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Re:DOJ will push Google to sell off Chrome on Wednesday November 20, 2024 @11:28AM (#42195529)
I clearly remember it being boxed and on a shelf along side Internet Explorer for like $40 at CompUSA. Nearly an entire isle for browsers.
Re:The Apple IIGS Megahertz Myth – Userlandia on Monday August 19, 2024 @03:31PM (#41293926)
I rocked the IIe but wanted a IIgs like no other. I'd 'visit' it at our local 'Apple store' before the Apple store (It was Tokamac in Palo Alto if I remember correctly and I may not). I also collected an Amiga A500 and an Atari 1040st. Love. Those. Times.
Coupler modems
Re:The Slurpr – Mother Of All Wi-fi Access Points on Thursday January 03, 2013 @11:02AM (#5002892)
Felt like I just jumped in the way back machine for this one. I was actually hoping for a hardware update or additional news - there is not.
Re:Ask HN: Best TV series you watched in 2012? on Wednesday December 26, 2012 @10:24AM (#4969504)
Very bummed that Awake got axed - interesting spin on a cop procedural.
Re:Moment of Silence on Friday December 21, 2012 @12:33PM (#4953606)
That is well put.
Re:xkcd: Instagram on Friday December 21, 2012 @10:32AM (#4953025)
Spot. On. Except Chad wants us to store our crap in his garage. Hmm.
Excellent quote and that sums it up nicely for me. Gack from a can. Yumbo.
Very good story that is well written. Interesting path that Kitna decided on when he could have gone one thousand other ways that were far easier. I am certain I would not have made the same type of choice. Once again, great article.
Re:A Eulogy for Occupy on Wednesday December 12, 2012 @01:30PM (#4911675)
Very well written piece that reminded just what the article intended. It amazed me that the Occupy 'movement' has already faded into the echoes of our society; that is my take and reality since I was not there nor directly involved. Once again, this was an excellent retelling and I for one appreciate it.
Re:Apple blocking SkyDrive from iOS store, wants cut of revenue on Tuesday December 11, 2012 @03:08PM (#4906531)
Apple also provided a large amount of eye balls for services that is available through the Apple app hosting system.
Re:Microsoft Said to Speed Windows Upgrades to Once a Year on Friday November 30, 2012 @10:54AM (#4853720)
Indeed. XP and IE6 are tired in the enterprise but, they are paid for, they work and apparently, we fear change. Those are the big three that I hear on a weekly basis from management. At this point, if Windows 8 was super enterprise friendly and completely free, we still wouldn't budge I am sure.
Re:Microsoft Said to Speed Windows Upgrades to Once a Year on Friday November 30, 2012 @10:51AM (#4853698)
That is where my thoughts are as well - business customers make a large mind share that I cannot imagine that they would ignore. I am hoping that Windows 8 as it is right now is the foundation for a more enterprise friendly set up. Please notice 'hoping' - I am equally prepared to not be surprised if this is it so to speak. Can't imagine that but hey, stranger things have happened.
Re:Box-O-Zombies iOS Game with NFC enabled Zombie Figures on Thursday November 01, 2012 @03:37PM (#4729295)
I have been curious as to why there were not more Skylanders type hardware games in existence? Not sure I would choose NFC as the link though it will be interesting to see and hopefully lead to others. NFC table top gaming could be a thing. NFC enabled mech with a little AR sprinkled on top? Please?
Re:Freakonomics » An Alternative to Democracy? on Thursday November 01, 2012 @03:34PM (#4729275)
Interesting read with some good links. I must confess that I read this headline initially as Freakonomics as An Alternative to Democracy. I clicked through to see what that would have been about. Could have been good times.
Re:PHP is such crap, how does anyone still code in this? on Thursday November 01, 2012 @03:32PM (#4729261)
Note to self: Do not learn PHP. Thanks.
Re:SmartHUD: A heads-up display for safer driving on Thursday November 01, 2012 @03:30PM (#4729252)
My idea of non-distracted driving is fairly simple - just driving and that is all. A 'old timey' roadster with no radio even would be interesting. Just driving.
Re:Apple has peaked — for real, this time on Thursday November 01, 2012 @03:27PM (#4729246)
Same old story as it is read on the linked site - opinions galore (like mine here of course). Article was not really my cup of joe as nearly all the arguments were speculative to say the least.
Re:Self-learning on Wednesday October 31, 2012 @10:29AM (#4722947)
Great write down with lots of good ideas. I too use a notebook to jot down whatever enters my mind. Tried evernote for the same purpose but it didn't stick as well as pen and paper. I also include trying new and different things that are outside my norm; that takes some serious effort sometimes.
Re:Can You Stop a Hurricane by Nuking It? on Tuesday October 30, 2012 @12:50PM (#4718195)
I would prefer 'Ah nuclear weapons - what can't you stop?'
Re:Crowdfunded research into how amphetamines work on Tuesday October 30, 2012 @12:41PM (#4718136)
Clicked for the title, stayed for the project write up.
Re:My (almost) perfect setup to stay focused on Friday October 26, 2012 @09:31AM (#4702054)
I've used Tomato.es for quite some time now (relatively speaking) and have found it 'better' for my flow than pen and paper/mechanical timer (though I have one as well).
Not seeing this as link bait at all - more method for than what was being learned. Great read that gives a lot of interesting insights and methods - definitely not for everyone. A lot of the same information and ideas have been discussed on Study Hacks though it is great to see the provided examples.
Jacksonville, FL store is not on the affected list though this does explain the sudden removal of all their card readers with no explanation given. I can find no mention of method of attack - must be fairly well thought out to affect so many stores over a wide area.
About this guide - wow and wow. Incredible work; good read for beginners and beyond. Very complete bit of writing here!
Re:Samsung terminates LCD contract with Apple on Tuesday October 23, 2012 @10:37AM (#4688268)
Aaaaand of course now Samsung is refuting the termination claims. Once again; good times abound.
Re:When A Daughter Dies on Tuesday October 23, 2012 @10:33AM (#4688245)
Great read and for myself, someone who is not part of the medical community though who is a father of a daughter, I can imagine the professional and personal frustration that must have been felt. Thanks for the write up - could not have been easy (even clinically) to put together.
Re:Outlawed by Amazon DRM on Monday October 22, 2012 @02:37PM (#4684664)
This entire situation is the foundation of my reluctance to completely shift to 'online media'. I have always understood that I would be leasing the media and that it could be terminated for cause just as the article related. Rough stuff.
Re:Color Shuts Down on Wednesday October 17, 2012 @03:12PM (#4665975)
Of course, now Color has denied that it is shutting down. Let the good times commence.
Re:Google's data centers are guarded by stormtroopers on Wednesday October 17, 2012 @01:07PM (#4665405)
Very tempted to make the obligatory droid joke at this point. Have thought better of it though.

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