Great, we have a pill for men. The only problem is it's on a voluntary basis. Prescriptions based on intelligence and ability to support a child should determine candidacy for this pill.
Since when did Slashdot become a political forum? Questions like that are usually somehow related to technology. This seems more like a baited question.
Why is this being asked on Slashdot? If OpenACS is "a toolkit for building community websites," then the community at OpenACS's website should answer this. The link to the OpenACS forums shows there is already a large discussion happening people who actually use the system.
Having a math degree basically opens a lot of engineering jobs to you. Maybe a job as an engineer with NASA? Google? Any large tech firm you want? Since you will have a major/minor in Comp Sci, more doors will open for you.
It was only recently changed after numerous people pointed it out. I'd like to also point out that the Slashdot editors made no attempt to recognize that they were wrong. If everyone likes to blame the "mainstream media" (or since people love to make up accronyms now, 'MSM') for not admitting fault, here would be a great instance for Slashdot to set an example. Any takers?
Where/when I choose to use templates versus embedded code depends on where in a web application the page is viewed. For example, I would use templates on the frontend of complicated sites that require pages to have different page displays, such as a newspaper. A regular news story may display differently from an editorial or op/ed piece. I also think the frontend of a website should be flexible because redesigns happen often.
But I embed HTML on the backend because the admin control panels are more functional than asthetic. Also, the backend pages are more critical than frontend pages and I want admin pages to be self-contained (not reliant on templates that may or may not work or contain errors).
If a user screws up a frontend template, the worst thing that can happen is that the page is unavailable until fixed. But if a user screws up a backend/admin page template, you're can't even access the backend to fix the problem.
Thank you for the kind comments, xmas2003 and obsol33t.
I'd like to clarify and reply to some of the comments made on Slashdot, if you would allow.
I did not think this incidient could be considered "hacking." Notice that we didn't use the terms "hacker," "hacked," "exploited" or "compromised" in the headlines or article when describing what happened. Like the article says, there were technically not exploits in the system -- no SQL injection, buffer overflow, XSS, etc.
Not every person could repeat what Ramirez allegedly did. Her job gave her a specific access to personal information. It's really a case of identity theft, a felony offense. The police are responsible for charging Ramirez, not the university.
When reading the story, you have to remember that it's a general newspaper, not 2600 or the like. The three (3) paragraphs, out of roughly 30, about the knowledge required to enter eGrades was included to give readers a perspective on the difficulty level needed to do what the perpetrator did. "Was this person a 'true hacker' or was it something simpler than that?"
The phrase, "required some technical savvy," was meant to indicate a small amount, not emphasize, of technical knowledge was needed.
Also, the lede -- the first sentence in a news article -- states, the grades of several students, not just Ramirez's and her roommate's, were changed. Police would not release further specific details about others' changes because of the ongoing investigation, as the article stated.
Schmidt, as far as I know, is a very competent network programmer/sysadmin/computer geek. He's also pleasant on the phone. =) I'm guessing he simplified his statements because he was talking to the press and did not know if I had any technical knowledge. For the record, I know enough. =)
Bleszinski's "fruity" dogs? The interview needs to do some introspection... Kettle, I'd like to introduce you the the Pot. He's black too.
They really ARE targetting Latino users.
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The LA Times carried a story with more emphasis on the ethnic/cultural angle, saying AOL is specifically targetting Latino users/families who do not already have a computer in the home in order to build their subscriber base.
I have received two replies from Wired News staffers, regarding my email. They confirm that Wired News, as part of Lycos, was sold to Daum.
No one, including the staff, knows what will happen to Wired News as it is too early to tell, both staffers said. One staffer said there had been talks of splitting Lycos's various entities and selling them individually, but the idea was dropped.
The staffer also pointed out an interesting difference between the Wired News website and Wired printed magazine. The magazine is owned by Conde Nast and is not part of Wired News. Lycos owns the website and publishes articles from the magazine through a deal the two forged a few years ago.
There doesn't seem to be a straight answer from anyone. I've emailed the Wired staff, and I await their answer. My guess is, no one really knows until the deal is finalized.
Does anyone know what software package they were using? Adobe's integrated publishing system? Quark's system?
I know their online operation is run with an in-house written J2EE application called "Oxygen," programmed by their technology arm, Tribune Interactive.
I had heard that their print stuff was closely tied and integrated with the online system. Could it be that it was one of their internal programmers who screwed up, or was it an outside company?
Sigh. This is the idea of one person. Look at the byline (By CLIVE THOMPSON). You can't detract from the validity of Thompson's column just because he works for the NYTimes. He's part of the editorial side.
Newspapers work like this: There is an editorial side that knows nothing about advertising, IT infrastructure, administrative tasks, etc etc. They are just there to wrtie.
Then you have the business side that is responsible for making money, security, advertising, administrative tasks. They know nothing about the content of the paper.
Between these two sides, there is an a philosophical wall. The system is setup such that neither side knows about the other. This preserves the editorial (encompasing news, sports, opinion, business, etc. sections) integrity of the paper.
The people who busted Lamo were probably from the business side of the paper.
When you buy online, most companies such as Dell, IBM, Compaq, etc. will force you to buy some software package.
If you, however, call them on the phone and talk to one of their sales reps, you can have the bundled software removed (including the OS).
I would recommend a Dell, or if you have the money for it, an IBM Thinkpad. I love my ThinkPad.
You just have to talk to a real person, which I understand is sometimes difficult for some computer literate people, but you have to work to get what you want in life.:)
This has to be my favorite quote from the article.
"Our experience from last year shows that students either didn't know how [to protect their computers] or didn't care," said ResNet Coordinator Curtis Kline. "We could come up with a document that would explain how to secure Windows 2000, but it would be beyond most students."
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Great, we have a pill for men. The only problem is it's on a voluntary basis. Prescriptions based on intelligence and ability to support a child should determine candidacy for this pill.
Since when did Slashdot become a political forum? Questions like that are usually somehow related to technology. This seems more like a baited question.
Why is this being asked on Slashdot? If OpenACS is "a toolkit for building community websites," then the community at OpenACS's website should answer this. The link to the OpenACS forums shows there is already a large discussion happening people who actually use the system.
Having a math degree basically opens a lot of engineering jobs to you. Maybe a job as an engineer with NASA? Google? Any large tech firm you want? Since you will have a major/minor in Comp Sci, more doors will open for you.
It was only recently changed after numerous people pointed it out. I'd like to also point out that the Slashdot editors made no attempt to recognize that they were wrong. If everyone likes to blame the "mainstream media" (or since people love to make up accronyms now, 'MSM') for not admitting fault, here would be a great instance for Slashdot to set an example. Any takers?
Hey Slashdot editors: Now YOU'RE spreading FUD. Either relabel this as "Humor" or pull it from the site.
"...Robbie Bach (the man behind the Xbox) is heading up hte[sic] project." So that means the controls will be unecessariliy large?
The Smarty template engine offers a flexible and powerful tool for PHP developers.
Where/when I choose to use templates versus embedded code depends on where in a web application the page is viewed. For example, I would use templates on the frontend of complicated sites that require pages to have different page displays, such as a newspaper. A regular news story may display differently from an editorial or op/ed piece. I also think the frontend of a website should be flexible because redesigns happen often.
But I embed HTML on the backend because the admin control panels are more functional than asthetic. Also, the backend pages are more critical than frontend pages and I want admin pages to be self-contained (not reliant on templates that may or may not work or contain errors).
If a user screws up a frontend template, the worst thing that can happen is that the page is unavailable until fixed. But if a user screws up a backend/admin page template, you're can't even access the backend to fix the problem.
The full article can be found here:l
http://www.thestranger.com/2005-04-21/feature.htm
Disclaimer: I am the author of the article.
Thank you for the kind comments, xmas2003 and obsol33t.
I'd like to clarify and reply to some of the comments made on Slashdot, if you would allow.
I did not think this incidient could be considered "hacking." Notice that we didn't use the terms "hacker," "hacked," "exploited" or "compromised" in the headlines or article when describing what happened. Like the article says, there were technically not exploits in the system -- no SQL injection, buffer overflow, XSS, etc.
Not every person could repeat what Ramirez allegedly did. Her job gave her a specific access to personal information. It's really a case of identity theft, a felony offense. The police are responsible for charging Ramirez, not the university.
When reading the story, you have to remember that it's a general newspaper, not 2600 or the like. The three (3) paragraphs, out of roughly 30, about the knowledge required to enter eGrades was included to give readers a perspective on the difficulty level needed to do what the perpetrator did. "Was this person a 'true hacker' or was it something simpler than that?"
The phrase, "required some technical savvy," was meant to indicate a small amount, not emphasize, of technical knowledge was needed.
Also, the lede -- the first sentence in a news article -- states, the grades of several students, not just Ramirez's and her roommate's, were changed. Police would not release further specific details about others' changes because of the ongoing investigation, as the article stated.
Schmidt, as far as I know, is a very competent network programmer/sysadmin/computer geek. He's also pleasant on the phone. =) I'm guessing he simplified his statements because he was talking to the press and did not know if I had any technical knowledge. For the record, I know enough. =)
Neo-Nazis Aim to Upgrade PR, The National Alliance seeks a higher profile and more members with multimedia campaign. LATimes.com article.
Agreed. They cry foul (or fowl, depending on the site)? Too bad. Stop spamming people's blogs.
Clarke was one of the major figures interviewed in PBS Fronline documentary about cyber security. You can watch the full, streamed broadcast at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cybe rwar/view/
The film's quality aside, since when is FoxNews a legitimate news source? "Hello Satan? Are you guys experiencing a monsoon down there?"
Bleszinski's "fruity" dogs? The interview needs to do some introspection... Kettle, I'd like to introduce you the the Pot. He's black too.
The LA Times carried a story with more emphasis on the ethnic/cultural angle, saying AOL is specifically targetting Latino users/families who do not already have a computer in the home in order to build their subscriber base.
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http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-aol12aug12,
I have received two replies from Wired News staffers, regarding my email. They confirm that Wired News, as part of Lycos, was sold to Daum.
No one, including the staff, knows what will happen to Wired News as it is too early to tell, both staffers said. One staffer said there had been talks of splitting Lycos's various entities and selling them individually, but the idea was dropped.
The staffer also pointed out an interesting difference between the Wired News website and Wired printed magazine. The magazine is owned by Conde Nast and is not part of Wired News. Lycos owns the website and publishes articles from the magazine through a deal the two forged a few years ago.
There doesn't seem to be a straight answer from anyone. I've emailed the Wired staff, and I await their answer. My guess is, no one really knows until the deal is finalized.
Wired carried a much more detailed story about the purchase.
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http://wired.com/news/business/0,1367,64431,00.ht
Will be be seeing wired in Korean next? Christ NNNNNOOOOOOOO!
Does anyone know what software package they were using? Adobe's integrated publishing system? Quark's system?
I know their online operation is run with an in-house written J2EE application called "Oxygen," programmed by their technology arm, Tribune Interactive.
I had heard that their print stuff was closely tied and integrated with the online system. Could it be that it was one of their internal programmers who screwed up, or was it an outside company?
Sigh. This is the idea of one person. Look at the byline (By CLIVE THOMPSON). You can't detract from the validity of Thompson's column just because he works for the NYTimes. He's part of the editorial side.
Newspapers work like this: There is an editorial side that knows nothing about advertising, IT infrastructure, administrative tasks, etc etc. They are just there to wrtie.
Then you have the business side that is responsible for making money, security, advertising, administrative tasks. They know nothing about the content of the paper.
Between these two sides, there is an a philosophical wall. The system is setup such that neither side knows about the other. This preserves the editorial (encompasing news, sports, opinion, business, etc. sections) integrity of the paper.
The people who busted Lamo were probably from the business side of the paper.
The intro to this article is kind of misleading.
Thanks to GameSpot for its 'GameSpotting' editorial discussing why buying second-hand games could have a negative effect on videogame creators.
It's a column, not a staff editorial, and author is only a guest writer (read: free lance). The viewpoint might not necessarily be that of Gamespot.
When you buy online, most companies such as Dell, IBM, Compaq, etc. will force you to buy some software package.
:)
If you, however, call them on the phone and talk to one of their sales reps, you can have the bundled software removed (including the OS).
I would recommend a Dell, or if you have the money for it, an IBM Thinkpad. I love my ThinkPad.
You just have to talk to a real person, which I understand is sometimes difficult for some computer literate people, but you have to work to get what you want in life.
We actually are looking for coders to help me. It would have been nice if you left some contact information....
This has to be my favorite quote from the article.
"Our experience from last year shows that students either didn't know how [to protect their computers] or didn't care," said ResNet Coordinator Curtis Kline. "We could come up with a document that would explain how to secure Windows 2000, but it would be beyond most students."