I just glanced over the channel lineup for my area (I honestly didn't know what NBC was offering), and I'm in favor crappy TV networks self regulating themselves further out of my view.
It isn't much a surprise, given the lack of NBC on the chart. /half-joking, half-not
There was no telephone listing for Wallace in the Las Vegas area, to which he moved in 2004 to pursue night club promotion work. Service was disconnected for two listed numbers for Rines in Stratham, N.H., his last known address; a third number in Stratham was unlisted. How come someone (the reporter?) knows a third unlisted number, and apparently an address, and doesn't report it? I'm not having any luck in finding the case though public records. I'm not sure what I'd do with the info, but I'm sure it would get me in trouble.
This isn't about "desktop linux", this is really a huge problem for server admins. Thats a narrow view. The problem is really huge for anyone who is running the modified openssh package; thats not limited to server installs. I would concede that there is larger potential (financial/application) impact to a server, but I still need to fix all my desktop keys. The problem is the process by which this change got into a distribution in the first place. One of the pinnacles of OSS was that this sort of dumbness wouldn't happen.
And what does kerberos have to do with anything? The MS-Kerberos debacle was an example of what happens when an entity takes a standard (from RFC or common sense) repackages and changes it so that it no longer works as intended.
This kind of goof was not supposed to happen because of open source, many eyes, and collective common sense. What other packages have been modified 'for convenience' that we won't know about for 2+ years?
This is on the SSH server side. If you are a casual desktop user, you don't have to do anything. Yes, a good observation for IM/Email/Youtube/Facebook crowd... but how many others ssh into their home machine? I'd wager the ability to ssh into a home box is one of the better perks to running linux@home.
So this is how linux is going to replace Windows on the desktop? By creating custom functionality that break RFC and common sense? Some things never change, do they?
I wonder how many nitwits would be tooling along the highway, hit the switch and take off. Imagine you are about to be pulled over by a cop... pop the wings and shazam, freedom.
- Not a BluRay, just DVD player. Not a terrible sacrifice, but disappointing. - 20W fake surround... My digital alarm clock does that if I turn it up enough. - It's small -- I wouldn't have expected a full size, but this (not the webcam) is small. - RC didn't impress me much. It doesn't get beer, it didn't appear programmable.
I do think it's a cool toy though. I specifically liked the projector demo (from the intro). My kids like SW enough that I might just give it to them instead of a little stereo.
Greasy fingerints on my gear in the HT room will I have not... Mhhhhmmmmhh?
Unfortunately, I'm not as bright as Tom Mabe. I also can't think on my feet as fast as Tom Mabe. I'm OK with that.
But what I can do, and have done, is written out a statement on a card that reads, "This call is being recorded for documentation and protection of my rights. In the event you say or ask something illegal I will forward a digital copy to my lawyer. In the event you say or ask something stupid, I will post it on my website and share your stupidity with the world. Please choose your tone, temperament, and dialogue carefully. If you do not wish to be recorded on my phone, please hang up now."
Most people just hang up. I have it recorded on my CFWD button, basically voice mailbox 2 on my home phone.
Since I've started doing that, I'm convinced there is an 'asshole alert' distributed amongst the telemarketing firms, as the number of cold calls has dropped. I'm fairly confident I've made the list.:D
I had one fellow ask me the name of my website. Of course, I'm not recording, and I don't have a particular web presence to put stuff like that, and am not entirely sure if my line is legal or not to begin with, but... I asked him if he pass along a copy of HIS tape (the training purposes one), and he said I'd need a court order. I replied, "Odd that, eh?". He hung up.>br>
I got tired of the whole "sorry, my dolphin is getting cold, please call back after dinner" when greenpeace called and other reverse antics.
The DNC list doesn't/didn't work at all, but I can honestly say the 'I'm recording you too' bit seems to have.
Yes, I'm also one of those pricks that sends empty SASE and empty pre-paid postcards back.
Quickly summarizing a few comments I found interesting from the threads (instead of quoting them all);
- potential for gaming/military, maybe training sims, bad for desktops - third input, as in mouse/gamepad assistance - handicapped assistance - head tracking benefits - potential issues with glasses/contacts - 'aiming' accuracy based on size/distance of screen
And then an additional comment:
So what if the thing was added to a helmet, with HUD. The fixed (configurable) distance between eye and sensor should increase accuracy. That would also allow for head tracking (wii style). My Razer Diamondback/Tarantula) is very generously configurable, and only uses 3 USB ports. Something like this may take 2, which could be prohibitive. It might be best with its own PCI/PCI-e interface. I'd imagine if it was a 2 way device, it may have even more practical uses beyond gaming.
---- I'd have to remove my tin-foil hat to make room, of course, and then the black helicopters would find me.
In fact, when ISPs configure their networks properly, their software significantly improves transfer speeds Asking ISPs to properly configure their networks in response to specific application will, in all likelihood, garner the same result as me asking my 2 year old not to play in dog's water bowl. Can't Azure, bT, etc just limit, or filter TTL values to the same, or similar effect?
What about the Comcast effect? Although a joint venture would seem to help both sides, the bottom line from the network/legal/politician/*AA side is [voice of James Hetfield] P2P BAAAAD! [/voice].
Since the issue of net filtering and censorship in China is largely a non-topic, I asked myself why should the Olympics make any difference when discussing individual Countries Law and expecting exceptions to those Laws. In short, what is so great about the present day Olympics?
- Tradition? Seems to me the original spirit of the games has long been lost. It's all about advertising, ratings, and the almighty dollar bill. $10 hot dog, anyone?
- Bragging rights? Aren't there 'World organizations' for this stuff already? Don't the best of the best already compete against each other?
- Excitement? Watching some muscle-head lob a 15 pound aerodynamic (sortof) rock downrange just doesn't have the same pizazz as watching CNN-cam on the front end of a Sat-Killer. Ditto on the ice thing with rocks and brooms (not the vulcanized rock, the other one).
- Nationalism? If they were proud of their country, why do some come to the USA to get professionally paid only to be shipped back home to wear a different uniform for a few weeks? Seems hypocritical.
- Achievement? Oh joy of joys, yet another feel good story about how a gymnast with a hangnail toughed it out. Compare that to the tanks 'guarding' parking lot, I'm uninspired.
- Pride? My valuable medals. 'Nuff said.
It's nice to work in a MS-centric shop. For every failure of exchange, backup, or vista there is a very real, almost predictable question posed to my team; "How can you fix this?". Ease of integration is one thing, getting the job done in an environment that doesn't fail daily allows growth.
Growth is new Harley on 'bonus day' for me. Vroomvroom.
Really? Perfectly on tens of thousands of computers? Based on the articles, it would seem that they are leveraging the comm channel and able to execute commands, push code, etc... Although I'd agree there is grunt work involved, technically its trivial to associate an IP address with a list of filtered processes.
Would it be enough to guarantee success on 80%, %50, or 30%? If patching, or altering systems with a white hat isn't a morally acceptable practice vs the obvious harm/nuisance botnets create, then is there another avenue the detail pulled from these folks efforts can be used?
A website like yourinfected.com with a list of IPs and links to remedies doesn't sound like a bad idea to me.
It's _when_ it will be used. Console access with nifty commands isn't new or earth shattering. Access with a feature set of brainless tools is something different.
Legitimate investigations aside; I can see the benefits here. I'm curious how tools like this would apply to other types of searches.
Using live CD's or rebooting from CD/source is slightly more technical and hugely invasive to forensics (to the point of completely destructive many would agree), so the effect is that MS is selling a collection of hacking tools designed to make investigations easier.
By extension, if its easier, I think it could gain some momentum for gray area investigations or researches. - traffic stops - border/us customs - Oh, you want to be a big brother/foster parent?
I dunno, I could have had an extra cup of 'Extremist' this AM also.:)
If these fellows are have learned enough to patch the infected systems and shoot Kraken in the face, surely they are smart enough to determine IP/domains and what the systems are actually doing before they push The Button(tm).
Maybe they should integrate the rifle [or weapon of choice], and put input keys on the grips, instead of wasting time with a busted wii controller sewn into a glove.
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I just glanced over the channel lineup for my area (I honestly didn't know what NBC was offering), and I'm in favor crappy TV networks self regulating themselves further out of my view.
/half-joking, half-not
It isn't much a surprise, given the lack of NBC on the chart.
>This kinda stuff makes me want to join the police just to tell people to get a grip!
It makes me want to go get a pirate flag.
So this is how linux is going to replace Windows on the desktop? By creating custom functionality that break RFC and common sense? Some things never change, do they?
I find my servers work far better before users actually try to use them, or after I've kicked them off. /intended sarcasm
I wonder how many nitwits would be tooling along the highway, hit the switch and take off. Imagine you are about to be pulled over by a cop... pop the wings and shazam, freedom.
Destined to be a $3000 dust collector.
- Not a BluRay, just DVD player. Not a terrible sacrifice, but disappointing.
- 20W fake surround... My digital alarm clock does that if I turn it up enough.
- It's small -- I wouldn't have expected a full size, but this (not the webcam) is small.
- RC didn't impress me much. It doesn't get beer, it didn't appear programmable.
I do think it's a cool toy though. I specifically liked the projector demo (from the intro). My kids like SW enough that I might just give it to them instead of a little stereo.
Greasy fingerints on my gear in the HT room will I have not... Mhhhhmmmmhh?
Argh! Stupid mistake. The links are:
Tom Mabe
greepeace
DNC
SASE
Apologies.
But what I can do, and have done, is written out a statement on a card that reads, "This call is being recorded for documentation and protection of my rights. In the event you say or ask something illegal I will forward a digital copy to my lawyer. In the event you say or ask something stupid, I will post it on my website and share your stupidity with the world. Please choose your tone, temperament, and dialogue carefully. If you do not wish to be recorded on my phone, please hang up now."
Most people just hang up. I have it recorded on my CFWD button, basically voice mailbox 2 on my home phone.
Since I've started doing that, I'm convinced there is an 'asshole alert' distributed amongst the telemarketing firms, as the number of cold calls has dropped. I'm fairly confident I've made the list.
I had one fellow ask me the name of my website. Of course, I'm not recording, and I don't have a particular web presence to put stuff like that, and am not entirely sure if my line is legal or not to begin with, but... I asked him if he pass along a copy of HIS tape (the training purposes one), and he said I'd need a court order. I replied, "Odd that, eh?". He hung up.>br>
I got tired of the whole "sorry, my dolphin is getting cold, please call back after dinner" when greenpeace called and other reverse antics.
The DNC list doesn't/didn't work at all, but I can honestly say the 'I'm recording you too' bit seems to have.
Yes, I'm also one of those pricks that sends empty SASE and empty pre-paid postcards back.
Quickly summarizing a few comments I found interesting from the threads (instead of quoting them all);
- potential for gaming/military, maybe training sims, bad for desktops
- third input, as in mouse/gamepad assistance
- handicapped assistance
- head tracking benefits
- potential issues with glasses/contacts
- 'aiming' accuracy based on size/distance of screen
And then an additional comment:
So what if the thing was added to a helmet, with HUD. The fixed (configurable) distance between eye and sensor should increase accuracy. That would also allow for head tracking (wii style). My Razer Diamondback/Tarantula) is very generously configurable, and only uses 3 USB ports. Something like this may take 2, which could be prohibitive. It might be best with its own PCI/PCI-e interface. I'd imagine if it was a 2 way device, it may have even more practical uses beyond gaming.
----
I'd have to remove my tin-foil hat to make room, of course, and then the black helicopters would find me.
What about the Comcast effect? Although a joint venture would seem to help both sides, the bottom line from the network/legal/politician/*AA side is [voice of James Hetfield] P2P BAAAAD! [/voice].
Since the issue of net filtering and censorship in China is largely a non-topic, I asked myself why should the Olympics make any difference when discussing individual Countries Law and expecting exceptions to those Laws. In short, what is so great about the present day Olympics?
- Tradition? Seems to me the original spirit of the games has long been lost. It's all about advertising, ratings, and the almighty dollar bill. $10 hot dog, anyone?
- Bragging rights? Aren't there 'World organizations' for this stuff already? Don't the best of the best already compete against each other?
- Excitement? Watching some muscle-head lob a 15 pound aerodynamic (sortof) rock downrange just doesn't have the same pizazz as watching CNN-cam on the front end of a Sat-Killer. Ditto on the ice thing with rocks and brooms (not the vulcanized rock, the other one).
- Nationalism? If they were proud of their country, why do some come to the USA to get professionally paid only to be shipped back home to wear a different uniform for a few weeks? Seems hypocritical.
- Achievement? Oh joy of joys, yet another feel good story about how a gymnast with a hangnail toughed it out. Compare that to the tanks 'guarding' parking lot, I'm uninspired.
- Pride? My valuable medals. 'Nuff said.
It's nice to work in a MS-centric shop. For every failure of exchange, backup, or vista there is a very real, almost predictable question posed to my team; "How can you fix this?". Ease of integration is one thing, getting the job done in an environment that doesn't fail daily allows growth.
Growth is new Harley on 'bonus day' for me. Vroomvroom.
Although I'm relative new as a login member (lurked for a while), I checked my Internet connections, and went so far as to try /. on my crackberry.
Would it be enough to guarantee success on 80%, %50, or 30%? If patching, or altering systems with a white hat isn't a morally acceptable practice vs the obvious harm/nuisance botnets create, then is there another avenue the detail pulled from these folks efforts can be used?
A website like yourinfected.com with a list of IPs and links to remedies doesn't sound like a bad idea to me.
It's _when_ it will be used. Console access with nifty commands isn't new or earth shattering. Access with a feature set of brainless tools is something different.
:)
Legitimate investigations aside; I can see the benefits here. I'm curious how tools like this would apply to other types of searches.
Using live CD's or rebooting from CD/source is slightly more technical and hugely invasive to forensics (to the point of completely destructive many would agree), so the effect is that MS is selling a collection of hacking tools designed to make investigations easier.
By extension, if its easier, I think it could gain some momentum for gray area investigations or researches.
- traffic stops
- border/us customs
- Oh, you want to be a big brother/foster parent?
I dunno, I could have had an extra cup of 'Extremist' this AM also.
GTA4 released.
Obligatory resurrection of the 'game|porn|voices in my head|song|insert your own whackjob excuse here' horse.
If these fellows are have learned enough to patch the infected systems and shoot Kraken in the face, surely they are smart enough to determine IP/domains and what the systems are actually doing before they push The Button(tm).
Just my $.02
Maybe they should integrate the rifle [or weapon of choice], and put input keys on the grips, instead of wasting time with a busted wii controller sewn into a glove.
What is all this talk of 'album'? DRM-free songs I like, sure. Entire album, unlikely.