Comment Re:Vote (Score 2, Insightful) 1515
+1. So many people fail to understand the purpose of the Second Amendment.
As I have told countless friends through the years: the Second Amendment is not about duck hunting.
Linux Ecosystem Is Worth $25 Billion 176
darthcamaro writes "How much is Linux worth today? That's a question the Linux Foundation is trying to answer in a new report expected to be released on Wednesday.
The End of Non-Widescreen Laptops? 668
Santi Onta writes "Today Lenovo retired the last NON-widescreen laptop they offered (the T61 14.1) from the market, and Lenovo is just an example (Apple, Sony, HP, etc. are the same). I understand the motivation behind all the laptop manufacturers to move to widescreen: they can still advertise that they offer 14.1 or 15.4 screens, but the screen area is smaller, and thus they save more money. Some people might like widescreens (they are useful for some tasks), but any developer knows that vertical space matters! Less vertical space = less lines of code in the screen = more scrolling = less productivity. How can laptop manufacturers still claim that they look after their customers when the move to widescreens is clearly a selfish one? I just wish they offered non-widescreen laptops, even if it were for a plus (that I'd be more than happy to pay)." I've always preferred the widescreen aspect ratio -- vertical matters, but having two nice wide columns always mattered more to me. Until this reader's submission, I hadn't realized that it was such a contested issue. Does this matter?
China Unblocks the BBC (In English) 158
An anonymous reader writes in with news that China has unblocked the BBC Web site — the English-language version at any rate. No announcement was made, because China has never acknowledged blocking the BBC for the last decade. The Chinese-language version of the site has been blocked since its inception in 1999. The article speculates that the easing of censorship may be tied to the upcoming Olympic Games.
Canadian Songwriters Propose Collective Licensing 455
aboivin writes "The Songwriters association of Canada has put forward a proposition for collective licensing of music for personal use. The Right to Equitable Remuneration for Music File Sharing would legalize sharing of a copy of a copyrighted musical work without motive of financial gain, for a monthly fee of $5.00 applied to all Canadian internet connections, which would be distributed to creators and rights holders. From the proposal: 'File sharing is both a revolution in music distribution and a very positive phenomenon. The volunteer efforts of millions of music fans creates a much greater choice of repertoire for consumers while allowing songs — both new and old, well known and obscure — to be heard. All that's needed to fulfill this revolution in distribution is a way for Creators and rights holders to be paid.'"
Comment Re:Length of days is a problem (Score 1) 229
I'm a flunky, incapable of the math. But I don't think that that's the problem so much.
It's one of circularizing the orbit to Venus's current one, especially in so short a time, that is problematic.
It's one of circularizing the orbit to Venus's current one, especially in so short a time, that is problematic.
Comment Re:Not so dumb after all... (Score 1) 1020
However, MOST people, Christians and Islamists alike, would just like to have a decent job... [etc.]
I believe you mean Muslims, which is an important distinction.
Comment Re:For those (Score 1) 330
Ok, that was awesome. Comedy gold, right there.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Journal Journal: Workplace absuridities as phone support for a DSL ISP. 16
This journal entry isn't about customers that call in, despite the numerous ijits out there that deserve to be mocked.
No, it's about the company I work for, specifically the bosses.
Yesterday, I recieved an email saying that "Firefox is on the list of banned software, and there will be disciplinary repercussions if anyone is caught using it."
Journal Journal: Day Three: Apathy 1
Well, I wonder if temporary bans last this long, or if my sarcastic email managed to get me an editor pimpslap.
Strangely, I don't miss it as much as I would have thought.
Journal Journal: Day Two: Bannination.
Well, it's been well over 24 hours. May have to wait til I get my DSL before I can comment again. So all you losers that think you won our arguments... wrong, you've been protected from my stinging sarcasm and subtle wit by none other than the editors. They can't protect you forever. One day, you'll say something stupid on fark, or k5, and my vitriolic rebuttals will tear your wimpering souls to shreds. That, or you'll just ignore logic and continue blabbering on.
Journal Journal: After getting a few flamebait mods.. 1
I recieved the:
Due to excessive bad posting from this IP or Subnet, comment posting has temporarily been disabled. If it's you, consider this a chance to sit in the timeout corner . If it's someone else, this is a chance to hunt them down. If you think this is unfair, please email moderation@slashdot.org
So I decided to email them. Here is the gist of it.
Robert Rozeboom wrote:
Comment Re:Bah!!! (Score 2, Informative) 441
Around 80 years ago Nylon was invented. I live in Norway but my grandmother lived in New York in the 20ties / 30ties. She told me Nylon was short for "NOW, You Lousy Old Nip'" - a reference to Japan, and the new Nylons replacing the old silk stockins.
She was wrong.
She was wrong.
Journal Journal: `Only Fools and Horses' theme tune lyrics... Fucking winner!
Stick your money in me pocket,
I'll fetch the suitcase from the van,
Cos if you want the bestes, but you dont ask questions, then,
Brother, I'm your man,
Cos where it all comes from is a mystery,
It's like the changing of the seasons and the tides of the sea,
But here's the one which('s) driving me beserk:
`Why do only fools and horses work?'
La-la, la- la-la, etc.
Comment It is a good time to be a troll! (Score -1) 108
So add me to your freinds list you FP failing fucks!
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