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  1. Why not let the French worry about this ? on France Hostile To Open Source Software? · · Score: 1

    I live in France - and have for these last 30 years. I've read the comments and TFA posted here. I've got two suggestions for you folks ; let the French deal with this and you go back to listening to George Bush about how to manage the war in Iraq, for example. Our beef only has illegal hormones - can you say the same ?

  2. Re:I hope the RIAA takes away her children on First RIAA Lawsuit to Head to Trial · · Score: 1

    And you have a right to your opinion, Sir, though it grieves me to say so. I'd like to say that I quite understand that you'd want to post your opinion (to which, I repeat, you have a perfect right - even if it is scorbutic) as "Anonymous Coward". I'll add that if you have trouble seeking the help you so obviously need, I have another solution which will solve your problems once and for all. Just dig a hole six feet in depth, lie down in it, and shoot yourself. That way you solve your problem and you create a minimum of problems for us - we just shovel the dirt in on top of you - please be sure to leave the dirt in a neat pile.

  3. Re:Commoners shouldn't write encyclopedias. on John Seigenthaler Sr. Criticises Wikipedia · · Score: 1

    Being a commoner myself, I can't agree. Everybody should be able to contribute to things like Wikipedia - the free circulation of information is indeed a wonderful thing, and modern information technology makes this possible. Anybody should be able say what they have to say. Just one note though, if you can't bring yourself to add your name to the end of your text I think there is something wrong. I further think that the "something wrong" is with the person who cannot bear to put his name to his contribution. His contribution is not only a non-contribution but is a negative contribution to what is (or was before he/she got started) an expression of something very valuable. And that something is FREEDOM. Such a person needs help - and, please notice, my post has nothing to do with the truth or lack of truth in the content of the work, - and that help should begin with a simple lesson. "Publish if you wish, and what you wish - for this is a free society. If you want to take a dump however, please use the bathroom as quietly as possible - there are other people in the world to consider.

  4. Re:It's time for an open approach to the compariso on A Continued Look at Linux vs Windows · · Score: 1

    You confuse me. For there to be a debate, bias on each side is imperative. Why would Microsoft and Linux gurus work together when they enjoy their work as things are ? The real question - at least for me - is "Why debate ?" Let's all just do our own thing.

  5. Re:Install windows xp ...... sorry, confused on Time Saving Linux Desktop Tips? · · Score: 1

    Just where were you suggesting our friend should insert the Windows XP disk ? That's supposing he had enough money to get himself a copy - above all after paying for his work-station. I hope that your post is not a sadistic invitation to indulge in computer assisted masochism. If such were the case, I'd have to report you (to the computer assisted masochism police)!!! And just what "real productivity software" have you in mind .... please stop confusing me.

  6. Re:and at the same time ... on Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Flight Record · · Score: 1

    Then he has a few earthquake victims with which he can show as the example .... eh ?

  7. Re:i bet that on Indian Tycoon Sets Balloon Flight Record · · Score: 1

    Let us all remember that there is a second record waiting to be set during this flight. I wish the participants good luck, but I must admit to being jealous. Think you made a mistake - you should have written " be the first couple to get it on that high in a hot air balloon ". One in the eye for the "mile high" club.

  8. Re:Yeah, Singapore Sucks on Singapore Blogger Spared Jail · · Score: 1

    I've said it before, and I'm afraid that I'll have to say it again. Pee against a tree - instant natural water filter - and the water is instantly put to good use by the tree. Trees are good for our environment. If you live in a high-rise appartement, try to think of this before going out. If necessary, use the bathroom before getting into the elevator.

  9. Re:A singaporean speaks on Singapore Blogger Spared Jail · · Score: 1

    If you will permit me the suggestion - go and lie down in a quiet shady spot and have a good sleep. Perhaps a nurse to read you a story. The world's ills are not yours to assume. Everybody is slightly paranoïd - everybody. When you wake up, let us make a new religion - it will hold that the world should be free (as in beer), and those who believe in it should drink as much beer as possible. While drinking, the adherents will be compelled to leave everybody else to do their own thing. I'm Scots myself, but I've spent many an interesting hour in Singapore (above all during the moments of unrest). Smile please, you're on candid camera.

  10. Re:In other news on Cray Co-Founder Joins Microsoft · · Score: 1

    Christ, yes. Wait, dammit. I want to sleep tonight.

  11. Re:Imagine a.... on Cray Co-Founder Joins Microsoft · · Score: 1

    The same ring as what ? Sorry, couldn't resist. Really sorry. No George Bush is not a Sith Lord. He hasn't the wits. He represents the thinking power of the north end of a south-bound camel, but in sub-human form.

  12. Re:One is at Harry/Whole Foods, Duluth GA on To Flush Or Not To Flush · · Score: 1

    Save water - urinate against a tree. It worked before urinals were invented. Natural water filter: water is immediately put to good use: the tree is needed to improve our environment. It doesn't smell bad. What's stopping you.

  13. Re:bullshit on To Flush Or Not To Flush · · Score: 1

    Question of mathematics, is it not ? Glad somebody else had the thought. Congratulations, and welcome to the club. Thinking about a signature "Urinate against a tree - natural water filter, and the water is put to good use immediately !" What do you think ?

  14. Re:Who cares? on Humanity Responsible For Current Climate Change · · Score: 1

    "Get a life people." Or a death .....

  15. Re:That might be true in government on Is Fear Reducing the Publicity for Open Source? · · Score: 1

    And you don't ? You sure ???

  16. Re:WTF!! - "the second is not available to everyon on Company Develops Microwave-powered Water Heater · · Score: 1

    Propane if you like. In rural areas we need to harness methane emmissions - think of it ! Free power frfom the cow-house ! (Not to mention the local truck stop).

  17. Re:Yes but... on Grass Grazing In Dinosaurs Confirmed · · Score: 1

    No, but they used linux to get it done

  18. Re:the evidence they got in India is that ... on Grass Grazing In Dinosaurs Confirmed · · Score: 1

    Yes, surely, but they also ate grass. You need to think about sports. There were no lawn mowers in those days. Grass eating dinosaurs were the only way to keep the cricket pitch in order.

  19. Re:And a Toyota Prius has how many parts? on Getting All 1,700 Parts of the Xbox 360 to Market · · Score: 1

    My thought exactly

  20. Re:Rudof Steiner said it 100 years ago on Is the Earth in a Vortex of Space-Time? · · Score: 1

    To my eye, this seems to be a very good question. I too would like to know the answser. If it is of any help, the only Steiner I had heard of before today was called Rudolph. He was a maker of strong beer. Could this be the same fellow ?

  21. Re:In other news... on Red Hat Listed Among 50 Top Tech Companies · · Score: 1

    Which number were you looking for ? 49? 51? 501 and a half? Excuse me, but I don't understand your post.

  22. Re:Stupid......yes, very certainly, but ...... on Microsoft Settles Korean Antitrust Case · · Score: 1

    That's because old people move to slowly to get away from it. Look at Microsoft - they're fast - not only can they get away from it, but they appear to be getting away WITH it.

  23. Re:Another BS Case on Microsoft Settles Korean Antitrust Case · · Score: 1

    Good point - but keep your hat on.

  24. Re:In Korea.. on Microsoft Settles Korean Antitrust Case · · Score: 1

    No ! In Korea Windows runs old people. All the old people. The only question is the age at which a person is considered to be old. There are many answers which have been put forward in response to this question. 73.2% of them are expressed in single figures.

  25. So I read the article and many of the comments ... on RetroCoder Threatens Security Vendors · · Score: 1

    My feeling is that this could only have happened in God's own country. Further, I think it could only have been perpetrated by God (it would be considered offensive if done by anyone else). Do these chaps have their own church ? I hope that you fellows don't put too much in the collection plate. Sometimes shooting a member of the human race is a good idea.