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  1. Re:No no no. on Ask Slashdot: How Do You Build Your Own Vacuum Tubes? · · Score: 1

    This needs to be cleared up. There's a difference between what musicians do (i.e sound production) and what a HiFi system is supposed to do (i.e. sound RE-production. In the former case, I don't care if you glue Canadian pennies *1974 preferred* to your guitar strings - if you like the sound - you've succeeded. In the latter case, If you want what to maintain what the artist was trying to achieve you need the most linear system you can find AND not overdrive it or you'll just be distorting the distortion that they were after.

  2. Skeptical on Theoretical Evidence For a Ninth Planet Beyond Pluto May Be Premature (forbes.com) · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Of course there are good reasons to be skeptical. It's just the way to be. Nothing to do with this article.

  3. Explains why . . . on Spoken Language Could Tap Into "Universal Code" · · Score: 1

    there's a "gin and tonic" in every language in the galaxy.

  4. 47 Percent on 5 White Collar Jobs Robots Already Have Taken · · Score: 1

    *Meekly* I have a modest proposal.

  5. Re:Gay? on Tim Cook: "I'm Proud To Be Gay" · · Score: 1

    I've never used "proud" that for that instance. I use the word "glad". I'm not glad when the U.S. does something bone-headed or short-sighted or misuses its power, but not ashamed either as it wasn't my decision/action. I also am not an American, I'm a citizen of the United States. Continent != Country.

  6. Re:Gay? on Tim Cook: "I'm Proud To Be Gay" · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Proud != !Ashamed , common misconception. The word "proud" should be reserved for something positive that one has accomplished, not something that one just is. He isn't and shouldn't be ashamed either. He could perhaps be proud of coming out if it took some courage or there was some barrier to overcome, but that barrier has been getting lower and lower.

  7. Wish people wouldn't post . . . on How Chris Christie Could Use the NSA Playbook · · Score: 1

    instructions for how to do these things.

  8. Re:Out of curiosity ... on Bionic-Eyed Man Wants To Stream Eye Video Online · · Score: 1

    video feedback, kind of fun but he won't see himself.

  9. Re:make all wall street traders own stock for 1 da on Robust Timing Over the Internet · · Score: 1

    I'd prefer that they wouldn't try to be Maxwell's Daemons with stocks.

  10. Re:By my math... on Fuel Cell Marvel "Bloom Box" Gaining Momentum · · Score: 1

    What is the value of a baby, some are negative, some positive - wait and see.

  11. Re:Evolution is a Process. on "Immortal Molecule" Evolves — How Close To Synthetic Life? · · Score: 1

    All LIVE bodies of information evolve. Genetics, languages, law, RELIGIONS. They all have "memetic" drift, changes that work, changes that don't and go extinct, speciation. Split a church into two groups and after enough time the groups will no longer be compatible

  12. Evolution on An Interview With F# Creator Don Syme · · Score: 1

    Looks like the languages are breeding. Look at the 'DNA' combining. Not Pretty. Lots of extinctions. If you can't stand the mess get out of the pool.

  13. Scientific?? on Of Science and Choice In Online Dating · · Score: 1

    Using an algorithm doesn't make it scientific. Using an algorithm whose use is supported by the data to be better than other methods is. So far all I've seen are testimonials - a hallmark of unscientific thinking.

  14. Egocentricity - anyone? on Ballmer Scorns Apple As a $500 Logo · · Score: 1

    EVERYBODY...Get some data. Use statistics. Gamers, businesses, e-mailers, surfers, hobbyists, etc all have different weightings for their various needs. It is just dumb (although I 'spose it can be fun) to spout your own anecdotal evidence as if your needs are the most common - when you know they are not! Now for my anecdote ;-) I am an engineer - I work with Windows at work. The company needs to sell to people who use it. I put my mother-in-law on Linux with KDE (inexpensive) - after nightmarish maintenance problems with Windows. She's a very light user, doesn't even have the root password. I have an iMac at home, also low maintenance - looks good upstairs, attention to detail in all aspects including recyclability. Recyclability is important (to all of us) because if you buy a new PC most of the stuff in it seems to need upgrading around the same time-which is more expensive than a new one.

  15. Re:quick to savage the company... on Shell Ditches Wind, Solar, and Hydro · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Captalism IS Evolution. Some jumps cannot be made. Large jumps have lower probability of success. Species go extinct... deal with it.

  16. Re:deja vous ? on Navigate the Linux Kernel Like Google Maps · · Score: 1

    I've seen this before! Seriously, its either Hillary's Health Care Plan or my own neural map(the one I see when I look inwardly). I'll bet the human mind is a kludge.

  17. Re:"Also revealed are MI6's London offices" on Google Earth Uncovers Secret UK Nuke Base · · Score: 2, Funny

    Don't shoot till you see the blur in their eyes !-) Target the blur! Aye Cappin!

  18. Re:bureaucracy on The End of Individual Genius? · · Score: 1

    Put em in the B ark.

  19. I thought ... on When Teachers Are Obstacles To Linux In Education · · Score: 1

    ... teachers weren't supposed to take sides on religious issues.

  20. Re:Yahoo needs a restraining order on Microsoft Going After Yahoo! Again · · Score: 1

    A super - ex girl friend

  21. Re:Sixth way MS can change after Gates on Five Ways Microsoft Could Change After Gates · · Score: 1

    or optimus prime

  22. If it bleeds ... on Self-Healing System Applied to Aviation · · Score: 2, Funny

    we can kill it.

  23. Re:ADA Resurgence? on Colossus Cipher Challenge Winner On Ada · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ada is not a backward language. Ada is a palindrome.

  24. Re:Would be nice if they got the facts right on NASA Wants to Take the Blast Out of Sonic Booms · · Score: 2, Informative

    Blurb said pounds/square FOOT. About a factor of 144.

  25. Re:Cost shouldn't be the biggest issue on The Cost of Electronic Voting · · Score: 1

    It shouldn't, but paying more while getting less (of almost everything else) at the same time is just stupid. Also since these machines are made with current tech (XP, Access, etc.) the cost to replace every 4-6 years and keep patched is REALLY stupid.