Comment Re:C++ to Java? (Score 1) 194
Upvote the parent, it's about the only post in this discussion with actual information.
Comment Re:Interesting story behind MegaUpload (Score 1) 255
But haven't the huge drops in crime rates been correlated with the increases in prison populations?
Comment 'hunt for life' (Score 1) 152
If you look at the nasa mars airplane web page: http://marsairplane.larc.nasa.gov/, there is no mention of 'hunting for life'. The whole search for life on mars story is just for the proles and the media.
Comment How do you implant leaves with gold? (Score 1) 348
How do you implant leaves with gold? Without removing them from the trees?
Comment transflective display (Score 1) 646
Reflective displays are obviously not the solution in bright light situations.
Transflective is what I want: http://www.liliputing.com/2010/06/cpt-transflective-display-could-give-pixel-qi-a-run-for-its-money.html
Transflective is what I want: http://www.liliputing.com/2010/06/cpt-transflective-display-could-give-pixel-qi-a-run-for-its-money.html
Comment hotmail (Score 1) 381
The only reason Microsoft cares about this botnet because it "was responsible for sending 651 million spam e-mails to Hotmail addresses over an 18-day period last month".
Comment Re:The solution.. (Score 1) 484
Wow. That's the first obvious troll I have seen on slashdot with a rating of "4, insightful".
Awesome, if a little ensaddening.
Comment Re:"Commercially viable"? (Score 1) 251
Yes, this statement is just wrong:
"In what will be the first fusion power facility that's commercially viable".
Even changing the 'will' to 'may' would be wrong.
Comment server class? (Score 1) 557
Does it have any server-class hardware? e.g. ECC ram? If not, it shouldn't really be called a server.
Comment Re:3x12.5 is even better! (Score 1) 1055
In my day, we did 2 by 18! And we were grateful if we were given a rock to chew on at break times!
Submission + - Survey finds that Windows Server 2008 will flop (networkworld.com)
Julie188 writes: "Windows Server 2008 is already shaping up to be just as big a flop in the enterprise as Windows Vista. In a survey of 687 IT professionals conducted by Network World, 50% have no plans whatsoever to upgrade. Of the remaining half, only 12% plan to upgrade within 12 months of the product's release. The biggest complaint, named by 68%, is that it breaks existing apps. 65% also say an upgrade will be too expensive. 43% say that they are worried about the OS's security and 34% simply feel that Windows Server 2008 offers no compelling new technology. For those that do want it, Microsoft's NAC, (dubbed Network Access Protection) is the top draw, named by 44%. 37% will upgrade because it will be time to buy a new server anyway. 32% will want it because they like to have the newest technology. 24% want Microsoft's upgraded Web server, IIS 7.0, included with Windows Server 2008. (Note, multiple answers allowed.) But the general belief, some three months away from its much ballyhooed launch, is that Windows Server 2008 simply won't be worth the hassle."
Submission + - Firefox 2.0.0.11 Released with little warning (wordpress.com)
Spinlock_1977 writes: "Firefox 2.0.0.11 has been released with little notice. The release notes are equally sparse:
Stability Update: This release corrects a problem that was found in the previous release, Firefox 2.0.0.10."
Stability Update: This release corrects a problem that was found in the previous release, Firefox 2.0.0.10."
Submission + - Non-fraternization vs. your rights 1
An anonymous reader writes: I have been placed on suspension pending investigation regarding violation of my employer's "no fraternization" policy. During the past 3 days of interrogations I have had many prying, personal questions asked, including whether or not I had sexual relations with another employee who works in the same facility but not on my shift (we are never in the building at the same time). We are considered lower level management of the same level, so union support is out, and have no authority or interaction with one another in the course of business. I have not responded to the allegations and stated that certain things are none of their business and that I am awaiting counsel (which I am).
No proof of any wrongdoing was given, and the source of the allegations is not being revealed.
It is my feeling that my personal life and who I associate with off the clock is my own business as long as it has no effect on my job performance. I am awaiting legal counsel, but I have been told by the company that there is a strong possibility I will not have a job within the next few days, if not sooner.
What are my rights in this situation, can an employer question you about your private life in this manner, and am I obligated to answer?
No proof of any wrongdoing was given, and the source of the allegations is not being revealed.
It is my feeling that my personal life and who I associate with off the clock is my own business as long as it has no effect on my job performance. I am awaiting legal counsel, but I have been told by the company that there is a strong possibility I will not have a job within the next few days, if not sooner.
What are my rights in this situation, can an employer question you about your private life in this manner, and am I obligated to answer?
Submission + - Why Did Laptop Screens Become Mirrors?
Strudelkugel writes: I decided to get a new laptop. I haven't looked new models for some time, but a friend was showing me his new one with many desirable features: Faster CPU, more RAM, faster disk, less weight. Just one problem: the LCD is the new "glossy" variety, which reflected the ceiling lights, the desk lamp, the wallpaper, etc. — essentially everything you would expect to see in a mirror. Obviously this degraded the display of the PC desktop. I thought it was a very annoying "feature", but I could always find a model with a decent anti-glare screen. Imagine my surprise when I went to the store and found every new model on display had glossy mirror screen! The people in the store said the new screens are supposed to offer a better image, but all agreed the reflectivity was something they didn't like. Where is the marketing PHB who foisted this idea upon the unsuspecting public? Is the glossy screen a wayward attempt to make laptops look more like shiny new toasters — something more oriented oriented to the general consumer?
