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  1. How is this off topic? on That Nagging Netflix Queue · · Score: 1

    Do I need to elaborate on the intricacies of how dust will settle on a Netflix envelope?

  2. Netflix too slow on That Nagging Netflix Queue · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Netflix will send a movie out quickly, but it is still too slow for most.

    Sometimes a movie comes that you don't really want to watch right away, you wait until you have the time or are in the mood for it, but by then a couple days may pass.

    What would be better is if they put everything in an instant on-demand service, rather than deal with US Mail, hectic time schedules and mood swings ;)

  3. So that's why... on Surgical Tools to Include RFID · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...I keep getting an unexplained $248.99 charge at the Target express line!

  4. Re:The search is on on 'Laser Tweezers' Used to Sort Atoms · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sorry, we could have replaced most of them with functioning ones, but alas, he already vetoed the one Stem Cell bill that could have cured him!

  5. Re:As most readers know, I'm a blogger. on Dvorak Rants on CSS · · Score: 1

    maybe I never wen to design school but fuschia, lime green, and orange make for a headache!

    Dude, you didn't KNOW?
    These 3 colours are the new 'IN' style for the internets. Next it will be Dark Green, Grey and White (see http://www.slashdot.org/ )

  6. iPood on Strange iPod Accessories · · Score: 0, Redundant

    leather thong case (it's not what you think) to a dock that doubles as a toilet-tissue holder

    Sorry, you must be thinking of accessories for the iPood.

  7. Lazer tweeze on 'Laser Tweezers' Used to Sort Atoms · · Score: 1

    These also make great roachclips for bacteria.

  8. As most readers know, I'm a blogger. on Dvorak Rants on CSS · · Score: 4, Funny

    "As most readers know, I'm a blogger."

    That's like saying, "As most readers know, I am a computer operator."

    CSS stands for Conspicuously Sketchy Sheets
    Here's a tutorial John - http://www.w3schools.com/css/css_intro.asp

  9. Saving$ are for Sucker$ on OpenSSL loses FIPS 140-2 Certification (Or Not) · · Score: 3, Informative

    An official with the Defense Department's Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support program told GCN when certification was granted that OpenSSL could save the program hundreds of thousands of dollars.

    Just speculating here, but maybe it is due to 'competition' by a high-priced commercial alternative that was pushed through by lobbyists?
    Why save US taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars when you can benefit yourself and rack up huge profits for your corporate friends?


    Further reading: http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/20 06/07/19/audit_finds_ipods_dog_booties_on_homeland _security_credit_cards/
    "Audit finds iPods, dog booties on Homeland Security credit cards By Lara Jakes Jordan, Associated Press Writer | July 19, 2006
    WASHINGTON --Wielding government-issued credit cards, Homeland Security employees racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in unjustified expenses last year, including booties for rescue dogs, iPods, designer rain jackets and beer-making equipment, a congressional audit shows."

  10. Giant Meteor Chaos on Japan Plans 30-Year Supercomputer Forecasts · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Yeah, but can it predict the gigantic meteor hurling towards Earth at 25 miles per second?

  11. Re:seed implants on HP Provides Alternate Technology to RFID · · Score: 1

    And, I forgot to mention, they can remotely launch attacks against the flying spaghetti monster.

  12. SQL Euphoria on SQL Injection Attacks Increasing · · Score: 4, Funny

    The last time I did a SQL injection, I hallucinated that everything around me was displayed in an orderly array.

  13. From Servers to Suvs on Congress Passes Energy Efficient Server Initiative · · Score: 2, Insightful

    This is very good thinking.

    The amount of energy that is conserved by these new servers is clearly a benefit to everyone.
    Now Congress can further this trend by raising auto fuel efficiency standards & provide a myriad of new ways for people and businesses to conserve energy.

  14. the endless CPU race on Intel's Core 2 Desktop Processors Tested · · Score: 2, Funny

    Even a $180 Intel CPU can beat an Athlon FX-62 in a number of tests

    But, wait! YOU didn't wait for the next Athlon FX-63 processor that totally smashes that $180 Intel one!
    It's coming out in a few minutes...

    But wait again! A NEW $175 Intel next generation processor is on the verge of completion, and will be released soon after the Athlon FX-63 to totally obliterate that one!
    It's coming out at the close of business today.

  15. SIMadult on Teachers Union Opposes Virtual K-8 Charter School · · Score: 1

    'You can't sit a child in front of a computer and expect him to learn things he needs to succeed in society,'

    Unless you provide that child with a high-bandwith connection and a SIMS online character?

  16. $730 million Fine distribution on DRAM Makers Accused of Price Fixing · · Score: 1

    ...assessed more than $730 million in fines

    Okay, now that the lawyers have been paid, where do I pick up my share - a 10% discount coupon on future DRAM purchases?

  17. Star Wars Print Screened Will No Copies Be on Work Around for New DVD Format Protections · · Score: 1

    Using this (printscreen) function you can create exact digital copies of a film picture by picture and reassemble them to a stream

    George Lucas found out about this, had a fit, and now will release another set of 'Star Wars' DVDs & HD-DVDs that disables this printscreen copy method in order to in his words, 'restore the monetary balance and order to the market force.'

  18. Re:Broken Windows Gang on Gangs on the Internet · · Score: 1

    Where's the Any Key?

    It's right there...next to the 'EXECUTE' button.

  19. In other news... on U.S. Navy Patents the Firewall? · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...ZoneAlarm patents sonar & stealth marine technology

  20. slashdotted? on Tech Buzzwords Added to Dictionaries · · Score: 1

    http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie =UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2005-09,GGLD:en&q=define%3A+S lashdotted

    At least google and wikipedia has a definition for it, Webster's does not.
    Time for Webster's to join the 21st century.

  21. Re:Broken Windows Gang on Gangs on the Internet · · Score: 4, Funny

    Funny, I work at Microsoft and a window in my office got broken today (yes, there were jokes about it)...

    That is funny.

    Did you put up a blue tarp to cover the screen?

    Press any key to continue.

  22. Broken Windows Gang on Gangs on the Internet · · Score: 1

    I am starting the 'Broken Windows' Gang on the internet.

    The gang's activities will primarily consist of breaking Windows, online and off.

    No pre-requisites for joining except for 1337 hacking sk177z and good aim.

  23. Movie Idea on Space Shuttle Gains Remote-Control Landing Capability · · Score: 1

    "The astronauts would take refuge on the ISS while mission control in Houston attempt to land a damaged Shuttle."

    starring Harrison Ford, Donald Sutherland and Samuel Jackson

  24. disHonesty Box on 'Big Brother' Eyes Make Us Act More Honestly · · Score: 2, Insightful

    The purpose of an honesty box is to have it out there for honest people.

    Maybe people can't pay for coffee because they don't have the cash on hand, and they will pay later.

    What good does a camera do if someone makes off with free coffee? Embarass the offender?

    Having a big-brother camera operation pre-supposes that people, if not scrutinized, will most likely do the wrong thing.

    Or, maybe it is just better to get a pay coffee machine?

  25. thinking on Is Distributed Computing Being Distributed Badly? · · Score: 1

    Thinking@home would never work, because it would involve thinking ;)
    The AI recommends a complete shutdown and immediate termination