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License to Surf, Take Two
NaugaHunter writes "A story on Yahoo asks
Should [a] License Be Required to Go Online? It appears to be suggested by Bruce Schneier, chief technology officer for Counterpane Internet Security Inc. 'It could be a four-year college degree, a one-month course. It might be a good idea.' The story also details efforts of some schools from simple orientation to threats of fines for spreading viruses, and questions exactly who would be responsible for keeping track of who is and isn't licensed." Not a new idea, but one that's going to keep coming up. Update: 09/13 18:11 GMT by M : Bruce Schneier notes that he isn't in favor of computer licenses.
Get rid of fucking WINDOWS! Damn!
Windows is the NUMBER ONE PROBLEM with computers and the Internet now.
The number two problem is stupid people. Most people have zero concept of what's happening when they click the mouse. They should be using computers on the internet anyway, like drunken bums with TB they bang around the net, spreading germs and disease where ever they go.
Get rid of windows, period and forbid stupid people from going online period and most of the problems will go away.
Seriously, I've sat down and talked to people about security on their systems and they look at you like a puppy that just woke up from a nap. They are clueless. Most of them deserve to have their shit hacked and info ripped off and CC #s jacked, just because they are so freaking dense. One old man I talked to, numerous times, about security leaves his M$ box on 24/7 and his cable (used to be DSL) modem on all the time.
He buys stuff on the internet all the time and it just thrills him and befuddles him into silly bliss that he can click "add to my cart" then "check out" and UPS is knocking on his door a few days later with his book, video or whatever.
No matter how many times I tell him to turn the damn modem off when he's not using it, he just won't do it. He claims his "guru" friend takes care of his computer for him. His "guru" friend is an idiot, I've met him, he's a mouth breather.
Stupid people + M$ spells computer/Internet constipation...
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