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  1. the church of psychology on Nominations Open For "Most Likely to be Shut Down By Government" · · Score: 1

    the church of psychology Just as soon as I've written some material for it, scientology will have it pulled down...

  2. b3ta Oh wait, it just happened...

  3. this has been confusing me for some time on How Japan's Biggest BBS Keeps Things Simple · · Score: 1

    Takedown demands that are based on someone's perceived right not to be offended confuse me. Is it enshrined somewhere in law somewhere?

  4. we did it ourselves in the end on DSS/HIPPA/SOX Unalterable Audit Logs? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    as it was quickest. writing: 1. append latest entry as plaintext 2. sign [signature of previous entry + plaintext of latest entry], and append as signature of latest entry

  5. Re:This can be a problem on ISPs to Create Database to Combat Child Porn · · Score: 1

    Much better that ISPs do it for themselves and the DB is only for child porn, rather than the government does it and it turns into a DB of subversive material...

  6. why implant? on Social Consequences and Effects of RFID Implants? · · Score: 1

    Can anyone explain to me the benefit of implants over carrying one around in your pocket?

  7. Cambridge Computers Z88 on A Cheap and Portable Word Processor? · · Score: 1

    Yes, it's an 80s machine - but: Really good functionality. A4. Light. (1cm thick approx.) Still supported by knowledgeable community. On/Off, no boot up time. Good wordprocessor. All apps support suspend/task switching. Programmable, expandable (up to 2Mb Flash). 23 hours ON time. Several months OFF time. AA batteries. Mains adaptor. Full size keyboard. Just beautiful; and the best bit: a stockpile still for sale brand new at 80gbp, or second hand at 40gbp. (The only drawback to buying second hand is that the keyboard collects a bit of dust - but its nothing you couldn't wipe down.)

    Screen is about 180chars x 10chars (this approx, as I don't remember) - which, again, is plenty for wordprocessing. (Also manages to squeeze in a page-view down the side as well.)

    Well thought out software design with fast and easy to learn shortcuts.

    Connectivity over serial is fine for transferring wordprocessor documents (which is basically all you'd really be wanting to transfer); and maybe backing up any applications you write for it.

    I am not an advert. I am just a happy user! Google or ebay for a seller.

  8. Re:Send them EVERYTHING! on FSF Subpoenaed by SCO · · Score: 1

    Whack in all the source.
    Then shuffle all the pages.

  9. Re:Complain on BBC Links Linux To MyDoom · · Score: 1

    sorry - i'm not picking on just you or anything; but something i've learnt as an activist for other causes (aside from keeping it polite) is that if you want to get a response out of an organisation as self-important as the BBC, you must keep it short and sweet. the rule is KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid. (again, no offense intended to you)

    dear sir,

    there are many factual errors in the article xxx at http://blah

    have your editors reviewed it? it's a very heavily one-sided opinion piece and quite insulting to a minority group who do no harm to others.

    it seems to me that it should be reviewed with a view to retraction as soon as possible.

    many thanks for your speedy response,
    regards,

    instantiator

    (obviously, that's not word for word what i wrote, but you get the idea)