Comment Re:A couple things that kept me from upgrading... (Score 1, Redundant) 791
You can install Start8 to solve the first two problems, and the task bar thing is an option that can be changed by right clicking on the task bar.
Comment Mechanical Keyboard (Score 1) 307
Get a decent mechanical keyboard if you want to go for the record - probably a Filco Majestouch 2 with Cherry MX Blue switches, although you could also go for a Topre Realforce if you wanted something a bit quieter and lighter.
Comment Ballmer's Reply (Score 2) 444
Comment TF2 Scout Included (Score 3, Funny) 231
I've heard that the Scout from TF2 will make an appearance... BOINK!
http://williamjudd.com/2009/06/01/left-4-dead-2-announced-scout-from-tf2-to-feature/
Comment Fun Fact (Score 0, Troll) 122
Fun Fact: Every book review posted on Slashdot gives nine out of ten.
Comment Newbie Mistake (Score 5, Funny) 150
You'll never get enough Zealots out with only fifty Gateways...
Submission + - OpenOffice 2.2 Released
xsspd2004 writes: "http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS3561829136.html
The OpenOffice.org Community on March 29 announced the release of a major upgrade to OpenOffice: version 2.2. The group claims that with upgrades to its word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, the free office suite provides a real alternative to Microsoft's recently-released Office 2007 product."
The OpenOffice.org Community on March 29 announced the release of a major upgrade to OpenOffice: version 2.2. The group claims that with upgrades to its word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, the free office suite provides a real alternative to Microsoft's recently-released Office 2007 product."
Journal Journal: US Air Force Looks to the XBox Generation for Pilots
The U.S. Air Force is creating a new job specialty, UAV pilots. Starting later this year, the air force will recruit people for this job. The details are still being worked out, but it will be an officer position. The army uses NCOs to pilots its UAVs, which are generally smaller than those used by the air force. The new air force program expects to attract those who had applied to be regular pilots, but had been denie
Journal Journal: Who's got the balls to stop a volcano? Java!
Found this story on BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6392995.stm, where Indonesian engineers are attempting to plug an erupting mud volcano http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_volcano with (up to) 250kg concrete balls connected by chains.
Submission + - Interview with flOw composer Austin Wintory
John B writes: "An exclusive interview with music composer Austin Wintory, the creative mind behind the sounds in flOw for the PC and the upcoming PS3 version of the game. Excellent insights into the video game music scene with a few tidbits about the PS3 incarnation of flOw as well."
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