The Lone Man - Slashdot User

Comment Re:Continue to Oppose? (Score 0) 598

by The Lone Man on Tuesday January 15, 2008 @11:08PM (#22061702) Attached to: US FDA Deems Cloned Animals Edible

The major problem with pesticides, you see, is that they were designed to kill things.

And you make the assumption that every single piece of meat on shelves will be the clone of just one animal. Even if one cow provides 1,000 clones, it is unlikely that you or anybody could be eating the same cow over and over.

Also, nowhere in the summary or in the full article does it say that labelling the meat as being cloned or not would be prohibited, just that it would not be required. So... no fascism here. That was a pretty quick enactment of Godwin's, though.

Journal Journal: Will an iPod killer ever succeed?

Journal by chaos421 on Sunday November 12, 2006 @04:20PM

this is a great time for portable music. with microsoft and others getting into the ring, this can only be good for consumer prices to have more competition. however, even though iPod owners aren't that loyal, how is the average computer user expected to 'switch' from apple to anything else? for anyone who has had an iPod for any length of time, od

Submission + - AMD cuts Personal Internet Communicator

Submitted by DaGiants on Sunday November 12, 2006 @04:07PM

DaGiants writes: AMD has killed the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), one of the first major efforts at designing ultra low-cost PCs for the third world. Ars Technica reports that AMD decided to pull the plug, taking a loss on the project. AMD can't be too dissapointed though, as the OLPC uses AMD's Geode x86 processor, and delivers a lot more for much less. While OLPC gets most of the attention these days, AMD's role in spurring interest in low-cost PCs for developing nations can't be overlooked.

Journal Journal: Wikipedia takes on Spyware 1

Journal by twitter on Sunday November 12, 2006 @03:29PM

Less than two weeks after someone used Wikipedia to spread a computer virus, Wikipedia is putting it's excellent spyware article on the first page. What better way is there to fight FUD than simple explanation? The article positively bristles with more than thirty references to expert sources.

Feed Now We'll Find the WMD (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday November 09, 2006 @06:12PM

Robert Gates, the president's choice for a new defense secretary, thinks computer viruses are weapons of mass destruction, and could be worse than nuclear and biological weapons. Who do we invade over this? In 27B Stroke 6.

Submission + - Windows Chief Suggests Vista Won't Need Antivirus

Submitted by

LadyDarth

on Thursday November 09, 2006 @05:49PM

LadyDarth writes: "During a telephone conference with reporters yesterday, outgoing Microsoft co-president Jim Allchin, while touting the new security features of Windows Vista, which was released to manufacturing yesterday, told a reporter that the system's new lockdown features are so capable and thorough that he was comfortable with his own seven-year-old son using Vista without antivirus software installed."

Submission + - EarthBound fans take matters into their own hands

Submitted by

Reid Young

on Wednesday November 08, 2006 @11:58PM

Reid Young writes: "EarthBound fans have waited 11 years for Nintendo to release the game's sequel, "Mother 3", which came out in Japan in April 2006. However, following a recent announcement by a Nintendo employee that it almost certainly won't happen, the fans are taking it upon themselves to get the job done by organizing a fan translation with some of the finest names in ROM hacking. Is it ethical? Does Nintendo even care?"

Feed What's Online: Reading Between the Lines (nytimes.com)

From feed by nytfeed on Saturday November 04, 2006 @02:12AM

There's no question the newspaper industry is "under siege," as some say. But how bad are things, really?

Submission + - Ipod owners not as loyal to brand as Mac owners

Submitted by Virtual_Raider on Thursday November 02, 2006 @10:52PM

Virtual_Raider writes: A survey indicates that iPod owners may not be as loyal to their devices as Mac owners are to their computers, thus opening the possibility for Microsoft's Zune to enter the market. Surveyed people also indicated a high likelyness of buying the much maligned brown device. But that doesn't mean that the market is now at Microsoft's mercy. RTFA for a change!

Submission + - Preparing a nice breakfast with the XBox 360

Submitted by

Mr_Congeniality

on Thursday November 02, 2006 @09:57PM

Mr_Congeniality writes: "Someone by the name of "Brett" went all out to prove how hot the XBox 360 can really get. So hot, the heatsink boils water on contact, but not only that, it can make a delicious meal. Be warned though, this video may not be suitable for those with weak stomachs!"

Submission + - Why Apple Can't Get Movie Content

Submitted by on Thursday November 02, 2006 @09:38PM

An anonymous reader writes: This article analyzes Apple's negotiations with record companies and movie studios. It explains why Apple's preferences are aligned with those of consumers. Using a software model, it concludes that the iTunes Movie Store currently doesn't have the software/hardware lock-in that forced the music industry to agree to Apple's terms for the Music Store.

Submission + - Blu-ray's Hardware Woes Stacking Up

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Thursday November 02, 2006 @06:29PM

An anonymous reader writes: The bad news just keeps on coming for Blu-ray. First, Sony halved its U.S./Japanese launch shipments of its Blu-ray powered PlayStation 3, blaming a shortage of blue lasers. Then, in the last two weeks, both Sony and Pioneer delayed the releases of their new Blu-ray players, refusing to cite reasons. And this week, at Blu-ray backer LG's annual dealer show, a previously announced LG Blu-ray player was nowhere to be found. LG product development director Tim Alessi had this to say: "we will provide an announcement when the time is right."

Submission + - Windows Media Player 11 Released Today

Submitted by filenavigator on Monday October 30, 2006 @09:15PM

filenavigator writes: Microsoft issued a press release today publicizing the release of Windows Media Player 11. Looks like the major updates in this version are for the Microsoft marketing engine. Features boasted by Microsoft include better integration with media players sanctioned by them, and integration with their new URGE music service. Additionally, and more importantly, this version contains the latest in Microsoft DRM software. Interested parties can download a free copy

Journal Journal: IBM is using better thermal paste - so what?

Journal by WindShadow on Monday October 30, 2006 @09:08PM

I guess I'm missing the point... IBM is all excited at a better way to use thermal grease to cool CPUs, so they can be "smaller and faster." Isn't the objective to make them use less power?

I just spent 12 years (on a ten week contract) working in a big data center, and power use was a constant issue. Intel and AMD are making the CPUs deliver more performance per watt, and I'm really dubious that better cooling is going to be a big deal.

Submission + - Virtual world: tax man cometh

Submitted by shadrach_au on Monday October 30, 2006 @08:51PM

shadrach_au writes: Best consult your accountant before selling your Level 60 gnome warlock, for you may end up facing a terrible foe: the tax man. Virtual lifers making virtual fortunes in virtual worlds such as World of Warcraft or Second Life could face a real tax bill, the Australian Tax Office warns.

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