Yep, I too run PfSense on an old Dell Optipex GX150 PIII 1Ghz processor with 512MB of ram. It was able to handle over 7000 connections without problems. I did have it limit to 50000 as I feel the hardware can handle it, just I think Comcast may not like it too much.
I too use RoboForm but the biggest thing I like is RoboForm2Go which is a USB version and very portable between Windows machines. I too tried other password programs but RoboForm have a ton of features.
Now, I don't trust them having my encrypted password file stored on their server which is why I keep it on my USB flash drive. Naturally if I lose it I still have a copy and plenty of time to change the passwords on the websites. I doubt they'll be able to crack the encryption but at least I can plan it if I have to.
I've been using RoboForm for sometime now and it's a real time saver of filling out same crap on the websites I visit for business. The only gripe is that they don't have plans to develop a linux version.
I have looked at Keepassx and it's not as feature rich as RoboForm but it does work on multiple platforms.
I've used TrueCrypt method for awhile as it works with Windows and Linux with no problem but I still needed a tool to fill out the same data fields on the websites.
Not entirely true about Linux server. When I build them I usually install Webmin which allows me to manage the server via web-gui. Yes I know if I were a real linux geek I'd do everything in command line but when there are times I can't remember the proper CLI sequence it's easier just use the web-gui.
Recently I built a linux webserver with RAID 5 drives. I've read the docs on how to create a RAID 5 array but that took awhile. When I installed the raid 5 module into Webmin I did it in 5 mins. I've also set the iptables rules to only allow certian IPs to access the webmin and changed the ports.
So there are options for those who want some kind of a GUI. CLI is also suspectable for those who don't pay attention to the modules being installed on the linux server, i.e. untrusted programs. etc.
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) been using Linux for workstations and rendering farms for years. They said running the apps on linux ran 5 times faster than SGI workstation with the same spec'd hardware! The computer generated special effects on Pirates of the Caribbean were done almost entirely in linux.
Nope. You'd hardly notice it sitting on your 1.5TB hard drive since low bitrate of voice MP3s are usually pretty small. Betcha the trojan would store the files in the ole temp folder of IE along with other junk files.
Pretty slick idea of a trojan but boring to listen to millions conversations that have little value. Only thing I can think of the trojan author would use some kind of speech recognition software to look for phrases like "passwords" or "credit card info"
Sadly that I rarely download software anymore due to concerns of backdoors or trojans as it's a money game now.
Problem is the internet is worldwide medium. Accounts can be hacked or spoofed. Also the votes must be verified by hand. How are they gonna do that when it's all electronic with no paper trail?
It won't work. American public won't trust it and won't be for a very long time. Nothing is hacker-proof, I don't care how hard they tried to make it cracker-proof.. It won't happen.
Windows is far from the only obstacle keeping Linux off the desktop.
Blasphemer! Linux is perfect, it is totally ready for the desktop.
I want to tell you all the reasons why linux is perfect, but I'm going to have to keep this brief, since I'm still recovering from a kernal update that went horribly wrong. but once I get my wifi working again, I can fix my no sound in flash issues. Hopefully, that wont break my DVD playback abilities this time, which i finally got to work, despite the screen saver still popping up after being turned off...
but, once I get all that out of the way, you can expect a long list of reasons why linux is indeed ready for the desktop.
I get the stupid post cards too.. Makes me wonder how they know my Honda warranty is going to expire? Despite the fact I purchased the extended manufactor 2 year warranty? The knew about the first year but didn't know about the extended warranty so I can only guess somehow they been digging through public records about car purchases or ca registurations. Sounds like complete invasion of privacy to me!!
However, I never recieved one phone call from folks like that... Hmmm
Look up Signal to Noise ratios. More power you crank up the more noise you interduce into the RF due to backscatter.
It's comical when DD-WRT sets the radio power at 70mw when in fact the default setting in the Linksys's firmware is 28mw. So what I do is just set it to 50mw and use high gain antennas.
Take my advice for folks who don't give a shit.. Don't worry about it. It's their problem NOT yours so you did all you could do but if they're not going to listen to your advice and best practices then screw it. Your time is better spent on other things.
It's like beating up a dead horse, it's not worth it.
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Yep, I too run PfSense on an old Dell Optipex GX150 PIII 1Ghz processor with 512MB of ram. It was able to handle over 7000 connections without problems. I did have it limit to 50000 as I feel the hardware can handle it, just I think Comcast may not like it too much.
Still pricey for average home user. They're around $340 to $400. Seems cheaper to find an old PC and throw something like IPCop or PfSense.
Same here. I've tried KDE and was like...WTF is this?? So I went back to Gnome.
Gnome is cleaner and faster in my opinion.
The patent office needs to be revoked of sudo access.
I too use RoboForm but the biggest thing I like is RoboForm2Go which is a USB version and very portable between Windows machines. I too tried other password programs but RoboForm have a ton of features.
Now, I don't trust them having my encrypted password file stored on their server which is why I keep it on my USB flash drive. Naturally if I lose it I still have a copy and plenty of time to change the passwords on the websites. I doubt they'll be able to crack the encryption but at least I can plan it if I have to.
I've been using RoboForm for sometime now and it's a real time saver of filling out same crap on the websites I visit for business. The only gripe is that they don't have plans to develop a linux version.
I have looked at Keepassx and it's not as feature rich as RoboForm but it does work on multiple platforms.
I've used TrueCrypt method for awhile as it works with Windows and Linux with no problem but I still needed a tool to fill out the same data fields on the websites.
What a load of bunk. Let's see if Mythbusters would be willing to bust this myth.
Not entirely true about Linux server. When I build them I usually install Webmin which allows me to manage the server via web-gui. Yes I know if I were a real linux geek I'd do everything in command line but when there are times I can't remember the proper CLI sequence it's easier just use the web-gui.
Recently I built a linux webserver with RAID 5 drives. I've read the docs on how to create a RAID 5 array but that took awhile. When I installed the raid 5 module into Webmin I did it in 5 mins. I've also set the iptables rules to only allow certian IPs to access the webmin and changed the ports.
So there are options for those who want some kind of a GUI. CLI is also suspectable for those who don't pay attention to the modules being installed on the linux server, i.e. untrusted programs. etc.
Good catch. Now you just gave them new ideas!
I'm safer when our troops use linux in their gear as opposed to waiting for "WinXP" to crash cuz the enemy waits for nobody.
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) been using Linux for workstations and rendering farms for years. They said running the apps on linux ran 5 times faster than SGI workstation with the same spec'd hardware! The computer generated special effects on Pirates of the Caribbean were done almost entirely in linux.
Here is a nice write up article about it... http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/6011
Nope. You'd hardly notice it sitting on your 1.5TB hard drive since low bitrate of voice MP3s are usually pretty small. Betcha the trojan would store the files in the ole temp folder of IE along with other junk files.
Pretty slick idea of a trojan but boring to listen to millions conversations that have little value. Only thing I can think of the trojan author would use some kind of speech recognition software to look for phrases like "passwords" or "credit card info"
Sadly that I rarely download software anymore due to concerns of backdoors or trojans as it's a money game now.
Does this happen every time or just at random? (Excuse the pun).
Problem is the internet is worldwide medium. Accounts can be hacked or spoofed. Also the votes must be verified by hand. How are they gonna do that when it's all electronic with no paper trail?
It won't work. American public won't trust it and won't be for a very long time. Nothing is hacker-proof, I don't care how hard they tried to make it cracker-proof.. It won't happen.
Windows is far from the only obstacle keeping Linux off the desktop.
Blasphemer!
Linux is perfect, it is totally ready for the desktop.
I want to tell you all the reasons why linux is perfect, but I'm going to have to keep this brief, since I'm still recovering from a kernal update that went horribly wrong. but once I get my wifi working again, I can fix my no sound in flash issues. Hopefully, that wont break my DVD playback abilities this time, which i finally got to work, despite the screen saver still popping up after being turned off...
but, once I get all that out of the way, you can expect a long list of reasons why linux is indeed ready for the desktop.
Sarcasm?
Windows wasn't even an operating system until XP - unless you count the NT branch as being Windows.
Ummm... You're forgetting about Windows 2000. WinXP is based on Windows 2000 with prettier GUI.
I get the stupid post cards too.. Makes me wonder how they know my Honda warranty is going to expire? Despite the fact I purchased the extended manufactor 2 year warranty? The knew about the first year but didn't know about the extended warranty so I can only guess somehow they been digging through public records about car purchases or ca registurations. Sounds like complete invasion of privacy to me!!
However, I never recieved one phone call from folks like that... Hmmm
"Increase the power" isn't going to fix it.
Look up Signal to Noise ratios. More power you crank up the more noise you interduce into the RF due to backscatter.
It's comical when DD-WRT sets the radio power at 70mw when in fact the default setting in the Linksys's firmware is 28mw. So what I do is just set it to 50mw and use high gain antennas.
Works very well for me.
Just remember to remove the battery first.....
"Oh, shit, that's right, we're talking about Microsoft. Never mind; carry on with Ubuntu installs. ;-)"
Damn straight :o)
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Why would Apple bother with strict anti-piracy crap when they already making a boatload of money on over priced hardware?
Take my advice for folks who don't give a shit.. Don't worry about it. It's their problem NOT yours so you did all you could do but if they're not going to listen to your advice and best practices then screw it. Your time is better spent on other things.
It's like beating up a dead horse, it's not worth it.
Why bother with windows at all??
Go Ubuntu and you'll never go back....
Now I'm hearing they're going back to the year..
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