tried to get first post with my C++ autoposting application...but its too damn slow.

  20. fool on THX-1138 Finally Coming to DVD · · Score: 1, Troll

    As webmaster of a certain THX-1138 fan site (which will remain nameless to avoid slashdotting), this is excellent news

    how arrogant to assume that i would visit your website.

  21. still considering it? on Java Evangelist Leaves Sun After MS Settlement · · Score: 1

    I could be mistaken, but didn't sun's CEO recently make a statement that he had considered making java open source, but decided against it?

  22. mandatory C&C reference on Weapons in Space · · Score: 1

    the US Coalition will dominate the world with ION Cannons from space, while terrorists will be stuck in the stone age firing nuclear weapons.

  23. Re:Subliminal Messaging on Homemade Subliminal CDs · · Score: 2, Interesting

    if the author is paranoid of RIAA subliminal advertising, what makes you think he's going to believe something available on the internet? Just because it's posted on the web, doesn't mean it's true.

  24. read my mind... on Would You Like Drugs in Your Rice? · · Score: 0

    why yes, yes i would like drugs in my rice..

  25. /.ed on Earth Acquires a Quasi-Moon · · Score: 0, Redundant

    nasa's site slashdotted. gg nub.