User: dynamo52

Scientific vs Popular Metrics

On: How Would You Define a Planet?

If the definition of "planet" isn't specific enough that astronomers can use it, then I don't think it should be used when teaching children either. Astronomers still need to be able to communicate with the general public.

I agree. Now if the schools and media would just start using parsecs instead of light years, and, for that matter, grams and liters, instead of pounds and gallons, we would be getting somewhere.

What about the weather?

On: Thoughts on the Space Elevator

I have always wonderered how a space elevator would affect global weather patterns. Would it not in essence ground the ionosphere?

Use an older copy of Azureus

On: BitTorrent's Loss is eDonkey's Gain?

The problem I've found with it, is not that it rapes my CPU or RAM, but my PC still grinds to a halt! Very few TCP connections, and using Sun Java.

I had this problem as well until I uninstalled the newest version and installed v. 2.2.0.2 in it's place. now everything works like a charm

It's about time

On: Leo Laporte Returns to G4TV

This is great

Ever since G4 took over, that channel has become increasingly childish and mindless. There is an overabundance of programming devoted to video games and other distractions while the "tech" element has been brushed completely aside. Even if the show is a bit basic, at least it has substance.

Re:50 degrees?

On: Warming Up Mars With Greenhouse Gases

I meant -40C = -40F I wish slashdot had a preview feature

Re:50 degrees?

On: Warming Up Mars With Greenhouse Gases

-40C+-40F

I'm sure this parent knew

Send them into orbit

On: March of the Penguins Tops Box Offices

I prefer shooting them through space

http://www.bigideafun.com/penguins/arcade/spaced_p enguin/default.htm

Re:Gmail doesn't import email...

On: Transferring Mail from AOL?

You *can* us[e] Yahoo as a pop client if you upgrade to their (non-free) mail+ service.

or you can do it for free with ypops.

http://yahoopops.sourceforge.net/