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  1. what the linguist ought to object to . . . on Linguist Tweaks MS For Redefining "Genuine" · · Score: 2, Insightful
    The linguist ought to object first to using an article without a noun. From the automatic update tool:
    The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if your copy of Windows is not genuine. If your system is found to be a non-genuine, the tool will help you obtain a licensed copy of Windows.
  2. Re:unbreakable? on Company Makes Inconspicuous Secure Cellphone · · Score: 1

    Diffie-Hellman is also subject to man-in-the-middle attacks. Security is a relative term.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffie-Hellman

  3. Re:meh on Cell Phones In The Air? · · Score: 1

    Good point, so here's the story: a guy behind me on a plane was talking to the person next to him about his new GPS. He took out the GPS to show it off and the instant he turned it on, my headphones made a buzzing noise so loud I had to take them off and keep them off until the guy put away his GPS.

  4. Re:Specialized earplugs? on Cell Phones In The Air? · · Score: 1

    The Bose headphones are great, but very susceptible to RF interference from cell phones.

  5. Re:They should also allow laptops on Cell Phones In The Air? · · Score: 1

    Cell phone RF emissions definitely interfere with my headphones.

    I think the restriction on laptop usage after landing has less to do with RF transmissions and more to do with people accessing their bags (since you're not allowed to hold your laptop or have it in the seat-back).

  6. Re:meh on Cell Phones In The Air? · · Score: 1

    Cell phones cause speakers, including headphones, to make a terrible noise. As a frequent traveler and owner of Bose headphones, I know when anybody near me is using a transmitter because I can hear it. I hear the ticks of GSM phones that haven't been turned off. I hear the buzz of GPS units. I can only imagine what it will sound like when everyone is allowed to have their phone on. Has anyone had these experiences with regular headphones?