Identifying exactly what is infected and where would be a colossal task. Especially when you consider that you have to identify 'mission critical' hardware.
Wiping their computers would slow things down, but it certainly wouldn't change anything. They'd be at it again as soon as they were back up and running with an OS.
I'd like that too. Although, my IPCOP firewall with CopFilter installed has been killing 99.92% of the spam coming into our network. Really pleased with it.
On a more related note, would this be classed as vigilante justice? Justified?
I think its a cool idea for universities with security classes to study this kind of thing and 'bring it down - safely' as a project. I know I'd enjoy it.
These could come in handy. Google has had a fair bit of experience making Javascript apps that run acceptably. I've got a project coming up, and I'll bookmark this for consideration.
Believed it, tried it, and am yet to be disappointed.
I got a call from a teacher of mine who had just bought a "vista capable" laptop with 512Mb of RAM. He couldn't use it and asked me to come around (2 hour trip!) to fix it. I struggled trying to get Vista to work with it. Even after all the optimisations it still wouldn't function.
I took the plunge and installed Ubuntu on it. After setting the thing up (installing skype, installing media codecs) it functioned beautifully. The teacher was over the moon (hadn't seen linux before), he's still using it and loves it.
He's asked me to look into setting up his outback school with linux as their current crop of computers is too slow with Windows XP.
To reiterate what I've said before, Ubuntu One is a new service.
The real benefits of Ubuntu One will be seen in the next LTS when we'll be able to sync a large amount of applications data and settings with your Ubuntu One account. Imagine not having to worry about re-setting up your email account, chat accounts, F-Spot data, Rhythmbox data/settings (and more) after a fresh install of the latest Ubuntu because all your settings were downloaded from your Ubuntu One account.
To me, this service is going to become a must-have.
But, you see, Ubuntu 9.10 isn't a major release. The next major release will be either 10.40 or 10.10. One of those will be the LTS release which is the major release.
People quickly forget that all these releases in between LTS's are the testing ground for new technologies. This is so that by the time the next LTS comes around, it would be expected that the technologies have improved and solidified.
You may not see it in a decade. I, on the other hand, will be using the new NBN within 18 months thanks to their idea of beta testing on Tasmania. I'm looking forward to it.
Yeah, I tried all that stuff as suggested on the forums, but I found it was activating the Snob binaries in my copy of Wife 1.0. Haven't yet found a work-around. Even running WordsOfAffirmation 2.2 didn't fix it. =(
Agh, that hack only worked with a fresh install of wife 1.0. Once it had downloaded the HoneymoonPeriodOver patch I could no longer gain access to the secondary interface. In fact, ever since that patch I've been categorically denied any kind of access to that interface.
Society does not "in fact require" selfishness to function. Unfortunately, it is in the very nature of humans to be selfish. But this does not mean that it is 'required' or even 'needed'.
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I heartily agree. Hence the 'safely' part. =)
Identifying exactly what is infected and where would be a colossal task. Especially when you consider that you have to identify 'mission critical' hardware.
I'm not sure its so much about finding the source as it is figuring a fool-proof way of taking it down legitimately, legally and permanently.
You forgot to include your closing sarcasm tag.
Wiping their computers would slow things down, but it certainly wouldn't change anything. They'd be at it again as soon as they were back up and running with an OS.
I'd like that too. Although, my IPCOP firewall with CopFilter installed has been killing 99.92% of the spam coming into our network. Really pleased with it.
On a more related note, would this be classed as vigilante justice? Justified?
I think its a cool idea for universities with security classes to study this kind of thing and 'bring it down - safely' as a project. I know I'd enjoy it.
Don't forget flux capacitors, FTL drives and crossfading splicers.
Ah yes, Excel 97 - the days when you could be in a flight simulator and legitimately tell your boss you were crunching numbers.
I have an Uncle like that. I was getting paid bucket-loads to maintain his SOHO. I quit.
What's with the recent onslaught of Manager-apologists?
Even if he has highlighted some half-truths, where on earth did these guys come from?
Waaiiiit....... sjbe, have you been "promoted"?
These could come in handy. Google has had a fair bit of experience making Javascript apps that run acceptably. I've got a project coming up, and I'll bookmark this for consideration.
Thanks Google. =)
Believed it, tried it, and am yet to be disappointed.
I got a call from a teacher of mine who had just bought a "vista capable" laptop with 512Mb of RAM. He couldn't use it and asked me to come around (2 hour trip!) to fix it. I struggled trying to get Vista to work with it. Even after all the optimisations it still wouldn't function.
I took the plunge and installed Ubuntu on it. After setting the thing up (installing skype, installing media codecs) it functioned beautifully. The teacher was over the moon (hadn't seen linux before), he's still using it and loves it.
He's asked me to look into setting up his outback school with linux as their current crop of computers is too slow with Windows XP.
To reiterate what I've said before, Ubuntu One is a new service.
The real benefits of Ubuntu One will be seen in the next LTS when we'll be able to sync a large amount of applications data and settings with your Ubuntu One account. Imagine not having to worry about re-setting up your email account, chat accounts, F-Spot data, Rhythmbox data/settings (and more) after a fresh install of the latest Ubuntu because all your settings were downloaded from your Ubuntu One account.
To me, this service is going to become a must-have.
But, you see, Ubuntu 9.10 isn't a major release. The next major release will be either 10.40 or 10.10. One of those will be the LTS release which is the major release.
People quickly forget that all these releases in between LTS's are the testing ground for new technologies. This is so that by the time the next LTS comes around, it would be expected that the technologies have improved and solidified.
I'd hit 256MB.
Unless you can prove how close your usage metrics are to the OP then your argument is utterly useless.
Everyone's usage is different.
But he is saying that Windows does eat Sh*t. (sorry to all those burrito lovers out there)
Certainly, I reckon I'll blog my findings.
My Dad and I pretty much broke down in tears of joy. Good times, good times. The beers did flow.
You may not see it in a decade. I, on the other hand, will be using the new NBN within 18 months thanks to their idea of beta testing on Tasmania. I'm looking forward to it.
Yeah, I tried all that stuff as suggested on the forums, but I found it was activating the Snob binaries in my copy of Wife 1.0. Haven't yet found a work-around. Even running WordsOfAffirmation 2.2 didn't fix it. =(
Agh, that hack only worked with a fresh install of wife 1.0. Once it had downloaded the HoneymoonPeriodOver patch I could no longer gain access to the secondary interface. In fact, ever since that patch I've been categorically denied any kind of access to that interface.
Society does not "in fact require" selfishness to function. Unfortunately, it is in the very nature of humans to be selfish. But this does not mean that it is 'required' or even 'needed'.
Kind of how 7 is really just "mostly fixed" Vista. Incremental improvements.
HP have cancelled their offering of Ubuntu. Not coincidently, it coincided with the release of Windows 7.
Bastards.
Come on, it has to be said - this capitalism is getting out of hand. People are getting stupid.