Thanks for explaining what Linux Mint and Cinnamon are, but what do you mean by "fork"? And what's "GNOME Shell"? Also, why is part of your text underlined and and not black? ;)

You're right, CDs are crappy. That's why I always bring a live band with me when I drive to and from work.

Canada should be embarrassed. I mean, they have some of the best privacy laws of any country.

On a related note, as an American, could I borrow some?

This sort of honesty is rare. For the reasons that you stated.

It's clear that J.K. Rowling is part of the piracy problem.

I hazard to guess that "ridiculous" means something different for you.

As of right now: 1 Australian dollar = 1.0762 US dollars

Couldn't the submitter couch the phrasing in something sympathetic. Yes, it's the Russian's 5th failed attempt, but rocket science is...rocket science. It's not easy.

A lot of Russians put effort in trying to get it right. Why verbally piss on them like that?

Disclosure, I'm American.

This is the wet dream of the MPAA/RIAA. SOPA is the next big step down this road.

So, take a moment to write, call, or visit your representative to voice your opposition to censorship.

If you think "Oh, it's just that country", you really need to think again.

Right now in Niger, 8% of the population are slaves. That's 1.8 million people.

Let me reiterate, that's happening right now. Sub-Saharan Africa has the majority of the worlds slaves; and I'm not talking about indentured servants.

It could be worse, they could be permanently shot.