A Microsoft spokeswoman told New Scientist the risk was lessened by the fact that exploiting any of the vulnerabilities would require a victim to open a document or carry out some other active task. She added: "We don't know of any worms being created."
Uh...Open a document? You mean like an email with the attached virus/worm that says: "Here is the document you requested"?
Sigh...Damage control must be getting lazy or something.
I think a standard feature on all open source project websites ought to be screenshots.
It is so much easier to see what a product looks like and you can get a better feel for whether or not the UI is going to suite you at all. Just my $0.02.
This is a case where the kid, found a shim and popped open the lock on a car. He knowingly (hence the taunt to Billy Gates) comitted a crime and should be punished. Period.
We've already had this discussion a day ago about security on different platforms. Windows vs. Linux security does not cut it. This not some innocent 18 year old...he did the crime and he'll do the time.
True, but once you have the engine down pat, wouldn't it be kind of a great Open Source product? I mean, people who are interested in that field would be interested in trying to intercept/detect the latest/greatest virus?
Here's a question, how come there are no prominent Open Source Anti-Virus scanners out there? I mean this would be the PERFECT market to go for if it were feasible.
You know, the more I hear about this case the more I get to thinking, maybe SCO is up to something other than meaningless dribble (or maybe I'm giving them too much credit).
Tin-Foil Hat On
The code that was changed to Greek font seems a little bit odd to me. Anyone with half a tech brain would know that it is very easy to switch the code back to an english font. Its almost like they knew it was going to get out. Greek is rather ironic, because of the colloquial term "Its all greek to me".
What are they up to? Their claims are assanine, as anyone agrees to, but why risk the ship on these claims? Maybe they're fishing to see if they actually DO have any IP claims in Linux, and let the Open Source community do their work for them. Hence the slideshow presentation.
"HOw bout these lines? Nope? Lets try some more". It seems the more we show our arguments, the more their lawyers can prepare their case against our arguments. Buying time?
I would be very curious to see if they discover some more code within the next few days that they claim to have been copied. The problem is, they are buying a tremendous amount of time, because to this date, they have not gone after any other company that could hurt them. If they were shutdown now, by someone either claiming libel or "abussive" business practices, I have a feeling they would fold like a deck of cards.
Good point but one tiny flaw that I think a lot of us are missing.
Certainly all of us focused on the technology know that SCO is full of it...what about the people such as business developers/managment/rest of population? SCO, is not largely being challenged in the media from any big company (IBM etc).
Somebody with deep pockets (therefore lots of lawyers) needs to start biyatch slapping SCO all over the press AND take them to court for damages.
Enough talk already...Legalize it (linux that is..hehe)
True, I priced a Dell for $20 less for a VA school, but it came with 2x the amount of memory than the eMac and tons more features (floppy drive for old software,2.66 ghz which is not really a feature..still, 24/7 tech support for 3 years, 3 year on site service, network card as modems are fairly for a school).
Actually, if it were up to me, considering the amount of software available and preparation of students for the business world, I would go with Dell in a heartbeat. Its a matter of $$$ and cents for low budget public schools.
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I loved the article over at NewScientist (here)
A Microsoft spokeswoman told New Scientist the risk was lessened by the fact that exploiting any of the vulnerabilities would require a victim to open a document or carry out some other active task. She added: "We don't know of any worms being created."
Uh...Open a document? You mean like an email with the attached virus/worm that says: "Here is the document you requested"?
Sigh...Damage control must be getting lazy or something.
I think a standard feature on all open source project websites ought to be screenshots.
It is so much easier to see what a product looks like and you can get a better feel for whether or not the UI is going to suite you at all. Just my $0.02.
What audience are you addressing here on Slashdot? Prom Queen? hehe
Dude, Far Out!
... it's still a sexy task for developers to track down kernel bugs and stabalize their work.
Anybody start thinking about Austin Powers at this point?
FatBastard: I'm Sooooo Sexxxxxxyyy.
Nonononono.
This is a case where the kid, found a shim and popped open the lock on a car. He knowingly (hence the taunt to Billy Gates) comitted a crime and should be punished. Period.
We've already had this discussion a day ago about security on different platforms. Windows vs. Linux security does not cut it. This not some innocent 18 year old...he did the crime and he'll do the time.
So you did it?
Quick! Slashdot Editors, exclusive interview!
..shake...tremble...shake
I'm on my fourth cup today and it made sense!
..shake...tremble...shake
True, but once you have the engine down pat, wouldn't it be kind of a great Open Source product? I mean, people who are interested in that field would be interested in trying to intercept/detect the latest/greatest virus?
What if MS bought the patent out? Scary.
Here's a question, how come there are no prominent Open Source Anti-Virus scanners out there? I mean this would be the PERFECT market to go for if it were feasible.
My experience with MS Project and Software Engineering. MS Project made numerous pretty dots and graphs, very fascinating.
I believe Dilbert said it best: "I love deadlines, especially the sound of them whizzing past us".
The obligatory quote has not been said up till this point: "Frankly, I welcome our new animatronic rulers."
Check out my new site: Paint drying webcam!
How bought, Hydrogen Lightbulbs? Lighter than air and go "out" with a bang.
Somebody needs to make a "Clean up virus" that turns the power back on and makes the trains go.
This could be big.
You know, the more I hear about this case the more I get to thinking, maybe SCO is up to something other than meaningless dribble (or maybe I'm giving them too much credit).
Tin-Foil Hat On
The code that was changed to Greek font seems a little bit odd to me. Anyone with half a tech brain would know that it is very easy to switch the code back to an english font. Its almost like they knew it was going to get out. Greek is rather ironic, because of the colloquial term "Its all greek to me".
What are they up to? Their claims are assanine, as anyone agrees to, but why risk the ship on these claims? Maybe they're fishing to see if they actually DO have any IP claims in Linux, and let the Open Source community do their work for them. Hence the slideshow presentation.
"HOw bout these lines? Nope? Lets try some more". It seems the more we show our arguments, the more their lawyers can prepare their case against our arguments. Buying time?
I would be very curious to see if they discover some more code within the next few days that they claim to have been copied. The problem is, they are buying a tremendous amount of time, because to this date, they have not gone after any other company that could hurt them. If they were shutdown now, by someone either claiming libel or "abussive" business practices, I have a feeling they would fold like a deck of cards.
Good point but one tiny flaw that I think a lot of us are missing.
Certainly all of us focused on the technology know that SCO is full of it...what about the people such as business developers/managment/rest of population?
SCO, is not largely being challenged in the media from any big company (IBM etc).
Somebody with deep pockets (therefore lots of lawyers) needs to start biyatch slapping SCO all over the press AND take them to court for damages.
Enough talk already...Legalize it (linux that is..hehe)
I completely agree with your post. Recently, I have been very dissapointed by the news being posted/reviewed by Administrators.
If I wanted skewed news, I'd watch Fox News.
So basically you are a politician?
Both ways are done on Slashdot all the time. Are we living in a world wide utopia right now? Nope.
Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing
Real world businesses? Right, but you don't need the exact software to do so...Concepts also work fairly well.
What about Open Office? (-$200).
Cost of upgrading Mac? $219?
There is one advantage.
Your last comment: "Read before you think. Think before you post." was ironic.
Isn't that the time that "Clean" up worm is set to expire?
True, I priced a Dell for $20 less for a VA school, but it came with 2x the amount of memory than the eMac and tons more features (floppy drive for old software,2.66 ghz which is not really a feature..still, 24/7 tech support for 3 years, 3 year on site service, network card as modems are fairly for a school).
Actually, if it were up to me, considering the amount of software available and preparation of students for the business world, I would go with Dell in a heartbeat. Its a matter of $$$ and cents for low budget public schools.