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  1. Re:microsoft screws users again. Why is this news? on Windows Patch Leaves Many XP Users With Blue Screens · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Developers may want to expand their markets to non-technical users so they have a larger paying customer base to fund innovation.

  2. Re:Design Flaw... on "Iron Man" Release Brings Down Paramount's Servers · · Score: 1, Redundant

    It could be part of their long term business strategy to always keep previews and movie promotions current, as opposed to the way we currently watch a 5 year old movie and see previews for 5 year old movies.

  3. Re:Uhhh... on How To Turn a Mini Maglite Into a Laser · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now it makes sense. Maglite cases are waterproof - I always wondered how a laser would yield a warm meal for a shark or mutant sea bass.

  4. iWar on US Prepares for Eventual Cyberwar · · Score: 1

    Just ran this through Google marketing and legal - we are going to re-brand it: The iWar

  5. Re:Very impressive device on Stanford Gets First Sun Blackbox · · Score: 1

    Why don't they just take the empties back on the return trip - or do they leave the ships here too?

  6. Re:In future... on A Step Towards an Invisibility Cloak · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ahh yes, the Emperor's new clothing line.

  7. Re:Comcast Weans Hogs Off Their Packet Teat on How Does Your ISP Handle Top-Usage Customers? · · Score: 1

    It's not just Homeowners' Associations. I have lived in three cities that made deals with the cable companies to be the only provider, and the phone companies did not offer DSL yet. I suppose satellite was an option, but I have not heard good feedback about their service or value. Fortunately, Time-Warner had good uptime and did not cap usage.

  8. Re:The promo picture is awkward on First Look at the DirecTV SAT-GO · · Score: 1

    It looks like they are dragging dad along because he is carrying that _26 lb._ suitcase with him. It ain't no laptop!!

  9. Re:Mod me insightful for no particular reason on Nvidia To Recall Every 8800 GTX/GTS Card · · Score: 1

    Go Browns!!

  10. Re:What actually happened on Serious Magnet Failure at CERN's New Accelerator · · Score: 4, Funny

    Weren't they warned never to cross the streams??

  11. Re:Planetary Orbit? on Tatooine's Double-Sunset a Common Sight · · Score: 1

    TFA shows examples of the planet orbiting one or both of them on the same plane as the stars, but could it occur that a planet would orbit around the axis through the stars? Do solar systems form with that pattern or are they typically coplanar? In both cases, both sunsets would be visible at least part of the year.

  12. Re:What's Microsoft got to do with it? on Vista Failing "Blackboard" College Courses · · Score: 1
    I agree. How is Blackboard the standard for apps that work all the time anyway? I have used it at two different universities and it is still buggy in XP. Specifically, assignments turned in through the Assignments tab (forced because Dropbox is no longer supported) do not always show up as read or completed when they are.

    If they can't make Bb work in an environment that has existed for years, why would we expect them to jump on Vista development?

  13. Re:Not a software bug but a design flaw on What is the Best Bug-as-a-Feature? · · Score: 1

    I use that feature so I can leave the windows cracked with my dogs in the car for a short bit while I run into a store. That way the dogs don't overheat. If you want to reach in to unlock a door, go ahead.

  14. Re:Illegal? on HP Dishonors Warranty If You Load Linux · · Score: 1

    I had a similar situation occur when I needed service on my Sony Vaio. Since I owned a legitimate XP Pro license I purchased the computer with XP home. When the computer kept spontaneously rebooting I sent it in for repair and it came back with the factory configuration - XP home loaded and no hdd partitions. They claim that they only replaced the processor cooling fan. Apparently their troubleshooting only works with the OEM system configuration too.

  15. Re:Technically, I already do this, without effort. on Build an Environmentally-Friendly PC · · Score: 1
    I do the same thing - the computers stay on to heat the rooms and are probably more efficient than our heat pump since it has moving parts to waste energy outside the house while 100% of the heat from the computer stays in the room

    Why upgrade? If I use a flat screen and efficient power supply my furnace will cycle more.

  16. Re:true (almost darwin) story... on Darwin Awards 2006 · · Score: 1

    I think that it qualifies for a Darwin Award if he removes his ability to reproduce but continues living.

  17. Re:i can imagine... on Texas Lawmaker Wants To Let the Blind Hunt · · Score: 1

    I can't resist... Fewer people are killed by blind hunters each year than by full-sighted hunters. Much safer. ... there!

  18. Re:Not gonna happen on Vista the End of An Era? · · Score: 1

    If Microsoft starts development now and targets a launch in 5-6 years, the next gen should be ready in 10 years or so...

  19. Re:Genuine? on Linguist Tweaks MS For Redefining "Genuine" · · Score: 2, Funny
    You may be a cunning linguist, but I am a master debater.

    - Austin Powers

  20. Re:Ouch on Plastic Batteries Coming Soon? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Try that with a car battery and let me know how it turns out.

  21. Re:They went just a little bit too cheap.... on Cisco VoIP Ditched for Open-Source Asterisk · · Score: 1

    I disagree. Work for free when it benefits you in the long run; for instance, you are learning a new technology, language, etc., which makes you more marketable in the future. Just don't list on your resume that you work for free!!

  22. Re:Is it just me on Vaporizing Garbage to Create Electricity · · Score: 1

    I suggest a plant that, as a byproduct, releases ozone and smells like fresh berries.

  23. Re:Welcome to life on Engineers Working Harder for Their Paycheck · · Score: 4, Funny

    Don't forget about coming in on Saturday... Oh, and by the way, I'm going to have to ask you to go ahead and come in on Sunday too...

  24. Re:Spyware factor on Why The U.S. PC Market is On The Decline · · Score: 1

    If I could buy a new car for $1000 I would scrap it instead of changing sparkplugs!

  25. Re:No more cds?!?! on CEO Calls For AOL Paradigm Shift · · Score: 1

    I'll have to learn how to fold Origami CD-cases since I won't be receiving the free ones in the mail :(