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  1. Re:Different perspective... on Cisco IT Manager Targeting 70% Linux · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not as their primary job. THAT would be to post regularly on /. The $25-$50 is just during regular hours. Mac mod surfing is done on overtime rates. :-)

  2. Re:relevant section: 54.202 on Municipal Wi-Fi Battle Moves to Texas · · Score: 5, Informative

    Tough one to give a straight answer on. Most of the school districts in Texas are independently operated. There are dozens in the Houston area alone. There also exist other types of school districts. One in the area is a municipal school district (Stafford, near Houston). The overseers, or school board, members in an independent school district are voted in. They are not run by a municipality. However in the case of Stafford MSD, the policy makers of the school district are, in fact, the local government. It's not the norm, but it will definitely need to be addressed before a law like this is passed. They'll need a small print area.

  3. Re:Uses? on 42nd Mersenne Prime Probably Discovered · · Score: 1
    And we all know that it's only the Marsupial primes are the ones that let us mathematicians get all the chixkcs.

    And c'mon. Not like you couldn't find 2^21 - 1 reasons why not to like Merstupid primes. They're awesome!

  4. Re:ughh... on New York Times Buys About.com for $410 Million · · Score: 1
    Just to be clear...

    Was that 410 million or About 410 million?

  5. Re:Gee... on Where are the 'Modern' Directory Services? · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hi. I like your sig.

  6. Re:It is simple on Google Gets Away With What Microsoft Couldn't · · Score: 1

    I immediately thought of Eric Cartman's alternate self from the opposite world (remember Stan's homicidal fish?). He was the good Cartman, and he sported a goatee.

    HOWEVER your theory holds true in that Cartman and evil Cartman (who was really the nice one) were not truly twins. They were simply opposites.

    Your theory must be accurate after all. Good job.

  7. Re:In fairness to M$FT... on Stallman Feeds Gates His Own Words · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apparently you didn't read the "Allowed HTML" tag section when you were posting. Your tags didn't come out right.

  8. Re:Indeed on Eisenstadt's Analysis Of 8 Years' Worth Of Email · · Score: 0, Troll

    what is this "dial-up" of which you speak? Huh? Wha? Not to sound snobby here, but WTF?!!!! What is this? 1998?!!!

  9. Re:Indeed on Eisenstadt's Analysis Of 8 Years' Worth Of Email · · Score: 1
  10. Re:Apparently the analysis is still running on Eisenstadt's Analysis Of 8 Years' Worth Of Email · · Score: 1

    I know! I know! Let's call it the "Effect of the members of the slashdot community"!

    No, wait. Too long.

    How 'bout "Really slow web server because of slashdot effect"?

  11. Re:A lot less invasive on California Wants GPS Tracking Device in Every Car · · Score: 1
    'twas just humor, amigo.

    welding the trigger didn't tip you off?

    :-) anyway, have a good one.
  12. Re:Question on Microsoft's Martin Taylor Responds · · Score: 1

    Just wait until someone figures out how to make IE "interpret" some intentionally broken code as something else.

    You say potato, I say exploit.

    That's why standards and rules exist.

  13. Re:A lot less invasive on California Wants GPS Tracking Device in Every Car · · Score: 1
    Yes. You just can't shoot it. They weld the trigger when you walk out of the shop. (assuming you bought it from the shop, instead of stealing it or looting it during one of the riots Cally is so famous for)

    Thank God I'm in Texas.

  14. Is this thought provoking? on Macrovision Releases DVD Copy Protection · · Score: 1

    So am I alone in wondering if the ability to either copy or download a movie has increased the overall number of viewers for some/many movies?

    I have not partaken of downloading or pirating or anything, but if I did, it might be to watch something I wouldn't ordinarily watch.

    Kind of like what's on TV. I definitely wouldn't pay to see it, but if it's on while I'm bored, why not watch this 70's flick that is on SpikeTV?

  15. Re:Video-game related material on Technology to Help with Learning Disabilities? · · Score: 1

    Aw, c'mon, AC. Get over it. If it's not students versus teacher, it would be employee versus boss or Euro versus American, etc. It's human nature. No ill-will in this person's message. Just sharing. I used to teach, and I would be interested to find out ways I was duped in the past by my students, since I just know that I was so much smarter than them. I only know the ones I caught (obviously). I'd like to find out what I didn't know then! :-)

  16. Re:Short attention span on Images of Ocean Floor Show Effects of Tsunami · · Score: 1

    I read about Darfort every day. I like the dog. He's funny. And Darfert's co-workers. Scott Adams captures the essence of cubicle life so well.

  17. Re:Short attention span on Images of Ocean Floor Show Effects of Tsunami · · Score: 1

    And fascist. As someone told me recently though, there's no excuse for correct spelling.

  18. Re:Just maybe... on Pfizer and Microsoft go after Viagra Spammers · · Score: 1

    nice one. That one's up there with the best.

  19. Sir Pun-a-lot on Pfizer and Microsoft go after Viagra Spammers · · Score: 1

    Man, they're coming hard against these guys!

    Will they face stiff fines?

    They've been soft on spammers for too long.

    Viagra supporters, rise up! You don't have to take any more of this! (until you can't rise up at all anymore... then take some, then rise back up)

    Pardon the already-posted ones. I'm posting before reading previous posts.

  20. Re:Every Penny Does Count on Helping IT Save Money ... and Jobs? · · Score: 1

    I can't compile your sig. Apparently the rest of it got cut off. Start from 'using.System;' please.

  21. Re:Try using it. on Microsoft to Buy Anti-Virus Software Firm · · Score: 1
    http://news.zdnet.co.uk/internet/security/0,390203 75,39167171,00.htm

    You want proof? Here's one of countless others. Writing a virus is the BEST way to get hired by an AV company. It's not a conspiracy theory. It's the business model that has evolved, like it or not.

  22. Re:Credibility on Windows Longhorn Beta for June Release · · Score: 1

    64 months is a long-ass time to keep running. How many pairs of shoes has he gone through? Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your article posters.

  23. Re:Credibility on Windows Longhorn Beta for June Release · · Score: 1

    They used to. They got burned one too many times though. That's why they decided it's best to actually make the product work, then release it. With Windows Update though, they should be working towards improving delivery times though, since they can always mass-patch as soon as they need to.

  24. Re:My plans on What Do You Charge for Tech Support? · · Score: 1
    I couldn't agree more. I usually wear slacks and a dress shirt. $50/hour is money people are happy to spend when you do what they hope for and more.

    Of course, you should be worth your weight before you go charging people.

    I used to say, "Aw, I don't mind." But they don't either. They're happy to, and if you get referrals through those people, you never have to face the awkwardness of the money issue. It's expected, and you've come recommended. That's a good combination.

    I have had dubious clients, but those are the ones who (after sitting beside me for the duration) end up singing my praises the loudest. And a referral from a person like that is usually received pretty well from others.

    Don't underestimate what you take for granted. You took time to learn these things over time, and Lord knows people are ignorant enough to keep you in business.

  25. Re:Antenna Boom on ESA to Deploy Mars Express Radar · · Score: 1

    No, silly. A pringles can.