Ein Joint-Venture der Universität Wuppertal mit der Hagener Vigos AG zeigt auf der CeBIT (Halle 11, D26) den Prototyp eines "GZIP Accelerator Board". Die PCI-Steckkarte nimmt dem Prozessor die zeitraubende Kompression ab und soll in der aktuellen Version bereits 32 MByte pro Sekunde zusammenstauchen können. Damit läßt sich der Netzwerktraffic einer 100-MBit-Leitung bereits in Echtzeit komprimieren; durch einen modularen Aufbau sollen später bis zu 64 MByte pro Sekunde erreicht werden.
Vor allem in Webservern soll so das ausgehende Datenvolumen on-the-fly komprimiert und damit sowohl die CPU als auch die Netzwerkanbindung entlastet werden -- eine willkommene Hilfe für Internet-Provider, die ressourcenschonend agieren müssen. Diese sind auch die primäre Zielgruppe für das mittlerweile patentierte Verfahren, das in ersten Seriengeräten Ende 2003 zum Einsatz kommen soll. Bis dahin will der Hersteller auch das noch sehr klobige Layout der Karte auf die Gegebenheiten in Servergehäusen angepaßt haben. (Christopher Kunz) / (sun/iX)
Can OSS build a mail client/PIM that plays well with Exchange servers?
SuSE has the server, Ximian has the client.;)
I've been Evolution exclusively since it was released.
I've never used the Exchange compatible server from SuSE but have heard nothing but good about it.
I understand your point, but I've run Office (all flavors) and Office X.
Office X has had no problems (that I've had to deal with) with reliability, reinstalls, corrupt files, etc. etc.
If it was a smart "business" decision (in my POV) thought through, they would go with FREE software thats also open (won't force an upgrade).
Is anyone else thinking that this guy could have had one of his IT people build a laptop/desktop with linux based stuff (free and open) for this? Without shelling out top dollar for an Apple laptop?
Obviously the pre-built system (hard+software combo) won because its already working (and sexy, as he put it), but could you not build this with KDE/GNOME and OpenOffice + Evolution + whatever else?
2. Catalog choices. If the selection is limited to Top 40 hits of the past ten years, no way. But if the choices are wide and deep (and maybe even out of print songs as was suggested earlier [janisian.com], and
I definitely see this as a selling point. I have many obscure electronic artists I would like to find and download (and support, which previously has never been done at the same time before).
And now, if I can get my fix on hour and a half long DJ sets for $23 (4 minute long songs for 90 minutes), I'll be one very happy camper.
If they are not doing this intentionaly it happens to all the AOL subscribers I know here.
Thats standard practice when you fill all PRI's, to knock off people that have been on for 30 minutes or more. Its usually only a very short-term problem as a normal ISP will order another PRI immediately. AOL doesn't seem to care though.
try proposing stuff in writing. when they shoot down security measures with their name signed at the bottom of the page, its MUCH harder to play the blame game.
or just tell them its more cost effective (which after lawyers and lawsuits it would be) to do https. saving money always makes the happy.
I second that. Its very very easy for a switched network to be put in 'dummy mode' so they are effectively hubs. And once you do that, you can just log all traffic and figure out what it is later.
Thats a really basic course in identity theft and credit card theft the e-way.
You need to have firewalls, routers with strict access lists, servers with minimal ipchains setup.
If you're the one that gets blamed for this later, you'll probably lose your job.
oh, and also, document every time to try to get them to implement security (propose it in writing), and make sure they sign if they're against it. that way they can't play the blame game.
I particularly enjoy the cowboys that drive around here (central florida) with the license plate that says NATIVE on it (You know, they aint no yank'!).
I bet the seminole/cherokee population just loooooove seeing those!;)
on a side note (aka, the topic), bomb the pot and kill Saddam.
"The heart of the problem is that when the GSM standard was being defined back in the late 80s, no one imagined that a hacker could set up his own wireless network to gain access to an operator's network and the user data therein. Therefore, GSM networks only authenticate the details held on the SIM card in a user's device before starting a session on the network. The user's device doesn't check the credentials of the network it is attempting to access.
This was fine before the advent of wireless LAN. But now for a minimal outlay anyone can own a wireless network.
Hackers can set up "rogue" hotspots that users will access in the belief they are on the genuine public wireless LAN network. Once users are on the fake network, it is easy for the hacker to access data held on the device via the 802.11 connection (see WLAN: The Four S's and this paper for more on the insecurity of wireless LAN). Hackers can then break into the SIM software on the user's device and get the codes held there. They can then use that information to fool the GSM authentication system and thus gain access to the network."
Is it me or does the article start out talking about a comparison of code quality the slide over into the Microsoft bad, Linux/OSS good?
Its also kind of strange that they don't even disclose what they compared Linux (kernel 2.4.19) to. Not really a big selling point for Linux. Oh wait its free;)
On a side note, I would like to see the.1 errors per 1000 lines of code. Let the people know where the problems are so there can be less.
Sales will drop of restricted hardware. Taiwan will surely have a device that plays any and everything. Otherwise they'll have a DIY web page on how to mod a playstation 3 into a blah blah blah that plays anything.
The hard part is finding musicians that don't support the DRM crap so you can support them. Feed a musician, take money away from the RIAA.
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GZIP-Kompression per Hardware
Ein Joint-Venture der Universität Wuppertal mit der Hagener Vigos AG zeigt auf der CeBIT (Halle 11, D26) den Prototyp eines "GZIP Accelerator Board". Die PCI-Steckkarte nimmt dem Prozessor die zeitraubende Kompression ab und soll in der aktuellen Version bereits 32 MByte pro Sekunde zusammenstauchen können. Damit läßt sich der Netzwerktraffic einer 100-MBit-Leitung bereits in Echtzeit komprimieren; durch einen modularen Aufbau sollen später bis zu 64 MByte pro Sekunde erreicht werden.
Vor allem in Webservern soll so das ausgehende Datenvolumen on-the-fly komprimiert und damit sowohl die CPU als auch die Netzwerkanbindung entlastet werden -- eine willkommene Hilfe für Internet-Provider, die ressourcenschonend agieren müssen. Diese sind auch die primäre Zielgruppe für das mittlerweile patentierte Verfahren, das in ersten Seriengeräten Ende 2003 zum Einsatz kommen soll. Bis dahin will der Hersteller auch das noch sehr klobige Layout der Karte auf die Gegebenheiten in Servergehäusen angepaßt haben. (Christopher Kunz) / (sun/iX)
oh OH!!!!! NOW it makes sense!
Can OSS build a mail client/PIM that plays well with Exchange servers?
;)
SuSE has the server, Ximian has the client.
I've been Evolution exclusively since it was released.
I've never used the Exchange compatible server from SuSE but have heard nothing but good about it.
Yes but for 3 easy payments of $19.95 you can get a Microsoft Certified specialist to your door to troubleshoot all your blue screen needs!
;)
Also sold in stores (look for red and grey box with a hat on it)
can you add/modify GPL software with proprietary code and sell it?
I understand your point, but I've run Office (all flavors) and Office X. Office X has had no problems (that I've had to deal with) with reliability, reinstalls, corrupt files, etc. etc.
;)
If it was a smart "business" decision (in my POV) thought through, they would go with FREE software thats also open (won't force an upgrade).
I'm sure the BSA doesn't mind they're installing office though
Is anyone else thinking that this guy could have had one of his IT people build a laptop/desktop with linux based stuff (free and open) for this? Without shelling out top dollar for an Apple laptop?
Obviously the pre-built system (hard+software combo) won because its already working (and sexy, as he put it), but could you not build this with KDE/GNOME and OpenOffice + Evolution + whatever else?
I've done it myself, why couldn't this guy?
His "good bank for the buck" iBook should have told him that.
(Score:-1, Bang)
2. Catalog choices. If the selection is limited to Top 40 hits of the past ten years, no way. But if the choices are wide and deep (and maybe even out of print songs as was suggested earlier [janisian.com], and I definitely see this as a selling point. I have many obscure electronic artists I would like to find and download (and support, which previously has never been done at the same time before). And now, if I can get my fix on hour and a half long DJ sets for $23 (4 minute long songs for 90 minutes), I'll be one very happy camper.
If they are not doing this intentionaly it happens to all the AOL subscribers I know here.
Thats standard practice when you fill all PRI's, to knock off people that have been on for 30 minutes or more. Its usually only a very short-term problem as a normal ISP will order another PRI immediately. AOL doesn't seem to care though.
try proposing stuff in writing. when they shoot down security measures with their name signed at the bottom of the page, its MUCH harder to play the blame game.
or just tell them its more cost effective (which after lawyers and lawsuits it would be) to do https.
saving money always makes the happy.
I second that. Its very very easy for a switched network to be put in 'dummy mode' so they are effectively hubs. And once you do that, you can just log all traffic and figure out what it is later.
Thats a really basic course in identity theft and credit card theft the e-way.
You need to have firewalls, routers with strict access lists, servers with minimal ipchains setup.
If you're the one that gets blamed for this later, you'll probably lose your job.
oh, and also, document every time to try to get them to implement security (propose it in writing), and make sure they sign if they're against it. that way they can't play the blame game.
They're so good, the even have a working site here. ;)
I particularly enjoy the cowboys that drive around here (central florida) with the license plate that says NATIVE on it (You know, they aint no yank'!).
;)
I bet the seminole/cherokee population just loooooove seeing those!
on a side note (aka, the topic), bomb the pot and kill Saddam.
(Score:-29764, Not Funny)
Get a 220v APC UPS with a PDU. Run a fewBaytech RPC2s out of the APC PDU.
Doing this myself actually.
No, just homosexual.
;)
j/k
Anonymous? I THINK NOT!
Yes you are missing the point. Read the article.
"The heart of the problem is that when the GSM standard was being defined back in the late 80s, no one imagined that a hacker could set up his own wireless network to gain access to an operator's network and the user data therein. Therefore, GSM networks only authenticate the details held on the SIM card in a user's device before starting a session on the network. The user's device doesn't check the credentials of the network it is attempting to access.
This was fine before the advent of wireless LAN. But now for a minimal outlay anyone can own a wireless network.
Hackers can set up "rogue" hotspots that users will access in the belief they are on the genuine public wireless LAN network. Once users are on the fake network, it is easy for the hacker to access data held on the device via the 802.11 connection (see WLAN: The Four S's and this paper for more on the insecurity of wireless LAN). Hackers can then break into the SIM software on the user's device and get the codes held there. They can then use that information to fool the GSM authentication system and thus gain access to the network."
Its also a new feature on phones making their way to the mainstream. Used as a speakerphone device ;)
I'm a 20 year old white/cherokee male. I like it too.
If you complain about it being a hick sport, show me where the other races got kicked out or forced out of the sport.
Most of the LeMans racing series is also white. Is that a hick sport also?
Well since you're installing Office 11, I think they could fit something on there to "upgrade" the clipboard, or install MAC.
Nothing stopped them before (bundling Outlook Express, IE, etc. with Office)..
"Reasoning examined the TCP/IP, ..."
The awesome grammar. The MSNBC-CNET.COM.COM is obviously very focused on quality content.
Is it me or does the article start out talking about a comparison of code quality the slide over into the Microsoft bad, Linux/OSS good?
;)
.1 errors per 1000 lines of code. Let the people know where the problems are so there can be less.
Its also kind of strange that they don't even disclose what they compared Linux (kernel 2.4.19) to. Not really a big selling point for Linux. Oh wait its free
On a side note, I would like to see the
Sales will drop of restricted hardware. Taiwan will surely have a device that plays any and everything. Otherwise they'll have a DIY web page on how to mod a playstation 3 into a blah blah blah that plays anything.
The hard part is finding musicians that don't support the DRM crap so you can support them. Feed a musician, take money away from the RIAA.
If you want it to happen, make it happen.
I plan on working on something similar myself. Not music, but rather distro's for local (county-wide) customers.
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