In response to Hacker group defends attacks on WikiLeaks foes :
What these hackers are doing is nothing short of cyberbullying. Get over WikiLeaks. They stole government documents and they're supporting this new type of threat to our national security. Mastercard, et al. should not give in to their childish cyberbullying.
Anonymous
In response to Microsoft slates another monster Patch Tuesday :
If they have a patch, and everyone needs it ?? WHY MUST IT FALL ON TUESDAY ?? how about releasing them as they finish testing them?
On Linux, bug fixes and security updates arrive whenever. No waiting. No special dates.
Anonymous
In response to First look: Chrome OS beta's Achilles' heel is its reliance on the Web :
I thought your article took a very narrow minded view. Techies (like you and me) assume that everyone needs all the functionality from their devices or the device is nothing short of a failure ... [but] most "business users" have no idea or any real use for the myriad of features found in MS Office. I think the casual users far outnumber the power users and this type of device is the perfect answer for them.
Cid Sinclair
Chrome OS with its heavy reliance on connectivity, instantly ties one in with cellular providers for a heavy monthly price tag. Connectivity is not free ... I'd have to predict a buyers' rebellion over the whole concept. If it's not paying for 3G or LTE Internet services, then it's not mobility. If it's not mobility, then why are you editing on such a tiny screen with a cramped keyboard and a battery that lasts under two hours?
Anonymous
In response to Google vs. Amazon: Clash of the booksellers :
I have refused to purchase dead-end, proprietary e-book readers. Anyone remember Betamax? Let's have some standards and interoperability among the industry. What vendors are trying to do, via legislation, DRM and proprietary technology, is to lock-in customers. It's disgusting to see companies make these kinds of decisions! And to realize that they have so little regard for their customers!
Anonymous
In response to Americans now spend same time online as watching TV :
My computer and TV are both in the living room.
The real question is: "Do I watch TV while on the Internet, or am I on the Internet while watching TV?"
The answer is: It depends whether what is on TV is interesting enough to demand my almost full attention.
Anonymous
In response to Firm in H-1B case looks to hire only U.S. workers :
Last I heard, illegal immigrants into the US were almost entirely agricultural or unskilled workers (trained professionals usually aren't desperate enough to resort to such things). For cheap tech work, it's generally considered more economical to hire an offshore outsourcer. Besides, techies are generally better educated and more likely to squeal about job site abuse.
John L. Ries
In response to U.S. ranks 25th in the world for Internet connection speed :
Makes me wonder why such an advanced nation is so miserably far behind in Internet speeds.
Anonymous
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