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Comment Re:The Last Straw (Score 1) 284

If only Gentoo had a stable version. By that, I mean something that you could leave for 3 years, only applying GLSAs, and then, when you wanted to install something new, you wouldn't be fucked because there was a new version of Portage, that needed a new version of Python, that wouldn't install for a myriad of other reasons.
The general consensus is that you have to keep bringing it up to date with all the latest ebuilds every night. And that's a pain.

I still really like Gentoo though. Especially Hardened Gentoo. If you want a very tough server, that's what you need.

Comment Re:And In Other News (Score 1) 95

I care. I liked the author's suggestion of creating a Dummy Account, just so you can view yourself and see what's visible to strangers. Ideally nothing but your name, but who knows for sure? What exactly is visible to Google, Bing, and other search engines? I'd like to know.

Why not let some strangers know your ID? And let them tell you? Maybe on some sort of forum. Such as Slashdot...?

Slashdot: The place where strangers exchange Facebook accounts to "nmap" their Facebook details.

Comment Re:Interesting! (Score 1) 143

Correct. Provided the Aircraft has had EMI testing done, using WiFi isn't a hazard. Using your cellular radio is a waste of time, as you just drain the battery above about 10,000', but WiFi and Bluetooth work nicely. It's the same reason some airlines (I'm looking at you, Air Canada) now only allow earbud headphones connected to their IFE system during taxi/takeoff/landing. It's so they can get your attention if 'shut goes wrong'.

Comment Re:Only a few left.... (Score 1) 426

I think most of the world works on 240/50. It would make travelling, a lot easier. Different plugs, sure that's easy, and adapters are small, but to have to bring converters with you, that's a pain. Although I have just looked up which countries use what, and actually it's not quite such a clearcut divider as metric/imperial.

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