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  1. Re:Ecom Station? A new SciFi (SyFy?) Movie? on EComStation 2.0 GA To Be Released May 14 · · Score: 1

    "Pennsylvania?"
    To this day.. there is a machine shop, a rather large and profitable shop with a number of cnc machines, that runs a serial network and has an os/2 server archiving and feeding the operators programs to whatever machine they are assigned.The system works flawlessly, 'cept when a new GM calls a MCSE to "repair" it. When I was local, it was a sure couple of hours to clean up the mess...

  2. Re:Many eyes = problem? on Source Code To Google Authentication System Stolen · · Score: 1

    Did you forget Verizon?

  3. bad idea on SEC Proposes Wall Street Transparency Via Python · · Score: 2, Funny

    The Street has always been full of sharks, now you want to allow snakes?

  4. Re:not enough data on Toyota Accelerator Data Skewed Toward Elderly · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The easiest way is to make a superior product, which GM fails at. Isn't NUMI enough proof, it's not the workers, it's the managers? Toyota took a failing GM plant, slapped together Corollas, or Prism's... what ever you choose to call them. All in less then 6 months. Toyota is on the top because they build a quality product, stand by it and when it's bad due to design, they just f'n fix it and GM looks at it like an opportunity to rape their clients (yet again).

  5. Re:WAIVE NOTHING..EVER..EVER!! on UK Police Promise Not To Retain DNA Data, But Do Anyway · · Score: 1

    Have a think about which dark corner of society would benefit if everyone starts being hostile towards the police.

      I didn't say to be hostile. Be extra, extra polite but don't waive your rights. Don't answer questions, don't authorize searches, don't listen to their threats, ask if you are under arrest or are being detained.

      Respond with "Good day Officer" or "Officer unfortunately I am unable to assist you further without my counsel, thank you for understanding."

  6. WAIVE NOTHING..EVER..EVER!! on UK Police Promise Not To Retain DNA Data, But Do Anyway · · Score: 4, Informative

    If you talk to the police without consul, during an investigation you have waived your rights and demonstrated to the police that you are an idiot, not honest or friendly. They are not your friends. The do not have to tell you the truth. When asked to waive my rights by an officer of the law I respectfully tell them that I am unable to waive them without the advice of an attorney. That pisses them off and they usually start threatening warrants and other harassment.

      "With respect for your position sir, I respectfully decline any more communication without an attorney present, and understand you have a job to do, please proceed with what you have to do. Am I under arrest or are you detaining me? If so please provide consul. If not have a nice day!"

  7. RFC 1149 on Nvidia Waiting In the Wings In FTC-Intel Dispute · · Score: 1

    What computer were you using at the turn of the century?

    RFC 1149 - Standard for the transmission of IP datagrams on avian carriers.

    Silly Doncha member??

  8. Old news on Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spot · · Score: 1

    I have been doing this for the past 6 months. Much easier to turn my N95 into an ap to use another's notebook then to install a bluetooth or cable connect. My data plan, unlimited 3.5g @49.000COP (about 20usd) monthly.

    what, me worry?

  9. Re:Ham radio on Keeping in Contact With Family, From Afghanistan? · · Score: 1

    Not to mention, hanging even a 10mtr wip not to mention a g5rv is like .. Target time?

  10. Re:Diving Depth on "Subhuman Project" Human Powered Submarine · · Score: 1

    Actually, 32ft is 2 atmospheres. One at surface.

  11. FBI Sought Approval---WOW!!! on FBI Sought Approval To Use Spyware Through FISC · · Score: 1

    I tip my hat at just the look of propriety! Makes me proud!

  12. Re:Here we come Verizon on P2P Fans Pound Comcast In FCC Comments · · Score: 5, Informative

    "these people are horribly incompetent and have horrible customer service"

    Say what you will, but they are the ONLY ISP who didn't roll over and provide their customers info to the RIAA. Theyd
    fought for their customers right of privacy to the Supreme court and PREVAILED.

      In this day and age... that means something.

  13. Sweden? on Web Hosting For Privacy Activists? · · Score: 1

    Liberal IP and fair use laws, public notice and awareness of State side (**AA) bullying, decent bandwidth availability fair privacy laws.

  14. Source Audit on German Govt. Skype Interception Trojans Revealed · · Score: 1

    I don't believe for 1 minute that the "encryption" included with Skype is secure or should we say "escrow key free", do you?

  15. FYI on Court Says You Can Copyright a Cease-And-Desist Letter · · Score: 4, Informative

    Here's the C&D that was decisioned. They haven't managed to take this down. Then again, it's now part of the public record.

    http://www.citizen.org/documents/directbuycd.pdf

  16. Re:Really? on US Policy Would Allow Government Access to Any Email · · Score: 1

    So, how exactly is revealing a password any more incriminating than say, allowing police into your home -which is "standard practice"?

    Not in my home, sans warrant. Neither do I talk to any governmental
    official sans legal representation.

      They aren't your friends..

  17. The main difference is.. on US Courts Consider Legality of Laptop Inspection · · Score: 1

    That the carrier has no alternative when he is carrying clothing, papers and other physical items. As far as data is concerned it is unnecessary for the owner of the data to have a copy. It's trivial to cross boarders electronically, anonymously, and privately. That, in it self should negate the right of customs to browse hard drives for data.

  18. Now All I Need on The LCD Panel vs. The Crossbow · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Is some hotdog flavored water to wash down my chocolate covered starfish.

  19. What will happen then? on Only 2 in 500 College Students Believe in IP · · Score: 1

    Corporations will have to figure out other streams of income.

  20. Lagos & Fraud?? on OLPC Lawsuit-Bringer Has Past Fraud Conviction · · Score: 0, Troll

    Who woulda thunk?

  21. Re:$1,000,000 on IBM Sues Company Selling Fake, Flammable Batteries · · Score: 1

    Yea... What about the cost expended on the 12 they purchased? Where are the damages for that expense comming from?

  22. Just say No to shopper cards on FBI May Have Datamined Grocery Stores With Help From Credit Companies · · Score: 1

    And if they refuse to provide their "special" pricing walk away. I used to have to do it frequently, now it's rare. One less profiling device.

  23. Re:12 Angry men on Cross-Selling Online Scams and Security Issues · · Score: 1

    Most likely it's a matter of an agreeable definition of death.

  24. LED Lighting System on Pimping Out a New House · · Score: 1

    Computer controlled change the colour to the mood you have, save power and heat.

  25. Re:Stupid New Cars on Cell Phones Disable Keys for High-End Cars · · Score: 2, Informative

    "The problem was that your mom owns a Ford"

      Problem with your statement is that the Escape is a Mazda Tribute.