I'm pretty sure that most users will not get the patch for a very long time, if ever, due to carriers not caring one bit about updating in a timely manner.
This. It seems that the US carriers rarely send out OS updates for the many security updates. This needs to change.
"A major problem in emerging countries is that when Internet access is available, it's often expensive. That's due in part to a lack of competition among providers"
No, it's not a lack of competition. It's freaking expensive to build out new infrastructure. Companies aren't charities. They need a return on their investment otherwise they will go out of business.
What makes it secure? Even if the machines are not tampered with, how is the average layperson supposed to verify and TRUST that? Assume you can build a perfect system and write a dissertation with a proof that it's perfect. Yet over 99% of people won't understand it and have no reason to trust it. Everybody can verify paper voting. My grandma understands that. There is NO REASON not to use it, as it SCALES PERFECTLY. More voters means more people counting and controlling. Same efficiency per vote. Not. A. Single. Problem.
Scantron sheets can be recounted manually by people or with another machine. Here's a sample ballot from my county assessor website.
Even scantron/paper ballots are not 100% secure. Someone can remove them, change the markings, etc. I realize that. But I think it's the best system based on it's simplicity and cost.
My voting precincts use scantron sheets for all elections. Simple, anonymous, secure. I mark my ballot, walk to the scantron machine and enter my ballot. If there's a problem with my ballot there's an error message. If the sheet is destroyed by the scanner I can fill out another sheet.
Why is this so hard for everyone else? I don't want online voting. It complicates a very easy task.
I think the most effective way to approach this is to take to social media and call out Microsoft. What gives them the right to push an unwanted upgrade to my computer without my consent? You're planning to upgrade my computer, without any knowledge of how it will affect my software and hardware that has specific requirements.
Can you imagine what will happen to small business running specialty software and hardware that isn't support on Windows 10 yet? What about the data plans of it's customers? We're talking about potentially millions of dollars that consumers will be charged in data overages.
I have already taken to Twitter to start my bitching. And I don't tweet very often. We need to make this painful for Microsoft.
The 3650 and 3850 are access layer switches. These are used in closets to connect client devices (desktops, phones, wireless AP's, etc). These are not top-of-rack server switches or core switches for datacenter usage.
Microsoft Office + Visio (yeah yeah...I know) MSSQL Management Studio VMware Client (I know it's on the way out, but I like it better than the web client) Cisco Jabber Cisco UC tools Sophos EC
I'm sure there are others too, but that's a start.
I saw one EHR deployment where every client/user logged into the database as "SA".
Unfortunately this isn't limited to heatlhcare. I know of banks (plural) where everyone in the office logged into their Novell systems as "admin". Everyone.
With the abysmal state of IT security these days? No you will get no argument from me.
Let's look at why IT security is where it's at today: We have people forcing new, untested, cool buzzword technology into the workplace that are not needed.
HR and management snuck in some Samsung tablets and put in our secret wifi password to get around corporate IT and then were infuriated when we threatened to report them.
This is why I don't allow any PSK wireless networks on the corporate network. It's all based on certificates and domain membership. No unauthorized devices allowed.
Correct. Plus there's nothing stopping people from creating their own communication software, protocols or encryption that would bypass whatever is being backdoored by the government.
My understanding is that there are 3 generations of the 747 with the most recent being the 747-800. It sounds like more 747s are being ordered than the 787.
Only ebay? What about other sites? There's even stories about agencies like the NSA intercepting new network gear and placing custom firmware on the device.
I use a Dell Latitude 7440 and absolutely love it. i7, 16GB RAM, 256 SSD, 14" 1080p, backlit keyboard, great battery life with Win 7. There's no way I would pay double for a Mac with similar specs.
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On invading hostile countries with weapons of mass destruction, but only criticized for 50% of it.
We invaded Germany? Really? Your version of history doesn't match the rest of the world's.
I'm pretty sure that most users will not get the patch for a very long time, if ever, due to carriers not caring one bit about updating in a timely manner.
This. It seems that the US carriers rarely send out OS updates for the many security updates. This needs to change.
Yeah, if you have hardware access to a device you own it. Nothing new to see.
My BlackBerry Z10 says otherwise.
"A major problem in emerging countries is that when Internet access is available, it's often expensive. That's due in part to a lack of competition among providers"
No, it's not a lack of competition. It's freaking expensive to build out new infrastructure. Companies aren't charities. They need a return on their investment otherwise they will go out of business.
What makes it secure? Even if the machines are not tampered with, how is the average layperson supposed to verify and TRUST that?
Assume you can build a perfect system and write a dissertation with a proof that it's perfect. Yet over 99% of people won't understand it and have no reason to trust it.
Everybody can verify paper voting. My grandma understands that. There is NO REASON not to use it, as it SCALES PERFECTLY. More voters means more people counting and controlling. Same efficiency per vote. Not. A. Single. Problem.
Scantron sheets can be recounted manually by people or with another machine. Here's a sample ballot from my county assessor website.
Even scantron/paper ballots are not 100% secure. Someone can remove them, change the markings, etc. I realize that. But I think it's the best system based on it's simplicity and cost.
My voting precincts use scantron sheets for all elections. Simple, anonymous, secure. I mark my ballot, walk to the scantron machine and enter my ballot. If there's a problem with my ballot there's an error message. If the sheet is destroyed by the scanner I can fill out another sheet.
Why is this so hard for everyone else? I don't want online voting. It complicates a very easy task.
You may want to watch the South Park episode regarding software EULA's.
Yeah, but that was for evil Apple. Who would have thought that Microsoft would be evil too.
Yes, that was sarcasm.
I think the most effective way to approach this is to take to social media and call out Microsoft. What gives them the right to push an unwanted upgrade to my computer without my consent? You're planning to upgrade my computer, without any knowledge of how it will affect my software and hardware that has specific requirements.
Can you imagine what will happen to small business running specialty software and hardware that isn't support on Windows 10 yet? What about the data plans of it's customers? We're talking about potentially millions of dollars that consumers will be charged in data overages.
I have already taken to Twitter to start my bitching. And I don't tweet very often. We need to make this painful for Microsoft.
The 3650 and 3850 are access layer switches. These are used in closets to connect client devices (desktops, phones, wireless AP's, etc). These are not top-of-rack server switches or core switches for datacenter usage.
Microsoft Office + Visio (yeah yeah...I know)
MSSQL Management Studio
VMware Client (I know it's on the way out, but I like it better than the web client)
Cisco Jabber
Cisco UC tools
Sophos EC
I'm sure there are others too, but that's a start.
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You're welcome.
These devices don't belong on an enterprise network anyway. They're allowed on a guest network and that's it.
Who in their right mind is going to allow these personal devices on a company network? Haven't we seen enough bad things happen with stuff like this?
I saw one EHR deployment where every client/user logged into the database as "SA".
Unfortunately this isn't limited to heatlhcare. I know of banks (plural) where everyone in the office logged into their Novell systems as "admin". Everyone.
With the abysmal state of IT security these days? No you will get no argument from me.
Let's look at why IT security is where it's at today: We have people forcing new, untested, cool buzzword technology into the workplace that are not needed.
So if you were implying its always down, your link doesn't back up your implication.
Yep, you got it. I was implying that AWS is always down. Always. No exceptions. Never running.
Good job.
HR and management snuck in some Samsung tablets and put in our secret wifi password to get around corporate IT and then were infuriated when we threatened to report them.
This is why I don't allow any PSK wireless networks on the corporate network. It's all based on certificates and domain membership. No unauthorized devices allowed.
It's actually very easy to setup.
I'm just going to leave this here: https://www.google.com/#q=aws+outage+history
Doesn't the VMware web console still require flash?
>implying you'll be safe from terrorists
Correct. Plus there's nothing stopping people from creating their own communication software, protocols or encryption that would bypass whatever is being backdoored by the government.
The 4th amendment still applies regardless of your stance on privacy.
My understanding is that there are 3 generations of the 747 with the most recent being the 747-800. It sounds like more 747s are being ordered than the 787.
Only ebay? What about other sites? There's even stories about agencies like the NSA intercepting new network gear and placing custom firmware on the device.
Good job cherry picking the models.
My model has everything I said it did. Then you show a Mac with lesser specs. Good job.
I use a Dell Latitude 7440 and absolutely love it. i7, 16GB RAM, 256 SSD, 14" 1080p, backlit keyboard, great battery life with Win 7. There's no way I would pay double for a Mac with similar specs.
"You can even prioritize a device, so that your most important activity — like streaming your favorite show — gets the fastest speed."
What if I'm watching my favorite show on a different device and someone else is using the main device? Huh? WHAT THEN??? WHAT HAPPENS THEN???
Funny. QoS has been around for a looooong time.