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  1. Re:Google Checkout !Paypal on Google Launches PayPal Rival · · Score: 1

    It still isn't a PayPal rival. And is there any way to have payapl automatically transfer received money to my bank account? I just do it as soon as I can, and 99.99% of the time my paypal balance is $0.

  2. Re:What about HVD on DVD Format War Already Over? · · Score: 1

    I find it interesting how you switched from HVD to HDV part way through the post. I imagine many people will get the letters mixed up if it actually sees the light of day.
    I don't see it being widely distributed for movies for at least 10 years though, if it ever is. If it is used for Hollywood movies, you can be sure it will include as much DRM as the other HD disc formats. I don't recognize any major movie companies on the list of companies that are supporting the format.
    HVD might catch on for data backup though.

  3. Re:And divx? Fine, thanks :-/ on DVD Format War Already Over? · · Score: 1

    I meant they're using MPEG4 now on the Blu-Ray and HD-DVD discs.

  4. Re:And divx? Fine, thanks :-/ on DVD Format War Already Over? · · Score: 1

    DVD's have a standard format. You can't just change the encoding format anytime you want. And they are using MPEG4 now.

  5. Re:Rehash of XP on WinFS Gets the Axe · · Score: 1

    How much is Microsoft paying you?
    I've never used Vista, but Aero using only a couple of MB of RAM? You have to be kidding. From what I understand, there's a seperate process in Vista that handles all of the Aero stuff, which takes up about as much memory as explorer. Most computers today probably won't be able to run Aero anyhow.

  6. Will this come bundled with Flash? on Google Bundles Toolbar With Adobe Apps · · Score: 3, Informative

    It only says it will come bundles with Shockwave, not flash. Yet as I look at their site now, the Flash download page includes an option for the Yahoo toolbar, while the Shockwave download does not. I'm not sure if it asks you to download it later along, though. Please, news writers, do some reasearch about what you're talking about. The Flash and Shockwave players are two different things. The later, last time I checked, not available on Linux, and likely never will be.

  7. Re:This is why I prefer the anarchy of efnet on Freenode Network Hijacked, Passwords Compromised? · · Score: 1

    If the server was unlinked from the rest of the network, you could probably tell by the lack of people.

  8. Re:region locking and forced content on Toshiba Subsidizes $200/Unit on New HD Player · · Score: 1

    Forced chapters, are they still doing that? I already bought the movie, I don't want to sit through ads. Is there a site that lists all the DVDs with the unskippable ads?

  9. Re:It's truly fascinating... on Summer Camps Join Fray Against MySpace · · Score: 1

    I'm just curious, how old are you? Also, how many students have an unreasonable hate of a teacher just because they don't do well in a certain class? The world isn't like the Kids Next Door. ;)

  10. Re:Ads only in windowed mode on Google Video Runs Ads & Shares the Profits · · Score: 1

    Whoops, I guess it was being blocked by the popup blocker when I tried to switch it to "fullscreen" mode. Never mind.

  11. Re:Ads only in windowed mode on Google Video Runs Ads & Shares the Profits · · Score: 1

    Those videos don't seem to go into fullscreen mode.

  12. Re:I wouldn't do it.. on Microsoft Workers Prefer Google · · Score: 1

    The MSN search team probably uses it. However, most workers aren't on the MSN search team.

  13. The article is not very clear on models on Game Console Energy Usage Comparison · · Score: 2, Interesting

    What kind of Playstation 1 were they using? The original PSX, or the newer, smaller PSOne? I assume different designs take different ammounts of power. The PS2 also has a slim version, but I'm assuming they're using an older model because they mention the switch on the back.

  14. Re:Many people just dont get it! on EFF Gets Animated About DRM with The Corruptibles · · Score: 1

    But you can't burn the songs to a CD. And a vast majority of portable music players can't play those files. I'm guessing that even a majority of non-iPods can't play those files.

  15. Re:Show me a subscription service... on Microsoft Developing iPod, iTMS Competitor · · Score: 1

    I know you're wrong about Rhapsody, as I see buttons to buy the songs when using a free account.
    And I'm quite sure you can sign up for a "free account" that only allows you to buy songs with Napster. I uninstalled the program, so I can't check for sure, but I remember such an option. Also, see this.

  16. Show me a subscription service... on Microsoft Developing iPod, iTMS Competitor · · Score: 1

    ...that doesn't let you buy the songs. "Most iTunes rivals charge monthly fees to access a catalog of entertainment, but some allow consumers to buy individual songs for about $1 each." There is eMusic, but you get to keep those songs. People complain about not owning their music, yet these stores only offer the subscription service in addition to the buy a track for $1 service.

  17. Re:The recruiters should be just as cautious on More Warnings Against Oversharing on MySpace · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Plus, someone who doesn't like you can put up a page claiming to be you and destroying your reputation. They could even modify some photos.
    The whole thing seems like a bad idea.

  18. Re:what "algorithms" on How Google Ranks Videos · · Score: 1

    Daily views? Hourly views? Hourly views added up but weighted less the further back they go?

  19. Re:It's living history on Duke Nukem Forever Due This Year? · · Score: 1

    Don't people still do that? Zelda, Halo 3, etc.

  20. Re:So he diverted security resources... on Flying Faster Without ID · · Score: 1

    To me, it seems like something they would want people to know about. "See, these security measures are necessary. Stop complaining."

  21. Re:Interesting... on Microsoft Stops Supporting Win98 Early · · Score: 1

    Does Opera support Windows 98?

  22. Re:The sad news is on Microsoft Stops Supporting Win98 Early · · Score: 1

    I'm going to install Windows 98 on a new virtual PC soon. Windows 98 is good for running old games and such that don't work right on XP. Of course, I wouldn't use it as my primary OS. It does work well on older hardware. There are some people who can't afford to buy a new computer. What should they do? OK, I might recommend Damn Small Linux or something, but they probably have applications and games that won't run on Linux.

  23. Re:Nintendo selling? on Rumormongering - Apple Could Buy Nintendo? · · Score: 1

    Microsoft didn't buy them. Apple won't buy them either.

  24. K-Meleon on Firefox to Drop Pre-Windows 2000 Support · · Score: 1

    http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/ Perhaps Windows 9x users will have to start using that? Ir runs faster and uses less memory.

  25. Re:What's up with the intercapping? on Microsoft Talks Daily With Your Computer · · Score: 1

    It was changed. Interesting.