Eh, think about all the compromised/trojanned boxes out there currently. If they all have a unique login already (or create one on the fly) whats to stop them? Its kind of sad though, because as a previous poster mentioned, he configured his IM to accept only people on his list....Seems like on the Internet, we are continuously closing our "circle of wagons" so to speak, ever tighter. I wish counties would be a little more heavy handed in nailing these bastards and their invasions into our privacy.
The next section of the article (page 2), if you read at the bottom they mentioned "dictionary attacks". I'm sure it is very easy to do, as there are tons of PHP and PERL modules out there that allow you to connect to a variety of chat protocols....all you need is valid login account.
Um. Not entirely true. Go to Walmart. Search for "Cypress".
Notice the funny little "Edited" comments next to the Cypress Hill cd tittles? That means its censored.
I have always bought my music at Best Buy, since discovering this little "feature". Last weekend, was the last weekend of purchasing ANYTHING at Best Buy, after I was asked for my telephone number. That is a story for another time.
I like to use examples, so here it goes: Someone breaks into your house, grabs some of your guns and goes and commits a crime.
If it was proved that you were in the house and you consented to his taking of your gun, then you are in deep doo doo (technical legal jargon).
I still believe the original poster hit the head on the nail. The prosecuters are now going to have to dig into the techy aspects of the crime and PROVE that a computer was used as an attacking mechanism. Wait so they found source code for a couple of trojans? Huh....Evidence. They found chatroom conversations of you talking about your exploints? Huh...Evidence. Trial is going to be a lot more complicated.
I have often wondered what would happen if such a similiar outbreak happened on a service network such as AOL or MSN. I was thinking in terms of the amount of non-tech/security savvy users.
As seems to be the case with operating systems, the more popular, the bigger the target.
Personally, I switched to CDs and DVD because they offered better quality and features than Cassettes or videotapes. Maintaining them in good condition, they will also last longer than their magnetic coutnerparts. I have already built up a substantial collection and WILL not go willy-nilly and buy the next best greatest thing if it does not offer a huge improvement over the current technology. I am suspicious of the author's intent, ie DRM and whatnot.
Well, I use Microsoft products because I have to at work. Free software products are better, and I strive to make them more and more apart of my office.
Yup, RIP Free Software.
In other news, a Nike spokesperson spoke of a poll where 10/10 people prefer using Nike than that of their competitives. More MS Fud...move along, nothing to see here.
RTFA? What is the pre-dominant operating system and office package that comes with most of the pre-packaged computer systems a'la Dell?
"If they wanted to".
Right, if they wanted to, but do you think a meager budgetted school with limited technical support is going to purchase and build their own computers? Do you think Microsoft is NOT going to throw some incentive into the fray if the schools decide to stick with a Microsoft product?
What exactly is "Linux Hardware"? Where can I buy it?
That wonderful that the article states what it states, but you are not thinking about the business case that relates to the article. That's how the real world works.
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Uhm, how about the fact that if you pay for VS.NET, it actually works with very few bugs. Although Borland had generally created good IDE environments before, Kylix was EXTREMELY buggy and unreliable.
I disagree completely. Yes it is a benefit that children will have computers, but the way they were gotten is wrong. They will be used to further their market dominance, even though the settlement was supposed to curb Microsoft's "anti-competitive" nature.
I disagree completely. While Verizon and SBC have a huge pot to lobby from, so does every High-speed ISP in the US (Cox Cable, Comcast, etc). With these emerging services in the near future from the cable companies, Verizon and SBC better jump on board with their DSL/VOIP offerings or else they will be left in the dust. This is going to be a customer win-win situation.
is the emergence of high-speed internet providers jumping into the ring. My cable network recently got upgraded to a pretty decent speed and while chatting with a technician I found out that the company will soon be offering VOIP package that will be less than our current Phone company. Hmmmm. Ten times as many features, less price, all in one package. Good bye Verizon! Your lack of DSL in my area, disturbs me.
True, but if a problem arises from a new Dell or Gateway they can SIMPLY pick up the phone and find a solution to their problem. They do not have to scour through thousands of greek-written Linux Docs/Man pages nor face the wrath of Guru's who tell them to "RTFM". Don't get me wrong, I run redhat at home as my server and really love it, but its because I have the time to learn and mess around. Most average consumers do not. They want it to work and to do their Taxes/email/web browsing.
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Eh, think about all the compromised/trojanned boxes out there currently. If they all have a unique login already (or create one on the fly) whats to stop them? Its kind of sad though, because as a previous poster mentioned, he configured his IM to accept only people on his list....Seems like on the Internet, we are continuously closing our "circle of wagons" so to speak, ever tighter. I wish counties would be a little more heavy handed in nailing these bastards and their invasions into our privacy.
The next section of the article (page 2), if you read at the bottom they mentioned "dictionary attacks". I'm sure it is very easy to do, as there are tons of PHP and PERL modules out there that allow you to connect to a variety of chat protocols....all you need is valid login account.
Um. Not entirely true. Go to Walmart. Search for "Cypress".
Notice the funny little "Edited" comments next to the Cypress Hill cd tittles? That means its censored.
I have always bought my music at Best Buy, since discovering this little "feature". Last weekend, was the last weekend of purchasing ANYTHING at Best Buy, after I was asked for my telephone number. That is a story for another time.
I like to use examples, so here it goes: Someone breaks into your house, grabs some of your guns and goes and commits a crime.
If it was proved that you were in the house and you consented to his taking of your gun, then you are in deep doo doo (technical legal jargon).
I still believe the original poster hit the head on the nail. The prosecuters are now going to have to dig into the techy aspects of the crime and PROVE that a computer was used as an attacking mechanism. Wait so they found source code for a couple of trojans? Huh....Evidence. They found chatroom conversations of you talking about your exploints? Huh...Evidence. Trial is going to be a lot more complicated.
Wow! Parent needs to be modded up!
I have often wondered what would happen if such a similiar outbreak happened on a service network such as AOL or MSN. I was thinking in terms of the amount of non-tech/security savvy users.
As seems to be the case with operating systems, the more popular, the bigger the target.
Personally, I switched to CDs and DVD because they offered better quality and features than Cassettes or videotapes. Maintaining them in good condition, they will also last longer than their magnetic coutnerparts. I have already built up a substantial collection and WILL not go willy-nilly and buy the next best greatest thing if it does not offer a huge improvement over the current technology. I am suspicious of the author's intent, ie DRM and whatnot.
Oh yeah? I own earth...There is some hefty payback from civilization that I am owed.
...$10 bucks a pop.
Lets see. A couple of billion
Crap...my income taxes are going to suck this year. Nevermind.
Well, I use Microsoft products because I have to at work. Free software products are better, and I strive to make them more and more apart of my office.
Yup, RIP Free Software.
In other news, a Nike spokesperson spoke of a poll where 10/10 people prefer using Nike than that of their competitives. More MS Fud...move along, nothing to see here.
Sir I take particular offense to your statement
b) a very short attention span.
I am very well capable of keeping my attention fixated on a point that is well worth my....Hey! Another article on Microsoft doing something bad!
I mean, if buying SCO stock means you risk getting a subpeana, who is going to do it?
You mean like music file-swapping? hehe
Thump Thump Thump. Keeps Sucking. Nothing outlasts the...
Solution: Stop looking at pron. Sure its fun, but you'll get worms and hairy palms in the meanwhile.
Not after Slashdot is done with them.
You are absoultely wrong. Advertising does not corrupt everything it touches. Take me for example.
Excuse me a second.
Sluuurrrrp. Mmmm...Nothing like a nice chilled Coca Cola Classic (TM) to calm the nerves.
Where was I? Oh right, advertising. So what if advertising is everywhere.
Nah, there has to be one older. I found this link. I'm guessing they started appearing around 1975 or so.
Yeah, and even with this new found energy, gas for my SUV will be running at $80 a gallon!
RTFA? What is the pre-dominant operating system and office package that comes with most of the pre-packaged computer systems a'la Dell?
"If they wanted to".
Right, if they wanted to, but do you think a meager budgetted school with limited technical support is going to purchase and build their own computers? Do you think Microsoft is NOT going to throw some incentive into the fray if the schools decide to stick with a Microsoft product?
What exactly is "Linux Hardware"? Where can I buy it?
That wonderful that the article states what it states, but you are not thinking about the business case that relates to the article. That's how the real world works.
Uhm, how about the fact that if you pay for VS .NET, it actually works with very few bugs. Although Borland had generally created good IDE environments before, Kylix was EXTREMELY buggy and unreliable.
As long as it doesn't involve a yellow clown with red hair.
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I disagree completely. Yes it is a benefit that children will have computers, but the way they were gotten is wrong. They will be used to further their market dominance, even though the settlement was supposed to curb Microsoft's "anti-competitive" nature.
I disagree completely. While Verizon and SBC have a huge pot to lobby from, so does every High-speed ISP in the US (Cox Cable, Comcast, etc). With these emerging services in the near future from the cable companies, Verizon and SBC better jump on board with their DSL/VOIP offerings or else they will be left in the dust. This is going to be a customer win-win situation.
is the emergence of high-speed internet providers jumping into the ring. My cable network recently got upgraded to a pretty decent speed and while chatting with a technician I found out that the company will soon be offering VOIP package that will be less than our current Phone company. Hmmmm.
Ten times as many features, less price, all in one package. Good bye Verizon! Your lack of DSL in my area, disturbs me.
Yeah, until our fire departments are
"revised" slightly. Good luck!
True, but if a problem arises from a new Dell or Gateway they can SIMPLY pick up the phone and find a solution to their problem. They do not have to scour through thousands of greek-written Linux Docs/Man pages nor face the wrath of Guru's who tell them to "RTFM". Don't get me wrong, I run redhat at home as my server and really love it, but its because I have the time to learn and mess around. Most average consumers do not. They want it to work and to do their Taxes/email/web browsing.
What and no Simpsons? Savage, probably not even circumsized. (just kiddin!).