I agree with you here, but just wanted to point out that pretty much any CDROM drive will read the black CDs. In fact, I have not come across a CDROM drive yet that won't read them. Also, it's a standard format (ISO9660 I would assume) because you can actually look at the contents of the disc.
It's been done. I don't remember the URL but the "english" is reallyt funny to read. Let's say we have these two apples. The first apple has the value 10. The second apple has the value 12. Now lets say we add these two apples... And so on. It's pretty neat:)
Okay, so, they run some native code that they have to beg me to give permission to run (ignoring the fact that if I were to give some other ActiveX control the same permission it could just read my registry, hard drive directory, and install a keyboard monitor to catch my credit card numbers) which installs a program (I am assuming here) that will turn on my PIII serial number when I reboot.. Of course, if I had a PIII I would have the program that turns the serial number off in my bootup so that it was always turned off as my computer boots... Sorry, just not very worried. The PIII serial number is pure, liquid evil, but this "exploit" is a joke.
This is pretty sad. Really. Even if quite a few people do not agree with ESR all the time (or any of the time) it doesn't change the fact that he has helped more than harmed Open Source Software. The flames surrounding this community are killing it. We have all seen how big a difference we can make with informed discussion, but too many people involved are willing to talk without knowledge. I am willing to bet that had Eric received more "I don't agree with your ideas because 1)... 2)..." than "You suck. RMS rules! Go away!" he would be willing to fight another day for the good of this community. As a community that needs all the help it can get, we are far too eager to exile those that try to help.
Linux runnig Photoshop, word...
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Windows ID
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The only people that think GIMP can do everything Photoshop can are people who don't know thing one about Photoshop. Get a book. Get a clue. Come back tommorrow. Thanks.
Hrmm.. having the/. poll on Redhat seems like a bad idea. Sometimes these polls aren't exactly business friendly (What's your favorite beer?). Do we really need these to be on a non-lighthearted site like Redhat? /. == Good Clean Fun Redhat == Business trying to make money and impress the pointy hairs..
What the heck happened to all the comments in the "FLAME ON" (which not not flames) thread? Are we being policed, or is the database still feeling sick?
You mistake what I am saying I think. I don't think we as a society should be a load of idiots, I am just saying that we can't be experts at every single thing that effects our lives. Do you seriously think that your children will be able to attend to the sick as a doctor would, design microprocessors, write good software, build a effecient home, pilot a jet combine DNA, and all of the other thousands of specialized tasks that require years of training? I don't. People have limitations that are defined by time, money and need. If I want to be the best programmer on the planet, I don't have the time to learn how to be a great carpenter too. I am too busy learning my preferred skill. The whole point behind machines was to make things easier for us. That's why we made them. The skill should be in the creation of the tools, not in their using. I am not arguing for an "idiot society". I am arguing for a society of skilled people who work together to meet their goals.
Earth Shoes are sandles. I have a pair sitting here next to my Playstation. A Walmart special. They are pretty cool, but I would be happy to write a letter saying I won't buy a new pair this summer if they are going to try to kill the domain of the guy that invented image maps!! (on his web site).
1) The passphrase encryption, if chosen correctly is gonna stop just about anyone from touching your keys. DES was broken in 23 hours by a TON (A TON) of computing power. IIRC PGP uses IDEA @ 128 bits to encrypt your private keys. This will take far more time than the Universe has to offer. 2) UNIX / Linux vs Windows. Get over it. Macros run as YOU. They have the same permissions as YOU. If YOU can read your keys, so can any macros that YOU run.
After reading the text of the patent, it seems that these folks have a patent on any transfer of video or audio electronically, if it is being paid for. First, MP3.com doesnt sell stuff, does it? Second, do the cable companies know about this? Are they paying 1% to this company? Third, this patent is from '93. Sorry folks, we been transferring audio and video electronically long before this company thought to make a buck on it. Can you say, "Prior Art"? I think you can.
Folks, the EULA, while available in the software during installation is also available in the shitty little user manual that comes with Windows. It's right under the seal of certification of approval or something. Read this EULA which is NOT IN the bag with the laptop. Disagree with it. Call Toshiba, tell them "I do not agree with this EULA, should I send this shipment of 1000 computers back, or will you be sending me a refund for the Windows software?". Groovy.
While new crypto needs to be peer reviewed, I think RSA might have their own reasons for wanting to see the code. This could be a direct competitor to RSA (the algorithm) which RSADSI has patented, not to mention a stranglehold on the worlds e-commerce systems. If RSADSI sees the code they will do one of two things. If they can cryptanalyze it, they will make a massive press release saying "RSA Is Still The Best!!". If they can't, they will quickly usurp it and probally try to get Sarah to patent it for them. Remember, RSADSI's patent on RSA expires next September, so they will be looking for a new cash cow.
Slashdot Mirror
This site is nice. Just got in. Looks great, looks
professional. Well done to all involved!
/me groans.
Actually, this is a pretty good solution. Hope it works.
I agree with you here, but just wanted to point out that pretty much any CDROM drive will read the black CDs. In fact, I have not come across a CDROM drive yet that won't read them. Also, it's a standard format (ISO9660 I would assume) because you can actually look at the contents of the disc.
It's been done. I don't remember the URL but the :)
"english" is reallyt funny to read.
Let's say we have these two apples. The first apple has the value 10. The second apple has the value 12. Now lets say we add these two apples...
And so on. It's pretty neat
[wiping away tears of happiness]
If this holds up I will start to believe in God again.
Linus' response to calling Linux LiGnuX: ;)
"Your midwife doesn't select the name of your babies.."
RMS is gonna have a fit over that one
Okay, so, they run some native code that they
have to beg me to give permission to run
(ignoring the fact that if I were to give some
other ActiveX control the same permission it
could just read my registry, hard drive directory,
and install a keyboard monitor to catch my credit card numbers) which installs a program (I am assuming here) that will turn on my PIII serial number when I reboot..
Of course, if I had a PIII I would have the program that turns the serial number off in my bootup so that it was always turned off as my computer boots...
Sorry, just not very worried. The PIII serial number is pure, liquid evil, but this "exploit" is a joke.
This is pretty sad. Really. Even if quite a few people do not agree with ESR all the time (or any of the time) it doesn't change the fact that he has helped more than harmed Open Source Software. The flames surrounding this community are killing it. We have all seen how big a difference we can make with informed discussion, but too many people involved are willing to talk without knowledge. I am willing to bet that had Eric received more "I don't agree with your ideas because 1)... 2)..." than "You suck. RMS rules! Go away!" he would be willing to fight another day for the good of this community.
As a community that needs all the help it can get, we are far too eager to exile those that try to help.
The only people that think GIMP can do everything Photoshop can are people who don't know thing one about Photoshop. Get a book. Get a clue. Come back tommorrow. Thanks.
Hrmm.. having the /. poll on Redhat seems like
a bad idea. Sometimes these polls aren't exactly
business friendly (What's your favorite beer?). Do we really need these to be on a non-lighthearted site like Redhat?
/. == Good Clean Fun
Redhat == Business trying to make money and impress the pointy hairs..
What the heck happened to all the comments in the "FLAME ON" (which not not flames) thread? Are we being policed, or is the database still feeling sick?
You mistake what I am saying I think. I don't think we as a society should be a load of idiots, I am just saying that we can't be experts at every single thing that effects our lives. Do you seriously think that your children will be able to attend to the sick as a doctor would, design microprocessors, write good software, build a effecient home, pilot a jet combine DNA, and all of the other thousands of specialized tasks that require years of training? I don't. People have limitations that are defined by time, money and need. If I want to be the best programmer on the planet, I don't have the time to learn how to be a great carpenter too. I am too busy learning my preferred skill. The whole point behind machines was to make things easier for us. That's why we made them. The skill should be in the creation of the tools, not in their using.
I am not arguing for an "idiot society". I am arguing for a society of skilled people who work together to meet their goals.
Earth Shoes are sandles. I have a pair sitting
here next to my Playstation. A Walmart special.
They are pretty cool, but I would be happy to
write a letter saying I won't buy a new pair this
summer if they are going to try to kill the domain of the guy that invented image maps!! (on his web site).
1) The passphrase encryption, if chosen correctly
is gonna stop just about anyone from touching your
keys. DES was broken in 23 hours by a TON (A TON) of computing power. IIRC PGP uses IDEA @ 128 bits to encrypt your private keys. This will take far more time than the Universe has to offer.
2) UNIX / Linux vs Windows. Get over it. Macros run as YOU. They have the same permissions as YOU. If YOU can read your keys, so can any macros that YOU run.
After reading the text of the patent, it seems
that these folks have a patent on any transfer
of video or audio electronically, if it is being
paid for. First, MP3.com doesnt sell stuff, does
it? Second, do the cable companies know about
this? Are they paying 1% to this company? Third,
this patent is from '93. Sorry folks, we been
transferring audio and video electronically
long before this company thought to make a buck
on it. Can you say, "Prior Art"? I think you can.
Folks, the EULA, while available in the software
during installation is also available in the
shitty little user manual that comes with Windows. It's right under the seal of certification of approval or something. Read this EULA which is NOT IN the bag with the laptop. Disagree with it. Call Toshiba, tell them "I do not agree with this EULA, should I send this shipment of 1000 computers back, or will you be sending me a refund for the Windows software?". Groovy.
While new crypto needs to be peer reviewed, I think RSA might have their own reasons for wanting to see the code. This could be a direct competitor to RSA (the algorithm) which RSADSI has patented, not to mention a stranglehold on the worlds e-commerce systems. If RSADSI sees the code they will do one of two things. If they can cryptanalyze it, they will make a massive press release saying "RSA Is Still The Best!!". If they can't, they will quickly usurp it and probally try to get Sarah to patent it for them. Remember, RSADSI's patent on RSA expires next September, so they will be looking for a new cash cow.
The RSA patent is still *legally* valid. It expires next September and I can barely wait.