Comment hello (Score 1) 1
use the horse, Luke. use it. use that horse.
Comment It was a trap (Score 1) 141
It was a marketting ploy, conceptualized, designed, and brought to fruition by the music industry: the same people that have the power to turn shit in to gold records.
Most likely a ploy to see who would fire up thr bittorrent clients and start going crazy. Never believe this crap until your certain the laws have been written, passed, and every one is truly in the clear.
Most likely a ploy to see who would fire up thr bittorrent clients and start going crazy. Never believe this crap until your certain the laws have been written, passed, and every one is truly in the clear.
Comment An open letter to Obama (Score 1) 479
We need space exploration. We need to learn about our planet, our solar system, and our planet's function and relative essence of existence in that system. The more we learn, the more we can adapt knowledge to far reaching places. By hindering NASA's progression, you are hindering our future in ways you are not willing to acknowledge. Why is this? Please, get on track with Universe around us and our mission objectives of exploring it and learning from it in order to grow ... as human kind. You have a good plan for the people, but take it this necessary step further. Thank you.
Comment I truly do not (Score 0, Troll) 152
believe we should be messing with the natural occurances of the solar system. Asteroid collisions are how we got here, how we will end, and how a new smarter, more capable species will come again.
Let it happen naturally. End of story.
Let it happen naturally. End of story.
Annual Video Game Report Card Is Positive, For Once 75
Every year, the National Institute on Media and the Family releases a report card which grades various aspects of the video game industry on how well they keep "inappropriate" games out of the hands of children. This year's report was largely positive, which is surprising given the history of strong criticism by the Institute. They acknowledged that gaming is becoming a much bigger part of family life than it was in the past, and they're making an effort to shift the focus onto the parents to keep their kids' gaming habits under control. The full report is available here (PDF), and Game Daily has an interview with Entertainment Software Alliance CEO Michael Gallagher which touches on some of the same issues.
Comment Astronomy Magazine (Score 2, Interesting) 138
I think i just read some thing about this in Astronomy Magazine from earlier this year. The sensitivity and rapid ability to shoot large areas in a short amount of time will allow for this telescope to scan and record the entire Hawaiian skies every 3 days in search of Asteroids, Supernovae, and other phenomenon.
The Man Who Owns the Internet 369
Tefen writes "CNN Money posted this story about Kevin Ham, who has made a fortune gobbling up lapsed domain names and has recently launched a lucrative business partnership with Cameroon, the country which controls the .cm TLD. Since 2000 he has quietly cobbled together a portfolio of some 300,000 domains that, combined with several other ventures, generate an estimated $70 million a year in revenue."
Submission + - "My Internet Is Broken".
mccalli writes: "Great site here describing all the "My Internet is broken"-type question you get from time to time. Pretty funny, and I defy you to tell me you've not heard at least one of 'em.
Cheers,
Ian"
Cheers,
Ian"
Submission + - The best way to use the online MSDN documentation
satov writes: "Any developer who tried to use the online MSDN library knows that's not exactly a pleasurable experience.Google can help a lot though :D. "Two thoughts. One: Google is doing a favor to everybody, including his competitors, by providing search and retrieval for all the information available online (this doesn't mean it's against it's own interest) and Two: how pathetic is Microsoft if it can't provide a decent access speed to everybody ? (no, I don't hate Microsoft, this one comes out of sheer frustration)".
PS: please take my word on the slowness. I might need to use it these days and some /. hammering could prove fatal :P."
Submission + - Microsoft limiting Vista Technology Guarantee
MSRedfox writes: I'm a 32 year old gamer and beta tester of Microsoft Vista. When Microsoft offered the Technology Guarantee to upgrade new systems to Vista on its release, I went ahead and built a new computer with the understanding that I would be able to upgrade to the 64-bit Vista. I picked up a copy of Windows MCE 2005 for my new system. I entered the required data on https://upgradeweb.moduslink.com/Vista to setup my update. But for MCE 2005 they didn't offer a 64-bit upgrade, only 32-bit. Both Windows XP Home and Pro have 32-Bit and 64-Bit upgrade options on the website.
When I email the support and asked about the 64-Bit upgrade for MCE 2005 to Vista Home Premium I was sent this response:
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for your interest in the Upgrade Redemption Program.
The upgrade you qualify for on this offer, is directly related to
the version of WinXP that is installed on the qualifying computer.
For example, if you have a 32 bit version of XP, you will
get Vista 32, not Vista 64.
If you want further upgrades, you will need to purchase an upgrade
when Vista becomes available retail.
Regards,
Upgrade Redemption Center"
They have successfully turned this MS Fanboy angry. So what I'd like to ask the Slashdot community, is if anyone has any advice on who to contact at Microsoft to try to get them to fix this blatant mistake. They've already taken $120 for my OEM of copy of MCE 2005, please help me from giving them more cash. Thanks.
Submission + - Scientists Predict Big Solar Cycle
Anonymous Coward writes: "This 94% correlation between geomagnetic activity and future solar maximums is remarkable. Looks like we're in for stormy space weather.. http://www.physorg.com/news86010302.html"
Submission + - Thinkpad X60- The Tablet Goes Ultraportable
Rovi writes: Lenovo had a gift for Thinkpad fans this season- they finally released the successor to the X41 Tablet. The Thinkpad X60 Tablet weighs in at about three and a half pounds and has great tablet functionality. The updates from the older model include a 2.5" hard drive (the X41 used a 1.8"), automatic screen orientation, and an Intel Core Duo processor. For performance seekers some serious upgrades are available, such as a 120GB 5400RPM hard drive, 100GB 7200RPM drive, SXGA+ monitor, or up to 4GB of RAM.
Submission + - Alabama Man Beats RIAA Motion Without Lawyer
NewYorkCountryLawyer writes: "Representing himself, without an attorney, an Alabama man has defeated a summary judgment motion by the RIAA. In Motown v. Liggins the judge ruled that "there is a genuine issue of material fact that precludes granting summary judgment: whether Defendant copied or distributed any of Plaintiffs' recordings. In his responses to the requests for admissions, Plaintiff did not admit that he copied or distributed any of Plaintiffs' recordings. Plaintiffs have not demonstrated the absence of a genuine issue of material fact, and their motion is therefore due to be denied". The case is published in Westlaw at 2006 WL 3257792."
Submission + - Apple Veteran John Couch to Keynote TechEd 2007
newsblaze writes: "Couch is a blast from the past, starting out with HP, then moving to Apple for very early development of the Lisa, as Apple's first Software VP. As TechEd 2007 Keynote, Couch brings his focus on education to this educational conference. He was involved in Lisa — the Mac predecessor, the mouse and GUI interface most of us use — and take for granted."
Submission + - Santa Claus: the Tech behind Christmas
shking writes: "In a recent interview on CBC radio (choose mp3 or ogg), Dr. Larry Silverberg, an engineering professor at North Carolina State University, explains how Santa Claus delivers presents to millions of children in just one night. According to Dr. Silverberg, Santa invokes Einstein's theory of relativity to bend space and time and uses nanotechnology to build the presents right under each home's tree. There's also an alternative theory"
