Comment I read "Slashdot users"... (Score 1) 194
..and thought "Huh, well, that explains it I guess".
Submission + - Firefox RC1 Released (mozilla.com)
IgnitusBoyone writes: It would appear that Mozilla has released Firefox 4 RC1 today. For most beta participants the update should be automatic, but for those holding out until getting closer to feature freeze now is likely a good time to test the next major release. Aside from a complete redesign of the User Interface. Firefox 4 offers several new features integrated sync manager and improved methods for tab-switching and organization for tab heavy users.
Submission + - Wi-Fi proven to interfere with aircraft (zdnet.com.au) 1
lukehopewell1 writes: "It's official: using Wi-Fi on a plane can interfere with a pilot's navigational equipment, according to airline equipment manufacturers Honeywell Avionics and Boeing today.
Boeing confirmed to ZDNet Australia this afternoon that the issue does exist, but said that it has not delivered any planes suffering the fault.
"Blanking of the Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) has been reported during airline EMI (electromagnetic interference) certification testing of wireless broadband systems (Wi-Fi) on various Next-Generation 737 aeroplanes," Boeing told ZDNet Australia in a statement."
Boeing confirmed to ZDNet Australia this afternoon that the issue does exist, but said that it has not delivered any planes suffering the fault.
"Blanking of the Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) has been reported during airline EMI (electromagnetic interference) certification testing of wireless broadband systems (Wi-Fi) on various Next-Generation 737 aeroplanes," Boeing told ZDNet Australia in a statement."
Comment Not... (Score 1) 559
..too many enough.
Comment Am I really the only one who thinks this is (Score 1) 488
frikkin' awesome!?
Comment Re:Huh... (Score 1) 236
One of my professors used the same argument for failing me once. Sure, he suggested that any rockets I'd build, with the goal of reaching Mars, more likely would end up on the moon.
I suggested that building a rocket that makes it all the way to the moon is a pretty neat trick regardless.
He was not impressed.
Comment Re:internet key?? (Score 1) 214
Indeed, I too seek one of these keys. Would be quite handy, now wouldn't it?
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