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Comment Re:Cybercheat? (Score 1) 484

You're right on.

There is a very fine line between somebody calling foul on plagiarism and the fact that nearly everything we say or do is copied from somewhere and there ends up being only so many ways to say or do something. This is true in any language whether spoken or computer.

I honestly don't see much distinction between finding a sentence or paragraph that illustrates your point and rewriting it 'in your own words' but keeping all the important functional parts of information, and simply copying it verbatim if it already concisely and accurately hits the point you were trying to make. Either way it's clear you understand the material.

Obviously this line of reasoning does not apply to simply copying or hiring out an entire paper. Though it could be argued that the latter practice is good preparation for the modern practice of outsourcing. Would be interesting to outsource a paper for a business ethics class, and of course the paper would be on the topic of outsourcing and of course sources would be cited.

Comment Re:Fast Well (Score 1) 545

I also use the bottom pattern. Also, I'm a left key shifter, exclusively. I could remove the right shift key an never, ever miss it. I hold the shift key solid and TYPE JUST ABOUT AS FAST as without. I almost don't need my pinky finger on my left at all really. I guess it makes me feel better about human adaptability too in a way.

Comment Re:Scary? (Score 1) 208

What about the regulation about line-of-sight with remotely controlled hobby aircraft? Or what I have to assume is gross violation of some sort of FCC regulation in regards to transmitter power, etc.

That said, I think it's awesome. I just don't think it's safe to say it's completely without broken law.

Comment Re:When PS2 is better - one example (Score 1) 356

Do these full disk encryption solutions load before or after the BIOS post? If before, you're screwed because not even the bios has had a chance to enable legacy USB support. If it's after the BIOS, you'll want to make sure you have legacy USB support enabled in the BIOS. This should allow you to use your USB keyboard before the OS loads.

If you've already tried that, then it's likely that the Encryption suites block all sorts of hardware devices as a security measure or just aren't written well :-)

Comment Re:Sorry, no "dirty tricks" campaign here... (Score 1) 1060

Your post made me think of a motive for somebody to do what he did. What are the laws in Sweden in regards to parental citizenship rights? If Assange was successful in knocking up one of these ladies, would he have access to citizenship or would that require marriage?

I know Assange has been trying for Swedish citizenship for some time now which is why I ask...

It's also something I have never seen brought up since the beginning of this ordeal.

Comment Re:Some People (Score 1) 728

Just a month ago, I visited the Statue or Liberty for the first time.

The security was similar to that of an Airport, but the staff was much more rude, and photography was prohibited inside the security area. Not even TSA has gone this far.

It seems Lady Liberty is not without her sense of irony.

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