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  1. Re:Mickey$oft math! on Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Calculator (betanews.com) · · Score: 1

    Correct math should work the same in ANY mode in ANY calculator, unless using some other unusual mode such as Reverse Polish Notation.

    How many people used the "Standard Mode", not knowing of this bug???

  2. Re:Awesome! on Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Calculator (betanews.com) · · Score: 1

    "Awesome!" ??? You should read my comment above. https://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=13526488&cid=58227112 Then go back and double check some of your calculations on a legitimate calculator, software, or hardware!

  3. Mickey$oft math! on Microsoft Open-Sources Windows Calculator (betanews.com) · · Score: 1, Troll

    I can't wait so they can teach us Mickey$oft math!

    Linux kcalc app:
    3 + 3 * 3 == 12

    Linux command line app bc:
    3 + 3 * 3 == 12

    Linux C Program using C Standard operator precedence:
    int main(void)
    {
          printf("3 + 3 * 3 == %d\n", 3 + 3 * 3);

          return 0;
    }
    Output:
    3 + 3 * 3 == 12

    Windows 10 Calculator:
    3 + 3 * 3 == 18!

    Priceless!!! ;^)

  4. Tux business cards on Microsoft's Cloud Evangelist Adds 'Clippy' To Their Business Card (msn.com) · · Score: 1

    We should all make Tux business cards and everyone send her one!

  5. Re: More projects needed on EU Offers Big Bug Bounties On 14 Open Source Software Projects (juliareda.eu) · · Score: 3, Informative

    I believe there are two sites to do the research and report the bugs:

    See:
    https://juliareda.eu/2018/12/eu-fossa-bug-bounties/
    and from there:
    https://www.intigriti.com/public/
    and
    https://www.hackerone.com/

  6. More projects needed on EU Offers Big Bug Bounties On 14 Open Source Software Projects (juliareda.eu) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    This list should be expanded to include many other projects as well, such as OpenSSH, etc...

    I applaud the EU for their efforts!!!

  7. Re:Again demonstrates what I mean about IE being d on Microsoft's Emergency Internet Explorer Patch Renders Some Lenovo Laptops Unbootable (betanews.com) · · Score: 0

    "That's one more reason to avoid using Microsoft's browser."

    That's one more reason to avoid using ANYTHING Micky$oft sells / gives away / steals / copies / etc... ! ;^)

    That's also reason for all Third-Party Windows Applications to release a version for Linux!

  8. Re:Excellent news on Microsoft PowerShell Core For Linux Now Available as a Snap (betanews.com) · · Score: 0

    There is no such universe! Only the warped mind of some incompetent Mickey$oft marketing idiot, with no basic knowledge of Linux!

  9. My Github account was just deleted!!! on Microsoft Acquires GitHub For $7.5B (microsoft.com) · · Score: 0

    I will NEVER even visit the Github site EVER again!!! Time for the Open Source/Free Software community to start a new Github style site, somehow licensed or otherwise set up so it can never be sold to Mickey$oft or any of their minions!!! I have a feeling this is already in the works! Yes I know about SoucreForge, but even that is currently venerable to a takeover, if Mickey$oft really wants to!!!

  10. Let's move on! on Ask Slashdot: Is It Linux or GNU/Linux? (linuxjournal.com) · · Score: 0

    I, and many others, including Linus Torvalds just call it Linux.

    Richard Stallman insists on GNU/Linux.

    Except that when RMS created the GNU system, he did it without a GNU kernel. Probably he used a BSD kernel, so RMS should call it:

    BSD/GNU/Linux

    Now BSD was based on AT&T UNIX, so RMS should call it:

    AT&T/UNIX/BSD/GNU/Linux

    What about all the O/S's, protocols, and other technology that predated UNIX, that RMS made use of? How does RMS include that in the name without offending the authors and creators??? .../AT&T/UNIX/BSD/GNU/Linux

    What about all the software, protocols, drivers, and all the other technology that RMS DID NOT create nor own, that is part of any current Distro, that RMS does not give credit for in the name he prefers to use, GNU/Linux???

    I, and most all professionals that use Linux or GNU/Linux, do acknowledge and appreciate all the hard work that RMS, Linus Torvalds, and all the other people have contributed to the O/S, over the years!!!

    Let's all just get a life, call it Linux, and move on to more important things in the industry, like increasing security, stopping all Malware, etc..., along with opening more doors to everyone, while closing all the "windows"!!!

  11. Re:NYC stiopped building??? on Why New York City Stopped Building Subways (citylab.com) · · Score: 1

    And as I said, we don't need MORE NEW LINES!!! We need vast improvement to what we have! New cars, new switches, other critically needed improvements to what we have!

    I have lived in NYC for over 35 years. You probably don't live here. The system is far better than when I first moved here, pre Gulianni, but has not been maintained as well as it should have in recent years. That seems to be changing though.

  12. NYC stiopped building??? on Why New York City Stopped Building Subways (citylab.com) · · Score: 1

    Then how do you explain the recent creation of the 2nd Avenue subway, and the extension of the 7 train from Time Square to 34th Street Hudson Yards???

    They may even expand the 2nd Avenue Q train from 96 street further uptown.

    How many more lines do we need? Replacement of the switches, more trains, and upkeep of the trains are far more important.

  13. All MS software on Microsoft Engineer Charged In Reveton Ransomware Case (bleepingcomputer.com) · · Score: -1

    And I thought all of Mickey$oft's software was basically ransomware, considering the high prices they charge for their junk!

    I am strictly a Linux user, Consultant, and evangelist! Long live Linux!

  14. The solution is smple enough,... on Recent iOS Update Kills Functionality On iPhone 8s Repaired With Aftermarket Screens (vice.com) · · Score: 0

    Never by an iPhone in the first place! Purchase an Android phone instead!

    I have had very good success with Samsung support.

  15. Yes, I do miss them! on Ask Slashdot: Do You Miss Windows Phone? (theverge.com) · · Score: 0

    They are great for Target Practice! Right along with Windoze 10 DVD's, anything Calera/SCO/etc..., and anything Oracle.

  16. Sounds to me like the best place for the piece of junk! I will never own any Mickey$oft or "Rotten Apple" hardware ever again!

  17. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen! And yes, it might be violating City, State, and/or Federal laws here in the US, and foreign laws as well!

    Don't see how it could possibly stand up in court!

    BTW, IANAL!!!

  18. Possibly on your O/S version, not any I have available:

    Windows 7 in Basic, Non-Scientific mode - 18
    Android, Non-Scientific calculator - 12
    Debian Linux KCalc in Simple (Non Science mode) - 12

    C Programming language Table of operator precedence - 12

  19. Re:Not the best calculator on If You Type 1+2+3 Into Your iPhone's Calculator on iOS 11, You Probably Won't Get 6 (qz.com) · · Score: 0

    Funny! Works fine on my Android phone! Never had any problems with previous Android phones either. You or the phone, not the O/S.

  20. Enter "3 + 3 * 3" in any Windows Calculator app, and see what you get! 18! (Multiplication has higher precedence than addition! Answer should be 12!)

    And would you trust Excel? I wouldn't!

    I'll stick to Linux and Android, thank you!

  21. Yes, it's called Linux! Wipe out Mickey$oft completely, including MS Office, and install a solid Distro such as Debian, and LibreOffice!

  22. Re:So Devuan's already obsolete? on Debian 9 (Stretch) Will Be Released Today (twitter.com) · · Score: -1

    Would you rather abandon Linux and install Windows 10?

    Things change, and I'm sure the switch to systemd was not a snap decision. Debian gets better with each release. I accept their decisions, and will continue to use it as my default and only Distro.

  23. How insane can you get? on New Wyoming Bill Penalizes Utilities Using Renewable Energy (csmonitor.com) · · Score: 1

    I know politicians are not very bright, and some, if not many, are corrupt, but how can they allow this to pass, especially when the alternative is coal powered power plants! Hopefully the governor has more intelligence and veto this bill if passed.

    Time to close at least some of the coal mines and find alternative jobs for the workers, in alternative, more environmentally friendly energy.

  24. Re:Debian on Linux.com Announces The Best Linux Distros for 2017 (linux.com) · · Score: 1

    Two reasons:

    What has Parrot removed from the standard Debian installation, in order to install all the penetration software, and other software?

    If so, is the default Parrot installation is as stable and secure as the default Debian installation.

    Parrot is a specialized Distro, but for my laptop, desktop and most servers, I will continue to use Debian Stable, and/or Testing.

  25. Re:Debian on Linux.com Announces The Best Linux Distros for 2017 (linux.com) · · Score: 0

    I agree completely! Whatever software Parrot has pre-installed, can be easily installed through the package manager, apt-get.