The bigger threat is Sony joining MSFT in trying to outlaw first sale with regards to used games, we can only hope there will be a nice class action lawsuit against both companies if they try to pull that and hopefully the courts will give them a good smack for trying it.
Definitely something to watch for, but as yet it's only rumours. Neither company has made any official statement regarding limitations on game resale, at least not that I'm aware of.
I don't get why they blame Apple for this when clearly Oracle is at fault for letting Java stagnate this much.
The reason is because this flaw exists in Apple's implementation of Java 6 - which is still required by many people as not all apps work on Oracle's Java 7 (which was patched for this vulnerability some time ago).
Funny - there's no mention of Java 6 here, only Java 7.
So a company identifies a flaw and puts out a fix and your solution is...to abandon ship and find another manufacturer? You'll run out of viable solutions very quickly, fellow Anonymous Coward.
Obligatory car analogy - it's like buying a Chevy because your Ford's got a flat tyre.
Since the exploit was in Oracle Java I would blame Java, not the operating system which dutifully let the program run.
Well that counts out just about every Windows exploit from being Microsoft's fault then, after all Windows was just dutifully letting the program run. Do you know nothing about security? If you can exploit a user level application to compromise the system then it is the system's fault.
Not quite - it all depends where the vulnerable code is. If it's in java.dll, the fault is Oracle's. If it's in, say, user32.dll, then the fault can definitely be blamed on Microsoft.
your applying of a mechanistic rule "link, therefore guilty or innocent"
I think you misunderstand my post; I never said anything of the sort. I merely summarised the GP post then dismissed it as arse gravy, and the mods seem to agree with me (for now anyway:)).
While I am a Visual Studio fanboy, I gotta say that uninstalling VS is also a pain in the ass. It sprinkles around a good bunch of these little "Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Data-Tier App Framework" programs, which you will have a field day removing one-by-one, as the main uninstaller does not delete them.
Because those other little things are also used by programs other than VS. Your example, if removed, could break SQL Server 2012 for instance.
The handbrake is not and has never been called an emergency brake.
It's literally a cable attached to your disk brakes. Pulling it at 125mph even slowly will either put your car into an uncontrollable spin or snap the cable.
Yeah, but try stopping with the "pedal to the metal" at 80km/h with the handbreak:)
Sure, it can stop you if you ease into it - if power to engine is shut. But overcome the power of the engine at those speeds? Doubt it.
Handbrakes operate on the rear only. In a RWD car, the engine would stall. In FWD, it's a little tricky to know for sure, but applied correctly, the fronts would eventually just spin if the engine didn't stall.
Turning the key might be an option, but if you do that you'll lose all steering (I've tried it in my car on a clear straight road out of curiosity and it engaged the steering lock at 20mph!).
You do know there's a position between Ignition and Off, yes?
turning off the key in Europe and you would be worried about triggering the steering lock
Arse-gravy. You just turn the key one notch. The engine shuts off, but the car's electrics are still all active. You have to turn the key two notches before the steering lock comes into play.
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The bigger threat is Sony joining MSFT in trying to outlaw first sale with regards to used games, we can only hope there will be a nice class action lawsuit against both companies if they try to pull that and hopefully the courts will give them a good smack for trying it.
Definitely something to watch for, but as yet it's only rumours. Neither company has made any official statement regarding limitations on game resale, at least not that I'm aware of.
I don't get why they blame Apple for this when clearly Oracle is at fault for letting Java stagnate this much.
The reason is because this flaw exists in Apple's implementation of Java 6 - which is still required by many people as not all apps work on Oracle's Java 7 (which was patched for this vulnerability some time ago).
Funny - there's no mention of Java 6 here, only Java 7.
So a company identifies a flaw and puts out a fix and your solution is...to abandon ship and find another manufacturer? You'll run out of viable solutions very quickly, fellow Anonymous Coward.
Obligatory car analogy - it's like buying a Chevy because your Ford's got a flat tyre.
Since the exploit was in Oracle Java I would blame Java, not the operating system which dutifully let the program run.
Well that counts out just about every Windows exploit from being Microsoft's fault then, after all Windows was just dutifully letting the program run. Do you know nothing about security? If you can exploit a user level application to compromise the system then it is the system's fault.
Not quite - it all depends where the vulnerable code is. If it's in java.dll, the fault is Oracle's. If it's in, say, user32.dll, then the fault can definitely be blamed on Microsoft.
Which is why Windows needs a proper package management system, I agree :)
your applying of a mechanistic rule "link, therefore guilty or innocent"
I think you misunderstand my post; I never said anything of the sort. I merely summarised the GP post then dismissed it as arse gravy, and the mods seem to agree with me (for now anyway :)).
By your logic, all ISPs are guilty of accessory to copyright infringement. Remind me never to employ you for legal advice.
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When exactly was the last time Microsoft came up with a new idea that wasn't aping its competitors?
When exactly was the last time Apple came up with a new idea that wasn't aping its competitors?
When exactly was the last time Sony came up with a new idea that wasn't aping its competitors?
When exactly was the last time Canonical came up with a new idea that wasn't aping its competitors?
When exactly was the last time Nintendo came up with a new idea that wasn't aping its competitors?
When exactly was the last time Sega came up with a new idea that wasn't aping its competitors?
That's the nature of business ;) The issue isn't the aping per se, but whether they've improved on the feature in question.
While I am a Visual Studio fanboy, I gotta say that uninstalling VS is also a pain in the ass. It sprinkles around a good bunch of these little "Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Data-Tier App Framework" programs, which you will have a field day removing one-by-one, as the main uninstaller does not delete them.
Because those other little things are also used by programs other than VS. Your example, if removed, could break SQL Server 2012 for instance.
Windows Mobile had a larger marketshare than Windows Phone has now
It's easy to have a larger market share 7 years before the iPhone was released, when smartphones were only for the rich instead of commodity devices.
I dare you to set C to zero.
OK.
*boom*
expected price decrease in the future would be achieved by going camera-only.
Cameras don't deal well with rain, snow, and fog.
Infra-red cameras cope fairly well, better than the human eye sometimes.
It's true the fronts are more powerful, but the rears should be enough to at least control the speed, if not stop completely.
Funny, on all the cars I've ever owned the handbrake activates the same rear brakes as the middle pedal, just by cable instead of hydraulics.
Then put the killswitch next to the key barrel, where passengers can't get to it.
Or just pop the battery out of the electronic key fob.
And how would you do that? Those things are secured tighter than an iPhone (case obviously).
The handbrake is not and has never been called an emergency brake.
It's literally a cable attached to your disk brakes. Pulling it at 125mph even slowly will either put your car into an uncontrollable spin or snap the cable.
1. Yes it is.
2. Don't just yank it on then.
Yeah, but try stopping with the "pedal to the metal" at 80km/h with the handbreak :)
Sure, it can stop you if you ease into it - if power to engine is shut. But overcome the power of the engine at those speeds? Doubt it.
Handbrakes operate on the rear only. In a RWD car, the engine would stall. In FWD, it's a little tricky to know for sure, but applied correctly, the fronts would eventually just spin if the engine didn't stall.
Turning the key might be an option, but if you do that you'll lose all steering (I've tried it in my car on a clear straight road out of curiosity and it engaged the steering lock at 20mph!).
You do know there's a position between Ignition and Off, yes?
The cars speed has nothing to do with the engine when in neutral. The engine is literally disconnected from the wheels.
Not quite true, but close enough for this discussion.
turning off the key in Europe and you would be worried about triggering the steering lock
Arse-gravy. You just turn the key one notch. The engine shuts off, but the car's electrics are still all active. You have to turn the key two notches before the steering lock comes into play.
Simple - build a waterproof case and submerge the motherboard in a few litres of Chianti :)
the Linux users I know simply don't pay for software
Given the choice of how much to pay though, Linux users (on average) do seem to be more generous, if the Humble Bundle stats are anything to go by.
Fish to penguins on the other hand leads to fat and happy penguins.
Today's fish is trout a la creme - enjoy your meal!