Inasmuch as Infoworld puts software and hardware through tests, then yeah, maybe they ARE generating news by going out and crashing cars. (or servers, or something).
So why pretend that Slashdot too doesn't use shock articles sometimes to try and increase hits?
InfoWorld writes and generates news. Slashdot merely links to it and provides a discussion forum. Infoworld asks you to assume that it has credibility; Slashdot asks you to assume nothing except "this link might be interesting to technically-minded people."
You're right that Slashdot linked to the original article in this sorry mess. Infoworld claimed its conclusions were correct. Slashdot did not; it merely said, "Hey, look what Infoworld says" -- and then enabled a lengthy discussion of the merits and problems of the Infoworld article. Much of that discussion questioned Infoworld's results. Frankly, that's exactly what Slashdot is for. It actually is innocent in this.
...a judge in Milan today convicted 3 of the 4 defendants — David Drummond, Peter Fleischer and George Reyes — for failure to comply with the Italian privacy code.
Thankfully they were not found guilty of criminal defamation. Just failure to comply with Italian privacy code.
That was just one freelancer's union. Google around for freelancer health insurance in your state or municipality.
Regarding CoCs, I'll admit it was simply personal experience: I know lots of people, all around the U.S., who have purchased health insurance packages through their local Chambers of Commerce, and my own Chamber representatives told me it is common. There may be restrictions on it; e.g. you must be filed as a business (perhaps a DBA will suffice, though you could incorporate), and some CoCs require a minimum income level for the business (e.g. $25K annually). If you have employees, they may require a percentage of coverage for them.
It varies wildly... just like most things about the health care system in the U.S.
"Examples might be defacing the website, or stealing customer information. A more subtle attack may be to change the price in a database indicating a sale that doesn't really exist.
I understand your explanation (and it's a good one) but wouldn't your examples fall under the "cyber attacks" category on that same chart?
FYI, in the U.S., you can buy health insurance at a discount by joining either a freelancer's union or your local Chamber of Commerce. I did the latter when I was freelance. Most CoC's offer health insurance packages to their members at group rates, e.g. lower than what you'd pay directly. Still expensive, though. You definitely need to factor that into your budget.
Oh, for crying out loud. The report PDF isn't even searchable: every page is a solid bitmap graphic.
Can anyone tell me what a "brand-related risk" might be for security professionals (see page 6). Do they mean corporate espionage? Or has the CTO threatened to use red-hot irons on the I.T. staff?
Actually, anonymusing, YOU are the complete idiot...
Start with:
latimes.com/gates
There is much more, if you care to be informed and educated.
You are little more than an ignorant, uneducated shill, evidentally.
That's me. Mr. Ignorant Shill, Ph.D. Darnit, AC, you blew my cover!
I did not say GF was flawless. I said, "GF funds work all over the world in ways that have nothing to do with corporate proximity or pollution." If you are going to level criticism at Gates over its investments or its myopia on specific issues, then you need to widen your lens: many foundations have these problems. Hate them all equally, then. Don't let your distaste for Microsoft color your view. I've personally witnessed and worked with great projects funded by GF. Could they do better in their methods of business? Of course. But... is GF's billion dollars a year in grants helping people in serious, positive ways? Absolutely.
You're right. My apologies for making a stupid post: $150 > $100, as you note.
However, I see that the description for one of those devices says "Up to 4 ethernet runs may be sent through the bridge over a single length of coaxial cable simultaneously". I don't know what the throughput would be, but if the OP could use one coax line to handle the equivalent of four Cat5 runs, then $150 doesn't seem so expensive.
That bare minimum only goes to the people that have health concerns because they work for/live close at the companies that polute, in which the Bill Gates foundation holds stock, so it's buying off the guilt.
[citation needed]
As someone who works with a variety of nonprofits which receive funding from the Gates Foundation, I must say: you are either an idiot, a troll, or a person with remarkably bad skills at satire. Hard to tell. GF funds work all over the world in ways that have nothing to do with corporate proximity or pollution.
Just make the punishment for cheating sufficiently harsh. You cheat.. you get kicked out. Simple.
Many years ago, the University of Virginia had a policy where students caught cheating were kicked out, and then their records were burned publicly. Don't know if they do this anymore.
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Inasmuch as Infoworld puts software and hardware through tests, then yeah, maybe they ARE generating news by going out and crashing cars. (or servers, or something).
So why pretend that Slashdot too doesn't use shock articles sometimes to try and increase hits?
InfoWorld writes and generates news. Slashdot merely links to it and provides a discussion forum. Infoworld asks you to assume that it has credibility; Slashdot asks you to assume nothing except "this link might be interesting to technically-minded people."
You're right that Slashdot linked to the original article in this sorry mess. Infoworld claimed its conclusions were correct. Slashdot did not; it merely said, "Hey, look what Infoworld says" -- and then enabled a lengthy discussion of the merits and problems of the Infoworld article. Much of that discussion questioned Infoworld's results. Frankly, that's exactly what Slashdot is for. It actually is innocent in this.
The real question is -- why should we trust *this* column from him, when he's been caught lying in the past? "This time it's the truth, really!"
Well, to quote your quote:
Thankfully they were not found guilty of criminal defamation. Just failure to comply with Italian privacy code.
That was just one freelancer's union. Google around for freelancer health insurance in your state or municipality.
Regarding CoCs, I'll admit it was simply personal experience: I know lots of people, all around the U.S., who have purchased health insurance packages through their local Chambers of Commerce, and my own Chamber representatives told me it is common. There may be restrictions on it; e.g. you must be filed as a business (perhaps a DBA will suffice, though you could incorporate), and some CoCs require a minimum income level for the business (e.g. $25K annually). If you have employees, they may require a percentage of coverage for them.
It varies wildly... just like most things about the health care system in the U.S.
Compare that to $1000+ PER MONTH for a family of 4 if buying health insurance direct from the insurance company (e.g. Blue Cross).
Glad you have a "nice HMO" in your area like that. In my area, you'll pay three times that amount for health insurance covering a family of four.
"Examples might be defacing the website, or stealing customer information. A more subtle attack may be to change the price in a database indicating a sale that doesn't really exist.
I understand your explanation (and it's a good one) but wouldn't your examples fall under the "cyber attacks" category on that same chart?
FYI, in the U.S., you can buy health insurance at a discount by joining either a freelancer's union or your local Chamber of Commerce. I did the latter when I was freelance. Most CoC's offer health insurance packages to their members at group rates, e.g. lower than what you'd pay directly. Still expensive, though. You definitely need to factor that into your budget.
Oh, for crying out loud. The report PDF isn't even searchable: every page is a solid bitmap graphic.
Can anyone tell me what a "brand-related risk" might be for security professionals (see page 6). Do they mean corporate espionage? Or has the CTO threatened to use red-hot irons on the I.T. staff?
...is here.
Purely FYI: AC means this cable. Thanks for the tip on monoprice, had not heard of them before. Geek fail.
Thanks, I needed that laugh.
Wait a second, that was YOUR driver I was trying to install?!
"The biggest problem with Microsoft is badly-written software -- the operating system allows you to write software badly unlike Mac or Linux."
It's very easy to write bad software on all three platforms. I've done it! Many of you probably have, too!
That's me. Mr. Ignorant Shill, Ph.D. Darnit, AC, you blew my cover!
I did not say GF was flawless. I said, "GF funds work all over the world in ways that have nothing to do with corporate proximity or pollution." If you are going to level criticism at Gates over its investments or its myopia on specific issues, then you need to widen your lens: many foundations have these problems. Hate them all equally, then. Don't let your distaste for Microsoft color your view. I've personally witnessed and worked with great projects funded by GF. Could they do better in their methods of business? Of course. But... is GF's billion dollars a year in grants helping people in serious, positive ways? Absolutely.
And with that, we complete our tour of Slashdot.
FWIW, the Ethernet-over-coax converters do not use 10Base2. They use something else, claiming 200Mbps speed or more.
You're right. My apologies for making a stupid post: $150 > $100, as you note.
However, I see that the description for one of those devices says "Up to 4 ethernet runs may be sent through the bridge over a single length of coaxial cable simultaneously". I don't know what the throughput would be, but if the OP could use one coax line to handle the equivalent of four Cat5 runs, then $150 doesn't seem so expensive.
Or this one from Netgear.
Anyone have experience with these?
If the wire is nailed down (therefore not free to be pulled), perhaps he could use an Ethernet-over-coax adaptor.
sorry, I realize my post contributed nothing.
This may be the most profound comment I've ever read on Slashdot.
That bare minimum only goes to the people that have health concerns because they work for/live close at the companies that polute, in which the Bill Gates foundation holds stock, so it's buying off the guilt.
[citation needed]
As someone who works with a variety of nonprofits which receive funding from the Gates Foundation, I must say: you are either an idiot, a troll, or a person with remarkably bad skills at satire. Hard to tell. GF funds work all over the world in ways that have nothing to do with corporate proximity or pollution.
Just make the punishment for cheating sufficiently harsh. You cheat.. you get kicked out. Simple.
Many years ago, the University of Virginia had a policy where students caught cheating were kicked out, and then their records were burned publicly. Don't know if they do this anymore.
I only run Windows so I can download patches from Microsoft. It's a hobby.