I -DO- know what I'm talking about, and I don't know how this made news because I've had IE do this for me for at least a year as Google as my default search provider, sending me to google if I mistyped a domain name or something. And when I didn't have google set, it was "Windows Live search".
Now its Bing.
I'm pretty sure you Don't know what YOU'RE talking about, because you use Firefox and haven't kept up with IE. Just like the article.
I'm pretty sure that if you had the Google Search Provider add on for IE, and made it your default search provider, it would do the same? Hasn't that always been the case for Non-existant domains?
I mean, its IE, and its microsoft - all they're basically doing is providing the "Microsoft Add On" in their versions of IE.
The problem is, we're failing society as professionals in the IT field -- part of our work (which most likely isn't earning you money) is teaching our friends, family, and interested parties about these problems and how to protect themselves from it because nobody else can or will.
Are you blaming Us or them?
Because its not that I don't want to teach them. I mean, I'm no different from the next guy, I hate explaining to my mother that what she has is MALWARE and NOT a real antivirus.
But it's because they don't want to have to worry about it. Most people either want: A) An automated Security system set up by a professional which requires the least amount of user interaction possible or B) Nothing of the sort to slow down their computer.
If someone ASKED (and they do on the rare occaison) me how to protect their PC I would show them the routine steps they need to preform weekly. I would teach them how to remove their own Malware. I would explain the simple details so they understand what they're doing, and not just following steps.
The problem isn't with us, its with them. They just ask us to fix it when it breaks. They ask us to set it up for them so they don't have to worry about it.
In short, they're asking for fish, not fishing lessons.
When something impressive comes along, most/. readers are simply quick to point out vulnerabilities, that's all.
Like you said, Remote logging of activity - incredibly useful, right?
Remote control, for example, is simply one of the largest hazards.
It doesn't have an IP address - because its just broadcasting, but that could mean it has an SSID on that particular wave - which means that perhaps anyone can access the data. Is it encrypted? Does it contain personal information?
The internet itself isn't a secure place, and wireless makes it less secure from a physical standpoint, so its just easy for people to line up jokes about things going wrong: It's in an enviroment where it's possible and likely.
XP was pretty good. After patching it a few times. Windows Vista Home 32 bit still crashes while trying to play Oblivion, and somehow manages to freeze up when playing Pre-Win2K games in "compatibility mode". Windows 7 on the other hand, I haven't had much opportunity to really fiddle around.
Because programming -IS- Logic. If you tell the program to do soemthing at Random, its not a very good AI. If you tell it to do the most strategically sound plan, it doesn't vary much at all.
Most humans who play games don't always go through strict trial and error. I mean we DO but its more complex than that. Like if I were to decide to hold out production to gain more resources - hoping that it will pay off in the long run - that is not necessarily the best of logic or the worst, and its a risk. As such you generally tend to base it against the opponent you are playing. An AI cannot tell if you are an aggressive or passive person, you're strategic abilities or understanding of game mechanics having never met you before playing the game.
"Now lawmakers are considering a bill to ban P2P use on government, contractor networks."
P2P has never been by any means "Secure" (save ones built for a very specific function, like the blizzard patcher) - in fact programs like Limewire are known as the diseased prostitutes of the internet for all the trojans you will eventually acquire.
For the Government to use Limewire... for it to even BE there...
I can't even think of what to type next to describe such a fail. Facepalm doesn't cut it.
"Also the stores will sell laptops, Zunes, Xbox 360s, MS and 3rd party software."
I would hope that if theres ANY place I could find Microsoft Software, it'd be at a microsoft store. Not that I'd go looking anyways.
Its funny that they would open 2 locations to start, one with an Apple store nearby and one without - I would love to see the stats a month or two in. I'm curious if it'll make a difference.
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I -DO- know what I'm talking about, and I don't know how this made news because I've had IE do this for me for at least a year as Google as my default search provider, sending me to google if I mistyped a domain name or something. And when I didn't have google set, it was "Windows Live search".
Now its Bing.
I'm pretty sure you Don't know what YOU'RE talking about, because you use Firefox and haven't kept up with IE. Just like the article.
I'm pretty sure that if you had the Google Search Provider add on for IE, and made it your default search provider, it would do the same? Hasn't that always been the case for Non-existant domains?
I mean, its IE, and its microsoft - all they're basically doing is providing the "Microsoft Add On" in their versions of IE.
The problem is, we're failing society as professionals in the IT field -- part of our work (which most likely isn't earning you money) is teaching our friends, family, and interested parties about these problems and how to protect themselves from it because nobody else can or will.
Are you blaming Us or them?
Because its not that I don't want to teach them. I mean, I'm no different from the next guy, I hate explaining to my mother that what she has is MALWARE and NOT a real antivirus.
But it's because they don't want to have to worry about it. Most people either want:
A) An automated Security system set up by a professional which requires the least amount of user interaction possible
or B) Nothing of the sort to slow down their computer.
If someone ASKED (and they do on the rare occaison) me how to protect their PC I would show them the routine steps they need to preform weekly. I would teach them how to remove their own Malware. I would explain the simple details so they understand what they're doing, and not just following steps.
The problem isn't with us, its with them. They just ask us to fix it when it breaks. They ask us to set it up for them so they don't have to worry about it.
In short, they're asking for fish, not fishing lessons.
But they aren't trying to KILL IT, they just want it to DIE.
Like you're rich Uncle.
Hailing a Cab when its 5 yards away, and now they want to put them in SPACE?
Not to mention that HTML/JS/AJAX/CSS is one of the worst development platforms ever in terms of developer effort requirement to make things working.
And thats only the front end of the application.
Remember when ONE language was enough to get you a job?
When something impressive comes along, most /. readers are simply quick to point out vulnerabilities, that's all.
Like you said, Remote logging of activity - incredibly useful, right?
Remote control, for example, is simply one of the largest hazards.
It doesn't have an IP address - because its just broadcasting, but that could mean it has an SSID on that particular wave - which means that perhaps anyone can access the data. Is it encrypted? Does it contain personal information?
The internet itself isn't a secure place, and wireless makes it less secure from a physical standpoint, so its just easy for people to line up jokes about things going wrong: It's in an enviroment where it's possible and likely.
1337 returns EXACTLY what I expected.
If you read the comments below the LAST article you would know that you didn't need to inform us.
They aren't treating the disease. If you block a kids cell phone he'll find some other way to communicate with friends.
Try to get them to stop chatting before you try to stop them from chatting. There IS a difference.
Seriously, why did I get a Gateway in the first place?
I haven't had a blue screen of death on Windows in years.
Then that means you're doing it wrong!
I'm just kidding, I only ever have them when I'm pushing the limits, IE, running something slightly below the Minimum Requirements.
(Damn you AutoCAD!)
XP was pretty good. After patching it a few times. Windows Vista Home 32 bit still crashes while trying to play Oblivion, and somehow manages to freeze up when playing Pre-Win2K games in "compatibility mode". Windows 7 on the other hand, I haven't had much opportunity to really fiddle around.
Does it Freeze, lock up, blue screen, crash & reboot like a full windows OS too?
Or more importantly... Can it run Linux?
Exactly. Doesn't this logic mean everything is owned by IBM?
A bank needs a bailout from the government.
The government needs money to pay them.
The government mortgages their property to get money from a bank.
The government gives the money to the bank.
Who wins?
Too bad for Metalitz the Confundus Charm doesn't work in real life.
I guess I won't be buying DRM'd music, much like how we all stopped buying DRM'd music, for that reason.
So... I guess... you lose Mr Metalitz? Is this your final answer?
Because programming -IS- Logic. If you tell the program to do soemthing at Random, its not a very good AI. If you tell it to do the most strategically sound plan, it doesn't vary much at all.
Most humans who play games don't always go through strict trial and error. I mean we DO but its more complex than that. Like if I were to decide to hold out production to gain more resources - hoping that it will pay off in the long run - that is not necessarily the best of logic or the worst, and its a risk. As such you generally tend to base it against the opponent you are playing. An AI cannot tell if you are an aggressive or passive person, you're strategic abilities or understanding of game mechanics having never met you before playing the game.
Microsoft Encarta Atlas 97?
A computer can mimick the logic of a human being, yes.
But it can't copy our illogical decisions. Because our Illogical decisions are just based on poor logic.
You can program a computer to make a mistake - but its not the same.
"Now lawmakers are considering a bill to ban P2P use on government, contractor networks."
P2P has never been by any means "Secure" (save ones built for a very specific function, like the blizzard patcher) - in fact programs like Limewire are known as the diseased prostitutes of the internet for all the trojans you will eventually acquire.
For the Government to use Limewire... for it to even BE there...
I can't even think of what to type next to describe such a fail. Facepalm doesn't cut it.
Do you buy this online? And howso?
Going to a store to buy Microsoft points is practically like buying physical media.
Remember Windows ME?
Bingo.
(Just kidding I have no idea WHAT went wrong there)
"Also the stores will sell laptops, Zunes, Xbox 360s, MS and 3rd party software."
I would hope that if theres ANY place I could find Microsoft Software, it'd be at a microsoft store. Not that I'd go looking anyways.
Its funny that they would open 2 locations to start, one with an Apple store nearby and one without - I would love to see the stats a month or two in. I'm curious if it'll make a difference.