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  1. Re:Opressive Country to-do list on Canadians To Douse Chinese Firewall · · Score: 5, Informative

    An elegant wrinkle is that the data will enter users' machines through computer port 443. Relied on for the secure transfer of data, this port is the one through whichreams of financial data stream constantly around the world.

    "Unless a country wanted to cut off all connections for any financial transactions they wouldn't be able to cut off these transmissions," said Professor Ronald Deibert, the director of Citizen Lab.


    rtfa kthnx

  2. advertiorial on Cedega 5.1 Released · · Score: -1, Troll

    cedega is fucking parasite to the OSS community, making a quick buck off the hardworking wine contributors.

    This is the one "OS" piece of software thatim gladly willing to pirate.

  3. errrr.... on Saying 'No' to an Executable Internet · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Wasn't UNIX designed to run off a main frame with network terminals connected to it?

  4. Re:money is money... on Are Web Firms Giving in to China? · · Score: 1

    and it would be nice to solve end world hunger and the conflict in the middle east too.

  5. money is money... on Are Web Firms Giving in to China? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    China has one of the fastest growing markets

    Don't expect a company to take ethics over profits.

  6. uhuh.. on Hope Fading at Atari · · Score: 3, Insightful

    with the current monoculture in video game design, it's not very surprising that people no longer buy games. They're over priced, uninteresting and some games are about as interactive as a dvd menu.

  7. so lets get this straight.... on Netflix Throttling Heavy Renters · · Score: 1, Insightful

    People who actually pay for instead of download their movies get screwed over?

    piracy:1 - MPAA: -20

  8. This isn't on Possible Breakthrough for AIDS Cure · · Score: 1, Redundant

    the first "cure for AIDS" story that i have read on slashdot.

    call me cynical......

  9. the true power of opensource on A History of Firefox · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I held true to my beliefs and refused to review low quality patches.

    Free from business buzzwords and company politics mumbojumbo.

    all that remains is a top notch stable product.

  10. KIds with ADHD on Videogames Affect Your Brain · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I myself have a really bad case of ADHD. before i was diagnosed to have ADHD I used to play videogames for about 3 to 5 hours a day. This actually helped me build up concentration and teach me to focuss due to the postive (1 up) and negative (game over) feedback that the games gave me.

    This is the same concept that modern neurofeedback treatment uses.

  11. This is not funny. on Retina Blood Vessels Predict Common Fatal Diseases · · Score: 1

    Currently "enjoying" the comedown from a good weekend, i can assure you. ITS PAIN.

    alot of tweakers tend to either drop dead or go pschyo after being up for 7 days.

  12. "secure" on Military Testing WMD Sensors at Super Bowl · · Score: 4, Funny

    Let's hope it isn't anything like those voting machines.

  13. Its just a .... on 19 Charged in Alleged Software Piracy Plot · · Score: 5, Insightful

    A warez group.

    Not some super secret terrorist organisation out to destroy america's economy.

  14. "US Government says 2008 IPv6 still on track." on Slashback: OSS, Lawsuits, History · · Score: 0, Redundant

    slashback me again when it is finally done.

  15. old news.... on Scientific Brain Linked to Autism · · Score: 5, Interesting

    There used to be reports of higher rates of Autist kids in the region around silicon valley back during the dotcom boom.

  16. so, on More Bad News About Global Warming · · Score: 2, Funny

    How much more proof do we need before those that believe in "intelligent design" finally accpet the affects of global warming.

  17. Intel gets rid of it... on Intel Dumps Iitanium's x86 Hardware Compatibility · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Amd implements it.

    I know what to invest in....

  18. jsut waiting for the storm on EU to Develop Search Engine · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    of tinfoil hatters and "liberals" coming up bitching about why governments shouldnt run search engines for privacy and "who's paying for it" reasons.

    ugh. bye bye karma i'll miss you

  19. fsckin bs on Digital DJs Unaware of Copyright Law · · Score: 1

    alot of underground artists rely on the fact that some dj plays their mp3s.

  20. well lets just say on Mathematics Skills More in Demand Than Ever · · Score: 4, Funny

    How has mathematics, statistics and other number driven aspects of life impacted you in the last decade?

    It hasn't gotten me laid yet.

  21. wel... on Equipment Suppliers You Can Trust? · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I prefer local small businesses, they need you maybe more than you need them.

  22. In what way is this any different.... on How To Get Free Stuff At Shows · · Score: 1, Redundant

    than "free pizza 4 life"

    Seriously, social enginering is nothing new.

  23. Don't ever forget... on The Softening of a Software Man · · Score: 1

    "Embrace, extend and extinguish"

  24. here's a reason on Why Haven't Online Newspapers Gotten it Right? · · Score: 4, Funny

    I got sick of all the bread crumbs getting stuck into my laptop while eating breakfast.

    paper still pwns.

  25. Stem Cells to Treat Brain Injury in Children on Stem Cells to Treat Brain Injury in Children · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Maybe we should us this treatment for those pushing for intelligent design to be taught in schools.

    and I watched my karma burn