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Re:Fixing a Buffer Overflow in Unix v4 Like It's 1973 on Friday January 09, 2026 @08:50AM (#46553806)
Are you sure any buffer overflows were actually fixed in 1973?
Really? That’s like a pony motor! :)
Re:CERN Animal Shelter for Computer Mice on Thursday September 18, 2025 @10:25AM (#45290120)
Or schemata/schemas, indices/indexes…?
Re:303Gen – 303 acid loops generator on Wednesday August 06, 2025 @11:43AM (#44813532)
Lovely! Is the source code public?
Re:Only 9% of visitors give GDPR consent to be tracked on Tuesday July 07, 2020 @12:10PM (#23760658)
I'm actively working on a cookie banner blocker for iOS. Feedback, questions and suggestions appreciated!

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Re:Skype 5 for Mac on Wednesday March 30, 2011 @01:17PM (#2388190)
A small remedy is the "Contacts" window (command-3) -- but it doesn't show waiting messages.

Thinking about a downgrade myself...

Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware by Andy Hunt

http://pragprog.com/titles/ahptl/pragmatic-thinking-and-lear...

Worth a look.