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  1. Re:ugh....fluff on Focusing On Tech Alone, You Miss How Autonomous Driving Will Change Society · · Score: 1

    Just one example I found. Considering a lot of humans have trouble driving in bad weather I doubt that self driving cars will be able to do so for a very long time.

  2. Re:ugh....fluff on Focusing On Tech Alone, You Miss How Autonomous Driving Will Change Society · · Score: 1

    I think this winter we have had at least 20 snow, sleet or freezing rain storms, one week we had 3. Heavy rain and possible flooding next week. At least where I live it will never work.

  3. Re:Yep Problem Solved, Shut Down All Further Resea on Focusing On Tech Alone, You Miss How Autonomous Driving Will Change Society · · Score: 1

    Personally the only time ABS doesn't help is when I drive in deep snow. I almost hit a deer that had fallen on the road because of ABS. But on the other hand I don't think autonomous will work in snow anyway.

  4. Re:ugh....fluff on Focusing On Tech Alone, You Miss How Autonomous Driving Will Change Society · · Score: 1

    I am all for not having to drive with a bunch of idiots that don't know what stop signs, red lights, lane markers and turn signals are but it will never work. The cars will never be able to handle heavy rain, snow, hail, sleet, fog and freezing rain. That is a lot of days you won't be getting to work.

  5. I tried and failed on SuperMario 64 Coming To a Browser Near You! · · Score: 1

    I should have known that a story submitted by Billy Gates would be about a program that doesn't work in Linux.

  6. Re:And still on One Astronomer's Quest To Reinstate Pluto As a Planet · · Score: 1

    Like I said, we should know for sure soon. This is one idea.

  7. Re:And still on One Astronomer's Quest To Reinstate Pluto As a Planet · · Score: 1

    Pluto has always been my favorite planet, but in the end they are correct. It has the orbit of a comet and it may vent particles like a comet. Very soon we will probably know for sure.

  8. Re:Not a fan on Government Recommends Cars With Smarter Brakes · · Score: 1

    I think you mean stability control, not traction control. Most drivers would be in big trouble in tripod mode in what I am assuming is a hot hatch.

    You will need to pull the fuse on the stability control or keep your fast driving on the track where it belongs.

    Imaging being in a Chevrolet Camaro, which is billed as a fast car, that blows it's side airbags in an autocross even because it thinks it is rolling over. Modern cars with their nanny controls are ruined for any kind of motor sports.

  9. Re:I have an even better idea on Government Recommends Cars With Smarter Brakes · · Score: 2

    I always listen the radio, it is a great way to hear about dangerous storms are closed roads.

    I do observe that is a song I like comes on followed by some tricky driving I will find I missed the song completely while I concentrated on driving.

  10. Re:Why would you want this? on New Nicotine Vaccine May Succeed Where Others Have Failed · · Score: 1

    Nicotine is considered more addicting than cocaine.

  11. Re:Why would you want this? on New Nicotine Vaccine May Succeed Where Others Have Failed · · Score: 2

    I am still addicted but the thought of going back to being a 3rd class citizen keeps me from going back. I only have slight cravings when stress or needing to think clearer happens.

    I was addicted to more than nicotine in cigarettes as nicotine replacement products only helped 1/2 my withdraw symptoms. Chantix got rid of my nausea, dizziness, and shaking. I only needed candy to get rid of the horrible taste in my mouth which only lasted 2 weeks. The memory problems took much longer but was worth it to not have to stand in the road.

  12. I bet this is one of the systems that will have to be replaced to fix the 2038 bug. There are a lot more 32 bit UNIX systems out there.

  13. Why the change on Ringing In 2015 With 40 Linux-Friendly Hacker SBCs · · Score: 0

    For years Slashdot has been using the term Hacker to mean someone who breaks into computer systems through a network. I know that is what the media thinks, but that doesn't make it correct.

    Now suddenly they are using the old meaning of the term for people who like to make things work better by modifying hardware or software. I don't get it.

  14. They’re made out of meat. on Super-Sensitive Motion Sensor Could Be Used To Hunt For Extraterrestrial Life · · Score: 0
  15. Re: Marked Paper Ballots FTW on Another Election, Another Slew of Voting Machine Glitches · · Score: 1

    Oh God, I missed that LOL.

  16. Re: Marked Paper Ballots FTW on Another Election, Another Slew of Voting Machine Glitches · · Score: 2

    What is wrong with NY's system which uses a paper ballet which is scanned but kept in case there is a problem with the electronic one? Well besides the obvious problem as your ballot is not secret because the ballets are numbered.

  17. Re:I'm not sure what bothers me more, on Ask Slashdot: Where Do You Stand on Daylight Saving Time? · · Score: 1

    Actually I just got a new job, it only took me 20 years. Most jobs have strict start stop times to allow overlap with the other shifts. Mine is strict except on the weekend, but a 2 minute commute makes up for it. Most stores have shifts that change a lot but I couldn't sell you as $100 bill for 50 dollars.

  18. Re:I'm not sure what bothers me more, on Ask Slashdot: Where Do You Stand on Daylight Saving Time? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I would love to see the opposite, there is way too much daylight in the summer, but very little night sky for someone trapped in first shift like I. In the winter it would be nice to have at least an hour of sunlight when you get home for snowblowing.

    In the summer it would be nice to have some dark before bed. I have been forced to sleep a few hours after work so I can get some time in the dark each day.

  19. Re:Prison time on CHP Officers Steal, Forward Nude Pictures From Arrestee Smartphones · · Score: 4, Funny
  20. Re:What? on Debian's Systemd Adoption Inspires Threat of Fork · · Score: 1

    I presently run Ubuntu server for my home server becouse it was quick to build a headless system with no GUI. It seems the new Ubuntu server has a GUI now and is bult for being a cloud base. Now it looks like I will have to find a new distro in 3 years.

    I left Ubuntu on the desktop years ago becouse it became unusable. I went to Debian sid and let it upgrade to systemd, and so far it makes boots longer and kills the network most of the time.

  21. Re:Where is the .deb? on VeraCrypt Is the New TrueCrypt -- and It's Better · · Score: 1

    Thanks coward, I thought that was for other projects not downloading the program it self. They sure went out of their way to hide it from my eyes.

  22. Where is the .deb? on VeraCrypt Is the New TrueCrypt -- and It's Better · · Score: 0

    It appears to be Microsoft windows only making it useless for my needs.

  23. Sometimes the change is good on The Odd Effects of Being Struck By Lightning · · Score: 4, Informative

    A local doctor was struck by lighting and became a concert pianist as a result. You never know what might change your life forever.

  24. Re:How many of you are still using Gnome? on Debian Switching Back To GNOME As the Default Desktop · · Score: 1

    My favorite DE has always been gnome. When I tried to get Gnome3 to run on 3 screens I completely failed and had to switch to Mate.

  25. Re:Suggested response on FAA Scans the Internet For Drone Users; Sends Cease and Desist Letters · · Score: 1

    Too bad that the patriot act made the constitution null and void when the crime of terrorism is iinvolved.