Comment TLDR: Article is a massive troll. (Score 4, Insightful) 684
Seriously, nothing to see here. This is truly an embarrassment to Slashdot (if that's even possible). Just move along.
Comment Re:Oops (Score 2, Insightful) 216
Wow. Has "KDE doesn't need users" been a Slashdot story yet? I know it's out of date, but really, that deserves some exposure...
Comment Re:The Source Code (Score 1) 277
For anyone who's too lazy to search for it, the specific issue is on lines 259-274. (That would of course be in the "loop forever on leap day" function.
Comment Credit where credit is due (Score 1) 111
Before the bile starts pouring in, let's take a moment to thank the FCC for having a suddenoutbreakofcommonsense. That they listened is nothing short of incredible, and we should savor this moment and reward them for it, before we start tearing down the proposal for everything _else_ we each think is wrong with it.
Comment Re:But if it only appears to be secure... (Score 1) 145
Replying to cancel accidental moderation.
Comment Re:Depends... (Score 1) 669
badblocks has a non-destructive read-write testing mode. You can't run it while mounted, though, for obvious reasons; with SMART you probably can.
Comment Re:Unfortunately, you're correct... (Score 1) 188
And they'll only grant you powers with respect to a particular class of works (e.g. audio-visual works on CD) not something nice and broad like "any copyrighted work."
I was wondering about this. What exactly is the source of the rule that says they can't make an exception for "any noninfringing use of any work; or any action which does not involve any copyrighted work"?
Comment Re:So show us. (Score 1) 186
Wow. I have always been one of the smug people who replies to people's complaints about Wikipedia with "show me the diffs", and frankly those diffs stun me. I have not the words for how much TTN's behavior upsets me.
It's clear to me that I don't have the resources to do anything about him and his ilk directly; even though he's made some clear policy violations, I just don't have the time to wikilawyer against him singlehandedly, and I'm sure he has friends.
I'm contemplating what larger moves I could make that might help... it shouldn't be hard to "skin" Wikipedia to produce non-official versions, with reduced notability requirements. In the meantime, all I can say is that I feel your pain. I still think Wikipedia is the best Wikipedia we have, as it were, even if it's not the best Wikipedia it can be.
Comment Re:Surprised that it does it correctly. (Score 1) 2362
If you can't find where this shit's getting added to your bash startup files, just do what I did -- add 'complete -r' to the end of your
Hi, I Want To Meet (17.6% of) You! 372
Frequent Slashdot contributor Bennett Haselton wants to make online dating better. Here's how he wants to do it.
"Suppose you're an entrepreneur who wants to break into the online personals
business, but you face impossible odds because everybody wants to go where
everybody else already is (basically, either Match.com or Yahoo Personals).
Here is a suggestion that would give you an edge. In a nutshell:
Each member lists the criteria for people that they are looking for. Then
when people contact them, they choose whether or not to respond. After the
system
has been keeping track of who contacts you and who you respond to, the site
lists your profile
in other people's search results along with your criteria-specific response
rate: "Lisa has responded to 56% of people who contacted her who meet her
criteria." Read on for the rest of his thoughts.
Architect Claims to Solve Pyramid Secret 209
Alreadybutnotyet writes "A French architect claimed Friday to have uncovered the mystery about how Egypt's Great Pyramid of Khufu was built — with use of a spiral ramp to hoist huge stone blocks into place. The construction of the Great Pyramid 4,500 years ago by Khufu, a ruler also known as Cheops, has long befuddled scientists as to how its 3 million stone blocks weighing 2.5 tons each were lifted into place. 'The most widespread theory had been that an outer ramp had been used by the Egyptians, who left few traces to help archeologists and other scientists decode the secret to the construction. Houdin said he had taken into account the copper and stone tools available at the time, the granite and limestone blocks, the location of the pyramid and the strength and knowledge of the workers.'"
Wireless Power Now A Reality 197
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New Superbug Weapon to Replace Failing Antibiotics 201
An anonymous reader writes "Researchers in British Columbia have identified a peptide that can fight infection by boosting the immune system. Because antibiotics are under threat due to an explosion of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, this may be just in time."
Woman Wins Right to Criticize Surgeon on Website 250
Scoopy writes "The website of a cosmetic surgery patient critical of her Sacramento surgeon's work is protected free speech, an appeals court said in an opinion that could have statewide implications.
The website contains before and after photographs of 33-year-old Georgette Gilbert, who said the surgery left her with one eyebrow higher than the other and a surprised look permanently affixed to her face.
The website was challenged in a defamation suit filed by surgeon Jonathan Sykes, a prominent professor and television commentator on the subject of cosmetic surgery.
Although the Sacramento-based 3rd District Court of Appeal only mentions Sykes, the opinion suggests that others who use 'hot topics' of public interest in their advertisements and promotions may shed protections against defamation afforded to ordinary citizens."
The RIAA and French Button-Makers 150
Alien54 writes
"Requiring permission to innovate? Feeling entitled to search others' property? Getting the power to act like law enforcement in order to fine or arrest those who are taking part in activities that challenge your business model? Don't these all sound quite familiar? Centuries from now (hopefully much, much sooner), the actions of the RIAA, MPAA and others that match these of the weavers and button-makers of 17th century France will seem just as ridiculous."
