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  1. Why buy the book? on Linux Commands, Editors, & Shell Programming · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Why would anyone spend the money on this book?

    The information presented in it is freely available all over the web, often with more insightful examples, tutorials, etc. I just don't see the justification in spending x dollars on a book when a simple google search will yield a better result for free.

  2. Re:Man, I hate this stuff on Inequity and Diversity in the Game Dev Sector · · Score: 1

    Couldn't agree more. Its not like this industry looks specifically for young white males, they just happen to be the interested parties. So to what end would diversity improve anything in this development? I suspect people are looking for products with more mass appeal, but then we're stereotyping a particular group, when we produce "games for girls", etc.

    Seems more non discriminating if we didn't focus on diversity.

  3. Microsoft Windows Server DOES support clustering on Clustering vs. Fault-Tolerant Servers · · Score: 1

    In fact, Microsoft Windows has supported clustering for quite some time. At least the better part of seven years as it was available on Windows NT Server 4.0.

    If you want to see the latest Microsoft offering on clustering services, check out this site http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technol ogies/clustering/default.mspx

  4. Re:I want animated program icons on Longhorn Preview · · Score: 1

    I totally agree with the mac approach if that's the interface you want. As I've seen, the emulator can run a whole variety of windows programs that you maybe interested in, and as for the core functionality (browsing, spreadsheet, word processor) the mac apps are as good or better than their Windows counterparts.

  5. Re:Microsoft Research on Microsoft Researchers on Stopping Spam · · Score: 1

    Actually a great deal of it makes it into our products however it usually doesn't filter down for nearly 10 years. The database technology for example that was researched 10 years ago is now appearing in the next release of SQL Server 2005.

  6. Re:Seems the computer is wrong on The End of Mathematical Proofs by Humans? · · Score: 1

    Okay, so we would simply need a political border where one area is enclosed in perfect square by other square areas. Simply put, the theorem is only true provided someone doesn't draw a map with that condition.

  7. Seems the computer is wrong on The End of Mathematical Proofs by Humans? · · Score: -1

    Forgive me if I don't remember the theorem correctly, but the article links to the to a statement of the theorem that says

    "The four color theorem states that every possible geographical map can be colored with at most four colors in such a way that no two adjacent regions receive the same colour. Two regions are called adjacent if they share a border segment, not just a point."

    Well if you look at this political map of the United States it seems to me that Wyoming (or one of its surrounding states) would necessitate a fifth color.

    So did the computer prove something true that isn't or is the theorem in the link provided simply stated wrong?

  8. Re:FSB is the most important element on Preview of Intel's Dual-Core Extreme Edition · · Score: 1

    Actually dipshit, the article compares a system with CAS latency of 3 vs. 4 which on these systems is virtually insignificant as they're both running DDR2 at 667MHz. Our research team also found the latency at these speeds and higher to play a very small factor.

    But of course you're an expert at building and testing performance workstations.

  9. Re:Plasmonics for Invisibility on A Plasmonic Revolution for Computer Chips? · · Score: 1

    My apologies, the correct link is here

  10. Plasmonics for Invisibility on A Plasmonic Revolution for Computer Chips? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Another use for this technology maybe rendering objects invisible to the observer. Using plasmons to stop light from scattering back to the observer's eyes. Unfortunately it can only be used to hide very small objects since the wave lengths of the light need to be near the size of the object that reflecting them.

    If anyone wants anymore info on this check out this link.

  11. Re:Disappointed on What Ever Happened to 'Toothing'? · · Score: -1, Troll

    I can't believe you assholes mod me down as a troll. What the hell am I trolling for, laughs? Geez. Sounds like a couple of you have a case of the Monday's.

  12. Disappointed on What Ever Happened to 'Toothing'? · · Score: -1, Troll

    You sound really disappointed that your sole avenue for a sexual encounter never materialized. Ah well, I guess there's always Lava Life for you...

  13. FSB is the most important element on Preview of Intel's Dual-Core Extreme Edition · · Score: 1

    Seems that the Front Side Bus (FSB) speed is still the most important factor in a desktop system. I've experimented with several processors, motherboards and cooling systems and have learned this is the greatest advantage, despite cpu clockspeed or memory latencies. Personally I'd still rather have a 3.43 or 3.73 GHz P4 Extreme Edition with 1066 FSB than any other intel processor available including the dual core setup.

  14. IT Investment on Open Source Licensing - Cuts Both Ways? · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'm sure some of you may know, but many of you may be unaware that large enterprises need to be really choosy in the database solution that they use. Its not simply a matter of installing the cheapest DB. When you consider the sizable investment made by an IT department on the hardware and operating system platform, it really makes sense to invest wisely in the product that will actually retain all your company's data.

    With that said, given the choice between installing a poorly supported, poorly documented open source database, or something like Microsoft SQL Server, its obvious which solution will let you keep your cushy IT position. Furthermore, as good as I have to admit MySQL is, it still does not have support for such common things as triggers, views or even basic stored procedures never mind data warehousing.

    For these open source products to be taken seriously, the same sort of fundamental support and functionality will need to prevail as the costs of not having these far outweigh the monetary costs of the common retail solution.

  15. Re:Obligatory on Modified Prius gets up to 180 Miles Per Gallon · · Score: 1

    1 US Gallon = 3.8 litres
    1 mpg= 1 mile/3.8 litres
    = 0.263 mile/litre
    therefore
    65 mpg = 17.1 miles/litre
    or
    3.6 litres per 100km which is the common measurement in Canada.

  16. THE ARTICLE IS CORRECT... on Keylogging Used To Catch Bank Crackers · · Score: 2, Informative

    A quick English lesson:

    "BBC News is reporting that the British police National High Tech Crime Unit has foiled an attempted fraud by hackers using keylogging software." - This means the hackers are using keylogging software

    Note the addition of commas: "BBC News is reporting that the British police National High Tech Crime Unit has foiled an attempted fraud, by hackers, using keylogging software." - This means the police are using keylogging software

    The editor of the article is CORRECT!

  17. Re:Microsoft's Version Here on Major PC Makers Adopt Trusted Computing Schema · · Score: 1

    That's interesting, I work there and had no idea that's how it came about. I do however like the idea of MS as a distribution channel for content. ;)

  18. Microsoft's Version Here on Major PC Makers Adopt Trusted Computing Schema · · Score: 2, Informative

    Just in case anyone wants to see the software side of what's happening with trusted computing, here's Microsoft's plans to integrate certain software technologies with these new hardware components. It's called Microsoft Palladium.

  19. Re:Not according to CIO's on OSDL Says SCO Suit Was Good for Linux · · Score: 1

    If you knew where I work, you'd have a smirk on your face just as I do now.

  20. Re:Previous clangers... :) on OSDL Says SCO Suit Was Good for Linux · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Your weak mind is so easily molded. I bet you love watching wrestling for its realism, or believe your president was searching for weapons of mass distruction.

    Are people still using Windows and buying MS Office because Microsoft is dishonest? Does that make sense to your feeble mind? Perhaps you're not a competitive person yourself and wouldn't understand what its like to really go after something that you want.

  21. Re:A SLASHDOT READER... on Paul Graham Explains How to Start a Startup · · Score: 1

    I think someone that took one of those ???? plans and tried to turn it into a business modded me down out of spite ;)

  22. Re:Not according to CIO's on OSDL Says SCO Suit Was Good for Linux · · Score: 1

    Wow you gathered all of that just from reading a perspective I wrote from the CIO's point. You really are a dipshit.

  23. Re:Not according to CIO's on OSDL Says SCO Suit Was Good for Linux · · Score: 1

    I do appreciate the link :) Thanks

  24. Re:Previous clangers... :) on OSDL Says SCO Suit Was Good for Linux · · Score: 1

    You really are a dipshit.

    Worth spitting on? Yeah I'd say that billions of dollars in revenues from two successful business units, namely Windows and Office, are more than a drop of spit in the bucket. And if you look closer, you'll see they're still gaining momentum on the server market. You can stick your MS hating FUD up your open source ass.

  25. Re:Not according to CIO's on OSDL Says SCO Suit Was Good for Linux · · Score: 1

    I'd rather just sell the Microsoft solution where I see it fits for the customer.