I second that! I've been using Smoothwall for about a year, what's nice about it, is that you can EASILY add addon's/plugins developed by others, to your system. Also, if you feel so inclined, its mostly a perl based system, so you can write your own custom scripts.
The installation is a snap and the default installation is good enough for 99% of "normal" internet users.
The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! Seriously, every week we hear about the risks of eating too many carbs and then studies proving otherwise. We hear about why we should buy this and do that. Now we'll start hearing about new improved "Air filters" that remove the new threat of "PBDE"...Only four monthly payments of $69.99! These companies will start cropping up, the moment this story hits the local news channels.
Its kind of sad, but I don't trust most funded scientific studies anymore, they all seem out to snatch our dollar for some other ulterior motive.
Tracability of the spammer always comes down to money. Money can easily be traced. Not every spammer would be nailed...just the big dogs.
Making a company responsible for their marketing avenues would easily stop spamming.
This would be stricly legal with no countermeasures involved from the tech community. We would provide answers and avenues to help the law track down some email messages.
Exactly! This is merely more duct tape to solve a leaking pipe problem. Look what happened with telemarketers! It became an epidemic, people got ticked off, and the FCC created the "Do not call list". Sure a few evil bastards found ways around it, but nevertheless, the amount of calls went down drastically. The same principles that kept telemarketers in business are the same that keep SPAM in business. There are a few morons that actually buy stuff from spam. I believe legislation is actually needed. Before everyone jumps out of their seat with statements like: "governments don't have the time/energy to go after every spammer", I say you are right.
But what about the technically minded crowd? If a solution was delivered that could help speed up the nailing (or shutting down of zombie machines), and it was as simple as a "Spamcop" post, why wouldn't it work? Trace it back to the companies who peddle their wares in the SPAM messages and hammer them out.
Technical solutions will never stamp out SPAM. Its similiar to the plight that the RIAA is facing. Come up with a "Secure" method of safeguarding media, and a few hours later it is broken. The arugments differ in that most people just want to listen to their own media and are not out to make a buck.
I'm in the exact situation, as far as my wife's position. I did do my homework however and found that various Security systems have some issues with Vonage setups. Plus, what happens when the power goes off, an big ups system for both my cable modem AND vonage system would seems a little silly.
I understand the argument that all a burgular need do is cut my landline.
Does anybody else have Vonage working with ADT/Guardian?
"..effort "creating" a GUI that is already in use??"
General Acceptance and ease of use for people new to Linux? If a corporation could easily just drop this into place, without having significant training to their end-users, this could be conceived as a Godsend. I'm not suggesting that Linux needs to conform or try to take over the entire desktop market, but for the majority of linux users who would LIKE to see Linux run in their workspace (officially), this is definetly the way to go. Hook-em then wow-em.
$90 a download, I'm not sure really what they have that other distributions don't? I think they have simplified a few processes (look and feel of the desktop) a little for the average user, which is fantastic, but most of which is in some form or the other on other distributions.
The problem with television ads and what the marketing industry is finding, is that the ads on TV are not hitting home to MY target audience. On the internet and magazines, this is a lot easier, because chances are the content you are reading is something you have experience/interest in. Therefore a targetted ad placed there, will most likely find its mark.
I would just like to see more ads that actually tell me something useful about a product and why I need it. My BS meter usually causes me to ignore most ads, even though some may be telling the truth.
most people that read the National Enquirer, etc, I also have ADD. The article was way to long and provided very little insight into her per...he look a birdy.
hehe...Some people just have the gift. I have run WinXP on my laptop (dual boot with Mandrake), for over a year, installing/uninstalling everything under the sun. No problems at all.
My Dad bought a copy of WinXP Home, did a complete clean install on his harddrive, and within a few weeks he had to do it again. I believe he gave up counting how many re-installs he had done on Win98.
I keep telling him he needs to go WORK for M$, as he has probably found 99% of their critical flaws for them.
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Dude, You need to take a trip to DC. That will quickly cure you of any driving expectations that you may hold dear.
Yeah, and probably a NEW name change, just to tick people off.
I second that! I've been using Smoothwall for about a year, what's nice about it, is that you can EASILY add addon's/plugins developed by others, to your system. Also, if you feel so inclined, its mostly a perl based system, so you can write your own custom scripts.
The installation is a snap and the default installation is good enough for 99% of "normal" internet users.
So nobody could get on your network if they are nearby?
Also my luggage combination....MUha ha ha ha ha.
Oh, nevermind.
"Does anyone need 2GB of memory for their PDA?".
Nope, but it would be handy to have as a thumbdrive storage backup/extra harddrive.
The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling!
Seriously, every week we hear about the risks of eating too many carbs and then studies proving otherwise. We hear about why we should buy this and do that. Now we'll start hearing about new improved "Air filters" that remove the new threat of "PBDE"...Only four monthly payments of $69.99! These companies will start cropping up, the moment this story hits the local news channels.
Its kind of sad, but I don't trust most funded scientific studies anymore, they all seem out to snatch our dollar for some other ulterior motive.
Yeah, its not going to be good for Taco in jail.
Big Rough Scary Inmate: "So what do they call you?"
Taco: "Taco....Commander Taco".
Big Rough Scary Inmate smiles.
Hahahah! If I may rebute:
Tracability of the spammer always comes down to money. Money can easily be traced. Not every spammer would be nailed...just the big dogs.
Making a company responsible for their marketing avenues would easily stop spamming.
This would be stricly legal with no countermeasures involved from the tech community. We would provide answers and avenues to help the law track down some email messages.
Exactly! This is merely more duct tape to solve a leaking pipe problem. Look what happened with telemarketers! It became an epidemic, people got ticked off, and the FCC created the "Do not call list". Sure a few evil bastards found ways around it, but nevertheless, the amount of calls went down drastically. The same principles that kept telemarketers in business are the same that keep SPAM in business. There are a few morons that actually buy stuff from spam. I believe legislation is actually needed. Before everyone jumps out of their seat with statements like: "governments don't have the time/energy to go after every spammer", I say you are right.
But what about the technically minded crowd? If a solution was delivered that could help speed up the nailing (or shutting down of zombie machines), and it was as simple as a "Spamcop" post, why wouldn't it work? Trace it back to the companies who peddle their wares in the SPAM messages and hammer them out.
Technical solutions will never stamp out SPAM. Its similiar to the plight that the RIAA is facing. Come up with a "Secure" method of safeguarding media, and a few hours later it is broken. The arugments differ in that most people just want to listen to their own media and are not out to make a buck.
Yes, but would that become ...The THIN blue line?
I'm in the exact situation, as far as my wife's position. I did do my homework however and found that various Security systems have some issues with Vonage setups. Plus, what happens when the power goes off, an big ups system for both my cable modem AND vonage system would seems a little silly.
I understand the argument that all a burgular need do is cut my landline.
Does anybody else have Vonage working with ADT/Guardian?
" Every blocked port moves us away from that. "
Nope, every SPAM message my company receives daily, moves us away from that. Our message traffic is close to 80-90% spam.
You're just sore because you didn't think about it first (and/or you can't go to any of those parties).
"..effort "creating" a GUI that is already in use??"
General Acceptance and ease of use for people new to Linux? If a corporation could easily just drop this into place, without having significant training to their end-users, this could be conceived as a Godsend. I'm not suggesting that Linux needs to conform or try to take over the entire desktop market, but for the majority of linux users who would LIKE to see Linux run in their workspace (officially), this is definetly the way to go. Hook-em then wow-em.
Offtopic? Cmon moderators it was a joke on the amount of childishness that is often present on Slashdot. Sheesh.
Ming Poon on a Slashdot article? I feel for the guy...I really do.
$90 a download, I'm not sure really what they have that other distributions don't? I think they have simplified a few processes (look and feel of the desktop) a little for the average user, which is fantastic, but most of which is in some form or the other on other distributions.
Methinks we need to get Dr. Phil on this site. There is a lot of pent up weirdness building up.
Today on Dr. Phil, "Me and my trans-sexual robot, are we healthy"?
Gramps??? Is that you?
Ha! Sasquatch Linux
I dunno, I think a Sasquatch would be a cooler logo than the penguin for Linux! Its big, hairy and reportedly smells...all like most of its users!
Note to the humourless: This is an over-exageration joke.
"We're like cockroaches."
Okay, Agent Smith...
hehe
The problem with television ads and what the marketing industry is finding, is that the ads on TV are not hitting home to MY target audience. On the internet and magazines, this is a lot easier, because chances are the content you are reading is something you have experience/interest in. Therefore a targetted ad placed there, will most likely find its mark.
I would just like to see more ads that actually tell me something useful about a product and why I need it. My BS meter usually causes me to ignore most ads, even though some may be telling the truth.
most people that read the National Enquirer, etc, I also have ADD. The article was way to long and provided very little insight into her per...he look a birdy.
hehe...Some people just have the gift. I have run WinXP on my laptop (dual boot with Mandrake), for over a year, installing/uninstalling everything under the sun. No problems at all.
My Dad bought a copy of WinXP Home, did a complete clean install on his harddrive, and within a few weeks he had to do it again. I believe he gave up counting how many re-installs he had done on Win98.
I keep telling him he needs to go WORK for M$, as he has probably found 99% of their critical flaws for them.