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  1. Re:FUD? on Graph of Linux Vs. Windows System Calls · · Score: 1

    I do like the fact that we periodically get the chance to debunk some of the misinformation on the Web
    Is that what you call it?
  2. Re:New energy source? on Pentium 4 631 Overclocked to 8 GHz · · Score: 1

    Yeah, just hook it up to your company's heating system.

    Seriously, it's been done. Not only can you decrease the energy spent on the AC in the server room, but you can also decrease your expenditure on heating.
    Of course, this does present a bit of a problem in summer... in that case, haul out the AC again.

  3. Re:Some keys to success on Is Computer Programming a Good Job for Retirees? · · Score: 1

    I think you skipped a a few steps.

  4. Re:Discolouration on Why Your SNES Turned Yellow · · Score: 1

    What if you want to play a different game?

    I mean, the new Zelda game is awesome and all, but still...

  5. Re:well-Planespeak. on "Series of Tubes" Metaphor Implemented · · Score: 1

    Heh, I remember one server I was telnetting into to see if it was working said "sayonara" when you quit.

  6. Re:I agree with Cliff here on Yahoo Mail Forcing Ads Through Adblock? · · Score: 1

    You smoke CDs?

  7. Re:I agree with Cliff here on Yahoo Mail Forcing Ads Through Adblock? · · Score: 1

    You trust Microsoft with your email?!

    I don't know what you're smoking, but I'll take some.

  8. Re:Haven't noticed, myself on Yahoo Mail Forcing Ads Through Adblock? · · Score: 1

    I don't use a regex. I just check the list of blockable elements for things loaded for other domains, then block http://.domain.tld/*, or if it's locally hosted, just http://.domain.tld/*/subdir/*.

  9. Re:uh oh, there goes wikipedia on Wikipedia Used for Artificial Intelligence · · Score: 1
    New Hampshire
    'Scuse me, I'ma go get my shotgun and go out for some hunting.
  10. Re:The only sure way I know of: Lambda calculus on How Do You Know Your Code is Secure? · · Score: 2, Funny
    You can't prove, for example, whether a lambda program will terminate (Halting Problem)
    If you're running Windows, no problem. It'll terminate within the first few hours.
  11. Re:Easy on Why Do We Use x86 CPUs? · · Score: 1

    I turned off vikeys. Having the 5 in the middle is useful for hallways--until your pet(s) get in the way, of course (and don't even start me on speed boots).

  12. Re:you say ncurses. . . on Which Text-Based UI Do You Code With? · · Score: 1

    At my dad's florist shop, he used to run one Solaris server with 6-7 serial terminals running off it. Worked great, the F keys were used to navigate fields and when you typed, text was entered. Simple and efficient.

    Now, though, it's a Red Hat server, with multiple Windows XP machines running TinyTERM to get to the Red Hat box. No idea why.

  13. Re:Easy on Why Do We Use x86 CPUs? · · Score: 5, Funny
    Fewer still know what kind of cpu powers their cell phone.
    I think mine is silicon-based.
  14. Re:Thud! on Best Buy's ConnectedLife One-Ups Geek Squad · · Score: 1

    Probably $100 bills.

  15. Re:If this is true... on The Google Phone? · · Score: 1

    Google doesn't like rumors to get out any more than they must. They don't want people to say, "Oh, Google's going to have HD TV running on fiber within the next two years" because that's probably not going to happen.

  16. Re:BIG BOOM! on New Stargate Series In the Works · · Score: 1

    BIGGER!!

  17. Re:"People are stupid" is not an excuse on Nintendo To Replace Wiimote Wrist Straps · · Score: 1

    No, the controllers were not meant to be thrown.

    For example, take that commercial with the two Japanese businessmen. The woman, when bowling, does not let go of the controller. She imitates the motion of bowling, but she does not let go of the controller.

    While you may throw a football, you don't want to throw something like a controller.

  18. Re:the enemy has folks with muslim sounding names? on Wal-Mart Asked to Drop Christian Video Game · · Score: 1

    No, he's a Christia-fascist.

  19. Re:fix the memory leaks first on Firefox 3 In Alpha · · Score: 1

    Perform a google search for the terms "firefox", "memory leak", and "about:config".

    The "leak" isn't a bug, it's a feature--really. Pages in history are cached to allow faster display times, and when you have multiple tabs open, this creates a huge drain. Try setting the value to -1, as this disables the feature completely.

    And for developers, there's a leak detector extension. Search addons.mozilla.org for it.

  20. Firewalls for Linux on 'Leak' Test of 21 Personal Firewalls · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Yes, but how many of these firewalls run on Linux?

    I've really only seen Linux firewalls based on iptables/ipchains. I use one, called TuxGuardian (try Google/SourceForge if you want a link) that seems to work well.

  21. Re:Fold your $! on Judge Says U.S. Money Violates Rights of the Blind · · Score: 1

    I also know someone who does this.

    Really, once it's folded, no two denominations can be confused. Each is a distinct shape/size.

    Before anyone mentions it, though, this wouldn't really work in general, because if you did this with all bills (for non-blinds as well), then money wouldn't fit in a wallet, a cash drawer, etc., and everyone know how Americans hate change.

  22. Re:His link was not a referral link on An Inconvenient Truth · · Score: 1

    Hey, I just went to the page and copy-pasted the link in the address bar. And I'm not trolling for karma, I just don't like to click through a bunch of stuff to get to one thing. I can probably assume the same for others here.

  23. Re:Safety on Illinois Ban On Explicit Video Games Is Unconstitutional · · Score: 1

    I think we just found the next quote of the day.

  24. Re:Safest Method? on Protect Your P2P Privacy · · Score: 1

    So this is why you never download/block any files that could be executed (e.g. *.exe, *.vbs, *.bat, *.com), or, if you use Lime/Frostwire, right-click > block host. Works well for me.

  25. Too true on An Inconvenient Truth · · Score: 1
    And the only way that happens is for people everywhere to stop listening to the cool kids and, once again, pay attention to the nerds
    No shit.
    Happens way too often nowadays, politicians vote and propose things that won't help, or even make the situation worse, since they don't know what they are legislating about.

    Oh, and a quick link to buy the DVD.