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Unicode Support For Linux?
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BASIC Compiler for Unix?
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Internet Access in {Cardinal} {USState} Sucks
Clueless PHBs at {RealCompany} File Frivolous Lawsuit
{Punditflame} -- Just Kidding!
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ICANN... Well, Maybe Not
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Moore's Law Is Wrong!
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{TechLawsuitTarget} Sued Again
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{USState} Passes Anti-Spam Law
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RIAA Infuriates Music Lovers Again
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Owner of {domainname}.com Accused of Cybersquatting, Taken to Court
Nasty IIS Security Hole Uncovered
New Outlook Virus Attacks Windows
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{LinuxPersonality} Publishes New Essay
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Microsoft Office for Linux Rumors (Part {#5-30})
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Cryogenic CPU Cooling Product
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{LinuxCompany} -- A Bad Investment, Says {BizPublication}
Slashdot Wins Another Award
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{USState} Names Freeway After {MicrosoftPersonality}
Attack of the Killer Backhoe in {RealCity}
Star Wars Rumors
{^LinuxDomain} Editorial on Linux
Microsoft Announces Plans For Seattle Theme Park
{TechGeekEnemy} Ticks Off More Customers
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{PunditPersonality} Rears His Ugly Head Again
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Stupid {ComputerLanguage} Tricks
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{LinuxPersonality} On {TechGeekEnemy}
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Microsoft Abuses Monopoly Power Again
{TechColumnist} on {TechTopic}
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{TechProblem} Cause Havoc In {RealCity}
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{OpenSourceProject} Bumber Stickers
{LinuxDistro} T-Shirt Contest {[Results|Underway|Announced}
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{LinuxDomain} Revamp
{LinuxDomain} Temporarily Down
{TechCompany} Sues {TechCompany}
US Postal Service Eyes .US Domain
{RealCompany} Prefers Apache For E-Commerce
NetCraft Releases New Apache Stats
You've Got Telco!
{LinuxPersonality} Forum Tommorrow
{TechPublication} Editorial On {TechProblem}
Buy {TechCompany} Stock Now... Cheap!
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{TechCompany} Accused Of GPL Violation
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World's Smallest Hard Drive
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{title=Miscellaneous Slashdot Notes}{SDTopicSlashdot}{author:=SDAuthorCmdrTaco}{dept=stuff-to-grok}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}I finally found some time to do a little perl hacking on the Slashdot codebase. Like usual, I've probably broken something, but I'll leave it to you guys to find the bugs (and hopefully submits diffs :-)). Some of the changes include tweaks to the moderation code (if you're a moderator or a moderator-wannabee, please click below for full details), subliminal advertising embedded in the html source code (maybe I shouldn't mention that), and an anti-spam system to thwart user agents with names like 'EmailCollector' and 'SpamMaker'. Click the more link for details...
{title=Software patents are patently offensive}{SDTopicDOJ}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept=kill-all-the-lawyers}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}{SDContributor} writes "<I>I was browsing IBM's patent server when I came across this disturbing patent on '{BogusPatent}'. Not good!</I>" {SDContributor} pointed out an <A HREF="{SDCite}{$publink}">article</A> in {$Pub} about a patent on {BogusPatent} held by {SDBigEvilCompany}. Dozens of people sent <A HREF="{SDCite}{$publink}">linkage</A> to a {$Pub} {[op-ed|editorial|column|feature} entitled "Why Software Patents Benefits Consumers" written by {CongressCritter}. Finally, {SDContributor} sent us an rebuttal editorial about the evils of software patents. Click below to read it."
{title=Attack of the Killer Backhoe}{SDTopicNews}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept=nerds-panic-nationwide}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}Net access was severaly disrupted earlier today by an errant backhoe that accidentally cut two major net backbone cables near {[Palo Alto|San Jose|Mountain View}, California. Preliminary reports indicate that as much as {#20-50}% of all US-based websites were offline for as many as three hours. The backhoe operator, "Bubba" {LastName}, says that he "pulled the wrong lever". A full investigation by the FCC will commence as soon as the department receives sufficient funding.
{title=Modern Art Beowulf Cluster}{SDTopicNews}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept=i-should-have-majored-in-art} {cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}{SDContributor} writes, "<I>A bored grad student at {University} created a modern art sculpture in the campus courtyard made entirely out of old {#2-4}86 computers. The cool part is that this Rube Goldberg-like contraption actually works -- part of it is a fully functional Beowulf cluster! The Computer Science Club's <A HREF="http://geekzilla.cs.{acronym}.edu">website</A> is served by the cluster, which is nicknamed Geekzilla</I>." I wish they had cool stuff like that at my college.
{title=Linux Possibly Defamed Somewhere!}{SDTopicLinux}{author:=SDAuthorCmdrTaco}{dept=call-out-the-linux-brigade!}{cmts:=SDCmtsHigh}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsVeryHigh}Several hundred people have sent word of a Linux <A HREF="{SDCite}{$publink}">roast-a-thon</A> over at {$Pub}. We recommend you send hostile flames to the <A HREF="mailto:{username}@{acronym}.{[net|com}">{[author|editor|publisher}</A> to let your voice be heard -- we simply cannot and will not allow idiots to badmouth our favorite operating system.
{title:=SDArticleNewLinuxKernel}{SDTopicLinux}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept=download-compile-reboot}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}{SDContributorPhrase} the latest, greatest version of the Linux kernel is now available at a download site near you. You know what to do.
{title:=SDArticleSlashdotEffect}{SDTopicSlashdot}{author:=SDAuthorCmdrTaco}{dept=oops-i'm-sorry-about-that}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}Yesterday's story about <A HREF="http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A> triggered a massive attack on their website, causing {#3-6} servers to literally explode. At least {#2-4} employees were injured by flying sparks, but none seriously. We really do apologize for this massive denial-of-service attack: Slashdot needs to use its power for good, not evil.
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{title:=SDArticleDotBomb2}{SDTopicNews}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDGenericDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}Another day, another dotcom bites the dust. This time it's {$Firm}. This <A HREF="{SDCite}{$publink}">article</A> in {$Pub} analyzes the latest victim in the dotcom downturn, suggesting that the company failed because it {SDArticleDotBombExp}.
{title:=SDArticleDotBomb3}{SDTopicNews}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDGenericDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}{[Financial experts|Analysts|Pundits} are worried about {$Firm}, which is not only in financial trouble but has been acting very {[erratically|strange} lately. Instead of laying off employees that they don't need, they've increased their workforce by {#30-50}% even though in a few months they'll start bouncing payroll checks. According to some, the company is doomed because it {SDArticleDotBombExp}. So what gives?
{title:=SDArticleMerger}{SDTopicNews}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept=a-match-made-in-hell}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}This {SDCite}<A HREF="{$publink}">{[article|feature|editorial}</A> over at {$Pub} argues that {$Firm1} should merge with {$Firm2}. Why? Because "{SDArticleMergerExp}."
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SDARTICLEMERGER
Should {firm1:=TechCompany}{$Firm1} Acquire {firm2:=TechCompany}{$Firm2}?
What If {firm1:=DotComCompany}{$Firm1} Merged With {firm2:=TechCompany}{$Firm2}?
Why {firm1:=TechCompany}{$Firm1} Should Buy {firm2:=DotComCompany}{$Firm2}
SDARTICLEMERGEREXP
both companies would share {buzzwordadjective} synergies
both companies currently have inferior products, but together they might produce something that people might actually buy
{$Firm2} is on the verge of bankruptcy
{$Firm2} has a CEO that is totally clueless and needs to be replaced
{$Firm1} has high hopes for world domination, which it won't be able to fulfill without the help of {$Firm2}
SDARTICLEDOTBOMB
{firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} Post Mortem
Why Did {firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} Go {[Bankrupt|Bust}?
The {firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} Failure: What Went Wrong?
SDARTICLEDOTBOMB2
{firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} Goes Out Of Business
{firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} Bites The Dust
{firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} Files For Bankruptcy
The {[Demise|End|Collapse} of {firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm}
SDARTICLEDOTBOMB3
What's Going On With {firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm}?
Is {firm:=DotComCompany}{$Firm} In Trouble?
SDARTICLEDOTBOMBEXP
blew all of their Venture Capital on {[worthless|stupid|pointless|extravagant} employee perks, such as a {[heated swimming pool|movie theater|game room|new Ferrari for everyone|team of gourmet chiefs}
wasted all of their money on the lamest Super Bowl commercial ever produced
didn't try to convert the large number of visitors into paying customers
fell into the trap of believing that "If you build it, they will come and spend money", which, unlike in movies, doesn't happen in the Real World
built a website with gratuitious Flash, JavaScript, and ActiveX features that irritated everyone
had a business plan written on a napkin
employed a bunch of teenagers who learned everything they knew about business from running a lemonade stand when they were younger
intended to get rich from selling out to Microsoft even though they didn't have a product
SDARTICLENEWHARDDRIVE
{firm:=TechHardwareCompany}{$Firm} Announces {size:=#250-900}{$size} GB Hard Drive
{firm:=TechHardwareCompany}Did Somebody Say {size:=#250-900}{$size} Gigabytes?
{firm:=TechHardwareCompany}{$Firm}{size:=#250-900} Unveils {[Ultra|Super|Mega}{[Active|Super|Mega}{[Drive|Store|Capacity}{[®|(tm)|(r)|} Hard Drive
SDARTICLENEWHARDDRIVEBODY
{$Firm} has done it again. According to this {SDCite}{$Pub} <A HREF="{$publink}">article</A>, they've patented new technology that will allow them to produce a {$size} gigabyte hard drive the size of a {[penny|quarter|bacterium|molecule|peanut}. {SDArticleNewHardDriveComment}
{SDContributor} writes, <I>"In this {SDCite}<A HREF="{$publink}">{$Pub} article</A>, {$Firm} CEO {Person} talks about new advances in hard drive technology which could quadruple storage density."</I> {SDArticleNewHardDriveComment}
{SDContributor} writes, <I>"I just got a press release from {$Firm} claiming that they've invented a new hard drive that can store {$size} gigabytes and runs on solar power. Cool!"</I>
SDARTICLENEWHARDDRIVECOMMENT
Of course, it's still vaporware, but man that would hold a lot of MP3's!
It's vaporware at this point, but I'm drooling already!
Production isn't expected to begin until 200{#3-9}, which means you'll need to find some other way to store your {[porn|MP3} library for now.
Man, I wish I was a dotcom billionaire so I could afford one of these babies. Oh wait... I am! Suckers!
I remember back in the Good Ole Days when we walked uphill both ways to school and used computers that had {#5-10} megabyte hard drives... Things have really changed since then.
SDARTICLEHOAX
{MicrosoftPersonality} {[Killed|Shot|Arrested}!
Gay Love Letters Written By {MicrosoftPersonality} Discovered!
{[Microsoft|Intel|Red Hat} Goes Bankrupt!
{PunditPersonality} Undergoes Sex Change Operation!
{LinuxCompany} Stock Drops By {#70-99} Percent!
Alien Spacecraft Lands Near {RealCity}!
SDARTICLEHOAXBODY
{SDContributor} writes, <I>"This is unbelievable! The headline speaks for itself... see this article over at {SDCiteRumor}."</I> Yep, this one certainly got my attention.
{SDContributor} writes, <I>"This article over at {SDCiteRumor} pretty much sums it all up. Heaven help us!"</I> {SDArticleQuickiesSuffix}
Several dozen people sent linkage to this {[story|article|rumor} over at {SDCiteRumor}. {SDArticleQuickiesSuffix}
{SDContributor} was the first of many to tell us about this article over at {SDCiteRumor}. After the news broke, the NASDAQ plummeted by {#10-20} percent! Quick, somebody get me some aspirin.
SDARTICLEHOAXBODY2
Okay, so we screwed up (again). This story is a hoax. We apologize.
Well, let's all give a big thanks to the ten million people who wrote in to tell us this story is a hoax.
Fine, we messed up again, this article is a scam. Will you quit flaming us now?
It seems we've been had. The whole thing is a hoax. Nevermind.
Yes, we <I>do</I> have journalistic standards here at Slashdot. It's just that we sometimes forget about them. We apologize... this article is a hoax. Now will you all shut up about it?
SDARTICLENEWLINUXKERNEL
Linux Kernel {linuxkernelversion} Released
Here It Comes: Linux {linuxkernelversion}
Linus Releases Kernel {linuxkernelversion} To The World
SDARTICLESLASHDOTEFFECT
{var1:=^LinuxDomain}{$Var1} Hit With Slashdot Effect
Slashdot Effect Strikes {var1:=^LinuxDomain}{$Var1}
Slashdot Effect Strikes {var1:=DotComCompany}{$Var1}
SDARTICLESLASHBACK
It's time again to take another look at Slashdot articles from the past week. Click below to read updates for two previous articles about <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A> and <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A>, and to read about the latest developments in {[CmdrTaco's|Hemos'|CowboyNeal's} life.
Okay, we admit it. Things were said, mistakes were made. It seems a whole batch of recent articles has turned out to be false. For instance, the <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A> is a hoax. And the article entitled <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDHeadlineNews}</A> was completely untrue.
Please, quit sending us email about all the mistakes we've made in the past week. This is Slashdot, what do you expect? If you want perfection, go read the New York Times (registration required). Click below for our corrections for several previous articles, including <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDHeadlineNews}</A>, <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDHeadlineNews}</A>, and <A HREF="{SDGenericLink}">{SDHeadlineNews}</A>.
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{SDArticleFeatureJonKatz}
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{title:=SDHeadlineJonKatzGoal}{SDTopicTech}{author:=SDAuthorJonKatz}{dept:=SDJonKatzDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}{SDArticleJonKatzGoal}
SDARTICLEJONKATZGOAL
Over {[a decade|two decades|five years} ago, the concept of the {$JKGoal} was one of the most {[powerful|insightful|promising} ideas coming from {[the Net|Usenet|the online world}. Now everybody is a little more {[skeptical|wiser}, and less {[idealistic|naive}. Still, could the idea come back? {SDArticleJonKatzEnding}
{$JKGoal} is an idea whose time has come. But {[narrow-minded|clueless|egocentric} {sdjonkatztarget} and {sdjonkatzenemy} must change their ways before it can happen. {SDArticleJonKatzEnding}
SDARTICLEJONKATZFREEDOM
{SDArticleJonKatzFreedomBody#3-5}{SDArticleJonKatzEnding}
SDARTICLEJONKATZFREEDOMBODY
We are at a crossroads.
This is no longer a problem that faces just {$jkpeople}.
The time for action is now.
I look around and all I see are {SDJonKatzEnemy} who will stop at nothing to restrict the freedoms of {$jkpeople}.
The world as we know it will come to an abrupt end unless all of the {$jkpeople} of the world band together and fight as a united whole against oppression at the hands of {$sdjonkatzenemy}.
All of the emails I keep receiving confirm one fact: a whole lotta {$jkpeople} are pissed off and aren't going to take it anymore.
Can you believe what's happening?
We must stop the {sdjonkatzenemy} of the {[world|US}.
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
I've seen the future and it doesn't look good.
I've been a {[pundit|social commentator|windbag|gasbag} for over {#5-10} years, and I've never seen anything like this.
This {SDCite}<A HREF="{$publink}">article</A> from {$Pub} should sent a warning signal to any freedom-loving Slashdotter.
One doesn't need to look very far to see the trend: the {sdjonkatzenemy} have declared war against {$jkpeople}.
SDARTICLEJONKATZENDING
{\0}
Click below for details.
Click below to find out more.
First of a {[three|four|five}-part series.
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Feature: {jkpeople:=GeekPeople}{$JKPeople} And {SDJonKatzAdj} {SDJonKatzNoun}
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Feature: {jkgoal:=SDJonKatzGoal}{SDJonKatzPrefixGood} {$JKGoal}
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Stuff-To-Read
I-Like-To-Use-Capital-Letters
Rambling-On-About-Nothing
It's-Time-To-Panic!
SDJONKATZPREFIX
The Rise Of
The Road To
The Era Of
Descent Into
The Future Of
The Power Of
The War Against
The Secrets Of
Rethinking
The Attack Of
The Paradox Of
At The Crossroads Of
Brief History Of
Showdown With
Beyond
The Dynamics Of
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The Rise Of
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The Era Of
The Future Of
Beyond
Rethinking
At The Crossroads Of
The Dynamics Of
SDJONKATZTARGET
Hackers
Nerds
Geeks
Teenagers
Troubled Teens
Lurkers
Flamers
Anonymous Cowards
Perverts
Angst-Ridden Teens
Kids
SDJONKATZADJ
Spiritual
Digital
Virtual
Open-Source
Post-Columbine
Techno-Romantic
Technocentric
American
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Revolution
{[Cyber|Lawyer|Techno|Chrono}clysm
Meltdown
War
Nightmare
Tragedy
Republic
Hype
Nation
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{SDJonKatzGoalAdj} Property
{SDJonKatzGoalAdj} Republic
{SDJonKatzGoalAdj} Democracy
{SDJonKatzGoalAdj} Revolution
SDJONKATZENEMY
Bible-Thumpers
Congresscritters
Paranoid Parents
Clueless Soccer Moms
Recording Industry Executives
Unelected Bureaucrats
Software Moguls
Media Tycoons
{OrgMembers}
SDARTICLEASKSLASHDOT
{SDContributor} writes, "<I>{SDArticleAskQuestion}</I>" {SDArticleAskComment}
{SDContributor} asks, "<I>{SDArticleAskQuestion}</I>" {SDArticleAskComment}
{SDContributor} poses this question: "<I>{SDArticleAskQuestion}</I>" {SDArticleAskComment}
{SDContributor} wrote in with this {[good|excellent|} question: "<I>{SDArticleAskQuestion}</I>" {SDArticleAskComment}
SDARTICLEASKQUESTION
{title=Ask Slashdot: Which is the best Linux distro?}I'm wanting to try Linux, but I don't know where to begin. My friends recommend {LinuxDistro} and {LinuxDistro}, but what is really the {[best|easiest to install|most user friendly} Linux distribution?
{title:=SDQuestionBestSoftware}Our company is looking to deploy a 500 new Linux desktops throughout its corporate headquarters. Which {$Var1} would you all recommend that we migrate to?
{title:=SDQuestionBestSoftware}I don't want to start a {[flame war|holy war|flame-fest}, but which {$Var1} do you think is the best?
{title:=SDQuestionBestSoftware}I convinced my mother to upgrade her system to Linux. Unfortunately, I've had trouble setting her up with a good {$Var1}. Any thoughts? Which is the best choice for a newbie?
{title:=SDQuestionLinuxSupport}I'm wanting to buy a new {$var1}, but nobody at {[CompUSA|CompUSSR|Circuit City} can tell me which models work with Linux. Can anybody help?
{title:=SDQuestionLinuxSupport}I've been shopping for a new {$var1}, but most everything only works with Windows. The only exception is the {TechHardwareCompany} {#101-5000}{LETTER}, but it's way more than I can afford. Does anybody know of any other models that do work with Linux?
SDQUESTIONBESTSOFTWARE
Ask Slashdot: What is the best {var1:=SDSoftwareCategory}{$Var1}?
Ask Slashdot: {var1:=SDSoftwareCategory}{$^Var1}s -- What is the best choice?
Ask Slashdot: We Need A Good {var1:=SDSoftwareCategory}{$^Var1}!
Ask Slashdot: What are the pros and cons of different {var1:=SDSoftwareCategory}{$^Var1}s?
Ask Slashdot: Which {var1:=SDSoftwareCategory}{$Var1} do you prefer?
SDQUESTIONLINUXSUPPORT
Ask Slashdot: What is the best Linux-supported {var1:=Peripheral}{$Var1}?
Ask Slashdot: {var1:=Peripheral}{$^Var1} Buying Recommendations
Ask Slashdot: Which {var1:=Peripheral}{$Var1} Do You Recommend?
Ask Slashdot: Which {var1:=Peripheral}{$Var1} Has The Best Linux Drivers?
SDARTICLEASKCOMMENT
Good question!
So what are your thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Now this is a doozy!
I have a few thoughts on this, but I'll let the Slashdot community take it from here.
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SDARTICLEASKDEPT
what-a-question
no-flame-wars-please
just-say-no-to-holy-wars
think-before-you-post
another-tough-question
SDARTICLEQUICKIES
{SDArticleQuickiesPhrase#6-10}
I've been so busy lately that I've fallen behind on the quickies! Tragic! {SDArticleQuickiesPhrase#6-10}
It's that time again for everyone's favorite Slashdot feature. {SDArticleQuickiesPhrase#6-10}
Yep, it's that time again! {SDArticleQuickiesPhrase#6-10}
First up: {SDArticleQuickiesPhrase#6-10} And finally... {SDArticleQuickiesPhrase}
Time once again to clean out the submission queue: {SDArticleQuickiesPhrase#6-10}
SDHEADLINEQUICKIES
Quickies: Error -- {LinuxError}
Return of the Quickies
Did Somebody Say Quickies?
Quickies: Welcome To {DayOfWeek}
Quickie {DayOfWeek}
{DayOfWeek} Quickies
Quickies: Lame Filler Material
Quickies: Cleaning Out The Submission Queue
Quickies: Lotta Links
Quickies: It's that time again
Quickies For Me, Quickies For You
Quickies Keep On Coming
Two Scoops Of Quickies
Full Quickie Disclosure
Steaming Heap Of Quickies
Super Quick Quickies
Stop: Quickies Time
Here Come Da Quickies
Quickie Fu
Big Batch Of Quickies
Can You Say Quickies?
SDARTICLEQUICKIESPHRASE
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} <A HREF="{url}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} <A HREF="{url}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A>. {SDArticleQuickiesSuffix}
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} <A HREF="{url}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} <A HREF="{url}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A>. {SDArticleQuickiesSuffix}
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} a new site called <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A> to help {[beginners|newbies|neophytes|former Windows users}.
{SDContributor} has launched a new {[Linux advocacy|news site|Open Source community} site called <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A> has a new {[look|design|theme|owner}.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} the {@%B} issue of <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A> is out.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} version {AppVersion} of {AppName} is out. {[Whatever the heck that is.|So?|And I just downloaded the previous version earlier today!|You know what to do.}
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} an article in {SDCite}{$Pub} about <A HREF="{$publink}">{SDArticleQuickiesItem}</A>. {SDArticleQuickiesSuffix}
{SDContributor} noted yet another Slashdot {SDCite}<A HREF="{$publink}">reference</A>, this time in {$Pub}.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} this Slashdot plug in {SDCite}<A HREF="{$publink}">{$Pub}</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} this <A HREF="http://www.patents.ibm.com/details?patent_number=5{#100000-999999}">disturbing patent</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} yet another place you don't want to see a <A HREF="http://{domain}/{username}/bsod.jpg">BSOD</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefix} an {[IETF draft|RFC document} entitled "<A HREF="http://{domain}/rfc/{digit#4-5}.{[txt|html}">{RFCDocument}"</A>. {SDArticleQuickiesSuffix}
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} {SDCite}{$Pub} has an <A HREF="{$publink}">article</A> on Slashdot.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} the {LinuxExpo} {[early registration|registration|call for papers} deadline is next {DayOfWeek}.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} {SDCite}{$Pub} has started a {[daily|weekly|monthly|bi-weekly} {[Linux|BSD|Apache|Open Source} <A HREF="{$publink}">section</A>.
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} the website for the <A HREF="http://{domain}">{OrgPolitical}</A> {[runs on Linux.|runs on Linux. How terribly ironic.|has some "interesting" comments embedded in the source code.}
{SDContributor} sent us a nice <A HREF="http://{domain}/{username}/hubble.jpg">photo</A> of {Planet} that officially meets Rob's First Law Of Art.
As {[usual|always|expected}, several new Linux websites have popped up, including <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A>, <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A>, and <A HREF="{var1:=LinuxDomain}http://{$var1}">{$Var1}</A>. {[This is starting to get out of hand.|Don't we have enough already?|How many do we need?}
{SDArticleQuickiesPrefixThat} ESR has updated the <A HREF="http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/jargon/">Jargon File</A> to version 4.{#2-4}.{digit}. It includes new definitions for {randomname}, {randomname}, and {randomname}.
SDARTICLEQUICKIESPREFIX
{SDContributor} told us about
{SDContributor} sent linkage to
{SDContributor} forwarded us a link to
Several people sent linkage to
Quite a few people sent us a link to
For something truly {[bizarre|wierd|strange}, {SDContributor} pointed out
SDARTICLEQUICKIESPREFIXTHAT
{SDContributor} was the first to mention that
We've received word that
{SDContributor} told us that
{SDContributor} wrote in to {[mention|tell us} that
{SDContributor} pointed out that
{SDContributor} noted that
SDARTICLEQUICKIESSUFFIX
Be very afraid.
This can't be good.
This is exactly what the world needs.
It's another wonder of the Web.
You've got to be kidding.
Heaven help us!
It's funny.
When will the insanity end?
It's old, but still amusing.
No comment.
Now I've seen it all.
And you thought things couldn't possibly get any worse.
{\0}
SDARTICLEQUICKIESITEM
{GeekEntertainment} {[Porn|Origami|Interpretive Dance}
Furniture Porn: {[2.0|The Next Generation}
the Random Slashdot Generator
Bill Gates' computer teacher
the {[dungeon|sub-sub-basement} under Microsoft Building #{#10-40}
another wacky eBay auction
the Pokey the Penguin comic strip
The Church Of {^BuzzwordAdjective} {^BuzzwordNoun}
The Church Of {LinuxPersonality}
a research paper on why User Friendly sucks
the {DotComCompany} gravesite
the world's {[smallest|largest} Beowulf cluster
rejected Linux mascots
the QUERTY keyboard conspiracy
Web-controlled microwave oven
the world's *least* ergonomic keyboard
the truth about {MicrosoftPersonality}
a new {[beer|caffeinated beverage|beverage} called {^RandomName}
The {^Animal} Dance
The Boycott {RealCompany} Campaign
the Tuxissa Virus
proposed Star Wars pre-pre-prequels
{[deep-fried|country-fried|barbequed|oven-roasted} {[Twinkies|pizza}
{RealCompany} Ate My Balls
Mr. T vs. {RealCompany}
a quantitative study of the meaning of life
the {GeekSciFiAuthor} Fan Club
The Horrible, Terrible {RealCompany} Conspiracy
the Bridges Of {USPresidentCommon} County
the {[amusing|bizarre|funny} editorial policy of the {Newspaper}
The {CareerTech} From Hell
SDARTICLEQUICKIESDEPT
stuff-to-link-to
stuff-to-read
stuff-to-click
here-comes-the-slashdot-effect
before-my-wrists-fall-off
mindless-link-propagation
stuff-that-wastes-time
brace-yourself
rob-must-be-bored
new-and-improved
happy-happy-joy-joy
what-a-lame-title
another-waste-of-time
SDARTICLEBOOKREVIEW
{title:=SDArticleBookReviewDummies}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDArticleBookReviewDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}We usually don't cover books in the {[IDG|O'Reilly|Sams} "...{$BookSuff}" line, but this is one is {[different|special|worth looking at}. If you've ever wanted to know more about {$BookSubj}, this is the book to get.
{title:=SDArticleBookReviewDummies}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDArticleBookReviewDeptNeg}{cmts:=SDCmtsMed}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsHigh}I've never been very fond of books in the never-ending "{$BookSuff}" series. But this particular book is horrible. It spends more time talking about the author's {[hobbies|psychiatric problems|credentials} than about {$BookSubj}. Don't even bother with this book. Trust me.
{title:=SDArticleBookReviewOReilly}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDArticleBookReviewDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}O'Reilly does it again: this time it's the "{^NaturalColor} {^Animal} Book". Written by {Person}, this book covers everything you could ever dream of learning about {$BookSubj}.
{title:=SDArticleBookReviewOReilly}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDArticleBookReviewDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}We often get bombarded with questions from people wanting to learn about {$BookSubj}. Until now there just hasn't been a good reference. However, O'Reilly has finally unveiled the "{^NaturalColor} {^Animal}" book, and it's already a classic. This is a must-have book for your collection.
{title:=SDArticleBookReviewSciFi}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDArticleBookReviewDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}{$BookAuthor}'s sci-fi classic, "{$BookTitle}", is often regarded as his crowning achievement. It has everything, from {GeekSciFiElement} to {GeekSciFiElement}. Click below to read the review, which hopefully doesn't spoil the plot too much.
{title:=SDArticleBookReviewSciFi}{author:=SDAuthor}{dept:=SDArticleBookReviewDept}{cmts:=SDCmtsLow}{totalcmts:=SDCmtsMed}If you like science fiction books in which the central theme revolves around {GeekSciFiElement}, then you should run -- not walk -- over to our affiliate bookstore to buy "{$BookTitle}" by {$BookAuthor}. You'll be glad you did, and we'll have some more money in our pockets to buy a new hard drive to hold our MP3 library.
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Book Review: {booktitle:=GeekSciFiBook}{$BookTitle}{bookauthor:=SDArticleBookReviewSciFiAuthor}
Book Review: {booktitle:=GeekSciFiBook}{$BookTitle}{bookauthor:=SDArticleBookReviewSciFiAuthor}
Book Review: {booktitle:=GeekSciFiBook}{$BookTitle} by {bookauthor:=SDArticleBookReviewSciFiAuthor}{$BookAuthor}
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{GeekSciFiAuthor}
{FirstNameMale} {LastName}
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{booksubj:=SDArticleBookReviewTopic}{booksuff:=SDHeadlineBookReviewSuffix}Book Review: {$BookSubj} {$BookSuff}
{booksubj:=SDArticleBookReviewTopic}{booksuff=In 21 Days}Book Review: Learn {$BookSubj} {$BookSuff}
SDARTICLEBOOKREVIEWOREILLY
Book Review: Mastering {booksubj:=SDArticleBookReviewTopic}{$BookSubj}
Book Review: The Zen and Art Of {booksubj:=SDArticleBookReviewTopic}{$BookSubj}
Book Review: {booksubj:=SDArticleBookReviewTopic}{$BookSubj} In A Nutshell
Book Review: Advanced {booksubj:=ComputerLanguage}{$BookSubj} Programming{SDTopicTech}
Book Review: Programming With {booksubj:=ComputerLanguage}{$BookSubj}{SDTopicTech}
Book Review: Effective {booksubj:=ComputerLanguage}{$BookSubj} Programming{SDTopicTech}
SDARTICLEBOOKREVIEWTOPIC
{ComputerLanguage}{SDTopicTech}
{ComputerLanguage}{SDTopicTech}
{ComputerLanguage} Algorithms{SDTopicTech}
{LinuxDistro}{SDTopicLinux}
{^BuzzwordAdjective} {^BuzzwordNoun}{SDTopicTech}
{^UnixTool}{SDTopicLinux}
SDARTICLEBOOKREVIEWDEPT
stuff-to-read
stuff-to-read
gonna-sell-like-hotcakes
buy-beg-or-steal-this-book
SDARTICLEBOOKREVIEWDEPTNEG
stuff-not-to-read
buy-an-oreilly-book-instead
what-did-you-expect?
why-did-anybody-publish-this?
SDSLASHBOX
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For the Perl lovers amongst us (I think that's everyone), {Person} sent us a review of the amazing {SDBookReviewLink}Perl for Smarties</A>, a great IDG book.
{SDContributor} sent in a review of {SDBookReviewLink}How To Write Programs Compatible With GNOME and KDE</A>, a book that might finally put an end to some of the flame wars.
Jesse Berst's new book, <I>{SDBookReviewLink}Anchored To The Desk: Succeeding As An Online Pundit</A></I>, is a waste of money according to {SDContributor}.
O'Reilly's latest masterpiece, {SDBookReviewLink}Learning How To Write Open Source Licenses In 21 Days</A>, is a must-have for the lawyer-wannabee.
{Person} reviews {SDBookReviewLink}Bob's Silly Guide to ActiveX</A>, a funny book about a topic nobody here is actually interested in.
{Person} critiques the latest Microsoft-bashing work, {SDBookReviewLink}Microsoft: The Evil Empire</A>.
{SDBookReviewLink}Python in a Nutshell</A> is a good introductory book for Python novices, although I'll stick with Perl myself.
{SDContributor} reviews the sci-fi classic, "{SDBookReviewLink}{GeekSciFiBook}</A>", by {SDArticleBookReviewSciFiAuthor}. It's a must-read for those interested in {GeekSciFiElement}.
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For something a little different, try {Person}'s science fiction {[novel|novella|anthology}, {SDBookReviewLink}{GeekSciFiBook}</A>. It makes most other books in the genre look like crap.
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