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  1. picturesque on Global Privacy Rankings Released · · Score: 1

    If you prefer pictures and charts

  2. Re:Why is the delay such a big deal? on Vista Gets Official Release Dates · · Score: 1

    so that we can start the linux vs vista comparision and eventually say that vista is for noobs

  3. Re:Of all the things you did... on Ask a Mozilla Person About Firefox 2.0 · · Score: 1
    As pointed out in many of the previous replies to the same question on all articles which mentioned firefox in one way or the other:
    IT'S THE EXTENSIONS THAT CAUSE THE LEAKS !!

    Remove the google toolbar, you'll see the difference.

  4. ipod management on Windows Media Player 11 Released · · Score: 1

    When I tried an earlier beta, there was an iPod icon in WMP 11. But it didn't seem to be working. Did anyone try that?

  5. Re:Yes! on Make Linux "Gorgeous," Says Ubuntu Leader · · Score: 1

    People have been saying the same thing since 98. *ducks*

  6. Hasn't seen a computer before? on Make Linux "Gorgeous," Says Ubuntu Leader · · Score: 1

    He would probably think it's TV, and ask you where's the remote.

  7. Re:Well, how many UNINSTALLED IT? on Firefox 2 Downloads Top 2 million in 24 Hours · · Score: 1
    Yes I know. It works though.
    It's unfortunate that you got modded flaimbait, there are really no _new_ features as such.

    Btw I was aiming for 'Funny' and I got modded 'Insightful'. :/

    But that's the crowd here. :P

  8. Re:Well, how many UNINSTALLED IT? on Firefox 2 Downloads Top 2 million in 24 Hours · · Score: 2, Insightful
    It's a nice tactic to say 'Bye bye karma' or 'This won't please the mods' and force the mod to mark it insightful/interesting

    oh, bye bye karma.

  9. Vastu on Slashdot's Vastu · · Score: 2, Informative
    Vastu is more like a set of guidelines. Almost every house in India is built in accordance with it. It's more like: The main entrance being in a particular direction, enough light being in the house etc.,

    Even though some follow these 'rules' religiously now, I think they were primarily established to promote good atmosphere/convenience by the ancient people who set it.

    And there are always people who try to make money off it, by scaring people into believing that 'something bad' might happen if it isn't followed. And there are people ready to buy them.

  10. Re:So where is the code? Right here. on Wi-Fi Exploits Coming to Metasploit · · Score: 1

    As a matter of fact, it does: a web console (but it is not that stable)

  11. Re:Can I on Ubuntu 6.10 is Out · · Score: 1

    sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -yy
    Other wise it would be waiting for a confirmation.

  12. Re:Is it me or? on IE7 Released and Available for Download · · Score: 1

    stupid Slashcode.
    Write to standards jerks!!!!

  13. finallyy... on Google Gets Slack with Software Updates · · Score: 1

    I get to sue google

  14. opera on IE Market Share Drops to Lowest Level in Years · · Score: 1

    54% of that are masked IE

  15. I hope they use the standard browser on Mozilla vs Debian Analyzed · · Score: 1

    This bug clearly shows why Debian/Ubuntu shouldn't muck with the browser's source code. I wonder what additional functionality they add besides disabling the 'Check for updates' button.
    And of course security updates. It would benefit everyone if they just send patches upstream.

    https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/firef ox/+bug/64844
    I hope ubuntu sticks with the vanilla browser.

  16. multiplayer FPS on What Are Your Top Five 'Comfort' Games? · · Score: 1

    One hour of multi-player FPS would bring my spirits up :)
    I think it's the team-work which makes the difference.

    After playing online (Enemy Territory/CS etc), it's kinda boring to play single player games.

  17. Re:When the job goes within the US,they speak engl on Globalization Decimating US I.T. Jobs · · Score: 1

    So all the outsourced work is first translated to Hindi/Mandarin and handed over to people in India/China.
    They work on it and people translate it back to 'English' (which only the US understands btw. I mean they invented it, right?).

  18. Re:Software patents? on Patent Case With FOSS Implications · · Score: 1

    No (I speak for ROW) :)

  19. Re:Converting on How to Encourage Use of OSS? · · Score: 1

    Yes, when the word 'converting' is applied to OSS, it makes OSS sound dirty and evil. OSS != "I'm the only way to God" religion

  20. Re:The Strange Place is Businessweek. on Linux Taking Over Schools in India · · Score: 1

    from the penguins-in-strange-places dept. So what does Zonk imply by this?

  21. DUNKY-TANKY on Dunc-Tank To Help Meet Debian Etch Deadline · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I told you it's the animal names that speed up the release process!!! Anyway it's good to see debain following ubuntu's 'adjective animal' release model.

  22. acid 3 on Slashdot Discussion2 In Beta · · Score: 1

    Will this version of slashdot software pass teh acid 3 test???!

  23. ofcourse on Linux Desktop Ready, Says Mainstream Media · · Score: 2, Interesting

    it's ready alright, but for whom?

  24. Re:60M sold? that's a lot. on Why the iPod is Losing its Cool · · Score: 1

    it segfaults, duh!

  25. Re:"Edgy Eft"? Seriously? on Edgy Eft Knot 2 Released · · Score: 1

    They take the form 'Adjective - Animal' from the list here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DevelopmentCodeNames
    And ofcourse, you can add to the list.