Comment Re:It doesn't matter. (Score 1) 813
People want to worry - if they can find no real dangers, they'll inflate anything that looks remotely threatening regardless of true risk.
There, fixed that for you.
Comment Re:What good are stealth fighters? (Score 1) 613
We're far better off investing in drones which even if they're not stealth can win because we can just send a bunch more of them.
So you're saying you want to zerg rush China, when all they have to do is look a little east and ask how to defend against it?
Comment Re:No thanks? Not forceful enough. (Score 1) 314
"What kinda goddamn drugs are YOU on?"
You missed "and where can I get some because they sound great".
Comment Re:As a web application developer... (Score 5, Funny) 314
I sense apprehension. But that's ok. You'll grow to love Facebook. Everyone loves Big Br.... I mean, Facebook.
Comment Have to say it. (Score 1) 326
I'm sorry, but with the last line, I have to say this:
THIRD BASE!
Comment Increased Sales? (Score 1) 269
I wonder, is it possible that this might increase the sales numbers for the PS3? Now that they're a hackable machine, all sorts of enthusiasts are going to want to play with one, and the "dirty pirates" might buy one to play downloaded games. While this isn't a good thing for Sony, perhaps a sort of silver lining?
Comment Re:Free with Ads (Score 1) 315
We all install adblocker because we all hate ads that play sound, move around, take up the entire screen, etc. If there were just static ads on a page, simple banners with no movement, I would not feel the need to install adblock. I used to use a severely underpowered computer, and some ads would slow the system to a crawl. If the only way I can look at your page is by stopping advertisements, you're doing something wrong.
Comment Re:Eclipsed .... (Score 1) 159
I imagine it would be slightly different, as facebook takes time to propagate through the users, but on the other hand slashdot is just one big DDOS every time a story goes up.
Pink Floyd Give In To Digital Downloads 409
An anonymous reader writes "Tripped out old rockers Pink Floyd have inked a deal with EMI to allow single tracks by the band to be peddled as digital downloads. The remains of the band was in court less than a year ago, arguing that cutting up their albums and selling individual tracks undermined the 'artistic integrity' of their work. Now, though they've given in to the Man, and the likes of Money, Shine on you Crazy Diamond and Comfortably Numb will soon no doubt be available as 99p downloads on iTunes. Have a cigar."
Comment Re:Eclipsed .... (Score 3, Funny) 159
It always amuses me to think of servers and networking equipment melting whenever I see a slashdotting.
Comment Re:Why? (Score 1) 58
Whoever invents that will be the richest person in the world.
Or assassinated by about 51% of the population, who likes that no one knows what they mean.
Comment Re:They put the servers in The Situation Room (Score 1) 216
May their hair be set aflame by the heat from the servers.
Comment Re:What? No self discipline? (Score 1) 249
I often bemoan the existence of the "snooze" button.
My line of thinking on the snooze button is: If your alarm goes off, and you have time to hit the snooze button without it mattering, stop setting the alarm early. The fact it's an alarm means nothing if people can say "oh I can wait 10 more minutes".
Comment Re:Employers using it (Score 1) 249
I also have to submit to a blood test for nicotine, and get a note from my doctor saying I'm not suffering from depression.
Are there any other medical conditions you are forbidden from having?
He's also not allowed to be less that 6'0" or taller than 6'2", can only consume vegetables on days that are prime numbers, and is not allowed to smile if he sees puppies. The employers don't seem to make the connection between that last one and depression.
Comment Disappointment (Score 4, Funny) 118
The story's been up for 20 minutes and no one's tried to imagine a Beowulf cluster of them yet? This is a great sadness.
