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Computer Security Still Totally Inadequate
Several news sources are running articles detailing the lack of computer security on all platforms. Symantec foretells a dark future for Firefox and Mac users describing their security as a "false paradise". Kernel developer and Red Hat fellow, Allan Cox stated in his recent interview with O'Reilly that "even the best systems today are totally inadequate". He goes on to say that "We are still in a world where an attack like the Slammer worm, combined with a PC BIOS eraser or disk locking tool, could wipe out half the PCs exposed to the Internet in a few hours," Cox said. "In a sense we are fortunate that most attackers want to control and use systems they attack rather than destroy them."
No agenda here. Move along.
Note to mods: I'm probably being sarcastic.
If everyone programmed everything in Java things wouldn't be this way.
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Not good enough he's a kernel developer and Red Hat fellow, now he had to go and add an l to his name?
Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.
-- Dr. Spock, stardate 2822-3.
Hydrogenous?
Is English your first language? Or do you make them up as you go along?
"Hydrogenous" Network?!? That would be a network made of hydrogen, wouldn't it? I think the word you're grasping for is "Heterogenous"
I've abandoned my search for truth; now I'm just looking for some useful delusions.
I think advocating for or against a "Hydrogenous" network might cause a flamewar, teehee.
Maybe you were thinking of heterogeneous? or androgynous? Hard to tell because attempting to read a few lines of your post made my face explode. It's 'unpossible' to read your posting.
...we can't even handle dupes : http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/09/13/173 0214&tid=172&tid=106
Oh, never mind.
If it was a false paradise it would come with a tropical island, Nicole Kidman and bathtub full of champagne.
That's our life, the big wheel of shit. - The Fat Man, Blue Tango Salvage
I think I'd rather exist in a false paradise than a certifiable hell.
Yes... [clears throat] ahem... The exports of Libya are numerous in amount. One thing they export is corn, or as the Indians call it, "maize". Another famous Indian was "Crazy Horse". In conclusion, Libya is a land of contrast. Thank you.
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Well, I bought Norton for mac and when I ran it, it said:
"Updating Virii Signatures......"
"0 Signatures updated, there are no virii for mac you idiot"
Can I return it?
Symantec foretells a dark future for Firefox and Mac users...
Whew, good thing I'm running IE 5.5 and Windows 98.
What's it going to be like when all of China is wired?
Quite frankly I'm thinking something like the opening sequence of XenoGears, with the mass tentacles of spam reaching out to engluf us all, and the scrolling messages of "And Ye Shall Be As Gods" replaced by countless repititions of "Make Money Fast", "Strong Erections", "FREE!!!!!" and the like.
I'd like to play the part of the captain, giving a faint smile as I detonate the self destruct. Gods know it'll be better than the alternative.
May the Maths Be with you!
4. Watch as theives take your computer because you forgot to close the safe door.
Rod Taylor
Which is worse, Symantic's bullshit misinformation, or the Register's uncritical dissemination?
I vote that the regurgitation on Slashdot's home page is the worst.
Shame on all three!
resigned
I secured an old laptop of mine recently, now I fear no viruses, worms, spyware, adware, or anything any cracker wields! Haven't had a single problem since. It was easy. I took out its networking card.
And that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be bannana-shaped.
I've been a Windows user for close to 15 years now and I'm still waiting.
What for? it to boot!!
no, no, your too generous really, try the beef it's great.
'By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes'