@minivolt: You might want to research whether upgrade versions can upgrade themselves like Vista. Otherwise buy an "OEM" disk

I am overcome with a feeling of dread and melancholy at the above use of "maudlin."

Gift cards were always stupid, and now that grocery and drug stores sell cards to dozens of stores, they don't even present the illusion of thoughtfulness. That they still exist just demonstrates how many brainwashed consumers and passive-aggressive people are amongst us

@Whitson Gordon: That's Microsoft idiocy...probably to be corrected in the Ultimate version of Windows 3000. No reason why the default reminder isn't 24h. #microsoftsecurityessentials

@y0himba: Feel free to buy the Star Trek DVD. So generous of them to include a digital copy!

@y0himba: Burn all libraries! Outlaw recordable media! Art shall triumph! #filesharing

I'm all for increasing sexual favors during the holiday season, but reciprocity usually fails since women are rarely impressed with their gifts. #frugality

@badbob001: TV should be capitalized, and "TV"s is strange unless the context is 1940 #grammar

@Ph0Xy: [www.gocomics.com] #driving

@Qwertyfreak: Beyerdynamic DT 770 are comfortable

@TheFlyingFish: 30 min #youtube

@andyo: BB's website doesn't work, and they only have about half the DVDs they claim they do #movies

Strength training in winter. You'll get fatter, but you can't put on much muscle scampering around outside anyway. #exercise

@lostarchitect: actually it's the turtleneck #security

@chiieddy: I don't doubt that MA would pass such a law, but would be curious to see a citation so that I can see what else I can bring home. #diy

@dieriding: Ever used a glass ketchup bottle? #drinks

@vinylrake: The government is truly sorry. As an apology it will soon force you to pay for health insurance. #diy

@John Cooper: Yes, most people took down their antennas in the 70s, soon after they advanced from subsistence agriculture #diy

@fourdc: Finally, someone who understands my "share needles with prostitutes and angry dogs" theory of longevity! #flu

@heavylee-again: How exactly would you kill yourself by having the temp lower when the house is empty?. The shock upon entering? #winterize