I'm going to skip on a comparison between OSX and Windows, mainly because I haven't found any reliable sources but since the architecture for OSX isn't that different from Linux I'm just going to put them on the same heap in the next bit.
For the usage levels: that depends on what and how you`re measuring, according to this Wikipedia article Linux is actually on the same usage level as Windows on servers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems (depending on what and who's usage numbers you believe). I haven't heard of a string of vulnerabilities found in Linux however.
Also, I think you`re correlating two facts (more users = more vulnerabilities found) that are really two separate issues. Linux has a decidedly different security model then the Windows family of operating systems which makes it more resistant to attacks (the default user on Linux isn't administrator for instance). Increasing the number of users will undoubtedly trigger more attacks but it's not a certainty that this will also increase the number of vulnerabilities found. For instance, the number of bugs that are found but not fixed are much higher on the Windows platform then the Linux one (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Windows_and_Linux#Security).
Now this could entirely be possible that because more people are looking for them that more bugs are found. However, the speed of with which the bugs are fixed in the respective operating systems to me says something about the security mindset. And for Windows this would indicate a relatively low priority.
I agree however that a more cluefull user will have his security locked down better then Joe Average.
Not really. It takes a criminal mind to want to be a tyrant. And anybody who says such things as this moron, in their secret heart, wants to BE the absolute tyrant because they believe they are so f*cking superior to us mere mortals that refuse to see their enlightened wisdom.
Actually, some tyrants are born out of the fact that they THINK they're doing it for the good of [fill-in-your-pet-peeve]. Those are usually the worst.. Or to put it differently: the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
- those things only sell because they're basically collectors editions./quote>
I have to disagree, I prefer the hardcover books because they don't fall apart as easily as the softcover books. The softcover ones are always in tatters after X reads. And they don't stay open if put them on the table or on my lap. So for me hardcovers are the preferred ones, not so much the collectors editions.
I guess the definition of "works just fine" depends on your viewpoint. If your sole goals are 1) less cars and 2) more bicycles on the street, then sure, it does work fine. If, however, you care about those pesky things such as "justice" or "due process", then your laws are clearly insane, regardless of their rationale.
Well, I guess, if I ever happen to be in the Netherlands, I'll have to stay away from the cars.
Well, we have semi-legalized soft drugs so hey, I'm not saying you might not be right regarding our laws;)
But the main reason is "works just fine" over here is that there is basically now way a car should be anywhere NEAR a biker at any given time. Except when, for instance, a car wants to make a right turn in a bikers path. Of course, then the bike has right of way. Something that might also help is the fact we have a LOT of bikes on the road (mentioned earlier in this thread) and during our lessons in driving school special attention is payed to these kind of situations (you'll flunk for instance if you decide to ignore the right of way thing).
So no worries if you're ever here, just get in a car, it's quite unlikely you'll ever encounter a biker on your lane if you're going over 10 kph!
Faulty logic. People do stuff that they know (or should know) will hurt them all the time. They do it a lot when driving cars, anyway, why should bicycles be any different?
I've seen way too many cyclists weaving through traffic lanes when it's clearly unsafe to do so (e.g. right after red turned green, and cars are starting to move), ignoring stop signs, and ignoring bicycle lanes when they don't need to turn left.
Because cyclists are squishy and perhaps it makes people think twice about using their 4 ton SUV to push someone of the road because they can't be arsed to wait for the cyclist to move aside?
That at least is the reason why the law over here (Netherlands) makes a distinction who is liable (always the car) and who is at fault.(depends on who caused the accident). It seems to work just fine.
Another BIG difference with the US / Canada is that we have separate bike lanes. Sometimes physically separate, both from the sidewalk and the main road as seen in this picture: http://www.frieslandholland.nl/nl/arrangementen/elfstedentours/fiets/pics/BatavusFietspad.jpg. And sometimes separate from the main road by just a bit of paint as seen in this picture: http://www.vab.be/vab/nl/rijschool/uploads/einde%20fietspad.jpg
The bike lanes that are not separate from the main road also have specific rules as to when a car is allowed to enter that lane. Basically it boils down too "only when you're not hindering the traffic on that lane" (ie cyclists) and no other laws prohibit you to enter the lane.
No idea about T2 to be honest. And I have to admit to never having played Tribes 1. I do hear it's a lot better so I might give it a spin if the old servers are back up again;)
To bad about the total failure that is T3. Blergh, that was one horrible game.
Yea...those where the days:P
Still is one of the best shooters ever made. Sniper / pilot / tailgunner here btw.
The only thing these newfangled shooters got going for them is they probably don't have as many client crashes as Tribes;)
The no hitscan is what I loved in Tribes 2, it meant every weapon behaved differently.
Also, I'd expect that, when wearing futuristic powered armour (again Tribes) that I'd be able to take a bit more damage then would be normal. The game reflected this btw, I could one shot people with light armour (depending where I'd hit them) but against the heavies I'd sometimes just walk away (which was possible them being so godawfully slow).
Also, if you got hit in the game by a moving vehicle chances where high you'd be dead. Being a rambo in Tribes never worked, it was a sure ticket to quick fiery death. The team with the best strategy usually won.
True, it's not very realistic all in all. But you're playing in a future war so who knows what constitutes as "deadly force" by then?
I know people who own one of these (they've got, in principle, an unlimited selection of colours): http://www.lighting.philips.com/microsite/living_colors/
Personally I think they're kinda cool but I think most people get bored after a while and just leave it on a shade they like.
For web browsing the forward and back thumb button are really useful.
I'd have to disagree, having fairly long fingers it's neigh impossible for me to actually use all those back / forward buttons on any mouse I've tried. With the possible exception of a fairly ancient logitech mouse which had just a big "thumb" button all other mice require me to arch my fingers in a very cramped position just to be able to click a button. I'll just stick to firegestures for my navigational needs thankyouverymuch.
Colour me puzzled, but what the hell was that cd burning software doing there on the workstation in the first place? Seriously, that's like leaving your door unlocked but installing a buzzer in case it gets opened and then complaining people use the door.
I don't develop sensitive software, but at least our management had the foresight to not install dvd-drives capable of burning cd/dvd's.
If you don't want people burning stuff that might be sensitive: don't install the software
http://www.dieselmotorfiets.nl/ Here you go, this is the place they make them. And guess what, it's for sale for 17500 euros. Do you have any other Myths you need Busted(TM) ?
Do the ethics or morality of killing people change because of the tool?
Short answer: yes.
I saw a show on this on the Discovery Channel. Apparently the longer the "distance" to the subject you're trying to kill the easier it gets. For example, it's harder to strangle someone with your bare hands then to do him or her in with a rock. It's also easier to stab someone with a sword then to use the rock,etc etc. Apparently our monkeybrains can blame the tool instead of our hand so to speak.
Also, if you never saw the person you're trying to kill but just had to push a button the barrier to kill just got awfully low. 'Cause you know, you're pressing a button, not really killing someone...right?
To start a bad car analogy: if you get fined for breaking the speed limit and getting caught, will the money you pay for the fine go to the people in the street you've been speeding (assuming this was a downtown area)?
Because this is basically what you're saying. Also, others before me have explained this rather more eloquent. It's a fine, not a case of AMD vs Intel. And lets not forget VIA if there's to be a payout for Intels competitors..
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I'm going to skip on a comparison between OSX and Windows, mainly because I haven't found any reliable sources but since the architecture for OSX isn't that different from Linux I'm just going to put them on the same heap in the next bit. For the usage levels: that depends on what and how you`re measuring, according to this Wikipedia article Linux is actually on the same usage level as Windows on servers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems (depending on what and who's usage numbers you believe). I haven't heard of a string of vulnerabilities found in Linux however. Also, I think you`re correlating two facts (more users = more vulnerabilities found) that are really two separate issues. Linux has a decidedly different security model then the Windows family of operating systems which makes it more resistant to attacks (the default user on Linux isn't administrator for instance). Increasing the number of users will undoubtedly trigger more attacks but it's not a certainty that this will also increase the number of vulnerabilities found. For instance, the number of bugs that are found but not fixed are much higher on the Windows platform then the Linux one (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Windows_and_Linux#Security). Now this could entirely be possible that because more people are looking for them that more bugs are found. However, the speed of with which the bugs are fixed in the respective operating systems to me says something about the security mindset. And for Windows this would indicate a relatively low priority. I agree however that a more cluefull user will have his security locked down better then Joe Average.
Not to mention Firefox
To bad I already commented here, else you would've gotten some mod points from me. That one made me laugh :)
Which will probably be a ds..
As far as I can tell, ClamAV is the "engine" and ClamWin is the frontend
I believe there's a short story about that one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God's_Debris
Not really. It takes a criminal mind to want to be a tyrant. And anybody who says such things as this moron, in their secret heart, wants to BE the absolute tyrant because they believe they are so f*cking superior to us mere mortals that refuse to see their enlightened wisdom.
Actually, some tyrants are born out of the fact that they THINK they're doing it for the good of [fill-in-your-pet-peeve]. Those are usually the worst.. Or to put it differently: the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
You mean something like this? http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random_Reader (Sorry it's only in Dutch)
But basically it does what you describe. Use it from my own bank (Rabobank) works like a charm!
*wooossshhh*
- those things only sell because they're basically collectors editions./quote> I have to disagree, I prefer the hardcover books because they don't fall apart as easily as the softcover books. The softcover ones are always in tatters after X reads. And they don't stay open if put them on the table or on my lap. So for me hardcovers are the preferred ones, not so much the collectors editions.
I guess the definition of "works just fine" depends on your viewpoint. If your sole goals are 1) less cars and 2) more bicycles on the street, then sure, it does work fine. If, however, you care about those pesky things such as "justice" or "due process", then your laws are clearly insane, regardless of their rationale.
Well, I guess, if I ever happen to be in the Netherlands, I'll have to stay away from the cars.
Well, we have semi-legalized soft drugs so hey, I'm not saying you might not be right regarding our laws ;)
But the main reason is "works just fine" over here is that there is basically now way a car should be anywhere NEAR a biker at any given time. Except when, for instance, a car wants to make a right turn in a bikers path. Of course, then the bike has right of way. Something that might also help is the fact we have a LOT of bikes on the road (mentioned earlier in this thread) and during our lessons in driving school special attention is payed to these kind of situations (you'll flunk for instance if you decide to ignore the right of way thing).
So no worries if you're ever here, just get in a car, it's quite unlikely you'll ever encounter a biker on your lane if you're going over 10 kph!
Faulty logic. People do stuff that they know (or should know) will hurt them all the time. They do it a lot when driving cars, anyway, why should bicycles be any different?
I've seen way too many cyclists weaving through traffic lanes when it's clearly unsafe to do so (e.g. right after red turned green, and cars are starting to move), ignoring stop signs, and ignoring bicycle lanes when they don't need to turn left.
Because cyclists are squishy and perhaps it makes people think twice about using their 4 ton SUV to push someone of the road because they can't be arsed to wait for the cyclist to move aside? That at least is the reason why the law over here (Netherlands) makes a distinction who is liable (always the car) and who is at fault.(depends on who caused the accident). It seems to work just fine.
Partially correct (I live in the Netherlands).
Another BIG difference with the US / Canada is that we have separate bike lanes. Sometimes physically separate, both from the sidewalk and the main road as seen in this picture: http://www.frieslandholland.nl/nl/arrangementen/elfstedentours/fiets/pics/BatavusFietspad.jpg. And sometimes separate from the main road by just a bit of paint as seen in this picture: http://www.vab.be/vab/nl/rijschool/uploads/einde%20fietspad.jpg The bike lanes that are not separate from the main road also have specific rules as to when a car is allowed to enter that lane. Basically it boils down too "only when you're not hindering the traffic on that lane" (ie cyclists) and no other laws prohibit you to enter the lane.
No idea about T2 to be honest. And I have to admit to never having played Tribes 1. I do hear it's a lot better so I might give it a spin if the old servers are back up again ;)
To bad about the total failure that is T3. Blergh, that was one horrible game.
Yea...those where the days :P
;)
Still is one of the best shooters ever made. Sniper / pilot / tailgunner here btw.
The only thing these newfangled shooters got going for them is they probably don't have as many client crashes as Tribes
The no hitscan is what I loved in Tribes 2, it meant every weapon behaved differently. Also, I'd expect that, when wearing futuristic powered armour (again Tribes) that I'd be able to take a bit more damage then would be normal. The game reflected this btw, I could one shot people with light armour (depending where I'd hit them) but against the heavies I'd sometimes just walk away (which was possible them being so godawfully slow). Also, if you got hit in the game by a moving vehicle chances where high you'd be dead. Being a rambo in Tribes never worked, it was a sure ticket to quick fiery death. The team with the best strategy usually won. True, it's not very realistic all in all. But you're playing in a future war so who knows what constitutes as "deadly force" by then?
Here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_Microsoft_competition_case
I know people who own one of these (they've got, in principle, an unlimited selection of colours): http://www.lighting.philips.com/microsite/living_colors/
Personally I think they're kinda cool but I think most people get bored after a while and just leave it on a shade they like.
For web browsing the forward and back thumb button are really useful.
I'd have to disagree, having fairly long fingers it's neigh impossible for me to actually use all those back / forward buttons on any mouse I've tried. With the possible exception of a fairly ancient logitech mouse which had just a big "thumb" button all other mice require me to arch my fingers in a very cramped position just to be able to click a button. I'll just stick to firegestures for my navigational needs thankyouverymuch.
I'm curious on reading up more on this theory, do you have a name or a wiki link?
Colour me puzzled, but what the hell was that cd burning software doing there on the workstation in the first place? Seriously, that's like leaving your door unlocked but installing a buzzer in case it gets opened and then complaining people use the door. I don't develop sensitive software, but at least our management had the foresight to not install dvd-drives capable of burning cd/dvd's. If you don't want people burning stuff that might be sensitive: don't install the software
http://www.dieselmotorfiets.nl/ Here you go, this is the place they make them. And guess what, it's for sale for 17500 euros. Do you have any other Myths you need Busted(TM) ?
Do the ethics or morality of killing people change because of the tool?
Short answer: yes. I saw a show on this on the Discovery Channel. Apparently the longer the "distance" to the subject you're trying to kill the easier it gets. For example, it's harder to strangle someone with your bare hands then to do him or her in with a rock. It's also easier to stab someone with a sword then to use the rock,etc etc. Apparently our monkeybrains can blame the tool instead of our hand so to speak. Also, if you never saw the person you're trying to kill but just had to push a button the barrier to kill just got awfully low. 'Cause you know, you're pressing a button, not really killing someone...right?
Pot -> Kettle (Black)
To start a bad car analogy: if you get fined for breaking the speed limit and getting caught, will the money you pay for the fine go to the people in the street you've been speeding (assuming this was a downtown area)? Because this is basically what you're saying. Also, others before me have explained this rather more eloquent. It's a fine, not a case of AMD vs Intel. And lets not forget VIA if there's to be a payout for Intels competitors..