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  1. Re:So much for compatibility on Microsoft Replaces Command Prompt with PowerShell in Latest Windows 10 Build (softpedia.com) · · Score: 1

    Here's your powershell error for that command (FYI - there is no option for "-lasrht" on the ls command: [PS] C:\temp>ls -lasrht ls : A parameter cannot be found that matches parameter name 'lasrht'. At line:1 char:11 + ls -lasrht + CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: (:) [Get-ChildItem], ParameterBindingException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : NamedParameterNotFound,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.GetChildItemCommand

  2. Re:Doll. Fin. on Dolphins Recorded Having a Conversation For The First Time (telegraph.co.uk) · · Score: 1

    Why is the British style "more sensible"? I can't find any logic or reason to either method. It would appear to be just a specific custom.

  3. Re: slippery slope on Utah Governor: 'Porn Is a Public Health Crisis' (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Actually - considering how much methane is released in an average fart... I think you may be mistaken.

  4. Here's something else to consider... on Slashdot Asks: It's Been a Year Since Apple Watch Release, What's Your Thought On It? · · Score: 1

    One thing that I did NOT expect on getting one of these (I won it in a contest) - the haptics on my wrist to notify me of new mail/directions/texts/etc. These buzzing notifications on my wrist elicit a Pavlovian response from me - I HAVE to look at my watch. I'm usually pretty good about ignoring my phone if I'm in a meeting or talking with someone, but I find that I'm constantly looking down at my watch and breaking my interactions with other people. It's really something I'm trying to control but the instinctive response to turn my wrist and look down is VERY hard to ignore. That can be both good and bad, I guess - but mostly I find myself getting annoyed. I can obviously tweak the notifications to trim down the buzzing, but it's not as easy to fine tune what you want to be notified about and what can wait. Everything else is pretty cool, and I do like the fitness monitoring - but I doubt that I would have bought one if not for the contest win. Just something else to consider.

  5. Re:Seems weird on Naval Academy Reinstates Teaching of Celestial Navigation · · Score: 1

    In battle, officers are lost just the same as regular crewman. Don't you think it's a good idea that ANY officer can backup the navigators that were just blown to smithereens? The military works on the idea that multiple redundant systems is a good thing, and that includes personnel. For heaven's sake, the Marine Corps motto is "First and foremost - I'm a rifleman", and the Marine's are an adjunct branch of the Navy. It makes total sense to teach it to all officers so they've at least had the exposure and can hopefully recall it when necessary.

  6. Re:Slashdot Overrun by Luddite Barbarians on "Hello Barbie" Listens To Children Via Cloud · · Score: 1

    Ummmmm - no. This is not the reasoning of rabid un-thinking crazed mobs. This is the rational thinking of a distrustful public since the product and services are run by a corporation that has very little of the public trust. I actually agree with you that the technology is wicked cool. I just don't trust ANY corporation to use said technology responsibly (and F'-you to Google, Apple, Microsoft and Disney for their intrusive tech of GoogleTalk, Siri, Cortana, and the Disney wristband). We used to have privacy. I'd like mine back (thankyouverymuch). And yes - I am a grumpy old man, DAMMIT!

  7. Re:"Lover Come Back" 1961 on The Science Behind Powdered Alcohol · · Score: 1

    V.I.P. The product that didn't exist - except as an advertising campaign until Rock Hudson (advertising weasel extraordinaire) hires a mad chemist to make a product. Which turns out to be "a good cheap drunk". Still a fun movie.

  8. And you sir are the reason why developers are NOT on Ask Slashdot: System Administrator Vs Change Advisory Board · · Score: 1

    And you sir are the reason why developers are NOT sysadmins or typically given admin privileges on servers. Sysadmins DO evaluate the patches and updates. That's a requirement before putting them on the machines. Developers however rarely review the latest security updates and changes required by vendors as relevant to the core OS functions - because they don't have to. So they rely on 5 year old driver implementations (which SUCK) and outdated security models (because that's not their job - to deal with security - they write code and new products!). FUCKING BULLSHIT. I have had more developers take down their own machines than I can count. The original comment is right. If you're working with such brittle fucking code that you can't deal with patch deployments - then go work in VM environment where you can snapshot and rollback with a few clicks. Fucking developers always think then know everything about computers "because I make them dance!" Bullshit. I bet you never took one fucking class on OS development or kernel basics. Stupid fucking arrogance.

  9. Re:Email isn't necessarily useful to everyone. on Embarrassing Stories Shed Light On US Officials' Technological Ignorance · · Score: 1

    BULLSHIT!!! Email is still the primary communication/documentary system at every major company and government bureau. It has thoroughly replaced the paper memo system that was its predecessor. If you cannot or do not read/write/manage your email messages/accounts - then you are functionally illiterate in today's terms. Yes - I am an email administrator.

  10. In a Casino on What Are the Weirdest Places You've Spotted Linux? · · Score: 1

    Was traveling through Temecula, CA and stopped for a drink and the buffet at Viejas Casino (not a plug - just reference) and as I was walking through the casino we had a brown-out (very high heat and massive electrical usage on that day). Was very interested to see all of the slot machines rebooting through a standard linux kernel and boot-loader straight to the "normal" slot machine game. Weird - but makes sense.

  11. Re:Implied Admission? on Apple Releases iOS 4.3.3 To Fix Location Tracking · · Score: 1

    Except that - "According to tests by independent security researcher Samy Kamkar, the iPhone was also collecting new data on cell tower and Wi-Fi networks when location services were off, and sending this data back to its servers. It's unclear whether the update stops these collections as well. According to Skyhook's Morgan, the collection of the data and the downloading of the cache to the phone typically work hand-in-hand." - From an article by the Reg. So - I'm sorry but they're collecting data when location services are off and they're transmitting that back to Apple. THAT'S SPYING!!!!

  12. Re:Thank you on An Experiment In BlackBerry Development · · Score: 3, Informative

    Oh I get it! You're considering the BES itself as the third party software. Well sure then, adding third-party software to the Exchange environment must seem foreign. But you get a hell of a lot of functionality that just doesn't exist on a pure Exchange/ActiveSync deployment. Including the ability to push applications to the devices, S/MIME functionality, true AES encryption throughout the whole device... you name it. Yes - BES is a bolt-on to Exchange, but it's a damned useful one in large organizations. I get it if it seems to complicated for your environment or your users, then stick with Exchange/ActiveSync. I've been running it for a long time and one thing stays the same - users are still stupid and training is still required. That goes for WinMo/iPhone and any other mobile email solution you're running too though.

  13. Re:Total on An Experiment In BlackBerry Development · · Score: 1

    There isn't a podcast application strictly on the Blackberry, but you can sync the Blackberry with your iTunes and include podcasts using the Blackberry MediaSync program. You can find it here: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/media/mediasync.jsp

  14. Re:Thank you on An Experiment In BlackBerry Development · · Score: 1
    What third party software is required? Seriously. I want to know what you deem "required" in order to work "in a vaguely okay way". I've been a BES admin since version 1.0 (and we're going on ver 5.0 now). I've NEVER run any third party applications on the Blackberry server or device and have nearly 100% mailbox data replicated from the Exchange server to the device (we purposely limit which mailbox folders are replicated to the device).

    I can understand if you don't like Blackberry servers or the devices. They're a bit of an acquired taste perhaps, but get your facts straight because you've obviously got NO idea what you're talking about.

  15. Re:Bingo! on iPhone Users Angry Over AT&T Upgrade Policy · · Score: 1

    Indeed - and even more so for those of us who've been limping along on the original iPhone. I wouldn't have bought it for myself but received it as a gift and I'm now really happy with the device (after jailbreaking to get most of the "new" features that will be included in the 3GS). But the hardware improvements are what are now driving me to upgrade. Lucky me - I've just reviewed my upgrade costs with ATT and I get the reduced rate upgrade. Wohooo! Not thrilled with the increase in data charges. It's going to cost me an extra $10 a month for the new phone, but that seems like a small price to pay for the speed and performance boosts that I'm getting.

  16. What about MechWarrior? on Vintage Games · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Talk about a game that made a difference! I actually went out and BOUGHT a brand new joystick to handle all of the different input requirements just so I could run and gun while turning the torso. That's what made me unstoppable! Man, I still miss that game.

  17. Re:OWA Support for Firefox and Safari on First Look at Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Beta · · Score: 1
    Yes - Microsoft has committed to updating OWA to provide equivalent functionality to IE with ActiveX (the full OWA experience) for both Safari and Firefox.

    http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/09/13/428901.aspx

    There are a few differences listed in the article, but it is more uniform.

  18. Re:Exmerge on First Look at Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Beta · · Score: 1
    Microsoft has committed to updating the Exmerge.exe tool specifically to support the Unicode PST format (20 GB limit) and should be releasing it this year.

    It's low on their priority list, but since most Exchange admins love this utility - they finally agreed to update it.

    http://msexchangeteam.com/archive/2006/11/28/431669.aspx

  19. Re:The April Fool on Slashdot Launches User Achievements · · Score: 1
    Hmmm - really? I'll have to check that out. Sounds like a cry from a cartoon though...

    Achievement UNLOCKED!

  20. Re:Too early to celebrate on Gravitational Waves May Have Been Detected In 1987 · · Score: 1
    Wow - I need to go back to physics class. All I think when reading this post is:

    1) Blah Blah Blah - curvature. I like curves on my women, but I have no idea what the hell he's talking about.

    2) Blah blah blah non-linear enhancement. I swear he's talking about boob-jobs.

    3) Blah blah blah - symmetry - blah blah blah - Einstein. WTF? I thought we were talking about boobs!?!

    4)Blah blah blah asphericity blah blah. Now he's going on about asses? What the HELL is he talking about?

  21. What about the gene banks on 1/3 of Amphibians Dying Out · · Score: 1
    OK - I'm sure I'm going to get flamed into oblivion, but I can take it.

    Don't we have gene banks for plants and animals both? I just saw a program the other day that said Norway is funding a huge increase in it's arctic gene bank (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svalbard_Global_Seed_Vault). I know that there is a lot of worry over species extinction, but as long as we've got the gene map then we've got the species preserved. I'm fairly confident that we'll be able to clone anything we've got stored. Call me crazy.

  22. Re:Where's the outrage? on Is There a Linux Client Solution for Exchange 2007? · · Score: 1
    I just got back from a 2 week Microsoft IT Fellowship training in Exchange 2007 (yes I know - I drank the cool-aid a long time ago). I had several conversations with the Exchange dev team and they acknowledged that the management direction was to eliminate POP3 and IMAP4 support in the next revisions of Exchange (including Exchange 2007). The plan was to de-emphasize those protocols.

    Typical Microsoft management arrogance. The Exchange team doesn't seem to have the same high-handed attitude. In fact, the guys I spoke to specifically told me that they've lobbied Microsoft management to not only extend the protocol support but to actually FIX the existing problems in those code segments. So you can expect (finally) some improvement in those protocols in Exchange 14 (next revision).

    So, I'm not saying that Microsoft is great or anything, but at least the dev's recognize that MAPI is not the end-all/be-all protocol.

  23. Re:Strong morals? on 88% of IT Admins Would Steal Passwords If Laid Off · · Score: 1
    Not sure why the mods see fit to mark this as funny. I take that as a serious question.

    I'm also glad to say that I AM a Sysadmin and I've NEVER stolen passwords or data. And I DO have strong morals and ethics. 88% ????

    I call bullshit.

  24. Re:front page? on Dead Sea Scrolls To Go Digital On Internet · · Score: 1

    "to my darking Wendy.."

    Yeah my wife has been making my days dark since I married her, but I don't think I would make a book dedication to her.

    Oh wait! you meant darling Wendy

    Nevermind.

  25. Re:Uh, Popular Mechanics? Unpublished Work? on MIT Secretly Built Mega-Efficient Nano Batteries · · Score: 1
    I actually had the opposite experience with Popular Science Magazine.

    I went on an overnight trip and stayed at a B&B. Silly me, I forgot to bring a book. There was an old Popular Science magazine in the bedroom though (at least 5 years old), and I was pleasantly surprised to read the articles and see how close their predictions had come!

    Of course some of the products didn't turn out, but it was surprising how "right" most of the magazine turned out to be.