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yo dawg, i hear you like marketplaces, so I put a marketplace up in your marketplace so you can shop while you shop. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=yo+dawg&qpvt=yo+dawg&FORM=IGRE

Most amusing to this viewer was that I found no such trace of 'Googlighting' on Bing's video service."

Then you didn't look very hard.

I already had it blocked out in my custom HOSTS file (along with 1,656,592++ other KNOWN bad sites/servers/hosts-domains that serve up malicious scripts &/or malware etc.- et al).

That's the security-side of it... the other side's FASTER online websurfing (blocking adbanners & resolving hosts-domains to IP addresses of 250 of my fav. sites in it as well, which results in FAR faster resolves than calling out to a remote DNS server (which may even be compromised via redirect DNS poisoning that's been going on the past few years now)).

Between a custom HOSTS file, & using "filtering" DNS servers (that specialize in blocking out malicious script & malware serving domains + phishing/spamming ones)? I am safer, by far, than most folks are online, & FASTER too!

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Options for "DNSBL filtered 'secured'" DNS servers:

A.) Norton DNS (198.153.192.50 and 198.153.194.50/198.153.192.40 and 198.153.194.40/198.153.192.60 and 198.153.194.60) -> http://nortondns.com/ [nortondns.com] & you can even see how it updates every few minutes vs. known malicious sites-servers, here -> http://safeweb.norton.com/buzz [norton.com] as well as get a GOOD read on how/why it works, etc.- et al, here https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/faq.do [norton.com]

It filters vs. MANY threats online & IS UP TO DATE as is possible I'd imaging (see those links, you'll understand WHY I state that). It's part of WHY I use it as my PRIMARY DNS here...

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B.) ScrubIT DNS (67.138.54.100 and 207.225.209.66 ) -> http://www.scrubit.com/ [scrubit.com] & here is a good read on how/why it works via its FAQ's as well -> http://www.scrubit.com/index.cfm?page=faq [scrubit.com]

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& of course

C.) Open DNS (208.67.222.222 or 208.67.220.220) -> https://store.opendns.com/get/home-free [opendns.com]

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EACH IS FREE, & WORKS vs. threats online of MANY kinds, doubtless via a form of DNSBL they use for filtering those threats out!

(E.G.-> Phishing/Spamming, Malware hosting sites/servers, Maliciously scripted hosts-domains etc./et al & more...)

* I use ALL 3 of them (mostly as "failovers" for one another, in case my primary can't resolve a host/domain name to an IP address, & w/ Norton DNS as primary)!

(I do so, in a "layered triumvirate formation" in BOTH my IP stack DNS settings in Windows (software-side), as well as in my LinkSys/CISCO router here (hardware-side))...

APK

P.S.=> Simplest principle there is, of "I can't get burned when I can't go into the malware fire", so-to-speak (and IF I were to somehow be infected? The custom HOSTS file acts as a "1 way valve" in yet ANOTHER way - the malware/exploit cannot "talk back to mama" (it's C&C server if any) either - BONUS!)...

LASTLY, & to "security-harden" my system even further, I do what's noted in these links (utilizing the principles of "layered-security"/"defense-in-depth"):

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH [bing.com] ... apk

Wow, I was thinking the same thing.

You're most likely a TMobile user in the USA user like me, perhaps on prepaid also, since contract members rarely bother with unattractive low-end phones thanks to subsidies.

For the record, it's a Samsung Gravity Smart (SGH-T589), running Android 2.2.2 with kernel "2.6.32.9-perfuyoung.lee@SEP-19 #1"
The phone was just $200 USD and at least they backported 2.3's Swype to it. Seeing the kernel label hint of September [2011] and having paid full price in the last quarter of 2011, I think I'll be stuck until I can justify upgrading in another 18 months.

We saw a version fragmentation article months ago showing a small subset of companies that have gotten pretty bad with new release upgrades, and also that very few releasing actually give you the newest version even months after the new Android version is out. One of my friends with a pricier phone got 2.3 over the air. I've recently begun to wonder whether phones with very low free 'internal' memory even bother to download these silent updates.

My touch screen phone is my primary digital device. Period.

My computer has fallen back into niche uses like coding and writing extensively long multi-page articles.

The touch screen keyboard becomes second nature within a week of ownership. This holds true for all touch screen phones, Android, iPhone or WinPhone7.

At the end of the day, if a keyboard is so important, there are a a lot of cases that come with bluetooth keyboard. Just check this link out:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bluetooth+keyboard+case+iphone&id=76D36CFA8438B11231CD36CAF645900802FD70E6&FORM=IQFRBA

In this case a totally false analogy.

Here is a simply business example. I want some art work a bus in front of Big Ben. They come across the original photo and dislike the framing. So now they a denied the ability to take an alternate photo and use it for the next fifty years. http://tinyurl.com/86wy5u2 well crap all london double decker buses are blue ( and look there are a bunch with buses in front of big ben, umm)

Big Ben also ain't no technicolour edifice, I'll ket you guess what colour it is. Of course what colour are the skies over London typically known for, big hint here it ain't for being clear blue.

So red double decker bus, with grey Big Ben and grey skies is a well known association used for many years by many people. So these copyright interpretation is horrific. It pretty much would force the majority of web sites on the internet to shut down until they come up with alternate layouts for their web site.

For the defence lawyer to lose this case, well, they gotta pretty much suck and the defendant should sue. All this can be demonstrated by a goggle image search, ohh look, no different on Bing http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=london+bus&qpvt=london+bus&FORM=IGRE.

Since it seems like you do not Google, let me Bing it for you: here. It's just not feasible. And actually it had been discussed here as well.

So, switch to other specialization. How about men and nursing?? Or how about men and kindergarden teacher??

Sorry, but if there is an issue of sexual harassment in one's workplace, maybe that needs to be addressed. It certainly is easier to get this problem addressed today for women than it is for men.

http://www.bing.com/search?q=men+kindergarden+teacher&form=OSDSRC

and first result,

I know it is 2009 and all, but I don't think men should be kindergarten teachers. They are just not patient and capable of dealing with small children.

This is google we are talking about. They steal data about you and then sell it to the highest bidder. This is why I only trust bing.com when I need to search for things.

For a GOOD long while now -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22Windows%22+and+%22headless%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBRE

APK

P.S.=> Time to "brush up" on powershell's all (not a "huge leap" for anyone that's done VB/VBA programming really -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22powershell%22+and+%22VB%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH and it may even appeal to *NIX people, because it's "pipelined" too)... apk

For a GOOD long while now -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22Windows%22+and+%22headless%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBRE

APK

P.S.=> Time to "brush up" on powershell's all (not a "huge leap" for anyone that's done VB/VBA programming really -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22powershell%22+and+%22VB%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH and it may even appeal to *NIX people, because it's "pipelined" too)... apk

I've seen many people claim this. What, exactly, are you searching for that it doesn't come up quickly? 90% of the things I search for are answered in the first 3-4 links. The only time I even have to go to the second page is if it is an obscure and/or very specific piece of information that I'm looking for. Facts are usually answered directly by Google even before the first link. Out of curiosity I did a quick comparison of searches for two facts (release date of The Darkness 2, one of the first things to spring to mind) by searching them on Google and Bing. Google knew the answer without my even visiting a link and told me what websites had the information. Bing didn't. I'd say that is pretty much a win.

For fun, I also did an Altavista search. Google is considerably better IMO.

However - Is it as SIMPLE to edit/add/remove entries as the HOSTS file is though?

* That's LITERALLY "take out ANY text editor & have @ it" easy!

(Well, as long as you understand IP addresses - to - host-domain name equations (& most HOSTS have examples of entries, edits, & what-not in them by default (Microsoft ones do @ least))).

APK

P.S.=> To each his own & whatever works... me? I pretty much use it "all" as far as "layered-security"/"defense-in-depth" here, per this guide's points:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

(Well, on "all"? All, except perhaps for running my OWN DNS server locally here)... apk

You MAY want to check this out (FPGA's have advantages too) -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=FPGA+and+GPU&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

* Mind you - Not EVERY kind of "problem" can have GPU's lend themselves as well to solving them too...

APK

P.S.=> Still the Field Programmable Gate Array's have merits too (especially for areas where LOW LATENCY is a mandate - such as robotics!)... apk

Ur pic 2. Was spelled how other bloke did too http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=%22CaPtaiN-PaRaNoiD%22&qpvt=%22CaPtaiN-PaRaNoiD%22&FORM=VDRE

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22Securing+ANDROID%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

ROFL.
Top link
Andriod FAQ.
Q.Is android secure
A. Yes,The security and privacy of our users' data is of primary importance to the Android Open Source Project. We are dedicated to building and maintaining one of the most secure mobile platforms available while still fulfilling our goal of opening the mobile device space to innovation and competition.

"I use one on the tablet so I can control it while its connected to the HDTV using my phone." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

See subject line above, & of course, this link also, lol -> http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/12/21/0058235/gaining-a-remote-shell-on-android & broken sandboxes too, they happen... especially with the permissions problems http://blogs.cio.com/mobile-security/16704/android-app-permissions-may-spark-false-sense-security I posted too in the 90++ links of security issues on ANDROID!

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"I doubt there are many articles about it" - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

Beg to differ -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22Securing+ANDROID%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

(Now - Funny you wouldn't admit that there's TRUCKLOADS OF INFORMATION ON THAT... but then, I KNOW why -> That'd indicate that it doesn't ship all that secure then... now does it? Apparently not!)

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"there is only really one thing you need do, which is only install software on it you trust to use your phone." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

Ahem: As simple as this on ANDROID Linux -> http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/10/11/14/0115255/Android-Holes-Allow-Secret-Installation-of-Apps So what was that you were saying about installing software on ANDROID above?

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"If only windows were that simple." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

Ahem: As simple as this on ANDROID Linux -> http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/10/11/14/0115255/Android-Holes-Allow-Secret-Installation-of-Apps So what was that you were saying about installing software on ANDROID above?

As simple as Windows? Heh - THIS is Windows, & "better++" by far, if you do this to it -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

Faster, safer, stronger, smarter... you name it!

APK

P.S.=> Still, my MAIN POINT here, stands strong: That is that once ANY Linux gained a large portion of its platform market, as Windows has on PC's/Servers combined, then Linux would be exposed as hiding behind security by obscurity for years now (because a 1.19% marketshare @ BEST/MOST on PC desktops where the "easy meat users" are the exploit them, it had none - wasn't worth attacking)... Android IS A LINUX that it's being RAMPANTLY EXPLOITED on SmartPhones: The "YEARS OF 'FUD'" from /. of "Linux=Secure" is falling apart, fast, because of all that happening - especially in 2011!...

... apk

"I use one on the tablet so I can control it while its connected to the HDTV using my phone." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

See subject line above, & of course, this link also, lol -> http://tech.slashdot.org/story/11/12/21/0058235/gaining-a-remote-shell-on-android & broken sandboxes too, they happen... especially with the permissions problems http://blogs.cio.com/mobile-security/16704/android-app-permissions-may-spark-false-sense-security I posted too in the 90++ links of security issues on ANDROID!

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"I doubt there are many articles about it" - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

Beg to differ -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22Securing+ANDROID%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

(Now - Funny you wouldn't admit that there's TRUCKLOADS OF INFORMATION ON THAT... but then, I KNOW why -> That'd indicate that it doesn't ship all that secure then... now does it? Apparently not!)

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"there is only really one thing you need do, which is only install software on it you trust to use your phone." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

Ahem: As simple as this on ANDROID Linux -> http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/10/11/14/0115255/Android-Holes-Allow-Secret-Installation-of-Apps So what was that you were saying about installing software on ANDROID above?

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"If only windows were that simple." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @08:30PM (#38591498) Homepage

Ahem: As simple as this on ANDROID Linux -> http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/10/11/14/0115255/Android-Holes-Allow-Secret-Installation-of-Apps So what was that you were saying about installing software on ANDROID above?

As simple as Windows? Heh - THIS is Windows, & "better++" by far, if you do this to it -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

Faster, safer, stronger, smarter... you name it!

APK

P.S.=> Still, my MAIN POINT here, stands strong: That is that once ANY Linux gained a large portion of its platform market, as Windows has on PC's/Servers combined, then Linux would be exposed as hiding behind security by obscurity for years now (because a 1.19% marketshare @ BEST/MOST on PC desktops where the "easy meat users" are the exploit them, it had none - wasn't worth attacking)... Android IS A LINUX that it's being RAMPANTLY EXPLOITED on SmartPhones: The "YEARS OF 'FUD'" from /. of "Linux=Secure" is falling apart, fast, because of all that happening - especially in 2011!...

... apk

You mean like when you "security harden" a Windows setup, like so -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH [bing.com]

Hang on, did you just say windows 2000 and XP isn't secure?

"But we've been through these two already." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @05:10PM (#38589702) Homepage

Doesn't matter - the point's that YOU said there were no "kernel exploits" & yet? I showed one.

Also, the fact a remote shell gain is STILL possible in ICS/ANDROID 4.x is another bad possible...

(Hope that last one's fixed soon... I don't wish "ill" on users, especially "NOOB" type users!)

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"But for some reason you are ignoring the fact it is making as vulnerable a target as a tank is to a young boys rocks" - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday January 04, @05:10PM (#38589702) Homepage

You mean like when you "security harden" a Windows setup, like so -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

???

APK

P.S.=> I wonder, & perhaps YOU can help me on this (though I *think* I have found guides on it before)? Do guides for custom securing ANDROID exist?? Like the ones I've been authoring for modern Windows NT-based OS' since the mid 1990's, shown above???

I already had it blocked out in my custom HOSTS file (along with 1,656,592++ other KNOWN bad sites/servers/hosts-domains that serve up malicious scripts &/or malware etc.- et al).

That's the security-side of it... the other side's FASTER online websurfing (blocking adbanners & resolving hosts-domains to IP addresses of 250 of my fav. sites in it as well, which results in FAR faster resolves than calling out to a remote DNS server (which may even be compromised via redirect DNS poisoning that's been going on the past few years now)).

Between a custom HOSTS file, & using "filtering" DNS servers (that specialize in blocking out malicious script & malware serving domains + phishing/spamming ones)? I am safer, by far, than most folks are online, & FASTER too!

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Options for "DNSBL filtered 'secured'" DNS servers:

A.) Norton DNS (198.153.192.50 and 198.153.194.50/198.153.192.40 and 198.153.194.40/198.153.192.60 and 198.153.194.60) -> http://nortondns.com/ & you can even see how it updates every few minutes vs. known malicious sites-servers, here -> http://safeweb.norton.com/buzz as well as get a GOOD read on how/why it works, etc.- et al, here https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/faq.do

It filters vs. MANY threats online & IS UP TO DATE as is possible I'd imaging (see those links, you'll understand WHY I state that). It's part of WHY I use it as my PRIMARY DNS here...

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B.) ScrubIT DNS (67.138.54.100 and 207.225.209.66 ) -> http://www.scrubit.com/ & here is a good read on how/why it works via its FAQ's as well -> http://www.scrubit.com/index.cfm?page=faq

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& of course

C.) Open DNS (208.67.222.222 or 208.67.220.220) -> https://store.opendns.com/get/home-free

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EACH IS FREE, & WORKS vs. threats online of MANY kinds, doubtless via a form of DNSBL they use for filtering those threats out!

(E.G.-> Phishing/Spamming, Malware hosting sites/servers, Maliciously scripted hosts-domains etc./et al & more...)

* I use ALL 3 of them (mostly as "failovers" for one another, in case my primary can't resolve a host/domain name to an IP address, & w/ Norton DNS as primary)!

(I do so, in a "layered triumvirate formation" in BOTH my IP stack DNS settings in Windows (software-side), as well as in my LinkSys/CISCO router here (hardware-side))...

APK

P.S.=> Simplest principle there is, of "I can't get burned when I can't go into the malware fire", so-to-speak (and IF I were to somehow be infected? The custom HOSTS file acts as a "1 way valve" in yet ANOTHER way - the malware/exploit cannot "talk back to mama" (it's C&C server if any) either - BONUS!)...

LASTLY, & to "security-harden" my system even further, I do what's noted in these links (utilizing the principles of "layered-security"/"defense-in-depth"):

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

... apk

"Some people don't like the fact that you can't overwrite in-use files like you can with an inode system, but there are reasons for that as well." - by man_of_mr_e (217855) on Sunday January 01, @01:59PM (#38557510)

Easy way around that -> The "inuse" reskit tool:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22InUse%22+and+%22reskit%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBRE

OR

By doing a rename of the file in use & copying in a NEW one (the latter doesn't always work, especially with executables which page BACK TO THEMSELVES (which is WHY you still see "paging" operations even IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PAGING FILE))

APK

P.S.=>

"NTFS is a very stable and secure filesystem." - by man_of_mr_e (217855) on Sunday January 01, @01:59PM (#38557510)

I'm with you that NTFS is a great filesystem: It is, but? I didn't KNOW you could delete files that are locked by other apps (especially for example/again - libraries OR again, exe's paging back into themselves on disk) in an inode filesystem - "live & learn", not a wasted day! apk

ANDROID though? Face it - Linux based or not, it's being exploited... & thus, it's NOT secure, & the other 86++ or so security issues I posted on ANDROID show that much... kernel level or not, the problems in security ARE there and yes, serious ones (money is the biggest)!

Plus, IE BHO's are easy to take out (browser helper objects) from IE's options (IE9 even recommends you disable some for more speed when you start it up, which allows a user to IMMEDIATELY investigate what's up there).

* Best part of all is, though, that I continually update a custom HOSTS file here, with nearly 1.7 MILLION known bad sites blocked in it (current data too)...

(Thus - I don't get 'f-d over' like most folks do because of that by malicious exploits... & neither do users who have applied my security guide for Windows (for years too, I posted testimonials earlier in our discussion here, to that much, as proof thereof...))

APK

P.S.=> No matter you're *trying* to put this "back on Windows", because nobody's DENYING it's been attacked by malware makers & that it's serious!

I certainly am not!

It's largely a HUGE part of the "why" of WHY I did this guide for securing folks on modern Windows NT-based OS variants (& I have been since 1997 in fact in earlier editions of said security guide)

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

There? Well - I even recommend folks use another browser in fact there, since you brought IE up, & addons + settings in said browsers (Opera mostly) to use to stay safer online... apk

  I have been since 1997 in fact in earlier editions of said security guide)

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22

ANDROID though? Face it - Linux based or not, it's being exploited... & thus, it's NOT secure, & the other 86++ or so security issues I posted on ANDROID show that much... kernel level or not, the problems in security ARE there and yes, serious ones (money is the biggest)!

Plus, IE BHO's are easy to take out (browser helper objects) from IE's options (IE9 even recommends you disable some for more speed when you start it up, which allows a user to IMMEDIATELY investigate what's up there).

* Best part of all is, though, that I continually update a custom HOSTS file here, with nearly 1.7 MILLION known bad sites blocked in it (current data too)...

(Thus - I don't get 'f-d over' like most folks do because of that by malicious exploits... & neither do users who have applied my security guide for Windows (for years too, I posted testimonials earlier in our discussion here, to that much, as proof thereof...))

APK

P.S.=> No matter you're *trying* to put this "back on Windows", because nobody's DENYING it's been attacked by malware makers & that it's serious!

I certainly am not!

It's largely a HUGE part of the "why" of WHY I did this guide for securing folks on modern Windows NT-based OS variants (& I have been since 1997 in fact in earlier editions of said security guide)

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

There? Well - I even recommend folks use another browser in fact there, since you brought IE up, & addons + settings in said browsers (Opera mostly) to use to stay safer online... apk

  I have been since 1997 in fact in earlier editions of said security guide)

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22

Nothing gets thru my impenetrable "100,000 megavolt forcefield + neutronium armor & adamantium skeleton" here:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

It just works... & it's FASTER than std. setups too!

APK

P.S.=> I'm setup secured enough to be able to say that & mean it + running Windows 7 64-bit here... apk

Amazing! Those folks over at Microsoft sure do get it done! Windows 7 64 bit on a camera phone? Outstanding! APK for President!

Nothing gets thru my impenetrable "100,000 megavolt forcefield + neutronium armor & adamantium skeleton" here:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

It just works... & it's FASTER than std. setups too!

APK

P.S.=> I'm setup secured enough to be able to say that & mean it + running Windows 7 64-bit here... apk

Google once offered access to their search engine via a SOAP API. That disappeared years ago. Then they offered more limited access with the "Google Web Search API", which came with an obfusicated interface, a restrictive EULA which permitted its use only for widgets on a web page, and is now closed to new users. Now they have the Custom Search API, where you get only 100 queries a day before you have to pay.

Yahoo used to have a Yahoo Search API, which was free. Then they had the Yahoo BOSS API, which was also free. Now they only have a pay API.

Bing's search API remains free, but you have to sign up with Bing first, and Microsoft reserves the right to start charging.

"Not sure where you're coming from now, you're twisting yourself in knots." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Thursday December 29, @05:16PM (#38531894) Homepage

Ok - Did YOU say this, or not?? See here -> http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2586024&cid=38520754

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PERTINENT QUOTE:

"Nope, because you can't run services on windows without loosing security. Which is why you wrote that post saying shut them all down Remember." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Wednesday December 28, @06:30PM (#38520754) Homepage Journal FROM -> http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2586024&cid=38520754

No getting around what you said "frozen in quotes" after all, & they ARE your OWN words, LITERALLY stating I said to "shut them all down" on services...

( & I do NOT like getting words put into my mouth anymore than you would were I to do THAT, to you!)

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"Presumably because you recently realised how lame disabling services is as a solution to all the security problems in those services." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Thursday December 29, @05:16PM (#38531894) Homepage

LMAO - it's FAR from "lame" & FINALLY? Microsoft's even going to put a variation of what I've been doing since around 1995 or so on Windows NT-based OS into Windows 8 (tuning for performance, & part of it's trimming off services you don't REALLY need!) - shut off services that aren't needed (they will do this in Windows 8, "automagically" without user intervention!).

MS knows it lessens CPU cycle usage, memory, & other forms of I/O (mainly in the scheduler, avoiding "process churn")... it works!

Yes - it's done MORE for performance' sake actually (saving RAM, CPU cycles, & other forms of I/O spent on services you DON'T REALLY NEED TO RUN (this varies by users' requirements), however - cutting off potentially vulnerable services can function for security also!

Ala this link even NOWADAYS on Windows 8 & services as an example of others besides myself doing it:

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Windows 8 Services that can be disabled:

http://windows-8-theme.org/windows-8-services-that-can-be-disabled/

PERTINENT QUOTE/EXCEPT:

"Windows 8 by itself has many services that you may not need and are useless for your daily work. They slow your computer performance and are not needed."

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"Obviously my "turn them all off" was my reference to this, not that you said to literally disable every windows service (although this is the only way to make windows secure, hence my earlier comment about windows being little more than a typewriter in the space age)." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Thursday December 29, @05:16PM (#38531894) Homepage

It's FAR from "the only way to secure Windows"... far, Far, FAR FROM IT - in fact? I suggest you take a bit of time & read this:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

Because you'd see the things you can do to secure Windows, & SO WELL, that one gets testimonials from users who have like the ones I posted that showed a fellow going years (along with his customers no less, he's a tech) WITHOUT slowing down OR being infested by malware!

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"Which brings us back to point, please find one remote code exploit seen in the wild on a stock, up to date Android phone." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Thursday December 29, @05:16PM (#38531894) Homepage

I posted 72 links of problem

"Does anyone else find it ironic that he's been receiving DEATH THREATS aimed at him, his wife, and their 2 month old son, because of this? And he's the bad guy. What is wrong with this planet.." - by Muse011 (1826134) on Thursday December 29, @11:52AM (#38527420)

Per my subject-line above: I agree with you, & the cause? I haven't read the article, but, it's AMAZING HOW STUPID PEOPLE CAN BE, because they fall for "who says what the most & how loud", w/out checking things out themselves to be sure!

Ala a-holes like HBGary &/or the Chinese "water army" firms doing 1000's of FAKE accounts to "support themselves" with, right OR wrong:

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HBGary POST in Fake Names On Social Networks, a Fake Problem:2011 -> http://tech.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2375110&cid=37056304

&/or

Chinese Water Army:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22Chinese+Water+Army%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

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* I'm SURE you guys have seen the same OR, things like it before, because I certainly KNOW I have... & had it used against me, or attempts to do so!

(E.G.-> Things like users on forums with 100 accounts they use attempting to fool others they're "different people", when in reality, they're all the SAME GUY, or a GROUP acting thus!)

APK

P.S.=> Yes people - Sorry, but... It happens around here too, & I've caught those admitting to multiple "registered 'luser'" account names, as well as those who CHEAT THE MODERATION SYSTEM here on /. itself!

By doing the following to do so:

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1.) First, modding an opponent/enemy down (even IF/WHEN they're correct-right)

2.) Logout to preserve their cookie state of their "registered 'luser'" account

3.) Then TROLL the opponent AS AC trolling replies!

4.) Also, acting in groups to "mod one another up" (Even if incorrect or stupid)

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* In fact - just ask TomHudson & the "trolltalk.com" crew around here about it! (they do it ALL the time & I actually HOPE one of them confronts me here on it - because I have one HELL of a set of links & quotes from them directly to substantiate my claims above just "waiting in the wings" to NUKE them with... nothing like blowing away a "naysayer opponent", with his OWN words/actions...)

... apk

How'd I "depend on Linux" though? I wasn't solely using a firewalling router alone for security, per MOST of ALL of what I do, listed here that uses "layered-security"/"defense-in-depth" -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

Linux also doesn't run "every firewalling router" under the sun out there... though it's useful there too (saves the oem costs too by using a "freebie" core OS for them, I'll give it that... which leads to my next point of course!)

You can post ALL THE STATS YOU LIKE about Linux usership/marketshare, but, it's common-knowledge that on PC's &/or Servers COMBINED, Windows "rules the roost" with almost 95% of the market!

Painful FACT is, where Linux does get used the most, is that it is NO COST - This is the ONLY reason it's used by so many websites (like any business, they often have to 'pinch pennies' in order to remain profitable & competitive... especially "smallish 'mom & pop shop'" type sites).

* Funniest part is how you're trying to "tell me how the internet works", & buddy? I strongly wager I was writing code + networking systems onto the net while you were still in diapers quite possibly (e.g. -> During the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 professionally for BellSouth, & all thru the 1980's whilst I was in academia using timesharing terminals from midranges &/or mainframes on *NIX systems + VAX machines!)

APK

P.S.=> It's also funny how you "abandoned" your statements here requoted in my last post too:

http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2586024&cid=38502472

About how YOU stated that I didn't post any DIRECT Linux kernel level errors in ANDROID, & how things can install via malwares on ANDROID WITHOUT USER INTERACTION, despite your stating otherwise - I did, & it "silenced you" on that account... lol!

... apk

"Simple fact is, Linux is as secure as you make it, but you cannot make windows secure." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Monday December 26, @01:32PM (#38495636) Homepage

Per my subject-line above, I practically "wrote the book" on it -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

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1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the Lord works in mysterious ways", it even got me PAID -> http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2007/09/04/pc-pitstop-winners/ (see January 2008))

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Across 15-20 or so sites I posted it on back in 2008... & here is the IMPORTANT part, in some sample testimonials to the "layered security" methodology efficacy:

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SOME QUOTED TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAID LAYERED SECURITY GUIDE I AUTHORED:

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

"I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

"APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=3

"Its 2009 - still trouble free! I was told last week by a co worker who does active directory administration, and he said I was doing overkill. I told him yes, but I just eliminated the half life in windows that you usually get. He said good point. So from 2008 till 2009. No speed decreases, its been to a lan party, moved around

"Simple fact is, Linux is as secure as you make it, but you cannot make windows secure." - by mSparks43 (757109) on Monday December 26, @01:32PM (#38495636) Homepage

Per my subject-line above, I practically "wrote the book" on it -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH

To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

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1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the Lord works in mysterious ways", it even got me PAID -> http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2007/09/04/pc-pitstop-winners/ (see January 2008))

---

Across 15-20 or so sites I posted it on back in 2008... & here is the IMPORTANT part, in some sample testimonials to the "layered security" methodology efficacy:

---

SOME QUOTED TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAID LAYERED SECURITY GUIDE I AUTHORED:

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

"I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

"APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=3

"Its 2009 - still trouble free! I was told last week by a co worker who does active directory administration, and he said I was doing overkill. I told him yes, but I just eliminated the half life in windows that you usually get. He said good point. So from 2008 till 2009. No speed decreases, its been to a lan party, moved around

A.) Blocking @ the HOSTS file layer (tcpip.sys)

B.) Software Firewall layer (ipnat.sys)

C.) HARDWARE ROUTER FIREWALL Layer (LinkSys-CISCO tech model here, but I have lists in my firewall, gui driven (pretty easy/easier than .conf file edits - but, to each his own))...

D.) I also combine in things/layer in defenses like:

a. Opera's URLFILTER.INI file
b. FireFox's own native blocklist (plus adblock & noscript)
c. IE's Restricted Zones + TPL's (IE9 only) too!

* Why do I do that @ so many levels of defense for online security (& MORE per these guides I've authored since 1997 for online security & speed -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH )?

SIMPLE: The concept of "layered-security"/"defense-in-depth" - the BEST THING WE HAVE CURRENTLY GOING in computer security!

APK

URLFILTER.INI - Yes, Opera has that (correct) & yes, that's a way, & one I use too (combined w/ others like it + my own HOSTS file + DNSBL data I use too imported into those (same with TPL's for IE9) albeit, duplicates removed of course)

However - HERE's ONLY PART OF THE REST OF WHAT I DO FOR SECURITY ONLINE!

(Again - this is ONLY PART mind you, there's a LOT more in the URL's below this one next)

http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2579684&cid=38412576

Which ought to make you laugh because of your viewpoint - more minimalist than my own (which is why I omit using proxy servers setups here or DNS servers setups here (powerbill mainly)

Yes, YOU may laugh... especially because you seem more "mimalist" than I, (seeing what's in my 'p.s.' @ the bottom especially):

* Plus, & don't laugh? LOL, I do all that, & FAR MORE, for 2 reasons - more speed, & more security, online... & it works.

The rest of how I secure an OS is here (guide you might wish to look @ sometime, get a few ideas (or not, you may know it all there for all I know)):

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&qs=bs&form=QBLH

APK

P.S.=> WHY would I do all that? Seems to work's why & for decades now here + for friends of mine I've secured up this way...

All by a simple concept that seems to work & is the BEST THING WE HAVE GOING FOR SECURITY ONLINE TODAY:

"Layered-Security"/"Defense-In-Depth"... apk

There is an AdBlock addon 4 Opera too -> http://www.bing.com/search?q=AdBlock+for+Opera&go=&qs=bs&form=QBLH )

Plus? Well:

You can even Right-Click on pages & select "Block Content" & that can "do the job" easily enough on adbanners & more on ANY page...

However, Opera has PLENTY of BUILT-IN NATIVE OPTIONS for control of things in its GLOBAL & OVERRIDE/BY SITE menu options for what you mention:

1.) Tools Menu

2.) Preferences

3.) General tab has "popup control" (a source of malware sometimes)

4.) Advanced tab has

a.) Cookies
b.) Plugins
c.) Security (security protocols like BETTER THAN TLS 1.x)
d.) Certificates control
e.) Trusted Website mgt.
f.) Master Password controls

( & more)

5.) Network section has

a.) Proxy control
b.) Network referrer control
c.) Geolocation control

( & more)

6.) MOST IMPORTANTLY vs. Javascript &/or Plugins?

Opera's CONTENT TAB controls java, javascript, plugins (only on demand setting too optional), style options (where you can use your own PROTECTIVE css filters even, which I do, alongside HOSTS &/or PAC files).

Pretty much ALL YOU NEED to stop yourself from being bombarded by ads, OR WORSE, being infested/infected by malware thru them!

* OPERA ROCKS - & only just got better in 64-bit, & right in time for Christmas too...

APK

P.S.=> Nicest part is, it has an overrides section where you can MAKE EXCEPTIONS, by site (in bysite preferences of the same area above)...

... apk

If you care about donating to charity, but don't personally have cash to spend, then I suggest using Bing instead of Google. Microsoft lets you donate your Bing rewards (which you gain when you search for something) to charity. Just by signing up you get 250 points, and every 100 points you get lets you donate $1 to charity.

I'd like to see Google doing similar good for the world.

That actively tracks ALL zeus C&C servers https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php?filter=all & then "security-hardening" your Windows setup via CIS Tool & more (yes, they now have a Vista/Win7/Server2008 capable model of it) via this guide does the rest:

http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000/XP%22&btnG=Search&gbv=1&sei=YU_cTsPxFOrc0QGMhMiKDg

It's been WELL rated on this website (of ALL places, considering it's so "Pro-*NIX" here)

* THE APK SECURITY GUIDE GROUP 10++ THUSFAR (from +5 -> +1 RATINGS, usually "informative" or "interesting" etc./et al):

APK SECURITY GUIDE:2005 -> http://developers.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=167071&cid=13931198
APK SECURITY GUIDE:2009 -> http://it.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1361585&cid=29360367
APK SECURITY GUIDE:2009 -> http://yro.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1218837&cid=27787281
APK SECURITY GUIDE:2008 -> http://ask.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=970939&cid=25093275
APK SECURITY GUIDE:2010 -> http://tech.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1885890&cid=34358316
APK SECURITY GUIDE (old one):2005 -> http://it.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=154868&cid=12988150
APK SECURITY GUIDE:2008 -> http://ask.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=970939&threshold=-1&commentsort=0&mode=thread&no_d2=1&cid=25092677
APK SECURITY GUIDE:2008 -> http://tech.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1027095&cid=25747655
APK SECURITY TEST CHALLENGE LINUX vs. WINDOWS:2007 -> http://it.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=267599&threshold=1&commentsort=0&mode=thread&cid=20203061

* Yes, that guide's points implementation To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views

You won't hear an argument/debate from me on what you said, because I am in utter full agreement with it.

APK

P.S.=> Been "locking them all down" since the mid 90's in fact, per guides like these I have offered for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/7/Server 2008 users:

To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

---

1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the Lord works in mysterious ways", it even got me PAID -> http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2007/09/04/pc-pitstop-winners/ (see January 2008))

---

Across 15-20 or so sites I posted it on back in 2008... & here is the IMPORTANT part, in some sample testimonials to the "layered security" methodology efficacy:

---

SOME QUOTED TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAID LAYERED SECURITY GUIDE I AUTHORED:

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

"I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

"APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=3

"Its 2009 - still trouble free! I was told last week by a co worker who does active directory administration, and he said I was doing overkill. I told him yes, but I just eliminated the half life in windows that you usually get. He said good point. So from 2008 till 2009. No speed decreases, its been to a lan party, moved around in a move, and it still NEVER has had the OS reinstalled besides the fact I imaged the drive over in 2008. Great stuff! My client STILL Hasn't called me back in regards to that one machine to get it locked down

"Have the balls (or ovaries) to stand up for what you said." - by MMAfrk19BB (2029982) on Wednesday November 30, @12:09PM (#38215854)

Oh, I always do (&, lol, it'd be the FORMER here) - & the facts from reputable sites that have them documented I use, do the job for me, the best, in that regard...

Plus, pretty much everyone here knows who I am (been around here since 2003-2004) by this timeframe... many of the "penguins" around here can't stand me because I use documented undeniable current information, like in the 1st post of mine here you replied to!

(However, I imagine the slashdot editors & owners just LOVE me, because controversy generates pageviews, which I pretty much always "generate" here by using facts Penguins can't deny w/out their std. effete retaliatory trolling off topic illogical adhominem based attacks they have to resort to when they cannot disprove the facts I use, does that much, easily!)

Also, as far as registering?

Hey - I honestly don't feel I actually gain anything by having a "registered 'luser'" account here really!

(Other than losing out on granting mod points, which I can merely say "good job" in reply to folks as needed by writing it out, or, even recommending those with mod points mod the poster up).

APK

P.S.=>

"f I had mod points I would give them to you for actually linking articles that prove your point" - by MMAfrk19BB (2029982) on Wednesday November 30, @12:09PM (#38215854)

First of all: Thanks!

I've already seen it go from +1 Interesting, to 0 Interesting, to +2 Interesting (quite the "roller coaster ride" eh?) back down to +1 Interesting ratings!

(So 'feedback' is coming per your point in upward mods - the downmods are doubtless from "the Penguinista" trying to bury the documented current & verifiable facts I posted, most likely).

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"That being said, anyone who thinks that FOSS is $DEITY's gift to security by default is mistaken. Nothing is safe until someone competent configures, patches, and hardens it correctly." - by MMAfrk19BB (2029982) on Wednesday November 30, @12:09PM (#38215854)

Agreed, 110%, & I've been doing guides for securing Windows since the mid to late 1990's, & they do VERY well online:

To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

---

1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the

"Windows has made great strides in security over the past 10 years, but that doesn't make it a secure OS." - by Enderandrew (866215) on Monday November 21, @02:19PM (#38127292) Homepage

That's when YOU THE USER have to "make it so" (ala Jean Luc Picard)... soooo, how to do THAT? Easy, with 1-2 hours of your time, ala:

http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&btnG=Search

OR

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

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I've been writing guides for that since 1997 in fact, & yes, they CAN & DO actually work (e.g.-> I haven't been "hit" by a malware since 1996, & because of what's in the guide - in fact, I WROTE IT because of that (really PISSED ME OFF is why, & when that happens, with anything? If I have the means, I do something about it))...

Also, neither have my friends, family, or paying customers that apply + follow its principles.

To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

---

1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the Lord works in mysterious ways", it even got me PAID -> http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2007/09/04/pc-pitstop-winners/ (see January 2008))

---

Across 15-20 or so sites I posted it on back in 2008... & here is the IMPORTANT part, in some sample testimonials to the "layered security" methodology efficacy:

---

SOME QUOTED TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAID LAYERED SECURITY GUIDE I AUTHORED:

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

"I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

"APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" -

I have done my BEST to help try to educate & inform users VS. problems in security (& all OS have them, see my p.s. below regarding LINUX "fine showing" (not) recently on that very front, security, for example & for comparison!):

E.G. -> To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

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1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the Lord works in mysterious ways", it even got me PAID -> http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2007/09/04/pc-pitstop-winners/ (see January 2008))

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Across 15-20 or so sites I posted it on back in 2008... & here is the IMPORTANT part, in some sample testimonials to the "layered security" methodology efficacy:

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SOME QUOTED TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAID LAYERED SECURITY GUIDE I AUTHORED:

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

"I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

"APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=3

"Its 2009 - still trouble free! I was told last week by a co worker who does active directory administration, and he said I was doing overkill. I told him yes, but I just eliminated the half life in windows that you usually get. He said good point. So from 2008 till 2009. No speed decreases, its been to a lan party, moved around in a move, and it still NEVER has had the OS reinstalled besides the fact I imaged the drive over in 2008. Great stuff! My client STILL Hasn't called me back in regards to that one machine to get it locked down for the kid.

has less drivers of high quality (makes sense, PC makers & parts makers KNOW what drives the PC world is why)

Granted. Linux has drivers for a bunch of other platforms Windows has never touched, though, obviously.

NOW - Thing is?

Well - Neither DELL nor HP is doing that... lol! Show me where they said they are "locking out Linux" (especially intentionally), ok??

1) They're obviously never going to admit to doing it, regardless of whether they are or not.
2) The people the guy talked to were not really in a position to be knowledgeable about this stuff, from the sounds of it.
3) The general consensus from the posts here is that article author is hardly an unbiased, reliable source himself. Quite the opposite.

That ALL said & aside:

Linux folks asking vendors TURN OFF a VALUABLE & EFFECTIVE security measure, especially for layered security

Yeah, why would Linux want to turn off a "VALUABLE & EFFECTIVE security measure" that prevents it categorically from being booted? Linux people have no problem with the security itself, just that Linux is probably going to be "coincidentally" left out in the cold by it.

It really sounds like a terrible idea to begin with. If they won't give customers the keys to sign the stuff with (which seems to be the whole point of the system in the first place), either 1) Linux booting is disallowed, or 2) they make the secure boot disable-able, which completely defeats the whole purpose of it to begin with if all anybody has to do to bypass it is toggle an option in the BIOS (well, I suppose you could lock down your BIOS so maybe not). Sure, it's great if all you care about is running Windows...at least until a bug creeps in and Windows accidentally its own signature...or the first h/cr/acker figures out how to invalidate the signature...

(which I am QUITE expert on, see here http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000/XP%22&btnG=Search&gbv=1&ei=UA-zTsH5GqrX0QGV8L3TBA , OR here http://www.bing.com/search?q=HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH ... I practically "wrote the book" on how to do that & have since 1997... )

Well, you wrote *a* book. Damn, dude: nobody's ever going to accuse you of being terse! As for being an expert, I guess I'll just have to take your word on that one.

Why don't they adapt for it? Nobody's stopping them!

Um, yeah, that's kind of the point...

Perhaps they are unable to??

They may eventually, yeah, but it'll suck in the short term if it goes the way it looks like it's going to.

Again - I didn't see vendors STATE they were locking out Linux! Show me where they have... ok?

See above.

APK

P.S.=> As far as "hack Windows", & it being done by Penguins? Yes, I said it - what BETTER WAY for they to discredit MS!

Yay stereotyping. Like I said, this is about being able to boot Linux, period. Yes, there are some people who may use that ability maliciously, but there's also a hell of a lot of people who don't.

& judging by the "anti-microsoft/anti-windows" sentiments around here

Okay, yes, I'll give you that one. Diversity of opinions and plenty of people on both sides, etc., etc....but yeah.

Yea, I'll stand by it.

Yes - I'm fairly sure that "goes on" from the "penguins" even here too

I only pointed out that Linux isn't "adapting to change"& from the article, it seems they insinuated Windows is "locking them out" - that wouldn't be MS doing it, it's be said vendors (the 2 big ones in DELL & HP Mr. Bott spoke to).

I used Linux (KUbuntu 10.10 & patches) for MOST of 2010 in fact, & certainly ALL thru the summer... a patch blew it up on me, of all things, & I can safely say "it's not windows, not by a longshot & not in a good way"... it's less versatile, has less drivers of high quality (makes sense, PC makers & parts makers KNOW what drives the PC world is why), less high quality & less used wares on it, less games (big home market thing) etc. & more! In fact, I've used various Linux distros since 1994 (Slackware 1.02 being my 1st - yes, I look at "how the other 1/2 lives" to learn & grow!)

NOW - Thing is?

Well - Neither DELL nor HP is doing that... lol! Show me where they said they are "locking out Linux" (especially intentionally), ok??

* BOTTOM-LINE: Today, out there now? The security/hacker-cracker problem's gone NUTS... how do I know, & especially since 2004? Well, I've been populating a custom HOSTS file since 1997, & the "jump" in bad hosts/domains has shot way, Way, WAY UP since then... especially the past 2 yrs.!

That ALL said & aside:

Linux folks asking vendors TURN OFF a VALUABLE & EFFECTIVE security measure, especially for layered security (which I am QUITE expert on, see here http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000/XP%22&btnG=Search&gbv=1&ei=UA-zTsH5GqrX0QGV8L3TBA , OR here http://www.bing.com/search?q=HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP&go=&qs=ns&form=QBLH ... I practically "wrote the book" on how to do that & have since 1997... )?

VERY DUMB!

( & that's what Linux folks are basically asking for in today's "World-of-Malware-In-General Exploits" & those exploits? They're becoming FAR more dangerous, more rootkit tech (especially combined bootsect/driver ones), even dedicated partitions work if not hacking BIOS from various vendors & more!)

Why don't they adapt for it? Nobody's stopping them! Perhaps they are unable to?? Again - I didn't see vendors STATE they were locking out Linux! Show me where they have... ok?

* Lastly & by the way? I'll post in the style I like, and IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT? DON'T READ IT!

APK

P.S.=> As far as "hack Windows", & it being done by Penguins? Yes, I said it - what BETTER WAY for they to discredit MS!

Better than "FUD" is, & being caught in it, like Mr. Bott has done... good for him, about time they did in bigtime journalism in this field!

See - put it this way:

I personally know Linux folks that do it in fact OR try to, we converse on it @ times... & judging by the "anti-microsoft/anti-windows" sentiments around here (which EVERYONE here knows about worldwide no doubt, lol)??

Yea, I'll stand by it.

Yes - I'm fairly sure that "goes on" from the "penguins" even here too IF they have time & are inclined to do so... but, what they do NOT understand is, that ONLY MAKES WINDOWS STRONGER!

I.E./E.G.-> MS patches consistently, 2nd week of every month, when these things are found & IF it is quickly + reliably patchable, especially REMOTELY EXPLOITABLE ONES (which Linux is behind in/has more of, mind you)...

Heck, the 2 MS has NOT patched? EASILY WORKED AROUND! I even posted that much here as to how to go about it easily enough via workarounds, how/when/where/why ->

I love Peru this time of year.

Yeah, they actually have a pretty complete map of all of Peru.

Regarding Linux & it's "fine security" (not - ESPECIALLY ANDROID (a linux variant)), here http://it.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2504516&cid=37914046 that's VERY CURRENT on all points I posted (of sites running linux being cracked into, including ironically enough LINUX.COM &/or KERNEL.ORG as well, amongst others... including the extremely recently breached CA's too!)

Now, on this note from you? Hehe, ok:

"But yeah, continue to use that toy called Windows and consider yourself secure, I'm sure the hackers will enjoy just how easy you are making it to hack you" - by antifoidulus (807088) on Tuesday November 01, @07:28PM (#37914134) Homepage

You're talking to "the guy that wrote the book" practically, on how to secure Windows, per this evidence thereof, & yes, it really works and CAN be done (patching, security hardening, & 'smart/judicious' websurfing - user education etc. + more):

To "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online in the 1st URL link above...

Which has well over 500,000++ views online (actually MORE, but 1 site with 75,000 views of it went offline/out-of-business) & it's been made either:

---

1.) An Essential Guide
2.) 5-5 star rated
3.) A "sticky-pinned" thread
4.) Most viewed in the category it's in (usually security)
5.) Got me PAID by winning a contest @ PCPitStop (quite unexpectedly - I was only posting it for the good of all, & yes, "the Lord works in mysterious ways", it even got me PAID -> http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2007/09/04/pc-pitstop-winners/ (see January 2008))

---

Across 15-20 or so sites I posted it on back in 2008... & here is the IMPORTANT part, in some sample testimonials to the "layered security" methodology efficacy:

---

SOME QUOTED TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SAID LAYERED SECURITY GUIDE I AUTHORED:

http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=672ebdf47af75a0c5b0d9e7278be305f&t=28430&page=2

"I recently, months ago when you finally got this guide done, had authorization to try this on simple work station for kids. My client, who paid me an ungodly amount of money to do this, has been PROBLEM FREE FOR MONTHS! I haven't even had a follow up call which is unusual." - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

"APK, thanks for such a great guide. This would, and should, be an inspiration to such security measures. Also, the pc that has "tweaks": IS STILL GOING! NO PROBLEMS!" - THRONKA, user of my guide @ XTremePcCentral

AND

We used to use Bing, but their non-US maps are generally worse than Google's, who also localise them:

Compare:

http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=35.675977848368284~139.76959228515628&lvl=10&dir=0&sty=c&eo=1&where1=Tokyo%2C%20Japan&form=LMLTCC

with

http://g.co/maps/767nz

Don't read Japanese? No luck with Bing then.

So we switched.

Eh? Bing shows Lima pretty clearly, for me.

Perhaps you're holding it wrong.

Yeah, Bing is awesome. Did anybody else know that Lima, one of the world's largest cities has approximately 3 streets?

You haven't done anything, ever, @ all/whatsoever, & you see fit to give others guff who have? Please - people call others like you, this term: "Armchair Quarterback"...

"So you haven't actually done anything in 10 years" - by hakahaka (2485890) on Monday October 31, @04:06AM (#37892290)

First of all - Check the dates of some of what I put up... you don't read very well, do you? They're more recent than that... far more recent.

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"The only programs you have for show are some little freeware utilities that do exactly one thing." - by hakahaka (2485890) on Monday October 31, @04:06AM (#37892290)

Try 40-50 different things, & over 40 of them over time online... Plus, I haven't even shown you them all, only a tiny partial list of some "favs" of mine.

I've also done 30 "enterprise class" information systems, apps that help doctors diagnose eye conditions, & far more professionally as a coder too circa 1995-presently.

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"Writing such programs isn't especially hard or time-taking. I bet I did more complicated projects when I was 10 years old." - by hakahaka (2485890) on Monday October 31, @04:06AM (#37892290)

Ok, big talker - Again: Where are your programs you claim to have written then??

1.) Did they make books, magazines, newspapers??

2.) Did they make top rated technical trade show contests???

3.) Did they end up as commercially sold code????

(Mine have done "all of the above", & more than once... & that's only the stuff I have put out above, I have more...)

* Like I said before earlier & I know definitely wager I am correct on - I did all that (doubtless before you were out of diapers!)

APK

P.S.=> As far as my "not knowing anything about modern operating systems"?

"and know nothing about modern operating systems? How nice of you. " - by hakahaka (2485890) on Monday October 31, @04:06AM (#37892290)

I think you'd better look @ this (how to secure modern Windows NT-based Operating Systems - I've been doing THAT type of thing, since 1997 to present as well online, & it works (& is rated very, Very, VERY HIGHLY nearly everyplace online it is):

http://www.google.com/search?sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&btnG=Search

I wrote that, & it's bar-none, the best of its kind (regarding "modern operating systems").

It's used to "immunize" a Windows system, I effectively use the principles in "layered security" possibles!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22HOW+TO+SECURE+Windows+2000%2FXP%22&go=&form=QBRE

Bing shows the same as GOOGLE does, & I get the "top spots" in both search engines (without trying to "SEO" it either as many others do).

I.E./E.G.-> I have done so since 1997-1998 with the most viewed, highly rated guide online for Windows security there really is which came from the fact I also created the 1st guide for securing Windows, highly rated @ NEOWIN (as far back as 1998-2001) here:

http://www.neowin.net/news/apk-a-to-z-internet-speedup--security-text

& from as far back as 1997 -> http://web.archive.org/web/20020205091023/www.ntcompatible.com/article1.shtml which Neowin above picked up on & rated very highly.

That has evolved more currently, into the MOST viewed & highly rated one there is for years now since 2008 online