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  1. Re:Not a rich bastard on The Home Library Problem Solved · · Score: 1

    No! And we don't appreciate your 'wordy' comments either.

  2. But.... on Microsoft Wants To Give You A Rorschach · · Score: 1

    can I make a mask with it?

  3. Re:nope, doesn't hurt RH on Is CentOS Hurting Red Hat? · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Sorry I modded you down by accident. For some reasons the drop downs aren't working in firefox at the moment. This is the only way I know of undoing it. Cheers.

  4. "Will Facebook give in?" on Google's OpenSocial Platform Releases · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Would Microsoft be happy with this? After all they're sworn enemies of Google. Remember Microsoft has invested in Facebook, how much control/influence does it have on the company?

  5. Re:mod grandparent down on Fake Codec is Mac OS X Trojan · · Score: 1
    Fortunately it's not too far from what you meant ;-)

    wold noun. An unforested rolling plain; a moor.
  6. Re:flash on BBC Quietly Announces Linux/Mac iPlayer · · Score: 2, Funny

    its NOT "iPlayer for linux" - its flash based player for ANY OS that support flash. I really hope the player is compatible with the Wii's Opera browser. Assuming there is a full screen option I can watch the shows on my t.v! Yay.
  7. Re:Low UIDs pissing contest? on Slashdot 10-Year Anniversary Charity Auction for the EFF · · Score: 1

    There are three (perhaps more) unallocated uids below 100 and there seem to be loads in 100-999 range. I think.

  8. Re:Low UID? on Slashdot 10-Year Anniversary Charity Auction for the EFF · · Score: 1

    Nice one.

  9. Re:Not too impressive... on Alienware Puts 64GB Solid-State Drives In Desktops · · Score: 1

    Ha! The joke is on you. I'm going to invest now and wait for my rebate to roll in. Oh yeah, that's going to be *so* sweet.

  10. Re:Is it really that hard... on Yahoo Exec Says "Enough DRM" · · Score: 1

    Insightful!? Come on mods, you're letting the side down! ;-)

  11. Re:Hmm on Seagate Releases Hybrid Hard Drive · · Score: 1

    Well if a hybrid drive doesn't spin as much isn't that pretty much true? I would assume power consumption would be less than a conventional hdd.

  12. Re:What the hell do you do all day? on Ask Rob Malda · · Score: 1

    I second that emotion. No seriously, I'd like it if they became available again.

  13. Re:Anyone that distributes Linux to the masses on Major Linux Hardware Donor Is a CNN "Hero" · · Score: 1

    Do not listen to this technological charlatan! Be warned that the Anonymous Coward carries the mark of the devil!

  14. Re:They're make up for it on Radiohead Says Name Your Own Price for New Album · · Score: 1

    I always wondered what a Slashdot version of Reservoir Dogs would be like. Now I just hope the Karma Police don't show up.

  15. Re:We are NOT creating a new license on Google Goes After Open Source Licensing Cruft · · Score: 1

    You must be new here... hey, wait a minute!

  16. Re:Xbox 360 Dead In The Water? on Wii Outsells 360, PS3 Worldwide · · Score: 1

    I agree because presumably most Halo fans already have a 360 because of Halo 2. However, maybe it's to do with all the bricked consoles?

  17. Storm in a teacup? on Apple Gives $100 Store Credit To iPhone Customers · · Score: 1

    Perhaps, but now many more people will know about the iPhone's price drop.

  18. Re:May? on Apple May Introduce New iPod on Wednesday · · Score: 1

    No feel free to be picky. I only had blogs to go by and it seems like Chinese whispers (no pun intended) have played a part again.

    I was under the impression that actual first-hand product shots had appeared. Thanks for clearing that up!

  19. May? on Apple May Introduce New iPod on Wednesday · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Ha! Lets not err on the side of caution here, I thought it was a dead cert. Especially since those new iPod photos appeared which Apple promptly issued a take-down for.

  20. Re:don't worry - you will have your chance to PAY on NBC Universal Drops iTunes · · Score: 1

    What the Democratic Republic of the Congo?! Not those jokers again. ;-)

  21. Existing purchases... on NBC Universal Drops iTunes · · Score: 2, Interesting

    So what will happen to people's existing purchases after the cut-off date? Will they continue to work or will Apple just do what Google has done with their premium video service?

  22. Re:If you liked this, you may like... on Game Commentary, With Funny Added - Zero Punctuation · · Score: 1

    Yep. It also reminded me of Armando Iannucci commentaries. Good stuff.

  23. Re:In other news... on July NPDs Show PS3 Didn't Pull Ahead of 360 · · Score: 1

    Even if Sony never breaks even with the PS3 itself, they still come out ahead if the PS3 establishes Blu-Ray as the winning HD format. The PS3 may have some impact but surely it will be down to the standalone Blu-ray players in the end?
  24. Re:Oh wow what a worthless site on Microsoft FUD Watch · · Score: 1
    Some of the comments gave me a good laugh though:

    Microsoft would prefer not to have DRM but because the Entertainment industries have such control over the content and how it is distributed, they must respect their wishes. Unless Linux which steals and distributes content without the authors permission - that is the type of society you live in Chips, being a thief! Which programs are broken in Vista Chips??? You are the same person who said you don't use Windows - stop telling lies hypocrite or stop mistaking the garbage that is Linux for the best desktop OS on the market (Windows). If you are referring to third party applications that do not work, have the common sense to check the manufacturers website for updates. 2000 applications are fully certified for Windows Vista, 2.1 million devices are fully certified for Vista.

    Even applications on Linux tend to break when you upgrade to a new version of the OS. There is no support in hardware and commercial software industry for Linux compared to Windows. Who wants to use a stupid OS like Linux that requires that you compile every mouse click you make on it, whether its to import pictures, write a document, browse the web, installing it is like wasting your time. All my devices are supported out of the box Vista, plug my digi cam in boom, they pop right up in Photo Gallery. Play a DVD, pop it in boom, it opens in Media Player. No need to be using illegal codecs like Linux, I can play CD without feeling guilty. Connect to a wireless network, boom, no compiling, no headache, no Linux! I want to surf the internet, not be a computer scientist - that is Linux mantra, have PHD to use a PC! Lame!

    I would post more but then I'd need to move my mouse and I can't be arsed with the recompile.
  25. Re:WTF??? How do you take down? on NASA Contractors Censoring Saturn V Info · · Score: 1

    Isn't it an overlooked fact that because of the actions (or in-actions) of past Governments that these people actually have nuclear weapons in the first place?