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  1. Re:This won't work on Bees Can Optimize Internet Bottlenecks · · Score: 1

    Then we'll use bigger tubes... or smaller bees.

  2. Re:Look on Second Time 'Round - the Zune Flash In-Depth · · Score: 1

    except that the new one comes in almost every colour but brown, the flash version anyway, the hard drive version also comes in any colour, as long as it's black.

  3. Re:Irrelevant on Kmart Drops Blu-Ray Players · · Score: 2, Insightful

    you've just proved yourself wrong, people obviously don't buy electronics at kmart (except as a last resort) as this was the only place to have copies left, and you said yourself that you'd been around town first.

  4. Re:binary on Brains Hard-Wired for Math · · Score: 1

    you mean 10, unless you're amongst the people who don't understand binary.

  5. No OS then on Ubuntu May Be Killing Your Laptop's Hard Drive · · Score: 1

    but Ubuntu (and perhaps any OS) may be dramatically shortening the life of your laptop's hard drive
    does this mean the only way around it is to not use an OS, hence not use the computer. admittedly the hard drive would last longer if you don't use it.
  6. Re:Whats the big deal? on Apple Says 250,000 iPhones Sold to Unlockers · · Score: 1

    i think you need to learn the definition of vacation, my vacations involve leaving the phone at home, though having said that most of my vacations involve being in places so remote that mobile phones don't work anyway.

  7. idiot proof computers on PEBKAC Still Plagues PC Security · · Score: 1

    new news, people break computers, anyone who thinks they have an idiot proof computer program just hasn't met the right idiot.

  8. Re:Let the Swiss sue J&J on American Red Cross Sued For Using a Red Cross · · Score: 1

    .. after all, the swiss flag is the same, except that the colors are inverted. An "obvious attempt to hide a blatant ripoff of Swiss cultural heritage".
    never mind the swiss, the flag of England is a red cross on a white background, they'll be suing England next.
  9. Re:Query on Gigabyte N680SLI-DQ6 - A Mother Of A Motherboard · · Score: 1

    Hardware space isn't the only limiting factor, i know that windows 98 supported upto 9 monitors (that was fun) and i'm not aware that this limit has been extended in later versions of windows. As for other operating systems then i'm not sure and it's not often you get to experiment with these things. (though i used to work in a computer store and we used three computers and some virtual monitor software to make a 9 screen video wall)

  10. Re:Advantages on Are In-Depth Articles Better Than Blog Postings? · · Score: 1

    you missed:

    - find our next overlord
    - (work towards) profit???
    - figure out how things are different in soviet russia
    - ...

  11. Missing blue hedgehog on Ocarina of Time — Best Game Ever? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Sonic should have been in this list somewhere (near the top), being the defining character of the Sega Mega Drive(Genesis) the best selling console of the 16bit generation.

  12. Re:ESRB is out of control on Manhunt 2 Ban Fallout, Game Rated AO By ESRB · · Score: 1

    Maybe the same board should rate video games and movies?

    We tried that in Britain the BBFC (British Board of Film Certification) Rated the game... and banned it.
  13. Re:Mach unit valid in space? on First Ever Scramjet Reaches Mach 10 · · Score: 3, Funny

    for consistency, would you prefer if they used the speed of sound in a vacuum?

  14. 10 weeks on How Long Could You Live Without Your Gadgets? · · Score: 1

    3 years ago, when I was at university, i took a summer out to leave england and go to work at a summer camp in pensylvania, obviously couldn't really take my computer as i didn't get a laptop til last year, took my phone but couldn't get a signal anywhere in the area, my only internet access was once a week to check my email on the computer for all the camp staff with the convenience of a 28k modem. i agree that it is very relaxing, but the first thing i did after getting home was turn the computer on, even though i'd not slept for going on 48 hours.

  15. trouble is... on DRAM Makers Suffer Due to Lackluster Vista Adoption · · Score: 1

    the trouble is that most of the upgrades to vista are gonna be people buying new computers, those who are going to upgrade the software on existing computers probably have a decent computer to begin with. i'm certainly considering the upgrade, in due course, and am currently dual booting XP and ubuntu on a system with 2 gigs of ram.
    what i'm saying is that most people considering the upgrade will already have the hardware to cope with it.

  16. does anybody even look at the keyboard on Optimus Keyboard Pre-Orders In Mere Hours · · Score: 1

    i personally won't be getting one of these, even if they come down to the same price as a normal keyboard, i've not really looked at my keyboard since i bought it, and the only time i ever get a new keyboard is the once every 6 months i spill coffee on my old one.

  17. Re:Memes on Sounds Bring Google Earth to Life · · Score: 1

    Let's see,

    1. We've done the toilet humour reference.
    2. We've done the Microsoft reference.
    3. We've done the George Bush reference
    .
    .
    4. Oh Yeah... Profit!!!

    Surely 4 is another microsoft reference.
  18. Re:Oh, come on! on Why Are T1 Lines Still Expensive? · · Score: 1

    I heared that in Italy you can get a T1 for cheap, but I'm sure it comes with no guarantee.
    You can't get a T1 line in Italy, mainly because European countries use E carriers rather than T carriers.
  19. Re:Hyperbole much? on SCO Chairman Fights to Ban Open Wireless Networks · · Score: 1

    misspelt is an acceptable english word, just as misspelled is, there's often more than one way to spell words.

  20. Fancy a laugh on New Sony DVDs Not Working In Some Players · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ive got casino royale and having read this decided to try it on all the dvd players in my house (i live in a student house of computer scientists and engineers) so having tried it on going on for a dozen different players, the only player ive found that wont play it is a... guess which manufacturer (for those who dont want to play, its sony)

  21. Why stop at two on Using Two Monitors Makes You More Productive? · · Score: 1

    at home i use a three monitor setup with a windows computer and a linux computer, the third monitor is on a switch box to be used as a second monitor for either computer, for my work on website design i've found this quite invaluable.

  22. Re:That gives me an idea on Should Chimps Have Human Rights? · · Score: 1

    Why not just leave a cat in charge.
    Britain once had a cat running a political party.
    When Screaming Lord Sutch died, Alan "Howling Laud" Hope and his cat Cat Mandu, took over the running of the monster raving loony party.

  23. Re:alternatively... on Daylight Saving Change Saved No Power · · Score: 1

    Keep it summer time year round if you ask me. Britain tried this in 1968, there's a reason it only lasted 3 years.
  24. Re:What's The Problem on More Advertising in Your Next Xbox Game · · Score: 1

    advertising in movies, like we'd ever do that, tomorrow never dies wasn't a BMW advert, honest... though i have to admit that evolution was a feature length advert for head and shoulders. i'm sure i could think of more, if i had time.

  25. Re:Really... on Toyota Creating In-Vehicle Alcohol Detection System · · Score: 1

    nice idea in theory, but lets say after work i have a quick drink, this puts me near the limit, then i drive home. Half way home the car decides i've had too much to drink and starts flashing all it's lights, fine, except that i have photo-sensitive epilepsy. result: having a siezure whilst driving is not a good thing.