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  1. Re:Of Course Drone Attacks Are Hostile on Military Drone Attacks Are Not 'Hostile' · · Score: 1

    and it has nothing to do with ignorance, just corruption.

    Well he was a senator from Chicago, the city with the most corrupt politicians.

  2. Re:Free speech on Political Robocallers Indicted In Maryland · · Score: 1

    Did you even read the laws I linked to? Protection of property "during the night" is one of the circumstances that allows for the use of deadly force.

  3. Re:XP Mode? on After 7 Years, MyDoom Worm Is Still Spreading · · Score: 3, Informative

    Stated in those terms, do you see now why it is perfectly feasible that there are computers out there with absolutely no virus checking on them that haven't been updated for nigh-on a decade.

    You wouldn't believe how many systems I have worked on that have anti-virus installed that came with the system but hasn't been updated since the free trial expired. I really wish manufacturers would stop shipping systems with anti-virus software that is only good for 60 days. Almost nobody ever pays for the subscription after the trial expires.

  4. Re:Why? on Political Robocallers Indicted In Maryland · · Score: 1

    Which is why they have lawyers, too bad Obama does nothing but ignore his.

  5. Re:One way trip into space for a heavy capsule. IC on Iran Plans To Put a Monkey Into Space · · Score: 1

    Nuclear warheads do not require precise accuracy to be effective.

  6. Re:This is how you signal ICBM capability on Iran Plans To Put a Monkey Into Space · · Score: 1

    You're thinking of the Van Allen radiation belt. The existence of which was not even confirmed until sometime in 1958, the year after Laika was sent into space.

  7. Re:You're a little late to the party, Iran. on Iran Plans To Put a Monkey Into Space · · Score: 2

    Yep, the entire space race was about showing off our ICBM technology. All the early rockets were developed with nuclear warheads in mind.

  8. Re:Why? on Political Robocallers Indicted In Maryland · · Score: 1

    I forgot to add this about the second quote, the executive branch is not the legislative branch, i.e. they are not the ones who get to interpret nor make laws.

  9. Re:Why? on Political Robocallers Indicted In Maryland · · Score: 1

    No, it is 60 days. Nice try at confusing the facts though. Obama has even ignored the legal advice of some of the nations top lawyers on the subject.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/18/world/africa/18powers.html

    "WASHINGTON — President Obama rejected the views of top lawyers at the Pentagon and the Justice Department when he decided that he had the legal authority to continue American military participation in the air war in Libya without Congressional authorization, according to officials familiar with internal administration deliberations."

    "A White House spokesman, Eric Schultz, said there had been “a full airing of views within the administration and a robust process” that led Mr. Obama to his view that the Libya campaign was not covered by a provision of the War Powers Resolution that requires presidents to halt unauthorized hostilities after 60 days."

  10. Re:Free speech on Political Robocallers Indicted In Maryland · · Score: 0

    I'm pretty sure you cannot legally shoot someone simply for trespassing in Texas, in fact I've read about people being prosecuted for doing just that. Read Texas PC 9.41 - 9.42. The key word in there is "reasonably".

    http://law.onecle.com/texas/penal/9.41.00.html

    http://law.onecle.com/texas/penal/9.42.00.html

  11. Re:It's been awhile since astro classes, but... on China Building World's Biggest Radio Telescope · · Score: 1

    Perhaps that would hold true is this were not a radio telescope that we are talking about.

  12. Re:Going to be tricky to censor the aliens on China Building World's Biggest Radio Telescope · · Score: 1

    Wtf is 'speach'? You really should go back to school.

  13. Re:FBI blew it off. on School District Hit With New Mac Spying Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    Wiretapping laws come into play when audio is recorded. However that would fall under state law and thus out of the jurisdiction of the FBI. However, if there was even one questionable image they should be charged with manufacturing child porn, there is no intent required in those laws.

  14. Re:1984 on School District Hit With New Mac Spying Lawsuit · · Score: 0

    Yep, the 1984 ad was attacking conformity, now Apple has a one size fits all approach for everyone.

  15. Re:Kiddie pron? on School District Hit With New Mac Spying Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    You can usually order your laptop without a built in webcam. It's better to order a laptop anyway, you can get it configured the way you want and the manufacturers usually throw in some free upgrades, such as twice the ram and a larger hard drive. You also do not have to worry about the system being part of a one time run of one off systems for a big box retailer, it can be hard to find drivers for those.

  16. Re:judges need to say no on School District Hit With New Mac Spying Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    Losing money is the only thing that makes administrators think twice before doing this kind of thing, especially since they do not have to worry about being held criminally liable. If there are no repercussions for their actions they have no reason to change their behavior.

  17. Re:The webcam light... on School District Hit With New Mac Spying Lawsuit · · Score: 1

    Many webcams allow you to disable the light.

  18. Re:We keep saying this... on Have We Reached Maximum Sustainable Population Size? · · Score: 2

    You could fit the entire world population into the state of Texas with a population density roughly the same as NYC. The world is not in danger of overpopulation anytime soon.

  19. Re:It farted on Massive Explosion On the Sun · · Score: 1

    How do you think generators work?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FehUCQKKRwo

  20. Re:WiFi is Useless for Laptop Users on Airplanes on Ars Looks At In-Flight Internet — State of the Art vs. Things To Come · · Score: 1

    I get offered upgrades for as little as $50 all the time.

  21. Re:WiFi is Useless for Laptop Users on Airplanes on Ars Looks At In-Flight Internet — State of the Art vs. Things To Come · · Score: 1

    Ever hear of business class? It really doesn't cost that much more and it is well worth it.

    http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2431564897_7f1b508c3e.jpg

  22. Re:Take a laptop on Ars Looks At In-Flight Internet — State of the Art vs. Things To Come · · Score: 1

    Get a laptop that isn't old and you should easily get 4.5+ hours battery life. Many airlines have power outlets in the seats now (no, you cannot charge off of them), but you will need an airline adapter. If you want to be sure you have an outlet all you need to do is fly business class. It is much more comfortable anyway.

  23. Re:20% - really? on Ars Looks At In-Flight Internet — State of the Art vs. Things To Come · · Score: 1

    I've never had an issue using a 15" laptop on a flight. Then again I do not fly coach unless it is a short trip.

  24. Re:Password Plus CAPTCHA helps on Cheap GPUs Rendering Strong Passwords Useless · · Score: 1

    And if they are able to gain physical access to the keyfob they could just force you to login. Physical access is physical access, i.e. you're fucked.

  25. Re:Password Plus CAPTCHA helps on Cheap GPUs Rendering Strong Passwords Useless · · Score: 1

    Nothing involving SecurID was compromised, and even if it was they would need the identifier for the keyfob that you use in order to predict your keys. If they're close enough to you to get that information they could just beat you until you reveal your password and take the RSA keyfob.