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  1. Re:Don't most boards do this already, though? on NJ Bill Would Prohibit Anonymous Posts on Forums · · Score: 1

    And your info is: Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston MA 02116

  2. Re:Simple Solution on NJ Bill Would Prohibit Anonymous Posts on Forums · · Score: 1

    Good idea. Also, any anonymous service, like SPEWS and every other spam blocklist, should stop serving NJ if this passes. If they don't like anonymity, then they should not enjoy any of its benefits.

  3. Re:Good. on President Defends Global Outsourcing · · Score: 1
    According to our own government (the latest USTR report)

    IMPORT POLICIES

    India's economy is one of the most closed in the world. Thus, India's tariffs remain among the highest in the world.

    So much for free markets.

  4. Re:Libertarians and tollroads on Comcast Accused of Blocking VoIP · · Score: 1

    Last I checked, the Judicial branch interprets law, such as who is a common carrier, not the executive branch. Although given the broadcast flag nonsense, it seems like the FCC doesn't have a real clear view of their role.

  5. Re:Libertarians and tollroads on Comcast Accused of Blocking VoIP · · Score: 1
    Common Carrier

    An individual or business that advertises to the public that it is available for hire to transport people or property in exchange for a fee.

    A common carrier is legally bound to carry all passengers or freight as long as there is enough space, the fee is paid, and no reasonable grounds to refuse to do so exist. A common carrier that unjustifiably refuses to carry a particular person or cargo may be sued for damages.

  6. Re:um what? on Study Says Cell Phones Can Interfere With Planes · · Score: 1

    "Turbulence. Solar radiation heats the earth's crust, warm air rises, cool air descends, Turbulence. I don't like that."

    The overstuffed compartments directly over our heads are more likely to injure you. I've seen those pop open on bumpy flights.

  7. Re:Cargenie Mellon? on Study Says Cell Phones Can Interfere With Planes · · Score: 3, Funny

    Obviously a typo. It should be referring to the Cargenie Melon, a tropical fruit first imported to this country for the Great Pittsburgh Exhibition of 1899. It escaped into the steam tunnels of a nearby university where it has been flourishing ever since.

  8. Wow. What's next on Laptops Required for Freshmen · · Score: 1

    This must be stopped now. If this continues, then they may start telling students where to live, or what books to buy.

  9. Re:Why do I need a new format? on Sony Announces Date for Blu-Ray Roll Out · · Score: 1

    self-destruct. Its perfect for playing your pirated hi-res copy of Mission Impossible.

  10. Re:Great idea! on College Student Receives Email of the Lost · · Score: 1

    Since you already got that one, I'm applying for "MISSING". Parking in Boston is brutal.

  11. Re:Interesting... on New York Times sues DoD over Domestic Spying · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Evidence of Carter or Clinton ordering a warrantless wiretap? Clinton called for allowing warrantless searches, but that isn't what he did. Show some facts.

    If you are going to get into past presidents, lets talk about who gave weapons and money to terrorists in Iran and Nicaragua, hmm?

  12. Re:Oohhhh! on Spam King Busted by Secret Service · · Score: 1

    How are US authorities going to "nuke" Chinese and Brazilian ISPs? Or were you thinking of using real nukes?

  13. Re:OK, I'll float the cynical questions on Why Won't Dell Promote Its Linux Desktops? · · Score: 1

    Many Salespeople get commissions based on the cost of what they sell. Maximize Software cost is the operative principle here.

  14. Re:Is the lack of drivers... on Breaking Down Barriers to Linux Desktop Adoption · · Score: 1

    No. I'm saying that if you want to use proprietary standards, you should expect to pay for proprietary software. Amazingly enough, not everyone is trying to make everything free just for you. There are still people trying to make money from software.

  15. Re:Is the lack of drivers... on Breaking Down Barriers to Linux Desktop Adoption · · Score: 1

    Fedora doesn't ship with mp3 codecs either. That's because they aren't free - there's a patent. Its pretty simple: if you don't want to use free software (like ogg) then don't use a free O/S. Of course you can get the xmms with mp3 support but it may be infringing a patent.

  16. Re:1 more steb backwards on Diebold Whistle-Blower Charged With Felony Access · · Score: 1

    I changed my pants after reading the above posts.

  17. Re:$400? Get real on Schematic/PCB Design for Linux? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Note that he's also asking for a free autorouter! While you're at it, why not ask for a free 21" color monitor? For a library, router, gerber out and everything on your list, $400 is peanuts. Its paid off on one board design.

    The free way to do this is get a resist pen and blank copper-clad and just draw your circuit right on it.

  18. Re:Isn't there already one in your body? on Enzyme Computer Could Live Inside You · · Score: 2, Funny

    We have this, but we're still working on the DRM issues. Obviously, if you could have perfect memories of a concert, that would violate our copyrights.

    -- Sony

  19. Re:reversed? on Yahoo Reverses Allah Ban · · Score: 1

    So they now ban "hallA" in usernames?

  20. Re:Licenses on UK Government Confiscates Firefox CDs · · Score: 1

    I think Blue Screen Windows would be a great name for a door and window company. MS would hesitate to claim publicly that there was an obvious association with their product.

  21. Re:Spellcheck? on U.S. IT Hiring Increases Despite Outsourcing · · Score: 1

    Eye think oui we knead to oversea our editors.

  22. Re:Doesn't anyone else see? on Razorback2 Servers Seized · · Score: 1

    If they put up a file, they can't very well sue someone who downloads it, so I think that your speculation is correct.

  23. Re:MDA vs MDD on Pros and Cons of MDA Code Generators? · · Score: 1

    "When Linus was on College/University he programmed a unix like kernel in his spare time."

    And that's what he will be remembered for, not his thesis (if he wrote one) or his grades. So you actually tend to prove the parent's point.

  24. Re:Stop harrassing your recruiter!!! on What Do You Want in a Job Website? · · Score: 2, Funny

    We know that not all headhunters are scum. Its just that the 99% who are give the other 1% a bad name.

  25. Re:Long time coming.. on RadioShack CEO Resigns · · Score: 1

    When were you there last? The last time I went in they said they stopped selling parts several years ago, and I haven't been back since.