That may be, but for the price of a gaming-caliber PC, you can easily buy a computer that's sufficient for email and word processing, and a console (or two), and games, with cash left over.
Remember, there's still a fairly significant gap between "fairly modern PC" and "gaming PC" -- at least for the latest and greatest games.
You're all completely missing the point of my post.
a) It was meant to be sarcastic. I don't actually give a shit what OS anybody uses.
b) Windows has more spyware because it's the dominant OS and therefore the most targeted. Apple would have more spyware if it had more users.
c) Getting spyware when visiting "certain pages" is like getting mugged when visiting "certain neighborhoods". It would be nice if it hadn't happened, but what the hell were you doing there in the first place???
Pressed about security nagora had a startling confession: If a platform has been around for 20 years, that means it should be secure for even the most idiotic user. Airplanes, for example. Anybody should be able to fly them. Same with cars -- if a kid can't drive one, it's shit! Moral backbone, my ass. Can you open this child-proof bottle for me???
Pressed about security by Mr. Mossberg, Mr. Otellini had a startling confession: I don't have a clue about security. I can't even keep spyware off my own family's computers. I guess my only hope is to use a platform with such a small user base that nobody bothers to target it. And you can quote me!
I can't tell if you're being serious or joking, but in case you are...
Your post suggests that a card security mechanism on hunting rifles would somehow impede a woman's ability to defend herself. A couple of points:
1) Murder is still illegal, even if your husband is an abusive asshole.
2) Hunting rifles aren't intended for self-defense.
3) In your story, the woman died because she tried to kill her husband. If she hadn't tried to use the rifle, she would have lived to see another day.
So basically what I'm trying to say is that your story is interesting but generally unconvicing in any way, shape or form. But thank you for your contribution!
A hunting rifle can be used to kill people. Does that mean the trigger should only work after inserting a valid and current hunting license?
DISCLAIMER: COMPLETELY OFF-TOPIC
I don't know what the law is, but if a hunting rifle can only be legally used for hunting, this actually a pretty good idea. The card mechanism could also be used to enforce hunting seasons.
I realize this offends some people's sense of rights, but I'm not particularly inclined to defend somebody's "right" to use a firearm outside its intended purpose.
ALl you need to make it a great scene in a movie is for the laptop to shake, slide off the table, then explode in a huge fireball when it impacts the carpet as the guy knocks her out of the way.
There aren't any commonly accepted password *standards*. In the absence of such consensus, password restrictions end up being whatever the admin decides, which generally means whatever requires the least work.
Special characters require special coding, which means less time to read Slashdot. So, letters and numbers it is!
In order to compare current usage against "normal" usage, the system has to record what "normal" usage is.
So, if you habitually browse armadillo porn, the system will know about it. And if you go a day *without* browsing armadillo porn, the system will think something's up and lock you out.
But do you really want the system to record the fact that you browse armadillo porn?
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That may be, but for the price of a gaming-caliber PC, you can easily buy a computer that's sufficient for email and word processing, and a console (or two), and games, with cash left over.
Remember, there's still a fairly significant gap between "fairly modern PC" and "gaming PC" -- at least for the latest and greatest games.
I had the same thought. The anonymous reader didn't write that, Chris Morris did. Unless they're the same person.
You're all completely missing the point of my post.
a) It was meant to be sarcastic. I don't actually give a shit what OS anybody uses.
b) Windows has more spyware because it's the dominant OS and therefore the most targeted. Apple would have more spyware if it had more users.
c) Getting spyware when visiting "certain pages" is like getting mugged when visiting "certain neighborhoods". It would be nice if it hadn't happened, but what the hell were you doing there in the first place???
Really now...
Pressed about security nagora had a startling confession: If a platform has been around for 20 years, that means it should be secure for even the most idiotic user. Airplanes, for example. Anybody should be able to fly them. Same with cars -- if a kid can't drive one, it's shit! Moral backbone, my ass. Can you open this child-proof bottle for me???
Pressed about security by Mr. Mossberg, Mr. Otellini had a startling confession: I don't have a clue about security. I can't even keep spyware off my own family's computers. I guess my only hope is to use a platform with such a small user base that nobody bothers to target it. And you can quote me!
Because you're too busy refreshing Slashdot?
I for one don't think the legal efforts against him will be successful because the site doesn't work.
... ... ... ...
*IAA Guy 1: Hey, a BitTorrent search site! Let's sue them!
*IAA Guy 2: Yeah! Enter in a search and see what kind of illegal stuff comes up!
*IAA Guy 1:
*IAA guys die of old age.
Three hours away from the nearest woman.
I wonder what sites he vists most often?
Slashdotters are already all too familiar with using inflatible rigs to simulate the original experience...
VitalSecurity's report points out that this vulnerability can (only) affect Windows users who use Sun's Java Runtime Environment.
Oh, well, it's no problem then. It's not like anybody uses THAT...
... the moment they discovered the 42nd prime, the world was immediately destroyed to make way for an intergalactic superhighway.
There could be a mechanism to unlock the rifles on a firing range.
So no, I have absolutely no problem rendering a dangerous tool inoperable in settings where it should never be used.
Giving people freedoms doesn't necessarily have to be a free-for-all.
I can't tell if you're being serious or joking, but in case you are...
Your post suggests that a card security mechanism on hunting rifles would somehow impede a woman's ability to defend herself. A couple of points:
1) Murder is still illegal, even if your husband is an abusive asshole.
2) Hunting rifles aren't intended for self-defense.
3) In your story, the woman died because she tried to kill her husband. If she hadn't tried to use the rifle, she would have lived to see another day.
So basically what I'm trying to say is that your story is interesting but generally unconvicing in any way, shape or form. But thank you for your contribution!
A hunting rifle can be used to kill people. Does that mean the trigger should only work after inserting a valid and current hunting license?
DISCLAIMER: COMPLETELY OFF-TOPIC
I don't know what the law is, but if a hunting rifle can only be legally used for hunting, this actually a pretty good idea. The card mechanism could also be used to enforce hunting seasons.
I realize this offends some people's sense of rights, but I'm not particularly inclined to defend somebody's "right" to use a firearm outside its intended purpose.
Good thing Linux isn't written in...
Oh. Never mind!
ALl you need to make it a great scene in a movie is for the laptop to shake, slide off the table, then explode in a huge fireball when it impacts the carpet as the guy knocks her out of the way.
In San Francisco, that's entirely possible.
Will Sun serve as an example for other companies to not pursue Microsoft, and wait for governments to do the dirty work instead?
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Staring into outer space is best done *after* the sun sets...
You got nuthin because you didn't write your link right.
;)
Yup, noticed that. Though I think what you wanted to say was, "In case anybody's wondering what a hyperlink is..."
I case anybody's wondering what "informative" means...
http://www.answers.com/informative&r=67
I got nuthin.
There aren't any commonly accepted password *standards*. In the absence of such consensus, password restrictions end up being whatever the admin decides, which generally means whatever requires the least work.
Special characters require special coding, which means less time to read Slashdot. So, letters and numbers it is!
In order to compare current usage against "normal" usage, the system has to record what "normal" usage is.
So, if you habitually browse armadillo porn, the system will know about it. And if you go a day *without* browsing armadillo porn, the system will think something's up and lock you out.
But do you really want the system to record the fact that you browse armadillo porn?
... it's easier for the user to remember his/her own password than somebody who never knew the password in the first place?
Seems to me that's the main point of a password. They may not be the end-all of security, but they sure make a decent first line of defense.
and no sales tax!
You must not live in California.