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  1. Re:Another? on WMF Vulnerability is an Intentional Backdoor? · · Score: 3, Funny
    How about a link to information on the "other" intentional back doors that exist?


    Sure fine... Behold the Power of Google!

    Have Fun.
  2. Re:Cute Microsoft Joke on Microsoft Ends Windows Media Player on the Mac · · Score: 1

    I always thought Microsoft used an army of Mole Men to write their software.

  3. Re:Just Great! on The World's Tiniest Power Supply Unit · · Score: 1

    Actually, it would be pretty easy to get rid of the Energizer Bunny if and only if we can use atomic weapons.

  4. Cute Microsoft Joke on Microsoft Ends Windows Media Player on the Mac · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Our focus really is in delivering the best experience to Windows customers."


    I never knew what the sound of hot coffee comming out of my nose and splattering all over my monitor and keyboard sounded like until I saw that quote.
  5. Re:Before too many people post please read this! on Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional · · Score: 1

    I figured that there were sarcasm tags in there, but I felt that I had to protect the internet idiot hordes from their own stupidity. :-)

    I remember one OSS developer/team lead telling me in one of my classes that the best way to learn something is to answer questions about it. This is how he ended up learning enough about the nuts and bolts of Gentoo Linux to become a team lead.

    Of course, you can learn Python the same way I did... take Markup Languages at Loyola University Chicago with Dr. George Thiruvathukal. Our first assignment in that class was to literally learn and become Python experts within a week.

    BTW, Dr. Thiruvathukal has written a Python book (Web Programming in Python: Techniques for Integrating Linux, Apache and MySQL).

  6. Re:Before too many people post please read this! on Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional · · Score: 1

    The Python people are multi-talented.

    My original post should have read "I learned Python, Perl, TI Basic, Intercal by going to their various sites and reading their tutorials and documentation." To the best of my knowledge Python.org does not have documentation for perl, ti basic or intercal.

  7. Re:Woo-hoo... on New Way to Stimulate Brain to Release Antioxidants · · Score: 1

    Forget the wine, go for the green tea IV instead.

  8. Re:That keyboard looks cool, but... on Slashback: Dry Mars, Wet Doc, Keyboard Teaser · · Score: 1

    Who cares if this keyboard is expensive... its Prime.

  9. Re:Before too many people post please read this! on Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional · · Score: 1

    If you want to learn python, skip buying a book and instead read the documentation and tutorials over at the python.org site http://www.python.org/doc/2.4.2/ . I learned Python, Perl, TI Basic, Intercal this way.

  10. US-CERT faulty stats on Slashback: Dry Mars, Wet Doc, Keyboard Teaser · · Score: 3, Informative

    Attrition.org posted a nice rant about this on 1/2/2006.

    http://www.osvdb.org/blog/?p=79

    Likewise, good ole /. users made quite a few comments about the US-CERT line of BS at http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/12/31/081 2210&from=rss

  11. Re:Why would they? on Microsoft FAT Patent Upheld · · Score: 1

    Ok. I guess that in the grand scheme of things, an extra $0.25 increase willn't be noticed by end consumers.

    Stupid Question: Are we talking classic FAT (FAT12, with its 32MB volume limit) or are we talking about all FATs?

  12. Re:So now... on Microsoft FAT Patent Upheld · · Score: 1

    So, what if the USB drive / CF media companies sell you the unit unformatted and included a little blurb in the documentation which says you must first format the unit before use, similar to the floppies of the good 'ole days?

  13. Re:I'll say on Interactive Learning Fails Reading Test · · Score: 1

    "This is very important... open my pants."

    Good lord... 'Mom and Dad Save the World' (1992)

    Can I have my cookie now?

  14. Re:Everybody knows that... on IP Attorney - Why SCO Has No Case · · Score: 1

    The court is giving IBM enough time to train their newly established Air Force and Commandos. Once the fighter pilots and commandos are trained, they will launch a full out assult on the SCO compound. This full out assult will cause said compound to be reduced into rubble and ashes, which some OSS developers will immediately relieve themselve upon.

  15. Re:CDW on Equipment Suppliers You Can Trust? · · Score: 1

    I agree with you. I like newegg, but when I absolutely need some part without the newegg bs, CDW-G is the best choice.

    Of course, when you absolutely need a part two days ago and need someone to blame for the failure, CompUSA Corporate is good. They are artists at taking a simple purchase and screwing it up to the point where even they don't know what is wrong.

  16. Re:Google Becomes Microsoft Oh My God! on A Look at Google DRM · · Score: 1

    I thought Google was working on making an internet appliance which could flip burgers. At least that is what Bill Gates said.

  17. Re:Wow, cool. on Scanjet Music · · Score: 1

    Baby steps... getting any output from there is a start in the right direction.

  18. Re:I'll say on Interactive Learning Fails Reading Test · · Score: 1

    What do you mean "bad idea"?

    This message brought to you by the Department for the Elimination of Stupid People.

  19. Re:Wow, cool. on Scanjet Music · · Score: 1

    We should get our dogs together and have them start a band.

    Any other burping/farting dog owners want to join?

  20. Wow, cool. on Scanjet Music · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow, now this was cool...

    I'm waiting for /. coverage of my dog who can fart Beethoven.

  21. Re:Wouldn't that be a... on Scientists Spot Rare 'In Between' Black Hole · · Score: 1

    Just be happy that the Oil Companies didn't discover this... then it would be a Gas Hole.

    Ok, fine... bad joke... All mine.

  22. Re:In the Court... on Robert Fripp to Compose Vista's Soundtrack · · Score: 1

    So does this mean that Bill Gates is the 21st Century Schitzoid man or he talks to the wind?

  23. Re:whatever on Microsoft to Patch WMF Exploit Early · · Score: 1

    Thats what Microsoft customers are for... testing MS code after QA finishes.

  24. Re:So? on Pluto is Much Colder Than Expected · · Score: 2, Funny

    Especially for smokers out on a smoke break...

  25. Re:So? on Pluto is Much Colder Than Expected · · Score: 1

    Forget the stupid wind chill... what about the days where its damp there?