Comment Cyber... (Score 1) 353
I vastly prefer the word "app" to "cyber."
As if adding "cyber" before every word suddenly makes it some revolutionary technological achievement.
*shudders*
Comment Embedded Systems (Score 1) 559
Given the fact that many microprocessors can be found in the home in everyday objects, it's obvious that "Too many" is the main choice for most people.
In that regard the poll is unclear, as I am not sure if it's referencing PC-based microprocessors or those found in any embedded system within the household, which probably includes most household appliances to the extent that more than 10 is very, very likely.
But I can't really say "too many" considering all the appliances and electronic devices we use day-to-day which, while not necessary, certainly can act to make our lives easier.
Comment Tilte Fail (Score 0) 167
As if a simple review of the title was so hard...
Comment Shocked and Appalled (Score 1) 299
Monster Cable too!
The folly of such an honest and innovative company.
Comment Re:According to his blog (Score 1) 160
The jihadists I am familiar with routinely kidnap people.
Granted it's usually in the Middle East, but I'd imagine they kidnap individuals more often than they "blow them up."
Comment Fallacious Title (Score 1) 987
I am not one usually to complain about titles or editors or any of the other Slashdot memes, but this title is a crock of shit. How misleading can it get? Not only did he not post Assange's bail, he didn't even offer the full amount!
Given the importance of the headline in advertising the story, I find it a piss poor and inane choice.
My two cents.
Comment Re:And only 5 paintings and sculptures were shot (Score 1) 70
Don't chip me bro!
Comment First Page Link (Score 2, Funny) 320
There are two pages to the article. Why you link to the second one instead of the main one is beyond me.
Yes I know people complain about the editors and the like, but is it really that much to ask to link to the main page?
Comment Status of Passengers (Score 1) 512
Just in...
Deceased:
- Ted Stevens
- Theron "Terry" Smith (pilot)
- William "Bill" Phillips, Sr.
- Dana Tindall (GCI's Senior Vice President, Legal, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs)
- Corey Tindall (Dana's 16 yro daughter)
Survivors:
- Sean O'Keefe (broken pelvis supposedly)
- O'Keefe's son (leg injury supposedly).
- William "Willy" Phillips, Jr. (13 yro)
- Jim Morhard
Compiled from recent press releases and Rick's List on CNN which showed the transcript.
Comment Re:Anything that alters consciousness is a narcoti (Score 1) 561
After reading this article, I guess there's a reason they call it the "Gateway" Experience.
Murdoch's UK Paywall a Miserable Failure 428
David Gerard writes "As part of his war against free, Rupert Murdoch put the Times and Sunday Times of London behind a paywall. Michael Wolff of Newser asks how that's working out for him. You can guess: miserable failure: 'Not only is nobody subscribing to the website, but subscribers to the paper itself — who have free access to the site — are not going beyond the registration page. It's an empty world.' Not that this wasn't entirely predictable." Update: 07/17 01:41 GMT by T : Frequent contributor Peter Wayner writes skeptically that the Newsday numbers should be looked at with a grain of salt: "I believe they were charging $30/month for the electronic edition and $25/month for the dead tree edition which also offered free access to the electronic edition. In essence, you had to pay an extra $5 to avoid getting your lawn littered with paper. The dead tree edition gets much better ad rates and so it is worth pushing. It's a mistake to see the raw numbers and assume that the paywall failed."
BP Claims Gulf Well Has Been Stopped 601
An anonymous reader writes with word that BP has announced the Gulf oil spill has been stopped.
Another reader adds more detail: "The last valve on the new cap has been closed, and the flow of oil and gas into the sea has stopped. That doesn't mean it's over. It is unclear whether the steel casing deep in the well can contain the pressure. The risk is that it could burst, which would eventually cause a rupture on the sea floor that would make things much messier to deal with. However, they're monitoring the pressure buildup carefully and if the pressure holds over the next 48 hours (indicating there is no leak below the sea floor), they'll assess what to do next. If it doesn't hold at the expected readings, then they'll re-attach the pipe used for producing to the surface and start collecting again. Regardless of what happens the relief well still has to be completed to permanently plug the well with cement, which could take a couple more weeks."
Comment Solution (Score 1) 75
Used a standard, fake email address when I submitted my complaint. Though I just as easily could have used one of my inactive accounts.
Maybe that makes my complaint less valid in their eyes, but it helps avoid situations like this for me whilst still allowing me to at least (have the illusion of?) have my voice heard.
Comment Re:I see you, You see me (Score 1) 833
They are doing that for anyone who posts on the forum. Supposedly community MVPs are not happy about it and even some Blues who have used their names have had their personal details leaked onto pages in minutes thanks to 4chan. This is a debacle for Blizzard and their banhammers will be busy long into the night.
Comment Re:virus? (Score 0) 343
I'd imagine most sites have "Java things executing" on them. ;)
