The post was modded correctly off-topic. This happens to be Slashdot, News for Nerds, not the BBC. This is tech news that (some) nerds are interested in. We go to other sites for information on other topics.
I actually wonder about some of those -stan prefixed former Russian countries...do they exist?
Afghani-stan, anyone?
Oh, and it's suffixed, not prefixed.
The main reason for this is probably more for the peace of mind of the citizens rather than the prevention of all bad things caused by animals. People will feel safer about the next-door neighbor's python if it has a chip in it.
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Slashdotted in under 20 comments. And it's a photo gallery, which makes it even worse.
Yet another story to fuel the anger of Slashdotters towards Microsoft and to hail Google as abosolutely good.
The sound you hear the is the hundred Slashdotters typing anti-Microsoft and pro-Google remarks at lightning speed.
Doesn't anyone ever get tired of this and want some actual NEWS?
Curious how the little quote thing at the bottom of the page says today: "Without adventure, Civilization is in full decay." -- Alfred North Whitehead
The post was modded correctly off-topic. This happens to be Slashdot, News for Nerds, not the BBC. This is tech news that (some) nerds are interested in. We go to other sites for information on other topics.
I actually wonder about some of those -stan prefixed former Russian countries...do they exist?
Afghani-stan, anyone?
Oh, and it's suffixed, not prefixed.
How many could use some serious grammar and spell-checking?
Alot.
I agree! A LOT of people could use some grammar and spell-checking!
The main reason for this is probably more for the peace of mind of the citizens rather than the prevention of all bad things caused by animals. People will feel safer about the next-door neighbor's python if it has a chip in it.
Alas, Microsoft too hath been touched by His Noodly Appendage.
Wow, that's beyond my level of geekiness... do I get to stay on Slashdot?