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  1. Yawn... on NewsForge Reviews Excel Clone for Linux · · Score: 1

    Another Excel clone? Wake me up when someone makes a Lotus Improv clone for *nix.

    -m

  2. Re:More membership levels on Sneak Peek of SF Museum · · Score: 2, Funny

    This is a SciFi museum that we are talking about, so the categories you mentioned need to be adjusted to:

    Giant Amoeba ($1)

    Space-born Bacterium ($0.50)

    Virus - The Movie ($0.01)

    -m

  3. Re:... doesn't like to boot alongside Windows on Fedora Core Doesn't Like to Dual Boot? · · Score: 1

    "Tandy TRS-80"

    As long as you avoid the m100 model. And BTW, wasn't the OS written by Microsoft?

  4. Great support on Worst Explanation From Tech Support? · · Score: 2, Funny

    I've always had great experiences... just today a nice young man told me the best way to fix my computer was to type format c: ... well, I did it and things seem to be on track for

  5. Re:Use the Firewall on The Windows Security Nightmare · · Score: 5, Funny

    "And if you're on a wireless LAN?"

    Wave you hands in front of the antenae to block the signal.

  6. Re:Condescension on Egyptian Linux Advocates' Replies · · Score: 1

    "In Canada... "

    You forgot to work hockey into the equation. ;)

  7. Re:/. double standards? on Apple to Award Workgroup Clusters to Scientists · · Score: 1

    "Microsoft is a monopoly. Apple is not."

    Not true... Apple has a monopoly on computers that can run OSX.

  8. Re:Probability. on H2G2 Film Website · · Score: 1, Funny

    "what is the probability of hollywood trashing this?"

    42

  9. Re:Insanely tricky on Tough Love - Can A Game Be Too Hard? · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oh please! That game is soooo simple. The trick to winning is not to play the game.

  10. D'oh! on Work No Longer a Place but an Activity · · Score: 1

    I guess the ploy to make myself morbidly obese in order to take advantage of a loophole in the benefits in order to work from home was a bit premature?

    D'oh!

  11. My letter... on Comcast Warns Infringing Customers Of Abuse · · Score: 2, Funny

    Dear MGM,

    I am sorry that I wasted 4 hours downloading and watching Gigli.

  12. Re:Blame Public Education (not funding) on US Losing its Scientific Dominance · · Score: 5, Insightful

    "It just wasn't cool to be smart. The smart kids go teased and beat up."

    How is this a new phenomena?
    -m

  13. Re:Why is Sun an Open Source Sweetheart, anyway? on Criticizing Sun's Java Desktop System · · Score: 5, Insightful

    "By that Rationalle"

    Yeah, but when I install windows the source isn't sitting there waiting for me to check it out. Not only that, but MS has made it abundantly clear that if you check out there source by other means than those that they provide, then you will get stomped.

    (I understand your point, I'm just trying to continue with this thread of conversation)

  14. Re:Why is Sun an Open Source Sweetheart, anyway? on Criticizing Sun's Java Desktop System · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Well, I think that a popular view is that if one can look at a program's source, then it is open source... not one that I share, but one that is out there in the ether.