If you'll read Amazon's comments at http://status.aws.amazon.com/, you'll see that the problem was located and later resolved at Amazon. Netflix wasn't the only service affected.

I guess I need to rent some kids when I fly. Most times, I get guided toward the scanner and have to say 'opt out.' Then I get put in the penalty box for anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes until someone is available to do the frisk. Just got that treatment when I flew out of Austin. I still care, but it's at least a chance to express my preference.

I don't know about tens of meters, but if you look at toll road implementations, you'll see that it can be read from at least several meters. I only mismanage assets though, so I'm not familiar with tags used in warehouses.

They're only in it for the tips.

What a lovely parting gift.

Accessories like my car.

If I'm spammed, opening another Gmail account is free. Changing my phone number costs $36.

For $10 more (what's that, about eight Euros?), you could buy SublimeText or UltraEdit and get some of those new features you've been waiting for. At least run the 30 day trial to see for yourself. I use Sublime and it's been a good choice for me. Sublime also handles large files much better than TextMate. I've used it on Postgres dumps in the 4GB range just to see. Scrolling was slow on my MacBook Pro with only 8GB RAM, but I could do it.

As for getting big bucks for years, it's likely that Allan is tired of maintaining it. Version 1.5 is a great editor as is. Users always want more and he probably found a new shiny project to tickle his fancy. Releasing as GPL is a wonderful bit of philanthropy.

No worry, he's unemployed. His CV will never make it past HR.

How else will they find the good porn?

Not at a typical 60+ hour work week.

> you'll have to wait for them to divorce the losers they married the first time.

And by then, they're used and out of warranty.

eBay also has the right to say "not without due process" as it applies to the jurisdiction.

I have a Ford truck and can confirm that it runs. I'm also old and can confirm that I do not. Does that help?

By my measure, syncing the clock on the stove, microwave, DVD, TV, alarm and car stereos would be an engineering marvel. It all depends on perspective. Yes, there have been greater accomplishments. That doesn't mean your newest widget isn't nifty.