I'm sorry, but I just can't stand the "but our business model needs this" legal argument. I'm serious! What university is putting out the MBAs who think whatever dumb-ass business model they think up is going to be okay, and they have the right to see it succeed.
Especially when it is obvious that the model *doesn't* need it. Opt-in is not viable? What about those multiple thousands of dollars I've spent in items advertised in opt-in newsletters? Did that not happen?
You mean auto update with things like SP4 for NT that broke TCP/IP, SP6 that was rapidly replaced with SP6a (don't know why there), DirectX 8.0 that was rapidly replaced with DirectX 8.0a...
Not everybody knows how/has the ability to change the MAC address of their NIC. Also, three things stop people from writing that rogue program-Time, Skill (in both programming and reverse engineering), and Desire. Not being a huge online gamer I cannot say with 100% confidence, but I doubt that the majority of gamers using this system want to cheat.
But the cheaters already download other programs to cheat. What's one more?
One Nation Under God - Congress is voting to make that part of the pledge a law, also under Bush's watch.
And every single congress critter (95/100 of the Senate IIRC) that voted for it should be tossed out of office on their ass for violating their oath. How is this upholding the Constitution?
Not at all. I have a fully functional system at home running win98 with no trace of mshtml, totally invulnerable to exploits that rely on ActiveX (which is the vast majority of exploits that affect 98.)
You removed ActiveX *CONTROLS* and ActiveX scripting of IE, which is completely different from removing ActiveX.
Look under your registry HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID. If you have *ANY* entries under there, you are using ActiveX
Not quite, that's COM,
Yes, it is. The official definition of an ActiveX object is "implements IUnknown". Sound familiar? ActiveX is just the marketing name for COM.
Microsoft has worked very hard to make ActiveX an integral 'part of the operating system' - it's a pain to get rid of it even on older system
s/pain/impossible/
The APIs are moving to ActiveX (cf.NET), and the UI shell is all ActiveX. I don't know that you could remove it even on Win 3.1
ActiveX is also the very exemplar of security hole from the ground up.
Not really. All ActiveX is is a codification of C++ virtual tables and object instatiation into a language independent standard. That's it. It's all in how you use it.
I'm sure Microsoft doesn't really expect that the XBox product will be totally secure. So it's probably not such a big deal whenever the product is cracked.
If it's not such a big deal, why did MS/NVIDIA write off a bunch of chips for the old version, rather then just finishing off the run with them?
Obviously, in our case, snail-mail spam is much worse than e-mail spam as far as costs go. I'm definatly not condoning(sp??) e-mail spam, but snail mail spam is big business also. While I doubt it, maybe a postitive anti-spam decision about e-junk mail could spill over into my regular mail-box... we can always hope!
It is? So you make less than the $9/hour the person who makes the mail does?
How much time do you spend sorting the spam from your mail? What about setting up the filters?
that wouldn't be totally useless mail, so it wouldn't be spam..
Yes, it would be. Calling something spam doesn't say anything about what's in it. It's not based on the content of the mail, but your a priori consent in receiving it.
Sheya, that'll be the day. Take an engine that was build for first person shooters and try making a role-playing game out of it (i.e. ask the Anacronox team) and we'll see what you're tune is.
Ion Storm & Looking Glass seemed to do a decent job. Of course, those were FP RPGs...
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What about the IT that don't interact with customers?
Especially when it is obvious that the model *doesn't* need it. Opt-in is not viable? What about those multiple thousands of dollars I've spent in items advertised in opt-in newsletters? Did that not happen?
What bank takes customer privacy seriously? They are all opt-out on sharing data.
You mean auto update with things like SP4 for NT that broke TCP/IP, SP6 that was rapidly replaced with SP6a (don't know why there), DirectX 8.0 that was rapidly replaced with DirectX 8.0a ...
So, tell me again why autoupdate is a good idea.
But the cheaters already download other programs to cheat. What's one more?
But there's no final source for MS software either.
The EULA disclaims all responsiblity for anything going wrong.
Doesn't Bluetooth allow selective jamming?
He's right. Jaws 3D was absolute drek. I saw it when it came out.
moot is correct.
moot = not relevant any longer
mute = quiet, unable to make sound
Considering DMCA was unanimous voice vote, you have a better chance voting against the incumbent.
And every single congress critter (95/100 of the Senate IIRC) that voted for it should be tossed out of office on their ass for violating their oath. How is this upholding the Constitution?
You removed ActiveX *CONTROLS* and ActiveX scripting of IE, which is completely different from removing ActiveX.
Look under your registry HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID. If you have *ANY* entries under there, you are using ActiveX
Not quite, that's COM,
Yes, it is. The official definition of an ActiveX object is "implements IUnknown". Sound familiar? ActiveX is just the marketing name for COM.
s/pain/impossible/
The APIs are moving to ActiveX (cf .NET), and the UI shell is all ActiveX. I don't know that you could remove it even on Win 3.1
ActiveX is also the very exemplar of security hole from the ground up.
Not really. All ActiveX is is a codification of C++ virtual tables and object instatiation into a language independent standard. That's it. It's all in how you use it.
If it's not such a big deal, why did MS/NVIDIA write off a bunch of chips for the old version, rather then just finishing off the run with them?
(IANAL) That would probably depend on what state you are in. What about states like VA that passed UCITA?
Would most even notice if it was replaced with a file that wasn't signed?
Let's see - File stored on the server is changed
So, what makes the MD5 checksums stored right next to it proof from change?
Solution: Don't get the checksums from the same place you download the file.
I'm on TW Cable.
I don't use AOL (the service)
For Looking Glass, not much. Thief & SS2 shared the same engine till release.
It is? So you make less than the $9/hour the person who makes the mail does?
How much time do you spend sorting the spam from your mail? What about setting up the filters?
Yes, it would be. Calling something spam doesn't say anything about what's in it. It's not based on the content of the mail, but your a priori consent in receiving it.
Sheya, that'll be the day. Take an engine that was build for first person shooters and try making a role-playing game out of it (i.e. ask the Anacronox team) and we'll see what you're tune is.
Ion Storm & Looking Glass seemed to do a decent job. Of course, those were FP RPGs...
Aren't PS2 and GameCube 128 bit?
Oh, they never sue for stupid shit in Europe. Glad to know it.
Sure.
But would you trust it to hold up in court if you got sued?
Are you sure it has everything legally required of a license?