Cox never claimed to be an engineer - they didn't even accuse him of that - Sounds like the DOT just doesn't like it when someone questions their hired hand.

It is very simple - they are both in it just for the Money -

I have a Kindle - love it - wish the ebook prices were lower, but who doesn't. I doubt I will ever purchase a 'old style' book again...

Wild guess - the email was archived on backup drives - and the state of Alaska didn't have the 'extra' hardware to restore the archives quickly - plus I am sure the "redacting" process took a LOT of time. ...and of course, they delayed as long as they could, just in case everyone forgot about it...

So - do you often come to Slashdot for serious polls?

You are correct - so maybe they shouldn't pre install - just give you the option of What OS you want (If any)... ..I know - what a concept!!!

But think of the wonderful new beach property in Arkansas...

So, is it just Software they are pirating? or are the creating knock-offs of all sorts of products (Cell phones, MP3 Players, etc) - my guess it the % of software pirating isn't that much higher than the % of other product knock-offs...

I live in Montana, on Ranch land - and since the Patriot act was passed, I don't fly at all.... SWEET!!!

It is a valid question, if you Drop the "What."

Network Solutions = Malware...??? Nothing new here

I think the Death Grip is referring to the relationship between Steve and the Fan-boys..

Hmmm - so maybe Canada would start getting Great deals on Negotiated Hotel rates??

I have had good success with TeamViewer (http://teamviewer.com/index.aspx) and no, I don't work for them..It is free for non-commercial use

I agree and have done the same thing - lock the machines down. might be a hassle once and a while but it saves time (and hassles) in the long run