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  • On the post: DHS Reveals Some Data On Border Laptop Searches

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 28 Sep, 2009 @ 03:13pm

    Re: Used so rarely?

    I agree.
    So perhaps we need some third party data/analysis? Like, DHSsearchedMyLaptop.org where users can anonymously report the date & time they were searched at the border & how in depth it was. Many people probably wouldn't want to post on such a site and there'd be a margin of error, but it's not the 'fox's' data. Just a suggestion.

  • On the post: Filmmaker Discusses Creative Marketing, Freeing Up Movies, Embracing New Business Models

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 25 Sep, 2009 @ 08:06pm

    Wow...

    Wow, that's about all I can say. I almost wept tears of joy reading these inspiring words that came from a director. I for one will be seeing this film in the theatres, buying the DVD and telling all my friends and co-workers to. Oh, and sign me up for an "Its not either/or, its AND" shirt! Go see Rage!

  • On the post: Music Publishers Push LyricWiki Into Wikia's Arms

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 25 Sep, 2009 @ 05:48am

    Re: Re: Re:

    Dang! You beat me to it! "NO STAIRWAY" LMAO

  • On the post: Following Your GPS Over A Cliff Is No Excuse For Bad Driving

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 23 Sep, 2009 @ 07:26am

    Blade Runne

    I hope his car had Blade Runner type sounds to warn any pedestrians at the bottom of the cliff. :-)
    I wonder if he has one of those "God is My Co-Pilot" bumper stickers. Snoogins.

  • On the post: Nissan To Add Futuristic Sound Effects To Its Electric Car To Keep It From Hitting Unaware Pedestrians

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 22 Sep, 2009 @ 07:42am

    Re: Knight Rider

    If it sounded like KITT, it would more likely say, "Michael, I'm detecting a careless pedestrian 10 metres to the North West." or something similar. But, in London, wouldn't the 'sign' read "Look Right?" Here in The States I always look left as that's where the traffic is coming from. Plus, a Brit would be equally 'dumb' if they were here and stood on the side of the road all day looking for said 'painted sign.'
    PS. I want my Nissan to sound like a skateboard so security guards will harrass me. :-)

  • On the post: Kevin Smith: Connects Again, Says Pirates Lead To Converts

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 08 Sep, 2009 @ 08:49pm

    Re: That's Just How it Happened...

    Exactly, and thank you. I've done my share of "illegal" file sharing but if I like something, I pay for it. I have YouTube and P2P of all types to thank for discovering so many new artists, musicians, authors, etc. If they're good, I buy their stuff, if they suck, I don't and I quite seeding, watching, what-have-you. I know I may be a minority but I don't get how the MPAA & the RIAA say that "one download equals one failed sale" of an album, ticket, whatever. I wouldn't have even heard of a good 30% of creators' work I've purchased due to finding them through the means I mentioned above. Oh, and Kevin Smith has had his own run-ins with the MPAA and their Gestapo; http://techdirt.com/articles/20080910/0423552225.shtml

  • On the post: Kevin Smith: Connects Again, Says Pirates Lead To Converts

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 08 Sep, 2009 @ 05:11pm

    Weird...

    That's weird, I seriously just finished watching An Evening With Kevin Smith 2 (Part 1) on Netflix's Watch It Now, I open my phone, refresh Tech Dirt and this is on here. Netflix only has Part 1 available for streaming so I was contemplating downloading Part 2 using bit torrent. Even if I "Pirate" it or not, I'm still going to buy it because it's so freakin' entertaining that I'll watch it over & over and I know that his DVD's usually have awesome special features. So, bravo Kevin Smith, for viewing "piracy" as something to adapt to and use to your advantage and I wish you many more converts. Thank you for being a sane person in "Hollywood."

  • On the post: Yusuf Islam Forgives Coldplay For Copying His Song, Even Though They Probably Didn't

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 17 Jun, 2009 @ 03:14pm

    It does happen all the time...

    It does happen all the time and you can especially tell by the recent increase in the so called "Mash Ups" being posted on Vimeo & You Tube. Kid Rock had a hit Mash Up with his song that combined "Sweet Home Alabama" and "The Werewolves of London" because both songs have almost the same drum beat, bass line and chord progression. I've noticed it for years especially being an occasional guitar player. I learned how to play "Skulls" by punk band, The Misfits, years ago. Later, the band Bush came out with the song "Glycerine" and I couldn't figure out why it sounded so familiar...then I learned to play it and noticed it was the exact same fingering and chord progression as the song "Skulls" but slower, softer and tuned down a bit. I didn't see Glenn Danzig suing Gavin Rossdale over this.
    Silly, but tea is at least a civilized settlement.

    You can hear each song for your self at You Tube:
    Skulls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkNSZJj9G3s
    Glycerine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU6KhFWvKPM

  • On the post: Twitter, Data Center Delay Upgrades Rather Than Cut Off Iranian Communications

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 16 Jun, 2009 @ 05:02pm

    Re: Re:Actually...

    Actually it looks like many are using IRC according to Totir.org but I haven't /join #iran yet so I don't know for sure, but still interesting.

  • On the post: Twitter, Data Center Delay Upgrades Rather Than Cut Off Iranian Communications

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 16 Jun, 2009 @ 04:10pm

    Twitter's Different

    Actually Twitter is different than open source programs or IRC or any other app. Since it can be used solely with SMS (texting) via short codes from any cellphone in the world. So let's say the Iranian Government started shutting down different internet connections or something, people would still have there mobile phones to use Twitter and let every one know what's going on. (Of course that would make them look guilty & I suppose if they could do that, they could block all sms communication as well but it's still different than the aforementioned comparisons.) For an interesting "Twitterer", check out http://www.Twitter.com/persiankiwi

  • On the post: Twitter, Data Center Delay Upgrades Rather Than Cut Off Iranian Communications

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 16 Jun, 2009 @ 04:01pm

    Re: Twitter Use

    Once you have an account, try following http://www.twitter.com/persiankiwi as this person seems to be accurate. Crazy stuff.

  • On the post: iPhone Owners Discover, Lo and Behold, It's Just Another Cell Phone

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 10 Jun, 2009 @ 05:40pm

    Alternatives...

    Well, I'm leaving this comment from my HTC G-1 on T-Mobile's (limited) 3G footprint and although my carrier's not as big as AT&T, I've been able to use MMS (plus other features the iPhone can't do yet) since I got my device in October. Now that T-Mobile is releasing a few new touchscreen devices, angry AT&T subscribers may have viable alternatives.
    (Ps. I don't work for T-Mobile, I'm just a happy customer & I love the Android OS.)
    8-)

  • On the post: Transparency Not Just About Access To The Press

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 26 Jan, 2009 @ 08:44pm

    @ #3

    Actually, www.Snopes.com posted a link to Obama's website where you can download a PDF copy of his Tax Returns.... HERE at answercenter.barackobama.com

  • On the post: New Zealand Hacker Released As Police, Judge, Prosecutors All Praise His Mad Hacking Skillz

    Krubuntu ( profile ), 16 Jul, 2008 @ 06:23pm

    Oh Snap!

    That's it, I'm moving to New Zealand!
    But seriously, although it's refreshing to see the law not overreacting, I must agree that this seems like too little was done. At least equivalent restitution or something but at least they didn't give him 10-20 and create another career criminal.