I got that ebay spoof, too, a while ago. That kinda scared me until I contacted ebay and they confirmed that, indeed, it was a spoof.
I got a newer one just a short while ago that said:
Subject:*** Your eBay Bid was Cancelled ***
Dear eBay Community Member,
The bid that you entered for the item ( 5569407583[original link removed] ) has been cancelled.
You can view the reason provided for the cancellation by selecting the link bellow[sic].
Now, if I had bid on anything at ebay within the last year, I might have panicked and started clicking on links without stopping to think about it. Fortunately, I knew I hadn't bid on anything, so I (as I've learned to do) hovered my cursor over the links and saw that they went to www.kminsectcontrol.com (insect control? interesting).
I just forwarded it to spoof@ebay.com which, sadly, I have in my address book because I have forwarded several suspicious emails to them. They always get back to me quickly and confirm that, yes, it was a spoof and to ignore it. Then they investigate the forwarded email take any actions they can against whoever sent it.
This would be cool if there were some way to connect your VCR and DVD to watch movies, etc., like that system does. I wonder just how popular this would really be in Nintendo's Revolution, though. I think the novelty factor could wear off quickly. 3D movies have never really taken off in the past, partially because of the necessity of wearing the glasses.
I guess I mean: does this really mean anything important to a scientist, or is it just eyecandy for the taxpayers?
Never underestimate the power of eyecandy for the taxpayers. They want to see what their millions of dollars buy and eyecandy appeals to even the least technically minded.
That's one great thing about these space missions. NASA, JPL, and the ESA let us see the interesting images (and the mundane ones - but no one talks about those much). Plus, the images are available to the whole world, not just U.S. taxpayers.
So everyone, seeing these images, may become inspired to learns more about and support the sciences, including schoolchildren, some of whom may continue on to be the next generation of leaders, scientists, and explorers. Seems like a win-win situation to me.
Well, it would appear that this story was published because Zone-H put out its annual Web Intrusions Report, the timing of which happens to coincide with a with a London information security exhibition, InfoSecurity happening April 26th-28th.
Now, as to whether this is FUD paid for by mysterious "who", I doubt it. The Zone-H website addresses their motives: BLACK OR WHITE HAT?. The conclusion is that it is "A creature without identity. A neutral ground where different IT security aspects can meet. 'The Switzerland of the ITsec'".
And it would seem that anyone concerned about IT security would benefit from this information.
This USA Today article gives some interesting details.
The second and most ambitious project will involve a live-action series. He wants it to be similar to the serialized 'The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles' TV series he executive-produced in 1992. Lucas plans to film the entire first season all at once, with shooting to begin in about a year. Lucas says he will set up the show, but then plans to step back and move on to other projects.
I really liked the 'Young Indiana Jones Chronicles' and was disappointed when it was cancelled. Maybe if GL stays in the executive producer role for the Star Wars series, it won't be so bad. Maybe.
Parent posted: The 'butter flavoring' in microwave popcorn has been linked to health problems. Might be a good idea to stick with the air popper or use the old-fashioned oil-in-a-pan-on-the-stove method.
Article: When the days turn humid in this farming town, the air becomes thick with the smell of butter from the Gilster-Mary Lee plant, a microwave-popcorn factory and one of the area's largest employers. At night, when the buildings' lights are ablaze, some residents say they've seen a yellowish cloud emanate from the building and fill the dark sky. For years, no one here complained much about the odor or the fumes, figuring those were harmless prices to pay for prosperity. But a growing number of workers say the cause of that aroma is destroying their lungs. Some former workers are afflicted with a rare lung disease believed to be caused by inhaling a substance never suspected as an on-the-job hazard: the butter flavoring in microwave popcorn.
...And here I thought this was going to be an article about cholesterol and artery clogging.
On a lighter note, when I went to read the USA Today article and a pop-up ad came up, I thought of popcorn popping. *POP*
Is Intel using this as an excuse for a lack of innovation?
Interestingly, I was just reading an article this morning in which Intel CEO Craig Barrett addresses this. He talks about developing tiny sensors for use in the medical industry and how that will cause a push for ever smaller chips. Quote:
Devising chips for these purposes, of course, will rely on speeding up the pace of hardware advancement beyond what's described by Moore's Law, the observation that chips will increase in power and performance at a steady clip because designers will be able to continue to add a greater number of transistors to a single chip. The original version of the law turns 40 on April 19.
Although manufacturers will have to develop new technologies to maintain the pace of development, Moore's Law won't die anytime soon. Intel has already produced prototype transistors based on the next five generations of manufacturing processes, which means that the chip industry can count on at least another decade of shrinking and adding transistors.
"That kind of guarantees you another five generations," [Barrett] said. "There is no fundamental limit there."
I'm not sure what they're afraid of from genetically modified rice.
They are afraid that they will lose customers. Since the public has not made up its mind as to whether genetically modified foods are safe to ingest, Budweiser does not want to alienate anyone who purchases their products.
Remember, people are afraid of the unknown. "Will it cause cancer?", "Am I going to turn into a mutant??", etc.
I think that this is in the logical order. In order for humanity to survive (#1) in case of some catastrophic event, we must first be living (#2) in many locations off-planet, be they asteroids, other planets, moons, space stations, space ships, etc.
In order to live off-planet, we must first work (#3) off-planet. It will take a lot of work and study and preparation to ready both ourselves and any areas that we may we choose to colonize.
So the first "wave" would be workers - learning, engineering, and building. The next "wave" would be colonists bringing civilization with them - families, ameneties, arts. When all that is established then there is the chance that humans can survive.
Starting at about page 26 of this document, they point to a period of time in the 70's when Congress extended daylight saving time in response to various energy crises.
Following the extension of daylight saving time in 1974, Congress directed the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study on the effects of the extended daylight saving time. The DOT study released in 1975 made a number of conclusions. The following list is not inclusive of the entirety of the report conclusions.
Daylight saving time saves energy. DOT estimates that observing daylight saving time in March and April saved the equivalent in energy of 10,000 barrels of oil each day--totaling 600,000 barrels each year in 1974 and 1975.
Daylight saving time saves lives and prevents traffic injuries. Daylight saving time allows more people to travel home from work and school in the daylight, which is much safer than darkness. And, according to the DOT report, except for the months of November and December, daylight saving time does not increase the morning hazard for those going to school and work.
Daylight saving time prevents crime. Because people get home from work and school earlier and complete more errands and chores in daylight, daylight saving time seems to reduce people's exposure to various crimes, which are more common in darkness than in light.
Daylight Saving Time Saves Energy.Daylight saving time saves energy because it alters the time at which demand for electricity is at its peak. One of the peak demand periods for electricity occurs between 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., when the sun sets and people come home from work. As people come home from work, their first inclination is to turn on a light. If people come home and it is light outside, there is less of an inclination to turn a light on. But pushing the sunset back one hour does not save the energy alone. Energy savings is realized because even with the time adjustment, people tend to go to sleep at the same time under daylight saving time as standard time. And, in the morning, whether it is light out or not, lights are turned on. People get ready for work and school. And, it takes the same amount of time to get ready to go to work or school under daylight saving time as it does under standard time.
This report was done as a response to the rolling electrical blackouts that happened in California in May of 2001.
It seems to me that the first thing (and maybe the easiest, in Congress's eyes) to do during an energy crisis is to propose more Daylight Savings Time. The committee voted down a separate amendment to require the federal government to find a way to cut U.S. oil demand by 1 million barrels a day by 2013 which lawmakers with automakers in their districts felt was a backdoor way to require improved fuel efficiency of U.S. mini-vans, sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks. So they took the "path of least resistance".
Maybe it would be better if the Voyager program were funded by a private foundation. A consortium of colleges could share the expenses and study the data. Then the program wouldn't be in danger due to lack of government funding.
This whole issue reminds me of a dilemma that I suffer when I go to a store to pick up a few things. The next thing I know, my cart is full and I think, "I'm spending too much." So, what do I do? Do I put back the less expensive, "on sale" items (which probably won't be there the next time I go back to the store) or the more expensive I-want-it-even-though-I-don't-need-it stuff.
The funny thing is, I usually want to put back the bargains first, saving myself only small percentage of the total.
I find that cutting out the nickel-and-dime stuff doesn't really save you a whole lot in the long run.
They then went on to comment: "We're also gonna re-do the opening title sequence," Stone revealed. "Record a new theme -- something bombastic, action-oriented. Y'know, something that isn't, like, totally gay.""
I vote for "Star Trekkin" by The Firm as the new theme song.
I think that it is Tivo's TivoToGo transfers that's being referenced. TivoToGo is a service that allows people to download content to their PC, according to the web page. One needs to be a Tivo subscriber to use this service. From there, its just a jump to the portable device.
Not all shows are available though. They've included this caveat on the TivoToGo web page:
Not all shows may be eligible for transfer from your TiVo box to your computer. Programming providers may restrict or limit the ability to record, display, view or transfer any particular program using a variety of copy protection mechanisms.
The following programming will be available on MSN Video Downloads according to this AOL news article:
-- MSNBC.com. News and business headlines updated throughout the day, as well as segments from "Today"
-- BreakTV. Behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews television's hottest celebrities
-- COOKIE JAR Entertainment Inc., a global producer and marketer of
children's entertainment, offering children's programs such as "Paddington Bear," "Animal Crackers" and many other popular kids' television series
-- DIY Network. Videos about home improvement, crafts, hobbies, indoor-outdoor living, and kitchen and bath remodeling
-- FINE LIVING TV Network. Inspiring programs featuring travel destinations, mind and body enrichment, ideas for entertaining and home design as well as videos for automobile enthusiasts
-- FOX Sports. In-depth news, analysis and unparalleled national and regional coverage of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, the National Basketball Association, and select college basketball and football highlights, as well as FOX Sports Net original programming including "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" and "Beyond the Glory"
-- Food Network. Fun and interesting videos featuring grilling tips, ideas for entertaining, healthy eating, quick-and-easy recipes and pop-culture food specials
-- Fun Little Movies. Specializing in original, live-action comedy content; new "Fun Funny Phone Films" including the following series: humorous headlines in "Comedy USA," sci-fi parody "Spacey Movie," and the "Mini-Bikers," where little people on little motorcycles fight crime, a little at a time
-- Headliners Entertainment Group Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HLEG), the operator of Rascals Comedy Clubs, presenting a selection of comedy clips from Rascals Comedy Classics, including performances from popular stars such as Tim Allen, Rosie O'Donnell, Drew Carey and Ray Romano; only Rascals can bring viewers comedy superstars, before they were stars, and the breaking stars of tomorrow, today
-- Home & Garden Television (HGTV). Selected programs featuring remodeling, home-building, design and decorating, kitchen and bath to enhance a home's curb appeal
-- IFILM. Movie trailers, viral videos, short films and other IFILM- exclusive content
-- TotalVid. Deep selection of action sports clips including surfing, snowboarding, skiing, windsurfing, street racing, kiteboarding, skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, off-road, Moto X, mountain biking, inline skating, BMX and more
-- Want Media. Music videos, live concerts, Broadway shows, extreme sports and motor sports programs, full-length films from independent filmmakers and underground cinema
The following are content partners for Windows Mobile-based devices:
-- ATI Technologies
-- BreakTV*
-- CinemaNow Inc.
-- COOKIE JAR*
-- DIY Network
-- FINE LIVING TV Network*
-- Food Network*
-- FOX Sports*
-- Hauppauge Computer Works Inc.
-- Headliner Entertainment Group*
-- HGTV*
-- IFILM*
-- MediaPass Network LLC
-- MLB.com
-- MSN Music
-- MSNBC.com*
-- MTV Networks
-- Napster
-- NVIDIA
-- Pinnacle Systems Inc.
-- SnapStream Media Inc.
-- TiVo Inc.
-- TotalVid*
-- Want Media*
-- watchmusichere.com
* Content provider for MSN Video Downloads service
Now everyone will just remember him as "that jerk who quit Dr. Who after one season because he was afraid of being typecast"
There is a ring of truth to this statement. Casting directors who might consider Eccleston in the future for some part could say, "We can't rely on him to stick around for the long run." He looks like a bit of a quitter, giving it up so soon.
And if it is a ploy for more money, that doesn't reflect well on him either.
I thought of some more that may be more slashdot specific, though they could be common in the IT (Internet Technology?) field in general (I'm not in IT, so don't know):
FUD = fear, uncertainty, doubt - It took me months to learn the meaning of that one
EULA = end-user liscense agreement
MS/M$ = Microsoft
OSS = open source software
F/OSS = free(?) open source software
GPL = ?; maybe general product liscense
Some of us old timers still prefer to comprehend what we're reading.
Even Slashdot has its own "Slashspeak" (Sorry, couldn't resist the quotations marks, as per some of the previous threads). Some has taken me a while to figure out. Some I still haven't figured out. There should be a FAQ page with some of the frequently used Slashspeak, IMHO.;)
Here some of the few I've managed to figure out on my own.
IANAL = I am not a lawyer (with lawyer sometimes replaced with astronomer, physicist, etc)
WRT = with regard to
AFAIK = as far as I know
RTFA = read the f***ing article; also shortened to TFA or just FA - see parent post for FTFA, another variation - substitutes "from" for "read"
WTF= what the f*** usually followed by lots of ?'s and !'s
GP = grandparent, or grandparent post, the parent before the previous (parent) post
I still haven't figured out what the hell IIRC means, though.
Slashdot Mirror
I got a newer one just a short while ago that said:
- Subject:*** Your eBay Bid was Cancelled ***
-
5 83&BidCancelled=1 [original link removed]
Now, if I had bid on anything at ebay within the last year, I might have panicked and started clicking on links without stopping to think about it. Fortunately, I knew I hadn't bid on anything, so I (as I've learned to do) hovered my cursor over the links and saw that they went to www.kminsectcontrol.com (insect control? interesting).Dear eBay Community Member,
The bid that you entered for the item ( 5569407583[original link removed] ) has been cancelled. You can view the reason provided for the cancellation by selecting the link bellow[sic].
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Item=5569407
Regards,
eBay
I just forwarded it to spoof@ebay.com which, sadly, I have in my address book because I have forwarded several suspicious emails to them. They always get back to me quickly and confirm that, yes, it was a spoof and to ignore it. Then they investigate the forwarded email take any actions they can against whoever sent it.
And every ebayer should have this page bookmarked: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/id-account-th
I agree, the phishers are getting better. Phishers like these try to trigger a knee-jerk emotional response and I bet it works way too often.
Message From: The Doctor
If only I could get my TARDIS to work properly, it never seems to go to where (or "when") I want it. Anyone seen my sonic screwdriver?
Maybe if I give it a good thump...
*REEEskrrrREEEskrrrREEEskrrr*
I'll be right there!
Could it be something like this Virtual FX 2D to 3D Converter ? This system uses wireless 3D glasses.
This would be cool if there were some way to connect your VCR and DVD to watch movies, etc., like that system does. I wonder just how popular this would really be in Nintendo's Revolution, though. I think the novelty factor could wear off quickly. 3D movies have never really taken off in the past, partially because of the necessity of wearing the glasses.
I guess I mean: does this really mean anything important to a scientist, or is it just eyecandy for the taxpayers?
Never underestimate the power of eyecandy for the taxpayers. They want to see what their millions of dollars buy and eyecandy appeals to even the least technically minded.
That's one great thing about these space missions. NASA, JPL, and the ESA let us see the interesting images (and the mundane ones - but no one talks about those much). Plus, the images are available to the whole world, not just U.S. taxpayers.
So everyone, seeing these images, may become inspired to learns more about and support the sciences, including schoolchildren, some of whom may continue on to be the next generation of leaders, scientists, and explorers. Seems like a win-win situation to me.
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Well, it would appear that this story was published because Zone-H put out its annual Web Intrusions Report, the timing of which happens to coincide with a with a London information security exhibition, InfoSecurity happening April 26th-28th.
Now, as to whether this is FUD paid for by mysterious "who", I doubt it. The Zone-H website addresses their motives: BLACK OR WHITE HAT?. The conclusion is that it is "A creature without identity. A neutral ground where different IT security aspects can meet. 'The Switzerland of the ITsec'".
And it would seem that anyone concerned about IT security would benefit from this information.
- The second and most ambitious project will involve a live-action series. He wants it to be similar to the serialized 'The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles' TV series he executive-produced in 1992. Lucas plans to film the entire first season all at once, with shooting to begin in about a year. Lucas says he will set up the show, but then plans to step back and move on to other projects.
I really liked the 'Young Indiana Jones Chronicles' and was disappointed when it was cancelled. Maybe if GL stays in the executive producer role for the Star Wars series, it won't be so bad. Maybe.... and they could get the Star Wars Kid to be the executioner/enforcer.
On a lighter note, when I went to read the USA Today article and a pop-up ad came up, I thought of popcorn popping. *POP*
I just hope that they haven't used all the good bits in the trailer...
I hate it when a trailer is better/more exciting/funnier than the actual movie.
Interestingly, I was just reading an article this morning in which Intel CEO Craig Barrett addresses this. He talks about developing tiny sensors for use in the medical industry and how that will cause a push for ever smaller chips. Quote:
Although manufacturers will have to develop new technologies to maintain the pace of development, Moore's Law won't die anytime soon. Intel has already produced prototype transistors based on the next five generations of manufacturing processes, which means that the chip industry can count on at least another decade of shrinking and adding transistors.
"That kind of guarantees you another five generations," [Barrett] said. "There is no fundamental limit there."
I'm not sure what they're afraid of from genetically modified rice.
They are afraid that they will lose customers. Since the public has not made up its mind as to whether genetically modified foods are safe to ingest, Budweiser does not want to alienate anyone who purchases their products.
Remember, people are afraid of the unknown. "Will it cause cancer?", "Am I going to turn into a mutant??", etc.
3. To work. 2. To live. 1. To survive.
I think that this is in the logical order. In order for humanity to survive (#1) in case of some catastrophic event, we must first be living (#2) in many locations off-planet, be they asteroids, other planets, moons, space stations, space ships, etc.
In order to live off-planet, we must first work (#3) off-planet. It will take a lot of work and study and preparation to ready both ourselves and any areas that we may we choose to colonize.
So the first "wave" would be workers - learning, engineering, and building. The next "wave" would be colonists bringing civilization with them - families, ameneties, arts. When all that is established then there is the chance that humans can survive.
Smuckers has a picture of them here.
Apparently they are found in the frozen foods aisle of the grocery store as the the page says, "All you do is thaw and serve."
Starting at about page 26 of this document, they point to a period of time in the 70's when Congress extended daylight saving time in response to various energy crises.
- Following the extension of daylight saving time in 1974, Congress directed the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study on the effects of the extended daylight saving time. The DOT study released in 1975 made a number of conclusions. The following list is not inclusive of the entirety of the report conclusions.
This report was done as a response to the rolling electrical blackouts that happened in California in May of 2001.Daylight saving time saves energy. DOT estimates that observing daylight saving time in March and April saved the equivalent in energy of 10,000 barrels of oil each day--totaling 600,000 barrels each year in 1974 and 1975.
Daylight saving time saves lives and prevents traffic injuries. Daylight saving time allows more people to travel home from work and school in the daylight, which is much safer than darkness. And, according to the DOT report, except for the months of November and December, daylight saving time does not increase the morning hazard for those going to school and work.
Daylight saving time prevents crime. Because people get home from work and school earlier and complete more errands and chores in daylight, daylight saving time seems to reduce people's exposure to various crimes, which are more common in darkness than in light.
Daylight Saving Time Saves Energy.Daylight saving time saves energy because it alters the time at which demand for electricity is at its peak. One of the peak demand periods for electricity occurs between 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., when the sun sets and people come home from work. As people come home from work, their first inclination is to turn on a light. If people come home and it is light outside, there is less of an inclination to turn a light on. But pushing the sunset back one hour does not save the energy alone. Energy savings is realized because even with the time adjustment, people tend to go to sleep at the same time under daylight saving time as standard time. And, in the morning, whether it is light out or not, lights are turned on. People get ready for work and school. And, it takes the same amount of time to get ready to go to work or school under daylight saving time as it does under standard time.
It seems to me that the first thing (and maybe the easiest, in Congress's eyes) to do during an energy crisis is to propose more Daylight Savings Time. The committee voted down a separate amendment to require the federal government to find a way to cut U.S. oil demand by 1 million barrels a day by 2013 which lawmakers with automakers in their districts felt was a backdoor way to require improved fuel efficiency of U.S. mini-vans, sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks. So they took the "path of least resistance".
Maybe it would be better if the Voyager program were funded by a private foundation. A consortium of colleges could share the expenses and study the data. Then the program wouldn't be in danger due to lack of government funding.
This whole issue reminds me of a dilemma that I suffer when I go to a store to pick up a few things. The next thing I know, my cart is full and I think, "I'm spending too much." So, what do I do? Do I put back the less expensive, "on sale" items (which probably won't be there the next time I go back to the store) or the more expensive I-want-it-even-though-I-don't-need-it stuff.
The funny thing is, I usually want to put back the bargains first, saving myself only small percentage of the total.
I find that cutting out the nickel-and-dime stuff doesn't really save you a whole lot in the long run.
Yes, finally something useful.
They then went on to comment: "We're also gonna re-do the opening title sequence," Stone revealed. "Record a new theme -- something bombastic, action-oriented. Y'know, something that isn't, like, totally gay.""
I vote for "Star Trekkin" by The Firm as the new theme song.
Please, please no guest visits by Mr. Hanky The Talking Christmas Poop...
I think that it is Tivo's TivoToGo transfers that's being referenced. TivoToGo is a service that allows people to download content to their PC, according to the web page. One needs to be a Tivo subscriber to use this service. From there, its just a jump to the portable device.
Not all shows are available though. They've included this caveat on the TivoToGo web page:
Not all shows may be eligible for transfer from your TiVo box to your computer. Programming providers may restrict or limit the ability to record, display, view or transfer any particular program using a variety of copy protection mechanisms.
The following programming will be available on MSN Video Downloads according to this AOL news article:
-- MSNBC.com. News and business headlines updated throughout the day, as well as segments from "Today"
-- BreakTV. Behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews television's hottest celebrities
-- COOKIE JAR Entertainment Inc., a global producer and marketer of children's entertainment, offering children's programs such as "Paddington Bear," "Animal Crackers" and many other popular kids' television series
-- DIY Network. Videos about home improvement, crafts, hobbies, indoor-outdoor living, and kitchen and bath remodeling
-- FINE LIVING TV Network. Inspiring programs featuring travel destinations, mind and body enrichment, ideas for entertaining and home design as well as videos for automobile enthusiasts
-- FOX Sports. In-depth news, analysis and unparalleled national and regional coverage of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, the National Basketball Association, and select college basketball and football highlights, as well as FOX Sports Net original programming including "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" and "Beyond the Glory"
-- Food Network. Fun and interesting videos featuring grilling tips, ideas for entertaining, healthy eating, quick-and-easy recipes and pop-culture food specials
-- Fun Little Movies. Specializing in original, live-action comedy content; new "Fun Funny Phone Films" including the following series: humorous headlines in "Comedy USA," sci-fi parody "Spacey Movie," and the "Mini-Bikers," where little people on little motorcycles fight crime, a little at a time
-- Headliners Entertainment Group Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HLEG), the operator of Rascals Comedy Clubs, presenting a selection of comedy clips from Rascals Comedy Classics, including performances from popular stars such as Tim Allen, Rosie O'Donnell, Drew Carey and Ray Romano; only Rascals can bring viewers comedy superstars, before they were stars, and the breaking stars of tomorrow, today
-- Home & Garden Television (HGTV). Selected programs featuring remodeling, home-building, design and decorating, kitchen and bath to enhance a home's curb appeal
-- IFILM. Movie trailers, viral videos, short films and other IFILM- exclusive content
-- TotalVid. Deep selection of action sports clips including surfing, snowboarding, skiing, windsurfing, street racing, kiteboarding, skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, off-road, Moto X, mountain biking, inline skating, BMX and more
-- Want Media. Music videos, live concerts, Broadway shows, extreme sports and motor sports programs, full-length films from independent filmmakers and underground cinema
The following are content partners for Windows Mobile-based devices:
-- ATI Technologies
-- BreakTV*
-- CinemaNow Inc.
-- COOKIE JAR*
-- DIY Network
-- FINE LIVING TV Network*
-- Food Network*
-- FOX Sports*
-- Hauppauge Computer Works Inc.
-- Headliner Entertainment Group*
-- HGTV*
-- IFILM*
-- MediaPass Network LLC
-- MLB.com
-- MSN Music
-- MSNBC.com*
-- MTV Networks
-- Napster
-- NVIDIA
-- Pinnacle Systems Inc.
-- SnapStream Media Inc.
-- TiVo Inc.
-- TotalVid*
-- Want Media*
-- watchmusichere.com
* Content provider for MSN Video Downloads service
Now everyone will just remember him as "that jerk who quit Dr. Who after one season because he was afraid of being typecast"
There is a ring of truth to this statement. Casting directors who might consider Eccleston in the future for some part could say, "We can't rely on him to stick around for the long run." He looks like a bit of a quitter, giving it up so soon.
And if it is a ploy for more money, that doesn't reflect well on him either.
I thought of some more that may be more slashdot specific, though they could be common in the IT (Internet Technology?) field in general (I'm not in IT, so don't know):
FUD = fear, uncertainty, doubt - It took me months to learn the meaning of that one
EULA = end-user liscense agreement
MS/M$ = Microsoft
OSS = open source software
F/OSS = free(?) open source software
GPL = ?; maybe general product liscense
among others...
Ahhh... thank you!
Some of us old timers still prefer to comprehend what we're reading.
Even Slashdot has its own "Slashspeak" (Sorry, couldn't resist the quotations marks, as per some of the previous threads). Some has taken me a while to figure out. Some I still haven't figured out. There should be a FAQ page with some of the frequently used Slashspeak, IMHO.
Here some of the few I've managed to figure out on my own.
IANAL = I am not a lawyer (with lawyer sometimes replaced with astronomer, physicist, etc)
WRT = with regard to
AFAIK = as far as I know
RTFA = read the f***ing article; also shortened to TFA or just FA - see parent post for FTFA, another variation - substitutes "from" for "read"
WTF= what the f*** usually followed by lots of ?'s and !'s
GP = grandparent, or grandparent post, the parent before the previous (parent) post
I still haven't figured out what the hell IIRC means, though.