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  1. work with someone knowledgable... on Teach Yourself Unix in 24 Hours · · Score: 5, Informative

    ...if you can. There's no substitute.

  2. the next big thing... on Microsoft Lauds Scrum · · Score: 1
    ...is no doubt the next MS software release. Guaranteed to eat up all your processes and space. Why do I need a pentium four and 160 gig hard drive in a system that is designed for "Word processing, Internet, E-mail, Spreadsheets, Other basic daily tasks"* ???

    Oh yeah I forgot, I'm a screaming freaking retard.

    "see you in HELL, candy boys."

    *Dell.com

  3. Re:Don't let them stop it! on Feds Enter Blackberry Fray · · Score: 1

    U gno I w0n't m9nd

  4. Does anyone know of a blackberry hack? on Feds Enter Blackberry Fray · · Score: 1, Interesting

    I searched around and could not find one. Can you suggest some blackberry hack options?

  5. Re:On Paper? on Quantum Computing Regulation Already? · · Score: 1
    Nope. I did not know that existed. Thanks for the tip.

    "I'm dumb, too. But you knew that, yeah? I sent out a press release. I ate a bunch of 'em. I'm dumb. Dumb."

  6. Re:On Paper? on Quantum Computing Regulation Already? · · Score: 2, Funny
    Reminds me of a joke I made up and I was the only one who ever laughed at:

    Difference between silicon and silicone? Upgrade your computer with the former. Upgrade your old lady with the latter.

  7. Dr. Weird has the technology to break your codes. on Quantum Computing Regulation Already? · · Score: 1

    And is in international waters off the South Jersey Shore pointing his browser to your credit line. Muha haha haha haha haha haha haha.

  8. Re:China and India on Patents Chilling Effect on Science · · Score: 2, Insightful
    It's the old "the asians are coming." No worries there. They don't have the ingenuity. Actually I'm sure they do, it's just been so suppressed they don't act on it. No offense but the asians I've worked with think twice before ripping something apart and putting it back together. I just do it. No questions and damn the powers that be. It's just on way I add value to my otherwise ho-hum talent base.

    I think patents are important to foster ingenuity. On the other hand, I think technical people in general are oblivious to the fact that they get so used up by "society". Patenting was supposed to be a method of capitalizing on an invention in my over simplified view.

    One more thing, any researcher worth his/her salt does not let problems of "acquisition of the necessary technologies" stop them. So you can't license the necessary tool or apparatus? Build it. It's likely you'll generate a few patents on your own and doesn't that look fine on a resume.

    Want to revamp a stagnant system ? Start with the university tenure. All that really fosters is badgering and politicking.

    "Hey, who wrote, "Da Moon Rulz, #1. . . On my car, with a key!?"

  9. Re:Complete infection on Linux Lupper.Worm In the WIld · · Score: 1

    ...
    My digital media is write-protected
    Every file inspected, no viruses detected
    ...

  10. Re:Could be useful for microgrids on Vertical Axis Wind Turbine With Push and Pull · · Score: 1

    I have a lot of respect for anyone that puts together an invention. If he turns a dime that's so awesome (I'm a wannabe inventor w/patent pending and about 25 ideas). One thing is if I had a dime for every time someone cracked on what I was doing, told me I was crazy, or just gave me some negative feedback, well I could buy and sell Phd.'s.

  11. Diffusion Re:explosion? c'mon on Storing Liquid CO2 in the Oceans? · · Score: 1
    No need to invoke chaos theory here. Simple diffusion occurs very rapidly. That is all the particles (CO2 molecules) have a random velocity (speed and direction), it takes very little time for them to disperse to the four corners of the earth's oceans. The main problem is again energetics. It requires energy (lots of it) to condense CO2 to liquid from gas. Getting that energy releases CO2 and the saga continues.

    Oh yeah, what if we "reverse the polarity?" If you watch Ghostbuster's carefully you'll know that always works.

  12. sounds like teen spirit Re:Donate it all on Storing Liquid CO2 in the Oceans? · · Score: 1

    I heard Peter has lots of nice stuff ... and Paul needs to be payed .... hmmm

  13. Re:liquefaction? on Storing Liquid CO2 in the Oceans? · · Score: 1

    Top three defs in google have it as changing solid to liquid. Gas to liquid is commonly called "condensation".

  14. Re:I'm suspicious on Alternative to Tokamak Fusion Reactor · · Score: 1

    That's why you're the public and I'm the, uh, science talkin guy.

  15. Re:Yes, it matters. on Online vs. Traditional Degrees? · · Score: 1
    Yep I've always wondered why Computer Science people seem to peak at the sys-admin positions. Although they like to solve problems, understand complex systems and are quick with numbers, they seem to have "business blinders" on (super exceptional cases are entreprenuers, the media would have you believe this is the norm). Some choose this. Others just did not get a well rounded education. It's a shame because it's leading to the service becoming blue collar. I perceive a disconnect between executives and those executing commands. This leads me to believe the future is not as bright in this industry as some think.

    "Prove me wrong kids, prove me wrong" -- Skinner

    " I beta tested every operating system

    Gave props to some, and others? I dissed 'em"

  16. Re:Stop watching on New Bill Threatens to Plug "Analog Hole" · · Score: 1

    Is it not a part of free speech to encode information in any form you wish? It is my gut feeling that free flow of information is better for the economy, but I can't show that. It's based on the whole division of labor thing. The better access to information, the better you can do your job. Entertainment is a sidelight. It always will be. Let the hyenas fight over the spoils. Who cares? It really is simple to make money from programming. 95% of the population just accepts the rates demanded by providers of television programming. It seems they have no idea there could be a choice. I view it as opportunity cost. What could I be doing that's more productive than watching Homer's antics (sadly the answer is usually not much)? "just about as useless as jpegs to Hellen Keller"

  17. Re:Nope. on The Microsoft Singularity · · Score: 2, Insightful
    Maybe the animosity towards microsoft stems from the feeling of persecution derived from being forced to hard reboot to often (among other ridiculous things). This occuring in stressful situations, coupled with any other quirky behavior, makes the user harbor very negative feelings of being held captive, resulting in frustration, feelings of unproductivity and anger toward the perceived captor. When the captor is a monolithic corporation, incapable of assimilating true user feedback, the feelings are compounded. Slashdot is a healthy release of this animosity.

    "You think your Commodore 64 is really neato What kinda chip you got in there, a Dorito? You're usin' a 286? Don't make me laugh Your Windows boots up in what, a day and a half?"

  18. Re:Deal With It! on Microsoft Plans Deliberate Xbox 360 Shortage · · Score: 1

    I'm down with Bill Gates, I call him "Money" for short I phone him up at home and I make him do my tech support.

  19. Re:The Law on Reining in Google · · Score: 1
    Lawyers drool at the thought of doing something innovative, but we all know they are incapable of that. They fall all over themselves trying to make their name in a landmark case. And if they have a failed run at a presidency that makes them all the more eager.

    Politicians and authors both want you to take sides on issues so they can sell their worthless crap. Politicians polarize. A polarized medium is a tool. Don't get used. Think.

    "When will you humans learn that your feelings as you call them can stand in the way of big cash payoffs?"