Personally, I would take one step further. Electronic voting machines should be based on either a microcontroller or FPGA. The source code for whichever one would be available for public review. It would be carefully written and validated to ensure that the ports to which the user (voter, election worker, etc) has access cannot be used to reprogram it. It would be enclosed in a truly tamper-resistant, tamper-evident box. Of course, it still needs to have a voter-verified hard copy.
I think too often we are tempted to take the easy path and use an all software solution when a solution that involves hardware makes more sense.
Since the late 90's I have repaired 2 motherboards with about 8-10 bad caps each. I have seen them show up in other failed hardware (e.g. power supply) as well. I even recently fixed my $30 DVD player when it stopped working due to 1 bad, leaky cap (MFG date 2006). They are still out there.
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today the EPA is starting to go through the public comment phase on increasing the level of ethanol in our gasoline from 10% to 15%
I didn't see anyone else post this. Here is a link to the page where you can submit comments. Lots of other good items there too for those who want to use their voice. http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=09000064809b5a9c
The big downside is that you have to kill lots of the staff to get your bill to drop.
You could just "vanish" and sneak out the back.
It should run as minimal as possible
Personally, I would take one step further. Electronic voting machines should be based on either a microcontroller or FPGA. The source code for whichever one would be available for public review. It would be carefully written and validated to ensure that the ports to which the user (voter, election worker, etc) has access cannot be used to reprogram it. It would be enclosed in a truly tamper-resistant, tamper-evident box. Of course, it still needs to have a voter-verified hard copy.
I think too often we are tempted to take the easy path and use an all software solution when a solution that involves hardware makes more sense.
Since the late 90's I have repaired 2 motherboards with about 8-10 bad caps each. I have seen them show up in other failed hardware (e.g. power supply) as well. I even recently fixed my $30 DVD player when it stopped working due to 1 bad, leaky cap (MFG date 2006). They are still out there.
A key factor in the whirlwinds getting stronger is an increase in the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures.
Shit! now we have to worry about climate change on mars?
If you're about to have an assplosion, that kind of pot would be better than a pot of gold.
1. Chicken
2. Grease
3. Salt
"what happens when a flash drive gets wet?"