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Re:Link to the article by PhilHibbs · 2000-03-23 19:18 · Score: 2 · on Bryar Takes On Patents And Their Friends

Jack Bryar's column over at Andover News comes out swinging; not at software patent holders themselves,

There are two links there - one to andover, one to the story. That is normal practice for news quotes.

Re:Link to the article by PhilHibbs · 2000-03-23 19:18 · Score: 2 · on Bryar Takes On Patents And Their Friends

Jack Bryar's column over at Andover News comes out swinging; not at software patent holders themselves,

There are two links there - one to andover, one to the story. That is normal practice for news quotes.

Re:Finally... by bughunter · 2000-03-15 05:00 · Score: 1 · on Bryar Takes On Patents And Their Friends

Yes, in fact that's the second time today that a Slashdot article referenced a story and didn't link directly to it. Here is a direct link to Bryar's fine editorial.

Mark me down for off-topic if you like, but there are already too many people who post without reading up on the issue at hand...

corrected link; media interest by Nemesys · 2000-03-15 01:01 · Score: 2 · on Bryar Takes On Patents And Their Friends

The link is here.

It's interesting .. the media really helped take the message of free software and open source to the masses (in a suitably diluted, palatable form); now they're going after the Patents Office.

This is good news ... having journalists crawling all over you is the next worst thing to hordes of enraged lawyers smelling blood.

Andover has issues also :) by IanO · 2000-02-21 00:42 · Score: 3 · on Review of the Presidential Web Sites' HTML

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PCs are not for everyone! by panda · 2000-02-18 23:11 · Score: 2 · on Connell Replies to "Grok" Comments

After reading his article, and many of the other comments here. (Yes, I also read the original article, and I sent Mr. Connell some comments on his article in e-mail.) Also, after thinking on my comments and the replies to my comments on the Nautilus article, I've come to the following conclusion: PCs are not for everyone.

If you stop and think about it, PCs are too complicated for most people to use, regardless of what operating system they have installed. There are too many different kinds of hardware to install, too many different software applications to learn, and so on. I'm not saying that people are stupid, I'm just saying that they may not have the time or the inclination to learn enough about their machine or their OS to be able to use it effectively. Remember my comment about the doctor from before, the doctor is intelligent and highly skilled at being a doctor and shouldn't have to become an expert at computers to be able to use them.

Look, most people can operate their car, but they don't know really what makes it tick. If they have problems, they take it to their mechanic. Should computers be like this? Tina Gasperson had a pretty good article on this topic yesterday at Andover.

I don't think that what most people really need is a PC, regardless of OS, but rather information appliances that are designed to do a small number of jobs, and to do them really well. A palmtop with the right software could be good for my doctor. He could use it to update my chart, look at my records from the computer in the office, etc. He wouldn't have to learn a lot of arcane commands or icons to use it, if it were properly designed.

It's not really a question of GNU/Linux not being right for the masses. It's really a question of PCs not being right for the masses. In general, the PC is probably technological overkill for what most users want to do.

Moderate this *whole article* as "-1, Redundant" by DragonHawk · 1999-11-29 01:54 · Score: 1 · on IBM Ports Linux to S/390

This exact same story was posted by Roblimo last week on Sat Nov 20. In that very discussion, I posted a comment detailing how this was Old News, and that Linux Today ran a related story the month before that!

For those who want all the links in one comment: The Linux Today article referenced an article in the Danish version of ComputerWorld, and the comments on LinuxToday pointed out this project's home page.

I knew something was funny when the story link for this article was black instead of green like it usually is. Can you moderate an article as redundant?

first i've heard of something lke this... by Capt+Dan · 1999-11-17 03:09 · Score: 2 · on SourceForge Goes Public Beta

I must sya that this is the first time of have heard of a service like this, even though there are apparently others (XNOT).

So does this mean that in the future we'll see a lot more of the following: ?

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Mozilla Milestone 1,256 is out. Go for it! Get it from Sourceforge

(Note: I in no way mean to insult Rob or mozilla. It's just the example I pulled off /. when I wrote this. I like Mozilla. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Similar to, but not quite the same as a quick shot of whiskey. No, mozilla is not on sourceforge.)

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by MtnMan1021
(jbr [at] nassau [dot] cv [dot] net) on 08:19 PM October 26th, 1999 GMT
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(User
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Looks like "flipz" is more than just a script kiddie: attrition lists her as having cracked jpl, duracell, people's bank, a bunch of .mils, department of veteran affairs and some other stuff. http://www.attrition.org/mirror/attrition/flipz.ht ml

she doesn't seem to be very creative in her replacements/alterations, though.
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Re:Impressive (Score:1)

by whocares
(grey@enigma.mips4.com) on 09:42 PM October 26th, 1999 GMT
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Well shit, I've written my name in marker on federal buildings, phone booths, mailboxes... I'm certainly more than your average defacer of random crap. :)

Seriously. When someone releases information that's of use to someone as result of their cracking, or actually *accomplishes* something aside from defacement... maybe *then* I'll be impressed. Until then - whatever.
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Not Really (Score:2)

by Gleef
(gleef@capital.net) on 08:38 PM October 26th, 1999 GMT
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(User
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The sites weren't all that high security. Oooh, the "US Army Dental Care System" computer was compromized, while it is in the .mil hierarchy, I doubt that much effort went into securing it.

I'd say flipz is probably a very busy script kiddie. The cracked sites certainly don't show much imagination.
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  by TeddyR
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  The problem is that if a single .mil/.gov/etc site is compromised, there is the distinct possibility that other sites can be compromised. Simple example: many .mil sites only allow access to "public" web pages from other .mil sites. The same goes for .edu and .gov sites... The path to a final destination is much shorter than from "the big bad internet"... Another simple scenario would be if although THAT machine was not "secured" since it has nothing of importance on it, there is a slight posssibility that the machine is on a network segment that in turn has access to another segment that DOES have material that may be valuable to someone else...
  
  BTW: The above scenario is exactly why many "high security" sites do not allow employees to have "important" material even on their normal day-to-day office machines..
  
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uncertainty.microsoft.com (Score:0, Redundant)

by Mooset
(jwsmith@delta.is.tcu.edu) on 08:19 PM October 26th, 1999 GMT
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From the article:

Another non-functioning site was "uncertainty.microsoft.com." The purpose of that site was not known.

Whatever it was, that name doesn't seem to resolve anymore. I guess they must be covering their tracks for now, because fear.microsoft.com and doubt.microsoft.com also don't resolve. :-)
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Re:uncertainty.microsoft.com (Score:0)

by Anonymous Coward on 04:02 AM October 27th, 1999 GMT
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Score: 0?
Redundant?

Don't listen to that silly moderator, I
thought your post was hilarious. :)

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cracked? (Score:4, Interesting)

by Trepidity
(delirium4u@theoffspring.net) on 08:18 PM October 26th, 1999 GMT
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(User
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Hmm. The never-ending hack/crack debate. One the one hand, using "cracked" is obviously inappropriate, since the term already had a meaning in computer security prior to its application in 1984 to people who break into computers. It has, for as long as anybody remembers, described people who break the copy protection of software. This usage far predates the usage cited in the Jargon File (which itself admits to the 1984 date).

On the other hand, the term "hacked" is obviously inappropriate in this case. This system intrusion was merely the work of a script kiddie, it appears, and hence is not any sort of hacking.

We need a verb that means "broken into by a script kiddie," so as to differentiate from "broken into by an intelligent security expert" (which I'll continue to call "hacked") and from "breaking the copy protection of" (which I'll continue to call "cracked."

I personally prefer to use the term "hax0red," which, helpfully, is what they often call it themselves, so it should not be hard to have this term adopted. This differentiates from mature, intelligent people, who use "hacked," to describe their work (whatever that work may be, be it kernel hacking or NT hacking) and the script kiddies who use 3l33t sp33k to describe their work. It also allows "hax0r d00d" to be used as a convenient synonym for "script kiddie."
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Re:cracked? (Score:1)

by kijiki on 05:13 AM October 27th, 1999 GMT
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Personally, I don't see much difference between the "new" (web page) crackers and the "old" (copy protection) crackers. Both require basic assembly knowledge, and the ability to use a debugger. And lots and lots and lots and lots of time on your hands. Obviously I am ignoring those amazing buffer overruns exploits where people manage to get code in through a function that strips out all characters but '9' 'a' and 'q', but your average exploit is not that impressive an achievement. Nor is your average software crack. I fully expect to be flamed by the script kiddies and the h4x0r groupies. Please at least attempt to keep it coherent.
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Re:cracked? (Score:0)

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Slashdot Load Testing (Continues) Posted by CmdrTaco on Mon August 30, 02:13 PM EDT
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Dropped http MaxClients down to 75
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(they were 150 & 100, so we had 450 http forks fighting for 100 mysql connections. Oops! Thank god for load testing! I guess its problably good that I post another story just so that we can simulate normal Slashdot a little better: Slashdot doesn't usually have just 1 story with people posting on (well, unless we mention evolution or the GPL being violated or something) (Oh, and don't post comments with bug reports, there is no way I'll be able to keep up, email 'em. I won't reply, but I'll read it)

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So here it is: A mirror of Slashdot (as of a week or so ago). It exists now for testing: So feel free to post comments and help test the new load balancer. For the curious, the new system has 3 http machines (P2s) and one mysql box (a dual P2) with a load balancer trying to keep everyone all equally busy. And its about time: the old setup has been really stressed out trying to keep up with everyone. Anyway, don't get to attached to any of your comments here, when we're satisfied that the new setup is stable, I'm gonna mirror over Slashdot and make the final switcheroo.

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Interview: Mandrake Answers Posted by Roblimo on Fri August 20, 12:00 PM EDT
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Monday a whole bunch of people had questions for Mandrake, one of the heavies behind Enlightenment. Slashdot Moderators picked the best ones. We forwarded them, unedited, to Mandrake on Tuesday. His (excellent) answers appear below.

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Geeks in the Space: The Attack of 5 Posted by Hemos on Thu August 19, 04:10 AM EDT
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Well, we've done it again. Yes, Geeks in Space, Episode 5 has been released. In it, we lament the lack of good news, talk about anti-matter, and the hiring of hacks by companies. You can also become...educated in my long-term plan for the hostile takeover of a certain Redmond-based company.

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Apple announces Darwin 0.3 Posted by Hemos on Thu August 19, 12:24 AM EDT
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J. FoxGlov writes "Macintouch reports that v0.3 of Darwin, the open-source foundation for Mac OS X Server is available on Apple's Public Source site. Apple Developer Connection members can get it on CD for $29. Check Public Source for more about the Darwin SDK and the new Darwin. "

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Microsoft's New Audio Format Cracked Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 05:23 PM EDT
from the secure-this-buddy dept.
Barcode (JPB) was one of the first to send us the word from Wired that the new audio format Microsoft introduced (Two days ago), supposed to be a secure format (resricting playback) has already been cracked. Dimension Music first carried the news-and what a name the crack has *grin*.

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Find your Star Wars Twin Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 05:16 PM EDT
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The_Monk writes "Ever wanted to know your Star Wars twin? Now this incredibly important information can be verified. It placed me the likes of Astro Mech Droids, 'Tarkin, and R2-D2. " Ahem-as the lost twin of Lando (extraversion), I have a Cloud City I'd like to sell someone. But I'm about as agreeable as Boba, always a bonus.

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Now Police Can 'See' Through Walls Posted by Roblimo on Wed August 18, 12:40 PM EDT
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Bram writes "Just found an article about another way to invade privacy." He's talking about hand-held radar systems police can use to detect breathing, beating hearts or other motion through walls and other obstacles. Sounds like a declassified version of the Ground Support Radar [GSR] units we used years ago in the Army. I can see why police would want them, and I can also see why Bram considers them a privacy threat. Depends on how they're used, I suppose.

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FreeType posts patent warning Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 11:53 AM EDT
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Anonymous Coward writes "According to the the FreeType web page, there have been some new concerns raised about Apple's patents on TrueType. I hope this doesn't affect the planned TrueType support in XF86 4. " It appears that they are still checking into the issue, but I'd really like TrueType support. A lot. Let's hope Apple responds nicely.

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Microsoft to "publish code" to Instant Messenger Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 09:49 AM EDT
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VFVTHUNTER writes "According to this article at cnet, MS, in an attempt to gain a share of AOL's Instant Messenger Service Market, announced today it is going to publish the protocol to its own messenger service. " It's important to note it's NOT the source code, just the protocol.

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Slashdot Load Testing (Continues) Posted by CmdrTaco on Mon August 30, 02:13 PM EDT
from the ain't-this-fun? dept.
Fixed so far:

Dropped http MaxClients down to 75
increased mysql max_connections to to 250

(they were 150 & 100, so we had 450 http forks fighting for 100 mysql connections. Oops! Thank god for load testing! I guess its problably good that I post another story just so that we can simulate normal Slashdot a little better: Slashdot doesn't usually have just 1 story with people posting on (well, unless we mention evolution or the GPL being violated or something) (Oh, and don't post comments with bug reports, there is no way I'll be able to keep up, email 'em. I won't reply, but I'll read it)

( Read More... | 190 of 190 comments )

Help Test Our New Server! Posted by CmdrTaco on Mon August 30, 12:51 PM EDT
from the load-testing-is-cool dept.
So here it is: A mirror of Slashdot (as of a week or so ago). It exists now for testing: So feel free to post comments and help test the new load balancer. For the curious, the new system has 3 http machines (P2s) and one mysql box (a dual P2) with a load balancer trying to keep everyone all equally busy. And its about time: the old setup has been really stressed out trying to keep up with everyone. Anyway, don't get to attached to any of your comments here, when we're satisfied that the new setup is stable, I'm gonna mirror over Slashdot and make the final switcheroo.

( Read More... | 335 of 335 comments )

Interview: Mandrake Answers Posted by Roblimo on Fri August 20, 12:00 PM EDT
from the x-leads-to-enlightenment dept.
Monday a whole bunch of people had questions for Mandrake, one of the heavies behind Enlightenment. Slashdot Moderators picked the best ones. We forwarded them, unedited, to Mandrake on Tuesday. His (excellent) answers appear below.

( Read More... | 11562 bytes in body | 9 of 9 comments )

Geeks in the Space: The Attack of 5 Posted by Hemos on Thu August 19, 04:10 AM EDT
from the more-stuff-to-listen-to dept.
Well, we've done it again. Yes, Geeks in Space, Episode 5 has been released. In it, we lament the lack of good news, talk about anti-matter, and the hiring of hacks by companies. You can also become...educated in my long-term plan for the hostile takeover of a certain Redmond-based company.

( Read More... | 14 of 17 comments )

Apple announces Darwin 0.3 Posted by Hemos on Thu August 19, 12:24 AM EDT
from the more-to-download dept.
J. FoxGlov writes "Macintouch reports that v0.3 of Darwin, the open-source foundation for Mac OS X Server is available on Apple's Public Source site. Apple Developer Connection members can get it on CD for $29. Check Public Source for more about the Darwin SDK and the new Darwin. "

( Read More... | 67 of 68 comments )

Microsoft's New Audio Format Cracked Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 05:23 PM EDT
from the secure-this-buddy dept.
Barcode (JPB) was one of the first to send us the word from Wired that the new audio format Microsoft introduced (Two days ago), supposed to be a secure format (resricting playback) has already been cracked. Dimension Music first carried the news-and what a name the crack has *grin*.

( Read More... | 238 of 240 comments )

Find your Star Wars Twin Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 05:16 PM EDT
from the what-freud-really-wanted-to-do dept.
The_Monk writes "Ever wanted to know your Star Wars twin? Now this incredibly important information can be verified. It placed me the likes of Astro Mech Droids, 'Tarkin, and R2-D2. " Ahem-as the lost twin of Lando (extraversion), I have a Cloud City I'd like to sell someone. But I'm about as agreeable as Boba, always a bonus.

( Read More... | 94 of 94 comments )

Now Police Can 'See' Through Walls Posted by Roblimo on Wed August 18, 12:40 PM EDT
from the move-along-there's-nothing-to-see-here dept.
Bram writes "Just found an article about another way to invade privacy." He's talking about hand-held radar systems police can use to detect breathing, beating hearts or other motion through walls and other obstacles. Sounds like a declassified version of the Ground Support Radar [GSR] units we used years ago in the Army. I can see why police would want them, and I can also see why Bram considers them a privacy threat. Depends on how they're used, I suppose.

( Read More... | 205 of 205 comments )

FreeType posts patent warning Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 11:53 AM EDT
from the i-want-my-verdonna dept.
Anonymous Coward writes "According to the the FreeType web page, there have been some new concerns raised about Apple's patents on TrueType. I hope this doesn't affect the planned TrueType support in XF86 4. " It appears that they are still checking into the issue, but I'd really like TrueType support. A lot. Let's hope Apple responds nicely.

( Read More... | 202 of 206 comments )

Microsoft to "publish code" to Instant Messenger Posted by Hemos on Wed August 18, 09:49 AM EDT
from the want-more-market-share dept.
VFVTHUNTER writes "According to this article at cnet, MS, in an attempt to gain a share of AOL's Instant Messenger Service Market, announced today it is going to publish the protocol to its own messenger service. " It's important to note it's NOT the source code, just the protocol.

( Read More... | 192 of 192 comments )

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