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  1. Re:Easy to run broadband in dense populations on US Falls to 24th Place For Broadband Penetration · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Why not compare apples to apples? As in, broadband penetration in Stockholm or Seoul vs New York City?

  2. Re:Forgive My Ignorance, But... on Judge Orders TorrentSpy to Turn Over RAM · · Score: 1

    Depends on the type of RAM. Some kinds are non-volatile (e.g. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Core_memory or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferroelectric_RAM )

    What the judge really wants is the dump of /dev/mem or some such.

    But - in theory- it might be possible to recover the data from 'volatile' RAM even after powerdown (looking at the alignment of dust particles or examining the capacitors with a tunneling microscope, or something like that, though it will probably require multimillion dollar setup and years of time, not worth using to bust a few 'pirates.'

  3. Re:Blulhsit on Linux Programmer's Toolbox · · Score: 2

    This is not meant as a troll, but from what you said it sounds like you should have saved yourself a lot of time and simply used perl instead of C/C++ or Java.

  4. Re:Pshhh... on Safari 3 vs. Firefox 2 and IE7 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Watch out for XSS vulnerabilities. Someone might hack into your girlfriend.

    That's won't work since he uses Linux.

  5. Re:I've said it before and I'll say it again on Apple Safari On Windows Broken On First Day · · Score: 1

    They might not be. Safari in windows probably uses win-specific APIs and resources, e.g. common dialog items such as open/save dialog, progress bar, scroll bars, input fields. you know, things like these here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms646829. aspx
    All these by default have open holes in them unless the programmers explicitly sanitize user input, keep track of memory, etc. instead of assuming the OS will handle all these.

    Over 90% of script kiddes/coders have no idea that the example code they copy/paste gives up security for the sake of simplicity and is not meant to be used as production code. (And no, these are not windows-specific; you used to be able to get root shell from MacOS X.2 login window by typing a 4097-character-long username [place your mug on your keyboard and come back in a few mins at high keyboard repeat rate])

  6. Re:Not just schools on U.S. K-12 Schools Must Comply With e-Discovery Rule · · Score: 2, Funny

    Are you seriously equating the President's IT Staff to the American public?

    Well, for one, the President's IT staff are not suspected of evildoing!

  7. Re:Ohhhh boy it is Extinction Time(tm) !!! on Big Ten Schools Recommit to Google Books Project · · Score: 2, Interesting

    People already have online access to 'the sum total of human knowledge,' provided you are able to pay for it (usually through your university or R&D company account). Those who need it (scientists, doctors, students, researchers, etc.), already have access.

    Using public funds to pay for universal access is a horrible idea, however, since some incompetent asshole will invariably be in charge of deciding what gets funded. If you are not convinced, consider the example of Soviet Union and their funding of genetics (aka the Imperialist Whore science) and cybernetics (aka the pseudo-science of bourgeois lackeys).

  8. Re:A universal maxim that applies here: on White House Derails Attempts to End Illegal Wiretapping · · Score: 1

    You act like a witless victim of Liberal lies. Here are some that seem to affect you.

    Liberal Lie #1: Cheap oil is good for America
    Cheap oil is HORRIBLE for America because our competitors can develop their industries and population resources. Americans can afford to pay $70/brl without much sweat, the Chinese and the Russians cannot. Why do liberals want to help China and Russia compete with us?

    Liberal Lie #2: There is no job Americans will not do if you pay them enough

    Can Americans do Einstein's job? Fermi's job? Bell's job? Tesla, von Braun, Karl Diesel's? US of A has only about 5% of the world's population; statistically 95% of smart people live outside the United States, yet the liberals want to keep them out and replace them with the poor Spanish-speaking illiterate dirt-farmers. To accomplish these goals they use Liberal Lies #3 and #4: Skilled immigrants will steal high-paying middle class jobs and we cannot deport 12 million people (a Strawman, that last one, really, somehow used to advocate for status quo and against skilled immigration. You yourself for some reason believe that foreign grad students are part of the problem and not part of the solution).

    Liberal Lie #5 We are prosperous because we are America. Americans are always the best
    Obvious lie since we are prosperous because we have so far kept most of the technology, innovation, and business enterprises in this country. There is nothing inherently special about 'Americans' that anyone anywhere in the world - under the right conditions - cannot achieve. Yet the liberals want us to rest on our good luck and laurels and let the rest of the World pass us by. This Lie is commonly used with the next one here:

    Liberal Lie #6 America was prosperous in the 50s to 70s because of the 'strong Middle Class,' we need to go back to that setup
    As discussed above, America was prosperous due to other factors, such as staying out of two World wars, massive immigration of skilled workers and scientists, incredible (and illegal) transfer of technology and intellectual property, hospitable conditions to innovation, industrial development, and research, etc.
    Overpaid middle-class workers were the result, not the cause of American prosperity and good fortune

    You know, I could go on with more Liberal Lies if you are interested, though I suspect you are blinded by self-righteosness and your mind is closed to reason. Let me know if you are interested though.

  9. Re:Case in point on Wildlife Returning To Chernobyl · · Score: 1

    Flyffy the gerbil?

  10. Re:A universal maxim that applies here: on White House Derails Attempts to End Illegal Wiretapping · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    What's your problem with Bush, exactly? You are just too upset that America does great without your kooky elitist self-hating hippie-dyke liberal ways.

    1. We are the safest we have ever been.
    2. The terr'rists are on the run everywhere, or tied up in Iraq (as crass at it sounds, 2000 dead is indeed 'peanuts' compared to any other wars in World history).
    3. Our energy security is assured for decades.
    4. Our military and nuclear capabilities are at an all-time high. Or relations with China made our potential competitor into our slave and a servant.
    5. The taxes are at an all-time low. The school achievement is at an all-time high.
    6. Over 3/4 of currently living scientists work for the United States. And yes, you can stop slandering the President and thank him for doubling the NIH budget. 2002.01.26:President Fulfills Commitment to Doubling NIH Funding: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/20020126.ht ml

    No matter how much rage and venom you liberals spit up, this President has delivered a Mission well Accomplished! Just go back to smoking your pot and leave the Government to those with a clue!

  11. Bigotry issue? on MIT Wirelessly Powers a Lightbulb · · Score: 1

    You just don't like them 'brown' people, do ya?

  12. Re:Always surprised on Watching My Neighbors Watch On-Demand TV · · Score: 1

    It's O.K. And it's probably not your fault anyways.

  13. Re:Ah well on Gaping Holes In Fully Patched IE7, Firefox 2 · · Score: 1

    Just use Opera.

  14. Re:Official "In Soviet Russia..." thread on Putin Threatens US Missile Bases In Europe · · Score: 1

    Perhaps the US would become a country similar to present-day France or Spain? And the Chinese children will be curious to know why the US has a veto power in the UN and the Indian LlamaNews' anchor will be calling for a boycot on Californian wine because the US did not support their war on Nigerian Terror?

    Crazy place, the future...

  15. Re:Cuban missile chrisis on Putin Threatens US Missile Bases In Europe · · Score: 1

    Damn liberal lies! There are at least 34% of patriotic Americans here.

  16. Re:Hmm... on Google et al. Want 700 MHz Auction Opened Up · · Score: 1

    Good. I cannot believe I am the only one that has heard that bi-sexual men liking to 'take it up both pipes.'

    In light of this, your explanation is a relief!

  17. Re:Pay or Die! on Russia Claims IP Rights In Manufacture of AK-47 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    You are confused. The parent is likely not an American and cannot 'vote for Hillary' or affect American policy in other legal ways.

    And I suspect she might be correct about other things she said: American foreign policy towards foreigners abroad is very similar to Russian foreign policy.

  18. Re:Not quite true... Urban legend time on Russia Claims IP Rights In Manufacture of AK-47 · · Score: 1

    Reagan wasn't funding Taliban, but he was in fact funding Bin Laden.

    And Bin Laden was in fact a friend until the US has established a base in Saudi Arabia during the operation Desert Storm.

    Now that the airbase has been closed and the US troops withdrew, Bin Laden is happy again.

  19. Re:Nice working with you Tivo on TiVo Says It Could Suffer Under GPLv3 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dear Linus,

    We want our money back.

    Yours truly,

    Tivo

  20. Re:This'd be a feature of printing money. on Job Cuts For Dell, Motorola, and Circuit City · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Bad times? What are you smoking.

    Here is today's article from NY Times Dell Reports Better-Than-Expected Profit http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/01/technology/01del l.html

    The reason these people are laid off is because the companies want even more profits, not because they are losing money during "bad times."

  21. Re:Interesting article on On Game AI In The Uncanny Valley · · Score: 1

    I think you might misunderstand the premise here: animation etc. will make non-human things seem humanlike, but these same techniques will make humans look less human!

    Animators know what makes dead 2-D filled shapes feel "human" and likable; if they applied their skills to real people, however, they would make them look dumb, hacked, and repulsive.

    Just imagine Bill Gates Wile-E.-Coyote-ing off a cliff, or Angelina Jolie with Japnime wrinkles and random airlines, buldged eyes, and blue fluffed hair... No matter what you think about this "valley" theory, you just know animation is not the answer.

  22. Re:The advantage then of buying real CD's on Apple Hides Account Info in DRM-Free Music · · Score: 1

    I would not be surprized if some Brittany Spears song or 50 cents or whatever got downloaded millions of times.

  23. Re:Just like a re-gutted Psion 7... great! on Palm Unveils Foleo, Linux-Based "Mobile Companion" · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I am playing full-screen (320x480) full-length videos on my Palm T5 that is ARM based and about 2 years old.

    I am pretty sure the new thing will be able to do at least that much.

    You don't need that much power to play videos anyways. An old 300 MHz iBook will play divx videos fullscreen just fine, too.

  24. Or better yet on The Secrets of Firefox about:config · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Just get Opera here: www.opera.com/download

    Try it, kid, the first hit's free!

  25. Re:It's just Killer.NIC on USB on Hardware Firewall On a USB Key · · Score: 1

    That's not very efficient, powering "fun gadgets" with a $180 CPU.

    Go get some microcontrollers that will work much better and faster, and for $5-10 tops.

    Try hobbyengineering (they sell reasonably priced newbie microcontroller kits) or if read up on what you need you can order the parts directly from Mouser or someplace (much cheaper and flat shipping, but you are on your own there).