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  1. Re:Biggest letdown ever on 200-Year-Old Cipher Finally Cracked · · Score: 1

    Because he wasn't passing on a secret message, he was merely demonstrating his cipher.
    If you'd read the article you'd know that.

  2. Re:+1 troll on Music Streaming to Overtake Downloads · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I wonder how long it will be until /. users realise that online storage for information is the way to go... That'll happen around the time that online storage becomes more useful in all scenarios than physical and movable, self controllable storage. In short, not now, and from the looks of it, not for a long time.

  3. Re:USB Christmas Tree! on What To Do With 78 USB Drives Next Christmas? · · Score: 1

    Wow, Amazing. Seriously. At first I thought it was a silly idea, but thinking about it, i actually think you've passed through the barrier of silliness into genius. I'd love to see if someone could actually do that :)

  4. Re:Meh. on Right-to-Repair Law To Get DRM Out of Your Car · · Score: 1

    are they in the wrong?

    Er.. clearly yes? At least in the EU they would be, I dunno have things work over there, but fairly to provide that sorta info would get them in a reasonable amount of trouble afaik.

  5. Re:That's ok... on Austria To Pull Out of CERN · · Score: 2, Funny

    Actually, we can't confirm the cat's existance. We never opened the box.

  6. Re:Michigan on Virginia Health Database Held For Ransom · · Score: 1

    Actually, we tend to protect ourselves against cyberattacks by leaving all our important data on buses and in easy to steal locations. Our networks aren't going to get attacked if the attackers already have what they want. It's almost genius in it's stupidity. :)

  7. Re:Anti-MS Marketing Spin on New Mega-Botnet Discovered · · Score: 2, Insightful

    How about not, and it's actually more a case of the consumer's fault for demanding an easy life instead of something that works without breaking everything, but hey, dont let me get in the way of a good bit of MS bashing.

  8. Re:national security on FOIA Request For Pending Copyright Treaty Denied · · Score: 2, Funny

    Nope, no one.
    You're the first.

  9. Re:Not my problem -- I have socialized medicine. on Doctors Silencing Online Patient Reviews Via Contract · · Score: 1

    It's hard to answer that question. There isn't a specific NHS tax. Funding for it is syphoned off from other taxes. For example, tax on products like cigs go towards the NHS (which really screws with peoples arguments of 'why should we pay for smokers' because its basically the smokers paying for them most of the time). Without doing a FoI request on this specific matter, it'd be impossible for me to say based upon the websearches I just came across. It also depends on what you earn per year. lower earners pay less, higher earners, more etc etc.

  10. Re:Smart move on Why Doctors Hate Science · · Score: 1

    Goddamn slashdot and it's non-autoformatting... I fecking hate it for that.

    The above post will now be reposted here:

    Some of the people you pay to try and save will die under the knife aswell. The answer as to why you should pay is 2 pointed,
    1.) Because they're also paying for you, and everyone pays for everyone else. You may have a job atm, may be doing quite well, but when tits go skyward, and your health is falling down the crapper, you'd be pretty thankful that such a system exists.
    and
    2.) Because human life is worth more than a few extra dollars in your bank account. If you don't believe that as a society, mankind should work together on mutual goals or projects, then I certainly hope you don't own a car... oh you do? But why should we let you drive on our roads? Yes, you're going to have to pay us to use these lovely (sometimes unmaintained roads but hey nothing perfect) and while we're at it, we'll slap on a few surcharges because you're clearly not one of us and don't deserve mates rates. I'm entirely sick of hearing people complain about 'why should I pay so that someone else doesnt have to die?!', cos 9 times out of 10, these are the same idiots complaining about not supporting the troops, whilst shunning their noses at the viet vets dying on the streets because they can't afford the insurance.
    If mankind doesn't stand together, it falls apart. It's that simple.

  11. Re:Smart move on Why Doctors Hate Science · · Score: 1

    Some of the people you pay to try and save will die under the knife aswell. The answer as to why you should pay is 2 pointed, 1.) Because they're also paying for you, and everyone pays for everyone else. You may have a job atm, may be doing quite well, but when tits go skyward, and your health is falling down the crapper, you'd be pretty thankful that such a system exists. and 2.) Because human life is worth more than a few extra dollars in your bank account. If you don't believe that as a society, mankind should work together on mutual goals or projects, then I certainly hope you don't own a car... oh you do? But why should we let you drive on our roads? Yes, you're going to have to pay us to use these lovely (sometimes unmaintained roads but hey nothing perfect) and while we're at it, we'll slap on a few surcharges because you're clearly not one of us and don't deserve mates rates. I'm entirely sick of hearing people complain about 'why should I pay so that someone else doesnt have to die?!', cos 9 times out of 10, these are the same idiots complaining about not supporting the troops, whilst shunning their noses at the viet vets dying on the streets because they can't afford the insurance. If mankind doesn't stand together, it falls apart. It's that simple.

  12. Re:Survey says.... on Windows 7 To Come In Multiple Versions · · Score: 5, Funny

    Thats only because it's the only feature thats stable.

  13. Re:Well. on Indymedia Server Seized By UK Police, Again · · Score: 1

    How in the hell, can 'fuck you mate' be classed as Informative? I mean I really want to know, because if that is an informative comment then it may well make future House of Commons debates much more colourful.

  14. Re:Not all ISPs charge on UK Child Abuse Investigators Resent Being Charged For ISP Data · · Score: 1

    The absolute cynic in me, see the illogical nature of your statement, double with you being an anonymous coward and leads be to start believing you might actually work for the CEOP.

    Ofcourse, i'm British and thanks to labour being a cynic and a sceptic is a necessary requirement these days.

  15. Re:Perfect counter to that on UK Cops Want "Breathalyzers" For PCs · · Score: 1

    In a previous job we used to change the usb plugs (male and female) for com ports (For TEMPEST compliancy). You're average cop isn't going to know what the hell it is. Probably think it's for a second monitor or something.

  16. Re:Criminal intent? on Studios Sue Oz ISP Over Allowing Piracy · · Score: 1

    He used the 'Add URL' option to remotely link the torrent?

  17. Re:it's the daily mail - probably rubbish on In UK, 12M Taxpayers Lost With USB Stick · · Score: 1

    The Daily Mail, Racist in public so you don't have to be.

  18. Re:And before you U.S. UFO conspirists chime in... on UK UFO Sightings Declassified, Still No Intergalactic Relations · · Score: 1

    I don't. I want to KNOW. Belief is a waste of time.

  19. Re:ACTA?! on Citizens Demand To See Secret ACTA Treaty · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I like to know what my government is doing behind my back Screwing you.

  20. Re:The good doctor was a vicar instead on Royal Society "Creationist" Resigns · · Score: 2

    What?! No. It's 70 odd percent christian. It may not have as many fundamentalists as other nations, and the ones it does have may not be publically accepted, but that doesn't mean we're predominately atheist or agnostic.

  21. Re:And Then What? on Berners-Lee Wants Truth Ratings For Websites · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Im curious as to how sites that discuss UFO and/or paranormal phenomena will be rated.
    We're talking about a grey area that has little to no concrete evidence for or against. How do you judge truth in this sites except by personal opinion?

    At what point did Berners-Lee appoint themselves Rulers of the Truth?

  22. Re:I'd expect more than just eye candy from Lucas. on LucasArts Embargoes "Clone Wars" Reviews · · Score: 1

    If Square wants it to be part of the FF series, then it is, irregardless of what you think.

  23. Wait, on Viruses Infected By Viruses · · Score: 1

    If they're alive and don't have warp capability, Picard is gonna be all over this one.

  24. Re:Punishment on Craigslist Prankster Sued, Argues DMCA Abuse · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Not a very good one then are you.

  25. Re:Stop Playing Their Game (Ironic Title, That.) on How To Deal With Internet Bullies? · · Score: 1

    Stop crying about comedic oppression when what you defend is completely unrelated to humor.

    HELP! HELP!! IM BEING REPRESSED!! COME SEE THE VIOLENCE INHERENT IN THE SYSTEM!