I'm fine with a jumper. I'd be fine with a toggle in the firmware that defaulted to on that controlled whether the firmware was write-protected.
I'm NOT happy with firmware that can only be signed by the manufacturer.
I have a specific example of a time where I was very glad that SuperMicro boards don't require signing! I'd been building a high-speed workstation for a client. An NVME drive had been purchased to function as the only drive, but the purchaser forgot to check if it had an boot/option rom for allowing it to boot, as the firmware didn't have native support for it. So after lamenting the error, I scratched my head for bit, then unpacked the firmware, repacked it with a suitable driver, then loaded into the system. Worked perfectly.
In my experience, that field is barely glanced at. Useful for contesting after the fact, perhaps, but I'm not sure I've ever had a deposited check rejected, either personally or when handling deposits for a business.
The more interesting question (to me) is whether he understands just how many felony charges might come floating his way under the colors of "Fraud" and intentionally opening another person's mail (18 U.S. Code 1702 - Obstruction of correspondence)
This is more like having a public reference book in a library, where you've been directed to page #1577 for the information you were seeking. You check and it's there. Cool. Then, you decide you're curious to read what's on the other pages.
By defining a group of payment methods that they accept "exclusively," they are simultaneously defining the group of payment methods that they do NOT accept (i.e. everything else).
I work at a small IT services company. A client I was working with asked me what I thought of Bitcoin and whether he should invest in it.
I laughed. I warned him that I was not a reliable source for investment advice, and that while I thought Bitcoin prices were going to continue to rise, I had no way to predict when it would crash. Except, that I thought it would be pretty soon (this was at ~$17-18k/bc).
And then I laughed, again, and tried to remember if I had any old Bitcoin wallets in my old files.
I will not pretend to have any particular knowledge of applicable rules/laws, not even for my own country. However, I wonder if selling electronic devices (which Apple is well known for) might result in a different decision? And certainly, if they attempt to sell outside of the EU (*cough*America*cough*), I imagine Apple consider pursuing similar cases in attempts to forbid the import/sale.
Sounds a lot like someone may have "knowingly accessed a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access" per 18 U.S. Code 1030. The literal text of this statute and its successors (parts of the Patriot Act, as well as the CFAA) wouldn't seem to apply to non-governmental systems; however, in practice, pretty much any computer system (including phones) is now covered by it, due to the interstate nature of the internet.
What's good for the goose...right? Maybe they'll be dumb enough to persec--i mean, prosecute them under the CFAA!
Who?
Actually, although I wouldn't have been able to place the author's name, I did consider reading Neuromancer when I came across it, many years back. Didn't do so, but I might pick it up, now that I've been reminded.
Unless things have changed since I last read up on this issue, there are two basic problems with using randomization of MAC addresses to defeat tracking:
--Software Implementation--
Lazy method of randomization. Sometimes as simple as incrementing the value of the MAC address by 1, repeatedly over time.
There are other signatures transmitted besides the MAC address that make it trivial to identify most smartphones, especially given the previous point.
--Hardware Implementation--
Smartphone chipsets handle low-level control frames in a manner that is vulnerable to tracking. As in 100% success rate. IIRC, this will happen even if you have the WiFi off in software or are in Airplane Mode.
Even Microsoft has embraced NodeJS, offering direct integrations into their Azure Platform, releasing a wealth of tutorials targeted at Node and they have even announced plans to fork the project and build their own version of Node powered by their Edge Javascript engine
*Face contorted in a horrified grimace* Run! Run, you fools! RUNNN!!!!!!
If the panels accurately reflect the layout/design of comparable analog boxes that perform that function, then someone skilled at using the digital version would likely have an easier time learning and using the analog equivalent. Also, vice versa.
While the OP isn't wrong about wanting interfaces that aren't held back by....legacy....considerations, I still see a lot of analog devices in use.
Although I haven't heard of this particular challenge before, many games/communities have specific, alternate ways of playing (usually to increase the difficulty). This one doesn't sound particularly fun to me, but it takes all kinds. It's another way of extending the life of a game and improving enjoyment, so I approve:-)
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That said, I also like my Axon 7 and would hate to see them stop making phones entirely.
But there are embedded systems like displays, measurement equipment, medical equipment, etc
Wait...these were connected to the public internet?
I wonder if I could get one that was modded with a motif in the form of a physiologically-inaccurate, highly-stylized echidna...
5/5, would read again.
I'd also be fine with comments written from a phone being less of a pain to format, since I apparently couldn't be bothered last time.
I'm fine with a jumper. I'd be fine with a toggle in the firmware that defaulted to on that controlled whether the firmware was write-protected. I'm NOT happy with firmware that can only be signed by the manufacturer. I have a specific example of a time where I was very glad that SuperMicro boards don't require signing! I'd been building a high-speed workstation for a client. An NVME drive had been purchased to function as the only drive, but the purchaser forgot to check if it had an boot/option rom for allowing it to boot, as the firmware didn't have native support for it. So after lamenting the error, I scratched my head for bit, then unpacked the firmware, repacked it with a suitable driver, then loaded into the system. Worked perfectly.
On some level, I wonder if they plan to have the FF7 Remake be a launch title. :P
In my experience, that field is barely glanced at. Useful for contesting after the fact, perhaps, but I'm not sure I've ever had a deposited check rejected, either personally or when handling deposits for a business.
The more interesting question (to me) is whether he understands just how many felony charges might come floating his way under the colors of "Fraud" and intentionally opening another person's mail (18 U.S. Code 1702 - Obstruction of correspondence)
But will they turn dark in the face of danger?
I look forward to my free years' worth of Facebook Premium (tm) as compensation. (/s)
That's a strange way to write "free 60 day subscription followed by an opt-out monthly subscription".
This is more like having a public reference book in a library, where you've been directed to page #1577 for the information you were seeking. You check and it's there. Cool. Then, you decide you're curious to read what's on the other pages.
Even Kirk agrees
That must mean they're ready to cancel it. /s
to the exclusion of others; only; solely.
By defining a group of payment methods that they accept "exclusively," they are simultaneously defining the group of payment methods that they do NOT accept (i.e. everything else).
/r/TodayILearned ?
I laughed. I warned him that I was not a reliable source for investment advice, and that while I thought Bitcoin prices were going to continue to rise, I had no way to predict when it would crash. Except, that I thought it would be pretty soon (this was at ~$17-18k/bc).
And then I laughed, again, and tried to remember if I had any old Bitcoin wallets in my old files.
I will not pretend to have any particular knowledge of applicable rules/laws, not even for my own country. However, I wonder if selling electronic devices (which Apple is well known for) might result in a different decision? And certainly, if they attempt to sell outside of the EU (*cough*America*cough*), I imagine Apple consider pursuing similar cases in attempts to forbid the import/sale.
Sounds a lot like someone may have "knowingly accessed a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access" per 18 U.S. Code 1030. The literal text of this statute and its successors (parts of the Patriot Act, as well as the CFAA) wouldn't seem to apply to non-governmental systems; however, in practice, pretty much any computer system (including phones) is now covered by it, due to the interstate nature of the internet.
What's good for the goose...right? Maybe they'll be dumb enough to persec--i mean, prosecute them under the CFAA!
Kill it! Kill it with fire!
Seriously.
What is your favorite William Gibson novel?
Who?
Actually, although I wouldn't have been able to place the author's name, I did consider reading Neuromancer when I came across it, many years back. Didn't do so, but I might pick it up, now that I've been reminded.
Unless things have changed since I last read up on this issue, there are two basic problems with using randomization of MAC addresses to defeat tracking:
--Software Implementation--
Lazy method of randomization. Sometimes as simple as incrementing the value of the MAC address by 1, repeatedly over time.
There are other signatures transmitted besides the MAC address that make it trivial to identify most smartphones, especially given the previous point.
--Hardware Implementation--
Smartphone chipsets handle low-level control frames in a manner that is vulnerable to tracking. As in 100% success rate. IIRC, this will happen even if you have the WiFi off in software or are in Airplane Mode.
Source
"the time has come for Open Markets and New America to part ways,”
Really! And only so recently?! I would swear that the "New" America parted ways with "Open Markets" some time back.
Even Microsoft has embraced NodeJS, offering direct integrations into their Azure Platform, releasing a wealth of tutorials targeted at Node and they have even announced plans to fork the project and build their own version of Node powered by their Edge Javascript engine
*Face contorted in a horrified grimace* Run! Run, you fools! RUNNN!!!!!!
If the panels accurately reflect the layout/design of comparable analog boxes that perform that function, then someone skilled at using the digital version would likely have an easier time learning and using the analog equivalent. Also, vice versa.
While the OP isn't wrong about wanting interfaces that aren't held back by....legacy....considerations, I still see a lot of analog devices in use.
Although I haven't heard of this particular challenge before, many games/communities have specific, alternate ways of playing (usually to increase the difficulty). This one doesn't sound particularly fun to me, but it takes all kinds. It's another way of extending the life of a game and improving enjoyment, so I approve :-)