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  1. Re:Why whole disk? on Whole Disk Encryption For Vista? · · Score: 2, Informative

    Satellite doesn't work too well when you're got a hill or a forest blocking the view.

  2. Re:Don't blow. Use rubbing alcohol. on $12 MIT Computer Based On NES, Not Apple II · · Score: 1

    I've always found the best tool for cleaning an edge connector is just a simple pencil eraser.

  3. Re:Checkpoint Full Disk Encryption (Pointsec) on Whole Disk Encryption For Vista? · · Score: 1

    If it's anything like their VPN software (secure client) I'd be avoiding it. That thing has got to be one of the most finicky pieces of software I've had the displeasure of dealing with.

  4. Re:Why whole disk? on Whole Disk Encryption For Vista? · · Score: 3, Informative

    In the last decade? Try in the last week. I regularly deal with people with that kind of connection (often CDPD with a high-gain antenna). Far north conservation officers, for example.

  5. Re:Why whole disk? on Whole Disk Encryption For Vista? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Which assumes she has access to an adequately fast connection. 14.4k dial up + multi-meg files = not getting anything done.

  6. Re:That's actually not true... on TSA To Allow Laptops In Approved Bags · · Score: 1

    Exactly how long do you think it would take for a plane landing at Dulles international to fly over to and into the white house? Hint : You're talking less than 30 miles.

  7. Re:Toothpaste on Effective Optical Disc Repair? · · Score: 1

    IIRC, those used some funky multi-read laser-splitting trick to increase speeds without increasing rotation speed, though obviously, it didn't really work as intended.

  8. Re:A lesson for the rest of us on Effective Optical Disc Repair? · · Score: 1

    SCSI is a very good example of "Standards are great! There are so many to choose from!".

  9. Re:Disc Doctor isn't all bad on Effective Optical Disc Repair? · · Score: 1

    I've found i get better results with my own formula than with their spray (which is really just distilled water with a drop of alcohol). i use just distilled water, along with a little dish detergent, same formula a lot of people use for wet-sanding paint.

  10. Re:What's the fuss? on USAF Violates DMCA, Escapes Unscathed · · Score: 1

    Despite your doom and gloom prophesying, various other countries (Canada, for instance) do not apply that and the effects you describe do not take place (OTOH, it could be because the lawsuit system is not horribly out of control).

  11. Re:SOME ashes on Scotty's Final Mission · · Score: 1

    The rest of them have already been scattered in a more earthly locale, namely Puget Sound in Washington.

  12. Re:What about these names? on Verizon Denies DSL Because of Subscriber's Name · · Score: 1

    There's the infamous Dick Assman up here.

  13. Re:wireless on Test Selling "Last Mile" Fiber to Homeowners Under Way in Canada · · Score: 1

    Which you do you wish to bank your infrastructure on? Technology which is available RIGHT NOW and performs better or technology which will be developed at some undefined point in the future and will perform only adequately?

  14. Re:A cheap and embarrassing Republican stunt on House Dems Turn Out the Lights On the GOP · · Score: 1

    Don't you mean replace 4% of oil usage in 10 years? as the drilling won't replace all the current non-domestic oil.

    Initiatives for such are already in progress. Renewable fuels are to replace 20% of projected fuel usage by 2017 and CAFE standard changes will also take effect then.

  15. Re:wireless on Test Selling "Last Mile" Fiber to Homeowners Under Way in Canada · · Score: 1

    Which wireless system do you have that:

    • Will reliably provide 50Mb/s per user over a reasonable area (even VDSL2 can only do that for about 1km)
    • Won't be taken out by rain, lightning, snow, obstructing buildings, overhead power lines, etc.
    • Does not require a large antenna (Needs to be feasible for apartment dwellers).
    • Does not require as yet undeveloped or unstandardized technology.
  16. Re:A cheap and embarrassing Republican stunt on House Dems Turn Out the Lights On the GOP · · Score: 1

    What alternative to drilling is project to return more, faster?

    Just about anything else? Even the most optimistic production projections put it at supplying a little less than 4% of the US's usage when it reaches it's PEAK production 19 years from now. And if OPEC continues their usual tactics, it will have pretty much zero effect on oil prices.

  17. Re:Bots on Blizzard Tries To Forbid Open Sourcing Glider · · Score: 1

    Only if they're the opposite faction. Alliance players can't kill other alliance players and same applies to horde.

  18. Re:"illegal" open source software on Blizzard Tries To Forbid Open Sourcing Glider · · Score: 1

    And precisely which law do you feel that software violates?

  19. Re:Degradation of rights for nothing on DHS Allowed To Take Laptops Indefinitely · · Score: 1

    Because with the sorry state of US internet infrastructure, it would take forever.

  20. Re:The worst part on DHS Allowed To Take Laptops Indefinitely · · Score: 1

    The TSA is part of the DHS.

  21. Re:what are the technical probs with Theora? on Ogg Theora In Firefox, With Wikimedia Support · · Score: 1

    Patents and the often very expensive licensing fees that come with them.

  22. Re:what are the technical probs with Theora? on Ogg Theora In Firefox, With Wikimedia Support · · Score: 3, Informative

    You are aware that article is from over 2 1/2 years ago and theora's development did not stop dead at that point, right?

    More recent developments seem quite promising.

  23. Re:Theora still lacks good creation software on Ogg Theora In Firefox, With Wikimedia Support · · Score: 1

    Awesome. thanks!

  24. Re:Theora still lacks good creation software on Ogg Theora In Firefox, With Wikimedia Support · · Score: 1

    Do you happen to have that script available somewhere? I've got a friend with the exact same situation as you.

  25. Re:Case Law Precedent? on Judge Rules Sprint Early Termination Fees Illegal · · Score: 1

    Which has always happened. The problem was lenders underrating the risk and puffing up the credit rating, which in turn puffed up the credit rating of their mortgage-backed bonds, which allowed them to sell them better.