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The best way to make sure traffic goes over the dedicated crossover link is to use different IP addresses, hardwired without a default gateway, and access the share via IP address.

I would, too. But Merc is right; physics and all that. Hell, I would love a single 10GHz CPU.

There are a lot of fundamental freedoms here that I like. One of them is the freedom to be stupid. The only reason you are free to be stupid is that you shoulder the responsibilities of your actions yourself. As soon as that responsibility is assumed by the system, that same system will begin to...

So you believe that 90% of the news agencies are the problem and that you are normal? Wow.

It seems reality does indeed have a liberal bias...

A frog will happily boil to death if you turn the heat up over time. I wonder what you have to listen to and for how long to think of NPR/BBC as liberal.

There is only one alternative. To be OK with people dying untreated. I don't think the vast majority of the population is OK with that.

Overly paranoid implies that you know the right amount of paranoia, which I doubt.

May be you haven't used AdBlock Plus, so you are unaware of its superiority? I add it, choose a filter set to subscribe to on next reboot, and I never see an ad again. No teaching, no lists to download, it just works. There are only two things I want. Ad blocking and the ability to sync...

Key word require. That difference does not require a stopwatch. A stopwatch can be used, but you could tell the difference without.

While driving in the real world, there are many things I want to do (pass on the right, overtake on blind corners, cut people off, etc). I have some semblance of decency, so I don't. It is nice to get it out of my system after I get home. Besides, for the last 18 months and the next 3, I walk...

If it requires a stopwatch, it is not significant. Appreciated over time, sure, but not significant.

Thanks sechs.

I would argue that it depends considerably on what world you are from ;) I'm quite certain that you couldn't tell the difference between a machine with a Vertex and a machine with an X-25E if all I gave you was XP with Firefox and Office, even if they were side-by-side. Even basic Photoshop...

As soon as a good 3D driving simulator comes out, I'll be getting an ~50" 3D screen.

Adding computing power is an elegant yet costly solution. At least you get to do something with the electricity before it becomes heat. And it's not like it is any less efficient as a heater...

One of the 'tools' that they encourage you to use is to give them the username and password of your e-mail account. They will then go in and extract your contact information, automatically adding anyone who is already a member as a friend. A side effect is the e-mail that I got. It is amazing...

Yup. Full dental care all the way though when I was a kid. Didn't seem to make any difference.

My grandfather went in for some ridiculous heart surgery when he was 60-ish. The docs said "No salt, no sausage, no bacon, etc, etc, or you will die." His response? "Whatever". He lived independently and happily for another 20 years before dying in his sleep. I'll take one of those.

Happy to oblige, I'll give you a shipping address...

Presenting "The Coffin" ;)

Still with Vonage. Haven't looked at the bill to be honest.

If all health care costs are paid for by the state, then all unhealthy activity is a crime against the state. No, I don't like it either. Such BS.

If the genetics are against you, it really doesn't matter. Every visit to the dentist came back with positive reports; healthy gums, good hygiene, and "oh, look, 3 more cavities".

Nah, the XS is fine for the house. The 700VA gives 15 minutes of power to the entire coffin.

Facebook is evil. I've never been to their site, much less created an account. About once a month they send me an e-mail with a massive list of people I know and have known, maybe 80% coverage of my adult social life. It basically states "We know you know these people. Join us and connect with...

True enough. Draw a new prediction at something just over 1TB?

His kit isn't quite worth killing for....unless he asks for it ;)

For reporting on a bunch of other stuff. We have a monster UPS for the server room, but the reporting module for it is $2k+. I can just pay a few hundred for one of these and get all the reporting off it.

I have a 1TB SSD ;)

Good thing, too. This was messing with me, and would be messing with Greg when he gets his separate client/server connection going.

I can relieve you of that pain any time.

Wait, you want improvements in phone technology to result in a better phone? You must be crazy...;)

Middle-clicking links to open them in new tabs and middle clicking tabs to close them is my default usage, but I can't stand having an additional x on each tab. In addition to taking up space, it is too easy to hit the x when switching tabs.

Yup. The genetics wasn't that great to start with (Grandma had dentures at 30, mom at 50, dad at 55). Combine that with a dozen sodas a day for a decade, and I currently have about 27 cavities in the remaining ~26 teeth that haven't already been root-canaled or otherwise shelled.

For $2k, not bad at all. A virtualization powerhouse.

I'll agree with time that having the x on each tab is a good default selection, as it makes the tab learning curve a little bit easier, but not being able to switch to the fore efficient single-x mode is really poor form.

I read that, but weather balloons are just a little too boring. And you still need FAA permission.

The only change I always make in about:config is to put a single "close tab" x in the top-right. It's right there, and it works. C'mon in, the water is fine.

Excellent.

I bet that they would be happy to take your money for that...

Bah, already fixed. Wouldn't have been much of an upgrade, but whatever.

I know! They sent me the e-mail as well.....so tempting.... What lens will you be trying first? I was thinking about how cool it would be with the 180mm macro...

Please do.

That is cool.

His 7D. That sucks.

Bodies - 25% Lenses - 60% Support Equipment (Tripods, Flashes, Filters) - 10% Photo Trips (money spent going somewhere to take pictures) - 5% Education (Classes, books, whatever) - 0%

I'm curious to hear some photography spending breakdowns of others here. What percentage of your photo spending goes towards the following: Bodies Lenses Support Equipment (Tripods, Flashes, Filters) Photo Trips (money spent going somewhere to take pictures) Education (Classes, books, whatever)

No more bans! The only ban we need is to ban idiots from driving (which the AARP lobby will prevent). There are people that can manage distractions while driving, and there are those that can't drive regardless. This is where the line needs to be drawn. The last study I read said that talking...

I am a strong candidate to have all my teeth pulled and implants put in. It is 10x cheaper (including the flight) to have it done in Russia. Once I have the $10k or so to spare, that is the plan.