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  1. Re:What is it with Ubuntu on Mark Shuttleworth Reveals Ubuntu Netbook Remix · · Score: 1

    Seriously, what is it with ubuntu that everyone feels the need to speak about it? no rpm
  2. Re:The rule of thumb is.... on Pushing a CPU to Heat Death, Intentionally · · Score: 2, Funny

    You don't need to know how thick it is? 'cause I guarantee this won't work with aluminum foil for example.

  3. Re:don't use work email for anything personal on US Firms Read Employee E-mail On a Massive Scale · · Score: 4, Interesting

    This is the perfect argument to get a web based cellphone. It completely puts the company out of the loop and you can send/receive whatever info you want.

  4. Re:Who Cares? on Greenpeace Complains Game Consoles Aren't Green Enough · · Score: 1

    So you think we should listen to eco-terrorists? Ah, labeling people we don't agree with instead of making a point.
    It's been done for ages and I see never gets old.
  5. Re:Give it to them for free on Microsoft and OLPC Agree To Put XP On the XO Laptop · · Score: 1

    Does the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarbanes-Oxley_Act Act apply why they wouldn't give it for free?

  6. Re:the TFA requires subscription !!! on "Back To My Mac" Catches a Thief · · Score: 1

    Registration is not required if cookies are enabled. I sucks I know.

  7. Re:Privacy concerns on "Back To My Mac" Catches a Thief · · Score: 1

    If my computer (also mac) were compromised, a picture is least of my worries compared to the data on it...

  8. Re:Typo in TFA on Stupid Hacker Tricks - The Folly of Youth · · Score: 2, Informative

    Your really insightful comments are overshadowed by your "gay" comments.
    I have mod points and I didn't know what to do. I thought I'd give advice instead of modding:
    Stick to the point.

    I know I'm off-topic.

  9. Re:who cares? on The Continuing War Against Microsoft's "Facts" Campaign · · Score: 4, Funny

    See, you highlight the quote, and paste it in google, and get your own citation.

  10. Re:Feh. on MADD Targets GTA IV Over Drunk Driving Scene · · Score: 1

    I feel humbled by your broader perspective...

  11. Re:Feh. on MADD Targets GTA IV Over Drunk Driving Scene · · Score: 1

    Maybe someday people will learn that doing stuff like this (or condemning a movie, etc) will only provide free advertising for the targeted company.

  12. Re:When is China coming to play? on Second Galileo Test Satellite Now in Orbit · · Score: 1

    I didn't realize I had to spell it out: They have control (on/off switch it just an example), EU doesn't. If they shut off their own, it's their business. If they shut down others' it's an international incident (i.e. blowing up satellite).

    So yes you are right, let's play word games instead of making a point.

  13. Re:When is China coming to play? on Second Galileo Test Satellite Now in Orbit · · Score: 2, Insightful

    It's probably because the current GPS system has one owner who can shut if off at will?

  14. Re:I find this so laughable... on Second Galileo Test Satellite Now in Orbit · · Score: 1

    Great, in this case everyone should feel guilty for spending any money for technological advancement not directed to feeding people.

  15. Re:4th Amendment... on Laptops Can Be Searched At the Border · · Score: 1

    That would be all fine and good if it were as simple as saying "No, thank you." and going back the other way. So it's like a eula after you inserted the cd in your computer to be able to read it!
  16. Re:I Wonder on Laptops Can Be Searched At the Border · · Score: 1

    It's more like reading all you paper files and making photocopies, not just making sure there nothing stashed between the papers.

    (I remember another story here where they copied files or even took the laptops).

  17. Re:Balance of power. on DHS to Begin Collecting DNA of Anyone Arrested · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I was supposed to donate bone marrow until they found a better match.
    The person who would have received my marrow would have my dna in their blood but their own dna in skin and hair samples, etc.

    Interesting times.

  18. Re:Thank you Adblock on Yahoo to Take on Google Analytics · · Score: 1

    Have you heard anything good/bad about the customizegoogle extension on firefox? It has an option to "anonymize the google cookie uid" and "don't send any cookies to google analytics" under privacy.

  19. I like to look on Fake Subpoenas Sent To CEOs For Social Engineering · · Score: 1

    Even if I know this was bogus, I would still click on it because I would be curious about the scam and for the entertainment value.
    Would I fail the test then?

  20. Re:The problem with matte on Laptops Screens, Glare or Matte? · · Score: 1

    I have a matte viewsonic monitor.
    The word I use to describe it is sparkly. It's like someone sprinkled glitter on it which is especially visible on white. Very annoying.

  21. Re:Stop Traffic Jams on MS Clearflow To Help Drivers Avoid Traffic Jams · · Score: 1

    It's just courtesy, if someone behind you wants to pass, leave the left lane for a a few minutes and let him break the law as that is his business.

  22. Re:Common Sense is asking too much... on BBC and ISPs Clash over iPlayer · · Score: 5, Insightful

    We constantly have clients that think they can get 100000 TB of storage and 1000000 ZB of transfer for $3.95/mth. Then they get attitudes when we charge them $30/Mbps. Do you advertise "unlimited"? If so you eat it. If you advertise correctly then your clients know what to expect.
  23. Re:Face Bank ? on 10 Cool Gadgets You Can't Get Here · · Score: 1

    I wonder if somebody has come up with waterproof wristwatches...

  24. Re:Sounds dangerous.... on VR Study Says 40% of Us Are Paranoid · · Score: 1

    Why is being paranoid on the subway bad when being paranoid on the web is advised? In both cases anonymous strangers are trying to take advantage of you.

  25. Re:So what? on More DMCA Censorship at Yahoo! · · Score: 3, Insightful

    See you in court.