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  1. I just ordered it... on Time Management for System Administrators · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...now back to Quake!

  2. For true emulation.... on Samba 4 Technology Preview Released · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Can it attract viruses? Does it come with a BSOD? Will it generate flamebait comments like this on Slashdot? Inquiring minds want to know.

  3. Does anyone know... on Behind the Scenes at Hotmail · · Score: 4, Funny

    What OS it runs on and which web server? I am not trying to be funny.

  4. BIND on US Homeland Security to Support Open Source · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I would like to see the fork BIND takes under DHS. Out the applications listed, BIND must be the most formidable for securing and utilizing in a secure enviroment. This could be a boon for the overall reliability of the internet.

  5. Novell Did Steal from SCO on SCO Amends Novell Complaint · · Score: 2, Funny

    SuSE begins with "S" just like SCO. Obviously Novell should be sued for taking it from SCO.

  6. Re:Paranoid on Is AllPeers FireFox's P2P "Killer App"? · · Score: 5, Funny

    This looks like a great comment, but it also looks like it could be a consistant comment waiting to happen. These are the comment templates that have plagued comment template security. Let's hope we don't trade comments for comment templates.

  7. Paranoid on Is AllPeers FireFox's P2P "Killer App"? · · Score: 4, Interesting

    This looks like a great feature, but it also looks like it could be a consistant security breach waiting to happen. These are the features and user toys that have plagued Microsoft security. Let's hope we don't trade safety for neato-gizmo stuff. And now I will don my tinfoil hat and be silent.

  8. Re:Until It Hurts on Milestones and Trends in Renewable Energy · · Score: 1

    A hybrid may be a the comprimise we need.

  9. Until It Hurts on Milestones and Trends in Renewable Energy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Until it hurts, U.S. consumers will not switch anything. The market will drive change. Gas prices are currently inconvenient but it is not something that keeps people from getting to work. When prices are prohibitive, maybe we will see changes.

    U.S. citizens must also get out of the "grid" mentality. Electricty on site, not relying on the grid is a shifting in thinking for most. Lori Ryker addresses this in her book, "Off the Grid"

  10. Only One Question on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Unrelated to Typing? · · Score: 1, Funny

    Who Can I Sue? 1. Employer 2. Makers of Computers 3. Producers of Operating Systems which require typing / mouse 4. Slashdot

  11. Responsibility a two way street on eBay Slammed Over Levels of Fraud · · Score: 1

    "eBay blames its account holders for not installing proper security on their home computers and for replying to so-called "phishing" emails."

    Agreed. Users must protect themselves. In the non-cyber world, leaving sensitive information lying about is inexcusable, so in should be in the cyber world. However, eBay should be more aggressive in dealing with these security breaches. I am not suggesting eBay does this out of altruism, but instead for self preservation.

  12. May I interest you in some... on Microsoft Sued Over Patent Infringements · · Score: 1

    ...Microsoft Intellectual Property Protection? Get the Facts.
    Perhaps SCO can now fantasize about some obscure SCO IP protected code making its way into the Windows kernel. Oh the irony, Oh the sweet, sweet irony!

  13. Re:Accuracy - Good, Writing Poor on Wikipedia's Accuracy Compared to Britannica · · Score: 1

    I agree. Wikipedia naturally attracts engineering / science types who tend not to be writers (broad stroke here, but you catch my drift.) Soliciting the "artsy" types may be part of the remedy.

  14. Accuracy - Good, Writing Poor on Wikipedia's Accuracy Compared to Britannica · · Score: 4, Interesting

    As the article states, the writing style in Wikipedia can be poor. Low diction, poor grammar and bad structure contribute to the chaos.

    Most research I do on Wikipedia does not depend on good writing, but accurate information, especially on pop culture items or obscure "geek" subjects. Wikipedia does well in this. I have seen defaced articles "heal" with ten minutes of the incident.

    As a contributor to Wikipedia, I am glad it is gaining widespread notoriety and validation.

  15. Civ IV on Holiday Gaming Potpourri · · Score: 2, Informative

    Civ IV is excellent. Great gameplay, AI and graphics. Only one crash so far (after many hours of play).

  16. No More Social Life on D&D Online Stress Beta Begins · · Score: 1

    I can sequester myself for days on end with Soda and Pizza. I won't even have to see the other geeks I am campaigning with (or against). It's a win-win!

  17. Will Both.... on Opera to Put User's Face in Times Square · · Score: 2, Funny

    Opera users be submitting photos?

  18. Great Idea on This Text Message Will Self Destruct · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sounds like a great idea. What happens if you can't finish reading it in ti..

  19. Good News! on Big ID Thefts Not To Be Feared · · Score: 1

    "...only about 1 out of every 1000 stolen identities are actually used" I'm very excited about the news! Hopefully they (theives / criminals) will not take the time to become more efficient in their activities. Perhaps even 1 out of every 100 is also acceptable. 1 out of 10? That too sounds ok to me.

  20. Nice, but not necessary on Secure DNS a Hard Sell · · Score: 4, Interesting

    DNS, if configured correctly, works well. Blind zone transfers and poor setup are usual culprits with exploits. A secure(r) DNS would be nice, but I think there are bigger security fish to fry.

  21. Another Commodity on Digital Music Stock Market? · · Score: 1

    Could we create two markets and arbitrage between them? It seems a bit crass, but this is what would be. Perhaps we can purchase / sell options on various songs. "I would like to purchase a "put" on the latest CD by so and so, I know it will flop."

  22. This Action has Some Teeth on Marquette Dental Student Suspended For Blogging · · Score: 2, Funny

    They should not drill the student for opening his mouth. It's a gas to see them filling the student with threats.

  23. History Repeats on Google's Ten Golden Rules · · Score: 5, Funny

    I believe somewhere around 1550 B.C., a gentleman by the name of Moses received 10 rules from the CEO of the universe. Unfortunately the were not followed to closely. Time has a way of washing away convictions and ideals. I applaud Google for their intent, but I would wager these lofty goals will settle to reality when the bottom dollar hits the road.

  24. Class Action on Microsoft Sued Over Alleged Xbox 360 Defects · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Unfortunately it is a class action lawsuit. The individual(s) will recieve a $1.25 check 10 years from now while the lawyers rack up $400/hr fees. Microsoft will issue a non-mea-culpa and continue life as usual, short $100 million, a drop in the bucket.

  25. Microsoft / Claria on Going From Gator to Claria · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Is it because the High Priest Microsoft deemed Claria Clean?