but is there a legit use that can't be accomplished by existing methods of filesharing. Honestly am just really curious.

can I ask a seemingly dumb question? Are there any legit (e.g. legal ) issues for utorrent? I've read articles talking about its usefulness, but I just worry about viruses....what do people recommend doing to avoid it — run a virtual machine or what?

can I throw peanuts now?

I agree, that is so wrong.

What is this from? Not firefly.

Untrue and misleading. If you can bank on your phone, your phone is less valuable than what is stored in it. Don't be too callous about security. Obviously, there are many ways to break into something, but your private information is valuable to you. Just like my favorite motto " Two types of people who backup…

Or buy lots of life insurance. There are ways to get around the estate tax somewhat.

2% kids expenses. Ha! That is going to vary a lot. I will say kids expenses for us are considerably more. School supplies, sports, doctor/dentist and extra curricular stuff can add up fast.

I hope you are not giving the credit card company an interest free loan in return.

I have to take a small issue with this in the area of freeware.

how about being an irate former Apple ][ user? Talk about carrying a grudge :)

That's interesting. I'd say Android I use because it is more expensive, and Samsung is my current favorite. The biggest plus yet Achilles heel to to Android is that it has too many settings and too many ways to change them. That cripples the phone. And lets not forget one of the biggest pluses to Android, native…

Like the OS/2 reference

good argument to eat at home.

yes, a sad truth as others have pointed out. I miss those days when Microsoft certifications actually got you something (feel free to point out this is wrong).

I think I'll stick with the blender. Really it is not that much of an extra step.

I call sheningans on USB. Many software companies will prohibit them. Plus it is best to use the company's own apps. Your IT dept will appreciate it, and you will avoid a lot of awkward situations.

Good idea. Don't know how to put a shine on "Trash Removal". It is a blessing to have clutter removed sure, but a shame to have to toss so much in the first place.

How is IT a bad employment opportunity, when software engineers are 30% job growth? This chart is a little unclear. Are we talking helpdesk or what?

agreed. quality can vary tremendously.