At my last university the IT department routinely scanned machines attached to the network and blocked infected machines. Students were required to bring their computers to an IT desk to have the malicious software removed and were instructed on how to properly use a virus scanner or malware removal tool. From what I understand, this policy continues to work well to this day. If ISPs should follow Comcast example by informing individuals their machines are infected, and go the extra step of directing affected parties to paid (or free) scanners that will remove the offending software. Only repeat offenders should lose their privileges (temporarily) to ensure responsible computing habits develop. Just my two cents.
I agree. Many US, EU, and Asian companies have joint ventures with Indian firms. If blackberry communications are no longer privileged, the government (and others) has a strong incentive abuse corporate information (trading trading stocks and bonds in London or the US). Companies count on Blackberry for the integration and PRIVACY. Guess Indian firms will have to rely on PGP encrypted email communication. I'm assuming this is not illegal in India, or is it?
Last time I checked Google voice services did not support encryption. Unless they are talking about implementing security measures similar to Skype, I am not interested.
If you plan on letting someone go and you are a manager/administrator it's your responsibility to ensure the job gets done. Period. I don't care how much you trust the guy. You would be hard pressed to convince me this guy was the only person familiar with the system (of course this is our government). I'm sure the FBI or another agency would be happy to send in their expert for a time that risk a secure database from being compromised. Much cheaper than having to deal with the costs of say...another 9/11.
First they hook us on shows like Survivor and Fear Factor. If those programs were not unsettling enough, now we want to watch someone die on tv, and watch them go though the process of mummification. Somehow I get the feeling THE RUNNING MAN is right around the corner...
No so long ago a few guys had a dream that computers should be in everyone's home, not just research centers and businesses. Now, most wired homes have multiple desktops and laptops. Dreams of a better hardware or software platform drive us to develop more efficient, cheaper systems. OLPC's founders and contributes are ambitious, and there is nothing wrong with that. While the perfect $75 platform may not be available next year, within 5 years its an obtainable goal. Remember a $200 machine is closer to a $75 dollar computer that previous "affordable machines" of late (excluding the recent popularity of netbooks).
I would be 100 times more impressed if the headline read, man disables bomb and saves a box full of kittens. On a serious note, if this guy had encountered any complications, it is good to know Google was at his fingertips. However, I have read stories about children assisting with the delivery of babies. No news here...
What is the point of purchasing the most expensive consoles on the market to play emulator games? This is not news. Linux on the PS3 is news. Seti at home on the PS3 is news. Running an emulator, solitaire or Tux racer on the PS3 is a waste good hardware (unless this is your primary Linux rig).
By around age 5 I learned most (if not all) of these facts from watching TLC or Discovery. It also helped that my parents read to me and encouraged me to do the same. It sends chills down my spine knowing there are people out there without this knowledge. I don't know if we should blame schools or simply conclude a number of people just don't care...
Guess I'll have to start using a 100 dollar laptop (when they are available) while I travel and just bring a usb key to store data for my photos and such. Since most people are probably more interested in using internet to upload photos and write emails while they are travelling outside of the country, this may be a solution for some. I do acknowledge though, not for all.
If Hasbro is smart they will sue Scrabulous, take the company, cut a deal with their developers/management and paste the Scrable name to their application. To be fair, I'm sure this was Hasbro managment's plan all along, but a few individuals over at Scrabulous must have dug in their heel. Just a prediction...
The place for regulation in this society is to ensure coordination and fair usage. As far as I am concerned any argument used as a basis for regulating the primary mechanism people use to share information is tantamount to censorship. The internet is a continuously evolving medium and any regulation not aimed at expanding its reach is diservice. The place for regulation in this society is to ensure coordination and fair usage.
The strength of your encryption means nothing in the face of a user who insists on using their birthday as a password or keep a post-it on their computer monitor. Unless you are able to force individuals to use strong or randomly generated passwords you are at a loss. In the end, human behavior will circumvent our best security.
Well, we all know how much our generals love their toys. Anyway, good point. When they present their budget to congress, it will make another good argument for authorizing "extra" spending for the next gen M16 or M9.
It seems to me that having such a variable weapon option will empower a future officer or national guardsman to exercise a bit less restraint when engaging criminals or rioters (specifically peaceful ones). I can already hear in my head the following court defence:
"Well, see your honour...The gun was set to crowd control. Not to kill. So it really was not my fault right?"
When you point a weapon at someone, you have to be conscious of the fact that that individual could die. Anyone with gun training know that, or should anyway. I feel very uncomfortable with people relaxing that view.
I know they mentioned the Army was interested, but I am just looking forward into future issues. Just my two cents...
I'm guessing the easiest way for you to have your account cancelled is to simply violate their terms. Just upload some porn or something. Anyway, they probably still keep your personal details. I guess that's the price we pay for being so careless about our personal information.
Slashdot Mirror
At my last university the IT department routinely scanned machines attached to the network and blocked infected machines. Students were required to bring their computers to an IT desk to have the malicious software removed and were instructed on how to properly use a virus scanner or malware removal tool. From what I understand, this policy continues to work well to this day. If ISPs should follow Comcast example by informing individuals their machines are infected, and go the extra step of directing affected parties to paid (or free) scanners that will remove the offending software. Only repeat offenders should lose their privileges (temporarily) to ensure responsible computing habits develop. Just my two cents.
I agree. Many US, EU, and Asian companies have joint ventures with Indian firms. If blackberry communications are no longer privileged, the government (and others) has a strong incentive abuse corporate information (trading trading stocks and bonds in London or the US). Companies count on Blackberry for the integration and PRIVACY. Guess Indian firms will have to rely on PGP encrypted email communication. I'm assuming this is not illegal in India, or is it?
Last time I checked Google voice services did not support encryption. Unless they are talking about implementing security measures similar to Skype, I am not interested.
Buy yourself a Schaum's calculus guide and work through all the problems. That should get you through single variable calculus with few problems.
If you plan on letting someone go and you are a manager/administrator it's your responsibility to ensure the job gets done. Period. I don't care how much you trust the guy. You would be hard pressed to convince me this guy was the only person familiar with the system (of course this is our government). I'm sure the FBI or another agency would be happy to send in their expert for a time that risk a secure database from being compromised. Much cheaper than having to deal with the costs of say...another 9/11.
A quick google search turned up the same story: http://www.buzzbox.com/news/2010-03-07/Pixel_Qi:Q2/
First they hook us on shows like Survivor and Fear Factor. If those programs were not unsettling enough, now we want to watch someone die on tv, and watch them go though the process of mummification. Somehow I get the feeling THE RUNNING MAN is right around the corner...
No so long ago a few guys had a dream that computers should be in everyone's home, not just research centers and businesses. Now, most wired homes have multiple desktops and laptops. Dreams of a better hardware or software platform drive us to develop more efficient, cheaper systems. OLPC's founders and contributes are ambitious, and there is nothing wrong with that. While the perfect $75 platform may not be available next year, within 5 years its an obtainable goal. Remember a $200 machine is closer to a $75 dollar computer that previous "affordable machines" of late (excluding the recent popularity of netbooks).
I would be 100 times more impressed if the headline read, man disables bomb and saves a box full of kittens. On a serious note, if this guy had encountered any complications, it is good to know Google was at his fingertips. However, I have read stories about children assisting with the delivery of babies. No news here...
Looks like I am going to start carrying my cell in a zip lock bag. Wonder if that works?
What is the point of purchasing the most expensive consoles on the market to play emulator games? This is not news. Linux on the PS3 is news. Seti at home on the PS3 is news. Running an emulator, solitaire or Tux racer on the PS3 is a waste good hardware (unless this is your primary Linux rig).
Just add symmetry and make thinner.
It will take more than that to improve the attractiveness of the average slashdotter.
Suprisingly informative for a German translation.
How about Lunar Crater Creating Observation and Sensing Satellite.
By around age 5 I learned most (if not all) of these facts from watching TLC or Discovery. It also helped that my parents read to me and encouraged me to do the same. It sends chills down my spine knowing there are people out there without this knowledge. I don't know if we should blame schools or simply conclude a number of people just don't care...
It's likely they missed a few zeros.
Guess I'll have to start using a 100 dollar laptop (when they are available) while I travel and just bring a usb key to store data for my photos and such. Since most people are probably more interested in using internet to upload photos and write emails while they are travelling outside of the country, this may be a solution for some. I do acknowledge though, not for all.
If Hasbro is smart they will sue Scrabulous, take the company, cut a deal with their developers/management and paste the Scrable name to their application. To be fair, I'm sure this was Hasbro managment's plan all along, but a few individuals over at Scrabulous must have dug in their heel. Just a prediction...
The place for regulation in this society is to ensure coordination and fair usage. As far as I am concerned any argument used as a basis for regulating the primary mechanism people use to share information is tantamount to censorship. The internet is a continuously evolving medium and any regulation not aimed at expanding its reach is diservice. The place for regulation in this society is to ensure coordination and fair usage.
The strength of your encryption means nothing in the face of a user who insists on using their birthday as a password or keep a post-it on their computer monitor. Unless you are able to force individuals to use strong or randomly generated passwords you are at a loss. In the end, human behavior will circumvent our best security.
...or the poor tech support guy trying to explain what dependency hell is? God help us.
nothing good has never come out of sharing development ideas: http://sourceforge.net/
Well, we all know how much our generals love their toys. Anyway, good point. When they present their budget to congress, it will make another good argument for authorizing "extra" spending for the next gen M16 or M9.
It seems to me that having such a variable weapon option will empower a future officer or national guardsman to exercise a bit less restraint when engaging criminals or rioters (specifically peaceful ones). I can already hear in my head the following court defence: "Well, see your honour...The gun was set to crowd control. Not to kill. So it really was not my fault right?" When you point a weapon at someone, you have to be conscious of the fact that that individual could die. Anyone with gun training know that, or should anyway. I feel very uncomfortable with people relaxing that view. I know they mentioned the Army was interested, but I am just looking forward into future issues. Just my two cents...
I'm guessing the easiest way for you to have your account cancelled is to simply violate their terms. Just upload some porn or something. Anyway, they probably still keep your personal details. I guess that's the price we pay for being so careless about our personal information.