Definitely can't blame him. Considering Microsoft's track record for investigating serious security concerns in it's operating system and browser series, and the total number of people using these products across the world, he acted properly.
You're kidding, right? In a country plagued with a broken patent system, a congress with an infant's knowledge of technology, and a government run by two-faced politicians, it would be a miracle if this doesn't add to the current issues regarding free speech online.
First, SG-1. Then, Atlantis. How about somebody points out that their poor ratings may have been due to resent from the sci-fi community FOR CANCELING SHOWS THEY OBVIOUSLY SHOULDN'T HAVE CANCELED IN THE FIRST PLACE.
It has been very hard in the past for members of the deceased to close down their social networking accounts, or even post a message with the funeral information. This law should give them the ability to manage the accounts accordingly.
Interestingly enough, thinq.co.uk seems to be one of only a few, if more than one, reporting on the subject. A few quick google searches turned up nothing regarding his arrest..
And, perhaps I'm missing something, but why exactly was he embarrassed? Here's a better article, if anybody else happens to be able to make more sense of this:
The irony of a man too embarrassed to use his phone to save himself who is presently safe and being publicly embarrassed on slashdot is approaching unbearable.
No offense, but this is completely speculative, and seems to ignore the fact that these body scanners can cost up to and exceeding $100,000 [epic.org], and that's not even including the costs of hiring and maintaining staff to manage the machines. I personally find it hysterical that anybody would think we'd see these in the _many_ train stations out there in even the distant future. Toss in buses as well, and you're quickly approaching $1M just to "secure" one bus/train route.
As it stands, the cost of these technologies is far too great to be presently implemented at this level. Although, if the TSA is indicative of the average IQ required to operate these machines, even the morons who work for our fabulous local CTA here in Chicago might be able to run these things.
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Definitely can't blame him. Considering Microsoft's track record for investigating serious security concerns in it's operating system and browser series, and the total number of people using these products across the world, he acted properly.
"The courts will likely sort it out."
You're kidding, right? In a country plagued with a broken patent system, a congress with an infant's knowledge of technology, and a government run by two-faced politicians, it would be a miracle if this doesn't add to the current issues regarding free speech online.
Is that really the best excuse they could come up with?
I agree, but Atlantis? I mean, they ended it right after they had finally fixed the damn thing up!
First, SG-1. Then, Atlantis. How about somebody points out that their poor ratings may have been due to resent from the sci-fi community FOR CANCELING SHOWS THEY OBVIOUSLY SHOULDN'T HAVE CANCELED IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Communist states view everything as being controllable.
It has been very hard in the past for members of the deceased to close down their social networking accounts, or even post a message with the funeral information. This law should give them the ability to manage the accounts accordingly.
Coming to a continent near you!
My point exactly. It's something you'd expect the feds to handle, yet it was allegedly carried about by the local law enforcement.
I think advertisers just creamed themselves.
The executive branch extends to the various law enforcement departments..
Or he's just the fall guy for an elaborate government conspiracy to bring down WikiLeaks covertly.
I think the lack of official executive branch announcement of the arrest is further evidence of this.
Try as I might, I see ZERO MENTION of the jester being arrested in the linked article. Here's the real article, pulled from the original submission:
http://www.thinq.co.uk/2010/12/1/wikileaks-hacker-raided-cops/
Interestingly enough, thinq.co.uk seems to be one of only a few, if more than one, reporting on the subject. A few quick google searches turned up nothing regarding his arrest..
I know, but I was hoping for maybe a concept drawing or something =( I'm salivating over the very idea of this technology.
No pictures.
Should be interesting to see how many outdoor, domesticated cats get shredded by these guys.
New Orleans is cursed.
I'd consider the notion that perhaps I shouldn't have been out rafting in the first place, and that maybe I need somebody to come save my ass.
And, perhaps I'm missing something, but why exactly was he embarrassed? Here's a better article, if anybody else happens to be able to make more sense of this:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/11/23/BA8N1GFV82.DTL
The irony of a man too embarrassed to use his phone to save himself who is presently safe and being publicly embarrassed on slashdot is approaching unbearable.
That's a good point. I hadn't even thought of that.
No offense, but this is completely speculative, and seems to ignore the fact that these body scanners can cost up to and exceeding $100,000 [epic.org], and that's not even including the costs of hiring and maintaining staff to manage the machines. I personally find it hysterical that anybody would think we'd see these in the _many_ train stations out there in even the distant future. Toss in buses as well, and you're quickly approaching $1M just to "secure" one bus/train route.
As it stands, the cost of these technologies is far too great to be presently implemented at this level. Although, if the TSA is indicative of the average IQ required to operate these machines, even the morons who work for our fabulous local CTA here in Chicago might be able to run these things.
"I'm going to make this pencil disappear.. TA-DA, IT'S GONE!"
What the hell is "torrent sneaking?"