This has got sod all to do with rebooting in a PC context. This would be more usefull as storage. If it going to be cheaper than existing memory (although it doesn't specify what type of memory), this could be a step towards the end of hard disk drives as the primary storage device.
Maintenance of existing code is horrible. I'd imagine that without the strict commercial deadlines most open source volunteer programmers are going to go for the perfect re-write rather than the time spent learning & maintaining an existing code base.
Which is why its unlikely that IE will ever be re-written.
All the computers I used in primary (elementary) school where obsolete by the time I hit secondary (high) school, all the computers & software I used in secondary where obsolete by the time I hit college.
Computers can wait till high school, it doesn't hurt to have one in each classroom to develop INTEREST in technology, but saying that they are DEVELOPING SKILLS is an exageration. Those skills will be obsolete within 3 years.
>Or, you could establish some sort of body, like
>the FDA does, that tests the heck out of
>software for a while before shipping. Problem
>with that though, is that by the time it is
>approved, its obsolete.
I think he is trying to say that the software development process should be slowed down to achieve better stability, reliability & usability.
We're all just rushing round trying to get to the next release to suck more money/features, instead of keeping the process slow, steady & safe.
Computers are turning into toys and not tools, I think thats the jist of his argument and I'd tend to agree..
I think that this isn't useful to traditional rental outlets, this is for stores who can't be bothered with ID, returns and all the other hassle that goes with video rental..
A coin operated vending machine could be very interesting..
I receive one of these cards, it was basically a questionaire asking questions about do you have a licensing policy, do you educate your users about software. What software licenses do you own. How many PCs/users at your location.
Filled it in and received a nice printed certificate saying that we:
unserstand the need to use licensed software and the importance of good software management.
The requirements of good software management include:
Being able to demonstrate to a Software Piracy Inspection & Aidotomg Team a license for each copy of the software programs on their system/network.
Understanding thei legal postigion regarding ther own and their staff's responsibility for the software installed on their company's computers.
Abiding by the license terms and conditions agreed to when installing their software.
--
They are supported/working for Macromedia, Microsoft, Adobe and a few others.
I guess we had the right amount of licenses for the number of users, thus avoiding a harrassing visit.
Yeah that thing is dreadfull.. Looking round the site it looks like it asks the user where they are based, it wouldn't take alot to end up with some spam entries to reduce the thing to useless information.
I'm in the UK and it decided I was in Cypress. I don't see how this thing can work, particularly if your ISP is centralised (as in the UK).
Hell, looking up my IP in whois.ripe.net gives my full name, county, country & a partial post code. Far more reliable than this thing..
He never said he was in charge or responsible for anything. Just tasked with researching what the security risks are, presumably so those who are responsible can make informed decisions.
Are making ALOT of money out of the HUGE 8-bit microcontrollers. This is a multi-billion dollar industry and an area where Intel are most likely losing out to some of these other companies.
C & Pascal Compilers, TCP/IP etc. are not a problem:)
Jason
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I'm not debating the right to protect yourself, that was not my point. My point is that you won't be seeing it from any of the big name AMERICAN anti-virus companies.
Maybe theres the potential for people selling this software to be charged under some form of obstructing the course of justice charge. (dunno what you've got, I'm in the UK)
I'm sure the "PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER FROM THE FBI!!!!" spams will be along shortly.
I've yet to see the the "Is my phone tapped service(tm)" on ordinary phone lines. So why would any company trying to stay on the right side of the government be producing tools to aid potential criminals?
The other assumption people seem to be making is that the people who are being tapped in this way, will understand that they have been infected by a virus and then sending it off to the anti-virus companies or someone else clued up for analysis.
- It would be a very stupid idea for the FBI to use it to spy on hackers..
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This has got sod all to do with rebooting in a PC context. This would be more usefull as storage. If it going to be cheaper than existing memory (although it doesn't specify what type of memory), this could be a step towards the end of hard disk drives as the primary storage device.
Jason
This is all about CHEAP, NON-VOLATILE MEMORY.
Jason.
Flat rate 128k ISDN is available from Demon. Checkout their network dialup, "super showroom" product.
It costs 60UKP+VAT a month plus surftime costs.
There are no cut offs, no complaints about being connected 24x7 and you get an IP allocation.
Its a bit expensive for home use, but its excellent for a small business/company.
Jason
Maintenance of existing code is horrible. I'd imagine that without the strict commercial deadlines most open source volunteer programmers are going to go for the perfect re-write rather than the time spent learning & maintaining an existing code base.
Which is why its unlikely that IE will ever be re-written.
Jason
Why not install openoffice?
Jason
The safest way is to temporarily enable telnet, perform the upgrade then disable telnet again.
That way if you stuff things up you've got a fall back position.
It might be wise to change your passwords afterwards.
Jason.
I don't mean to point out the obvious, but they will still have access to the originial un-obfusciated code.
J
All the computers I used in primary (elementary) school where obsolete by the time I hit secondary (high) school, all the computers & software I used in secondary where obsolete by the time I hit college.
Computers can wait till high school, it doesn't hurt to have one in each classroom to develop INTEREST in technology, but saying that they are DEVELOPING SKILLS is an exageration. Those skills will be obsolete within 3 years.
Jason
>Or, you could establish some sort of body, like
>the FDA does, that tests the heck out of
>software for a while before shipping. Problem
>with that though, is that by the time it is
>approved, its obsolete.
I think he is trying to say that the software development process should be slowed down to achieve better stability, reliability & usability.
We're all just rushing round trying to get to the next release to suck more money/features, instead of keeping the process slow, steady & safe.
Computers are turning into toys and not tools, I think thats the jist of his argument and I'd tend to agree..
Jason
I think that this isn't useful to traditional rental outlets, this is for stores who can't be bothered with ID, returns and all the other hassle that goes with video rental..
A coin operated vending machine could be very interesting..
Jason
hmm, my technics turntables seem to be able to do this. not sure exactly how it works, but its available in $400 analog technology.
Jason
I think a grace period was implied.. ie. they asked if we purchased any new licenses as a result of the mailing and what licenses we had purchased.
Jason
The BSA exist in the UK.
I receive one of these cards, it was basically a questionaire asking questions about do you have a licensing policy, do you educate your users about software. What software licenses do you own. How many PCs/users at your location.
Filled it in and received a nice printed certificate saying that we:
unserstand the need to use licensed software and the importance of good software management.
The requirements of good software management include:
Being able to demonstrate to a Software Piracy Inspection & Aidotomg Team a license for each copy of the software programs on their system/network.
Understanding thei legal postigion regarding ther own and their staff's responsibility for the software installed on their company's computers.
Abiding by the license terms and conditions agreed to when installing their software.
--
They are supported/working for Macromedia, Microsoft, Adobe and a few others.
I guess we had the right amount of licenses for the number of users, thus avoiding a harrassing visit.
Jason
Yeah that thing is dreadfull.. Looking round the site it looks like it asks the user where they are based, it wouldn't take alot to end up with some spam entries to reduce the thing to useless information.
I'm in the UK and it decided I was in Cypress. I don't see how this thing can work, particularly if your ISP is centralised (as in the UK).
Hell, looking up my IP in whois.ripe.net gives my full name, county, country & a partial post code. Far more reliable than this thing..
Jason.
The broken URLs do add some credibility. They are most likely on an INTRANET.
Jason.
He never said he was in charge or responsible for anything. Just tasked with researching what the security risks are, presumably so those who are responsible can make informed decisions.
Jason.
http://www.st.com//
s .h tml
:)
http://www.atmel.com/
http://www.microchip.com/
http://developer.intel.com/design/mcs51/manuals
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com/
Siemens (can't find close enough URL)
http://www.national.com/catalog/Microcontroller
Are making ALOT of money out of the HUGE 8-bit microcontrollers. This is a multi-billion dollar industry and an area where Intel are most likely losing out to some of these other companies.
C & Pascal Compilers, TCP/IP etc. are not a problem
Jason
To read it, you would need bi-colour LEDs..
0101010
or
1 1 1 1
Whats easier to read at a glance?
Jason
I'm not debating the right to protect yourself, that was not my point. My point is that you won't be seeing it from any of the big name AMERICAN anti-virus companies.
Maybe theres the potential for people selling this software to be charged under some form of obstructing the course of justice charge. (dunno what you've got, I'm in the UK)
I'm sure the "PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER FROM THE FBI!!!!" spams will be along shortly.
Jason
I've yet to see the the "Is my phone tapped service(tm)" on ordinary phone lines. So why would any company trying to stay on the right side of the government be producing tools to aid potential criminals?
The other assumption people seem to be making is that the people who are being tapped in this way, will understand that they have been infected by a virus and then sending it off to the anti-virus companies or someone else clued up for analysis.
- It would be a very stupid idea for the FBI to use it to spy on hackers..
Jason