These are still widely used in some of the best amps out there.

Imagine backing 60TB up to Carbonite. It takes forever just to backup 1TB now.

Why doesn't she just cash out one of her trust funds to pay for this?

Of course they have the right. It's their product. No matter how much the majority of the people hate this and have to pay a premium for their hardware products...but they do have the right to do so.

Says the AC..go figure!

I have a spinal cord stimulator embedded in me and since then have only flown twice. Both times I has told to go through the scanning machine even though I have a medical can that says NOT to do that. I just turn the thing off and luckily it didn't get screwed up. I hate going through that whole mess of flying and am so happy I don't have to travel for work anymore. I can't stand the TSA. They are SERIOUSLY clueless!

thats nice

Well if Wikipedia says timber frames are popular then you must tear down your 'real walls' and replace them!

You could always lock out IRC or any other places you don't want them to go. Also let them know that all sessions will be recorded in case any questioning of cheating comes up. Of course this is only if this takes place on classroom computer where you have control.

idiot