1. State. With multiple applications open, taskbar icons, etc., it is actually *easier* with a GUI. Try monitoring these app states otherwise, e.g. ps
2. Exploration. Sure you can type different commands, but the combinations are endless. With a GUI at least you're steered in the right direction. Try ImageMagick vs Gimp as an example.
3. Memorisation. You can't use tab-completion on command options. Quick - with ls, how do I sort on modification date, in reverse order. In any GUI file manager, I know I can click on the column header.
Here's my script, for those interested...
I've got an old receiver locked onto our local public broadcaster , plugged into a FreeBSD box. Files are created in 5 minute chunks, and a DOS batch file is created. I map a drive to the created files and double click on the batch file to copied the mp3s to my USB player (Creative Labs MuVo).
#!/usr/local/bin/python import os import time import sys SOX='/usr/local/bin/sox' LAME='/usr/local/bi n/lame' if len(sys.argv) != 3: print "my wrapper for recording from the sound card. - Norman" print "records to a series of files in 5 min chunks" print "Usage: record filename duration" print " duration is in minutes" sys.exit() pathname = '/usr/pub/radio/' + sys.argv[1] + time.strftime('-%Y-%m-%d') + '/' os.mkdir(pathname) batchfile=open( pathname + 'cp.bat', 'w' )
I'd have thought this release would have fixed it.
See:
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=124307
(I didn't make a link cause Mozilla doesn't like links from Slashdot)
Basically, it's challenge/response, with the response being via telephone
I replied to him with the following:
I like your idea, I think it'll work. It's a variation of the challenge/response scheme, with the response being via a sender-paid phone call.
Here's a story: 2 years ago, we moved, so I had to change ISPs. I took the opportunity to do an experiment - my new email address I only divulge to people I know; everything else I use a Hotmail account for. In 2 years I have NEVER received spam on my "private" account, and I don't even have a filter enabled. Hotmail, on the other hand, is a different story, but is handy for internet purchases and emailing pundits.
Some points to ponder
- Your forum is a good way to get the ball rolling. Once a reasonable scheme is agreed upon, you could post it (maybe as an RFC) and the practice could spread virus-like from there. Even post instructions for Outlook users (rules wizard). If this catches on, a setup.exe for this filter would be a hot download!
- When subscribing to mailing lists, one might forget to add the address to your address book, thereby flooding the list with the "challenge" email. There should be a standard tag in the challenge that mailing list servers can filter on, and even automatically take you off the list.
- Since an auto-reply confirms to the spammer the address, the filter should ALWAYS delete the email. Once this practice is known, this might even prompt spammers to take you *off* his list. Saving the message would lead some spammers to continue on the off chance you might look through your spam folder later on.
- Using this scheme with bob@cringely.com obviously is not going to work (if you posted a controversial article, it would give new meaning to "slashdotting"). However few email users have a web site that invites comments. If a spammer loses a large percentage of his address list, he'll close up shop completely (here's a question: what is that percentage? How many email addresses make spamming a worthwhile income generator?)
- Registering with sites like NYtimes.com should be done with a disposable address, because forgetting the password requires an email be sent from some unknowable sender (forgot@lga2.nytimes.com)
So that's the new email reality. Get a private address equipped with the challenge/telephone response. Get a disposable address for shopping, or reading the news. And backup your address book.
Sample template for the challenge message:
I don't know who you are. If you want me to read your message, call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx and we can arrange to allow future messages to come straight through.
The message you sent was automatically deleted. I did not see it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
<SPAM CHALLENGE> this tag is for mail list managers </SPAM CHALLENGE>
As some else pointed out, the filter should check addresses that have had messages sent to, to avoid challenge/response infinite loops.
April 1
It's a great book; I've never been comfortable with the Art vs Science camps in software development. Calling it a craft opens up a whole new model, which I think fits much better.
Just tried out the latest release candidate. I was able to take a Toshiba laptop with Windows XP, shrink the NTFS partition, and auto-allocate Mandrakes partitions. Point-and-click, almost a no-brainer. I can't imagine making this any easier.
Hardware autodetect works great too, first time I see a distro that detects both my touchpad and USB mouse.
Usually a dual-boot setup gives me headaches, but this time I was delighted.
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"First a coma is induced by intravenous administration of barbiturates, followed by a muscle relaxant. The patient usually dies as the result of anoxemia caused by the muscle relaxant. When death is delayed, intravenous potassium chloride is also given to hasten cardiac arrest."
i.e. Euthanasia
Really now.
If you want to save the data, go ahead. Nobody's going to stop you.
"subscribers opt out of paying for channels that run brutal content "
Give people the choice.
Why not shell out some cash for Castblaster, or garageband, on a PC you already have.
Oh, and I doubt you'll be able to use a decent mic on a PC sound card, you'll need to shell out some cash for a preamp/mixer as well.
Clearly they should have fired him two weeks before he resigned.
Like the blog you're reading now?
Yes, but thats balanced by our lower wages.
Oh, wait...
You forgot (I didn't preview the last post!)
You forgot
You've got to be kidding
1. State. With multiple applications open, taskbar icons, etc., it is actually *easier* with a GUI. Try monitoring these app states otherwise, e.g. ps
2. Exploration. Sure you can type different commands, but the combinations are endless. With a GUI at least you're steered in the right direction. Try ImageMagick vs Gimp as an example.
3. Memorisation. You can't use tab-completion on command options. Quick - with ls, how do I sort on modification date, in reverse order. In any GUI file manager, I know I can click on the column header.
4. Reversal. Much more common in GUIs than CLI
I'd have thought this release would have fixed it.7
See:
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=12430
(I didn't make a link cause Mozilla doesn't like links from Slashdot)
If you want to bring it into Postgres, here or here
OSS marches on!!
Next they should migrate to PostgreSQL for their databases.
Oh. yeah.
It's tuned into CBC, so cron records shows like Ideas, and Quirks and Quarks
I then have a script to download the shows when I connect my MuVo
It's great for when I'm doing chores around the house!
In my university days, I used to wait until I could smell them from the living room.
See here for this and more. Recommended reading.
Basically, it's challenge/response, with the response being via telephone
I replied to him with the following:
As some else pointed out, the filter should check addresses that have had messages sent to, to avoid challenge/response infinite loops.April 1 It's a great book; I've never been comfortable with the Art vs Science camps in software development. Calling it a craft opens up a whole new model, which I think fits much better.
Just tried out the latest release candidate. I was able to take a Toshiba laptop with Windows XP, shrink the NTFS partition, and auto-allocate Mandrakes partitions. Point-and-click, almost a no-brainer. I can't imagine making this any easier.
Hardware autodetect works great too, first time I see a distro that detects both my touchpad and USB mouse.
Usually a dual-boot setup gives me headaches, but this time I was delighted.
Nice!
about Scrum tomorrow (wednesday)
here
Did you know that there are more cops in New York City than there are soldiers in the Canadian Armed Forces?
Puts it in perspective, doesn't it?
We're just not in the same league. Better to concentrate on special forces and elite troops.
http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/
I've had no trouble with Mozilla and TD's Easyweb service. Pay bills, transfer money, etc. Nice clean layout too.
I read recently that Ford paid a high wage simply because the turnover was so high.
Paying them to buy the vehicles they built wouldn't be conducive to staying in business long.