The AARP crowd can vary: (1) A previously competent individual whose mind has deteriorated and now needs help. (2) An older person that never used computers, and now that he is retired he wants to get on the scene; and (3) An elder that used computers for a long time, but never mastered them, and has needed help all his life. (4) Someone that knows how to use computers, but needs handholding from time to time.
These are all distinct types, the first three types are difficult and frustrating because things will never get better with them.
I looked for the high voltage ethernet zapper on amazon.com, but could not find. Where do I buy one? Gotta couple networks around here that could use the 'fix' !!
They are saying "We have some people interested in going up. How about a ride?"
They have no launch capability. Basically no money to realistically contribute, yet they want to send their guys up? Gimme a break. Limey freeloaders is what they are. Cheeky bastards!;-)
In other news, Microsoft announced today the release of Microsoft Windows Blue. This is a version of Windows to run all kinds of aerial vehicles, from the Airbus A400M to the smallest 4-rotor drone. Contrary to rumors, the "Blue" has to do with the color of the sky, not the color of the computer screen when....
My Robot Avatar will then go to work instead of me; I can sit at home and watch TV, eat potato chips (delivered by courier), and get Fat. I die at age 30 of obesity and diabetes. This is good because a growing, young population is good for business.
I haven't figured out, though, if my Avatar will do the sex thing for me.
You call and report this vulnerability. You think you are a hero. But look at it from their point of view.
First they verify the problem, and its true. Now they know at least ONE person, you, knows about it. Do you think they are going to tell you "we been aware of it for three years, but no one knew..." or maybe "... we followed up on what you said, but it will be several weeks before we can fix it..."
Responding to you might lead more hacks. Consider you *already* reported it to Slashdot. If I was them I would work quietly on this and never respond to you. For all they know, you are ISIS.
Here in Alaska we have laws for repeat DUI offenders. You forfeit the car you are driving. If you borrowed a car from a friend, too bad for him. The judges sometimes have leniency on rental cars. Pretty soon, DUI, losing the car while making payments does not look too attractive anymore.
I think placing a red background on your Driver License picture meaning at least one DUI within 5 years, would help. So if you want to borrow Joe's car, he can look at the license and say "not a good idea, Sam."
My Altair 8800 running CP/M had a washing machine size hard driver. Air compressor, big power draw, etc. Had a 5 MB fixed platter, and a 5MB removable platter. I think was made by Shugart. Interface was parallel port (not printer port, but similar).
In its day, it was the cat's meow.
I still have that Altair, but not the drive. I replaced with a 5MB drive to a parallel port, 8" then 5". I also experimented with IDE interface and a 3.5" drive, but I do not remember the capacity. Then the Altair got stored away. I have a bunch of them, and some IMSAI 8080 (a better computer).
I can predict the future. Due to pressure from Law Enforcement, the new cars will not have steering wheels and brakes. On command from a Police Officer, the car will lock the passengers inside, and drive itself to the nearest police station.
My son misbehaved and was sent to year-around school for 3 years. It is called the Youth Detention Facility. He did not like it, but learned a lot, specially non-scholastic subjects.
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The AARP crowd can vary: (1) A previously competent individual whose mind has deteriorated and now needs help.
(2) An older person that never used computers, and now that he is retired he wants to get on the scene; and
(3) An elder that used computers for a long time, but never mastered them, and has needed help all his life. (4) Someone
that knows how to use computers, but needs handholding from time to time.
These are all distinct types, the first three types are difficult and frustrating because things will never get better with
them.
For those of us that are waistline challenged!
About 20 minutes into the presentation, the guy demoes it (works!), and then says that
he is not releasing the code because it could cause trouble.
Duh!
Why this obsession with "round trip"? Just send the bears to mars -- one way.
I looked for the high voltage ethernet zapper on amazon.com, but could not find. Where do I buy one?
Gotta couple networks around here that could use the 'fix' !!
Detained, questioned, no Miranda, etc. The list goes on ... and on. Sounds to me like a good lawyer will make this kid a LOT of money.
Just think, for every hi-tech job that Obama lost, the money can go create 5 burger flipper Obama jobs at McDonald's !!
Just think. He can surf the internet without a computer at all!
They are saying "We have some people interested in going up. How about a ride?"
They have no launch capability. Basically no money to realistically contribute, yet ;-)
they want to send their guys up? Gimme a break. Limey freeloaders is what they
are. Cheeky bastards!
Doesn't scientologists sell or promote a device that ...
In other news, Microsoft announced today the release of Microsoft Windows Blue. This is a version of Windows to run all kinds of aerial vehicles, ....
from the Airbus A400M to the smallest 4-rotor drone. Contrary to rumors, the "Blue" has to do with the color of the sky, not the color of the
computer screen when
I am the UPS delivery guy. I get paid by the package. This guy ROCKS!
Is Leonardo DiCaprio going to have the leading role ?
My Robot Avatar will then go to work instead of me; I can sit at home and watch TV,
eat potato chips (delivered by courier), and get Fat. I die at age 30 of obesity and
diabetes. This is good because a growing, young population is good for business.
I haven't figured out, though, if my Avatar will do the sex thing for me.
When I was young, I was taught that if I dig a hole deep enough, I would be shaking
hands with a chinaman.
My fear now, is that if I dig deep enough, I might just shake hands with a Jap that
glows in the dark.
You call and report this vulnerability. You think you are a hero. But look at it from their point of view.
First they verify the problem, and its true. Now they know at least ONE person, you, knows about it. Do you think ..."
they are going to tell you "we been aware of it for three years, but no one knew..." or maybe "... we followed up on
what you said, but it will be several weeks before we can fix it
Responding to you might lead more hacks. Consider you *already* reported it to Slashdot. If I was them I would
work quietly on this and never respond to you. For all they know, you are ISIS.
Their involvement says it all.
I mean, like really, do we need *another* Windows Abor... er ... 8?
When the woman moved out, I discovered my toilet tissue usage went down to less than 10%.
Here in Alaska we have laws for repeat DUI offenders. You forfeit the car you are driving. If you borrowed a car from a friend,
too bad for him. The judges sometimes have leniency on rental cars. Pretty soon, DUI, losing the car while making payments
does not look too attractive anymore.
I think placing a red background on your Driver License picture meaning at least one DUI within 5 years, would help. So if you
want to borrow Joe's car, he can look at the license and say "not a good idea, Sam."
I wonder how many software patents these revelations will bust?
if (os.startsWith("Windows")
use linux
fi
# There you go, fixed it for you.
My Altair 8800 running CP/M had a washing machine size hard driver. Air compressor,
big power draw, etc. Had a 5 MB fixed platter, and a 5MB removable platter. I think
was made by Shugart. Interface was parallel port (not printer port, but similar).
In its day, it was the cat's meow.
I still have that Altair, but not the drive. I replaced with a 5MB drive to a parallel port,
8" then 5". I also experimented with IDE interface and a 3.5" drive, but I do not
remember the capacity. Then the Altair got stored away. I have a bunch of them,
and some IMSAI 8080 (a better computer).
Yes, Jeannie ... I *am* an old geezer.
I can predict the future. Due to pressure from Law Enforcement, the new cars
will not have steering wheels and brakes. On command from a Police Officer,
the car will lock the passengers inside, and drive itself to the nearest police
station.
My son misbehaved and was sent to year-around school for 3 years. It is called
the Youth Detention Facility. He did not like it, but learned a lot, specially
non-scholastic subjects.