DigitalNoise commented on Comcast's Video Download Store Is Wholly Unremarkable

"A) I highly doubt this will be counted towards the cap, since the transfers are internal to the Comcast network. B) Why do people keep bitching about Comcast not being a choice?"

DigitalNoise commented on Guy Films Space Shuttle Launch from Passing Airliner

"@: Oh, and the SRB's are ignited after Main Engine Start on the orbiter - per Nasa's launch sequence guide."

DigitalNoise commented on Guy Films Space Shuttle Launch from Passing Airliner

"@Con Seannery: "Redundant Set Launch Sequencer Abort: Shutting down the solid boosters before the liquid fuel engines ignite" Last I checked, the SRB's can't be shut down once ignited - instead they are ejected from the shuttle/tank assembly and once clear the RSS (Range Safety System aka Self Destruct) is engaged in an attempt to prevent ground injuries."

DigitalNoise commented on DIY Pegboard Home Network Wall

"Hmmm, I'm going to have to consider this. Now, can anyone point me to good resources on setting up and utilizing patch panels (and why you'd want to) in a home network?"

DigitalNoise commented on Chair Made from Torpedo-Lifting Jaws from a Nuclear Sub Will Cradle Your Explosive Parts

"I've actually used this for handling torpedoes."

DigitalNoise commented on Calculate the Number of Working Days Between Two Dates

"@Parapraxis: That only works if your IT department hasn't disabled the Mass Storage Device function in Windows (like they have where I work). Very few drives are hackable enough to change the device type they report to Windows..."

DigitalNoise commented on Avoid Laptop Seizure On International Trips

"I'm going to ask the SETI@Home folks if I can get a data dump for the past several years, load it into a bunch of suspicious looking file names, and come in through Customs... This ought to be entertaining..."

DigitalNoise commented on Homeland Security Can Snatch Your Laptop at the Border, No Questions Asked

"@Barcard: Since when has the Administration been afraid of violating not only laws it has created, by the very Laws from whence it's power is derived? Unfortunately I think we Americans, as a whole, have grown too timid to challenge The Government."

DigitalNoise commented on Get Comcast Just For Wii? Flee? Fee.

"It really entertains me to see all the comments bashing Comcast for requiring a committment, and then charging a fee if you cancel - while at the same time singing the praises of U-Verse, FiOS, etc. Does anyone remember when AT&T/BellSouth/et al."

DigitalNoise commented on Megatorpedo Sinks Destroyer in One Hit

"The first part of this video has been floating around for years - seriously, looking up "Sinking Navy Ship" or some other terms, and you'll find the exact same footage. And it's not dated 2008."