The only classified info I have ever dealt with is weapon info. Ranges, Speeds, Systems, that kind of stuff. The reason that is classified is to protect the source. It would probably be painfully obvious from some of the numbers who provided them. That would turn out to be BAD for the informant.
Another thing that is classified is cruise missile guidance software. When it was being developed, it was classified higher than TS, at a level that is classified to even know the name of. I thought that was interesting stuff.
If that kid had any idea what the DoD did with really sensitive info, he would never even pretended to have broken in. Stealing sensitive information is considered treason, which means you get killed for that kinda crap. They wouldn't have not arrested him, like he claims.
The intelligence of the average MTV viewer is amazingly low. At least the GAP might be able to sell a few more $1000 grunge look outfits out of the show...
I agree with this totally. Linux wasn't about 'Kill MicroSoft' from the beginning. It was about having a choice in which OS you use. If people were more focused on improving Linux rather than bashing MicroSoft, Linux would become a 'real' contender for ordinary users. Eventually, Linux will be able to oust MicroSoft based solely on its features rather than the crowds of people screaming 'Death to MicroSoft'.
I use to use the Dvorak setting on my old Apple//c. That was back when I was just learning how to type, so it was no different then learning qwerty. Of course, that was also when my father got me those killer $9.95 typing tutor programs so that my time on the machine was actually 'useful'.;)
I think its easier to stick with just one keyboard layout. After going through school and work with qwerty, I think it would be a pain to try to pick up Dvorak again. If you practice long enough, you should be able to pick up a decent speed, even on qwerty...
I never had any problem installing Linux. Of course, I was so paranoid of screwing up my system that I read the entire LDP Installing Linux twice. If people would just learn to read the documentation available before doing anything they don't understand, life would be so much easier. Oh, and we would quit hearing "you have to be a programmer/hardware/geek type to even begin to understand this".
How unlikely is it that Terrorist Group A wants to get rid of Country B? A scenario that the DoD uses is that TGA infiltrates and secures a missile site within CB. That group then needs to figure out a way to get the country out of the way while only owning a single site. Target the US and let the retaliation attack do the work for them.
That scenario goes a lot less smoothly with the EKV type defenses in place. The world is in a transition phase, and until its done this defensive weapon is a good thing.
The only problem with that statement is that you do not take into account the human factor. People in the Middle East foster a strong hatred. Its been there for centuries. Some groups of people will never be able to get along with others of different religions or birthplaces. Thats a fact of life. The hatred is so inbred that it would take more than food/money/water to get that hatred alleviated. As long as human behavior is a factor, peace will NEVER be certain.
One of the biggest thing the DoD is coping with now is not knowing exactly who the enemy is. The Army is currently undergoing a shift in doctrine that is moving away from the Cold War Fulda Gap heavy armor scenarios. They are focusing on urban warfare and counter-terrorism. Another thing they are looking at is peace keeping missions such as Kosovo and Bosnia.
The threat is no longer defined. They are struggling with that, but even if you don't know who is your friend (Australia has been denied a lot of technology that we would've shared instantly in the Cold War days), the fact is that every country now has the means to produce WMD (weapons of mass destruction), be that Biological, Nuclear, Chemical (BNC). Its not a friendly world out there, I'm glad that we have the Airborne Laser, Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, and the Harp project.
I agree. Linux isn't about destroying Microsoft. Linux is about giving people a choice of operating systems to use, at a pretty nice price.
This anti-Microsoft campaign is making me naseous. If I heard FUD screamed one more time, I might puke. People need to learn the difference between advocate and zealot. Advocates are a lot more positive for the "movement" (if thats what you desire) than the zealots are.
ZDnet is wrong, people have known that for quite a while and thats why most people take it with a grain of salt.
We run "truly intensive" applications here on Linux all the time. I think anybody would be hard pressed to find a more intensive application that a military combat simulation model with about 5000 entities. Linux chugs away and spews out the results we need when we are finished.
I would say that either SnowCrash or Diamond Age would be an awesome buy. I had to buy SnowCrash like three times because people borrow it and then decide to "lose" it:P
I really like the Diamond Age. It presents some amazing insights into technology and the uses/consequences.
Neil has a way of invoking the thought process on what he wrote, even long after I am done reading. To me, thats a sign of a really good author.
Maybe banning somebody isn't the answer. What is irratating is that a troll starts a thread, then people respond to the message. The replies to that comment are still visible as long as they meet your filter limit. Even with the filter set, there is still the noise that makes it through.
Perhaps a better solution would be to hide all the replies and threads started by a comment that your filter catches.
I didn't mean to sound arrogant or like an old-timer. I feel that I am never going to be old enough to consider myself an old-timer. I (as well as a bunch of others) have just noticed a serious decrease in noise/signal ratio in the last few months. A change in moderation is going to be necessary to stop this trend.
...is to have Rob ban, for just a day or two, trolls and flamebait. Maybe not based on some moderators comments, but on what Rob/Hemos/Katz/crew actually read. Ever since/. has started getting overly popular (ie, stories in some major online publications), there has been an increasing amount of noise in here. Something that will limit the amount of noise and increase the signal would be much appreciated. I think I'm going to puke if I see anymore comments that are trying to contribute nothing to the discussion except insults and flames.
Phew... that felt good to get that off my chest. Other than that, I think the moderation is going OK.
I agree. Script kiddies should not be compared with anything except pond scum. What Kevin did was not right, but at least it took some intelligence to do it. Now a 9 year old who found out about the 'net a week ago can download the crap to become a script kiddie. Would they be compared to Kevin too?
I want SGI to release CVD for Linux. I use CVD on a daily basis at work, and think its the best debugger I've ever seen. I would be really happy if CVD was released for Linux even if I had to pay for it.
Anybody know if SGI plans to do this in the future?
You have to be a moron to post pirated software/movies/music on a public web page. Thats just kind of screaming "arrest me, I don't have a living brain cell in my head".
I think the real problem is that the industry is becoming more corporatized. Instead of back in the 80s when the designers had most of the say so, it shifted to the brainless managers. No more creativeness, just get the product out the door by the deadline or your fired and somebody who can do it on time will be hired.
I wouldn't doubt that this is the prevailing attitude in the industry.
One of the bottlenecks here is the unfamiliarity the people have with computers. We used Office everything at school, so I learned a bunch of tricks and how to do obscure things. People here who transferred from Macs about 4-5 years ago still come up to me on a regular basis and ask how to do things. That takes a decent chunk out of productivity time.
Some people get thier work done early, then spend the rest of the time on the net or email. That would skew the results. I've also noticed that people are spending more time talking on the phone doing personal business instead of work.
Productivity has increased, but so has the employee's number of ways to waste time before turning in/starting another project.
I totally agree. I would much rather own one or two expensive - do everything machines that I can upgrade and do what I want with, rather than 6 little machines built for a single purpose. That just seems like a lame idea to me.
I didn't even believe it was an actual "witch" they were talking about. I just assumed it was some crazy people out there playing games with them. Maybe that is why I thought it was terrifying. I was relating more to events that could take place, and completely forgot about the myth while watching the movie.
I thought that the Blair Witch Project absolutely rocked. I didn't want to see it, because I enjoy camping every other weekend, hiking, outdoors and all that. I really didn't want to see a show that would take away from these experiences, but my friends made me watch it.
I thought it was terrifying. Two of the girls we went with didn't think it was scary at all. It all depends on your perception. I go camping a lot, the girls never go camping. They had nothing to relate to in the movie. While camping, we are always prepared. None of us have ever gotten lost, we never ended up panicing, and we always had enough food/clothes for the weather. I think the reason it was terrifying was the emotional content. Just the emotions that were flowing were amazing. Try to imagine what it would be like stuck in a forest you are unfamiliar with, then add in the fact that you are unprepared, don't know the people you are with, and are being hunted. I have no clue how somebody can not admit that that is terrifying.
We went camping a week before we saw the movie. I split up from the group and went my own way after a hike through a canyon (there was a way cool wall i wanted to climb). It took me an hour and a half (like 45 mins after the others got back) to get back to the camp site. Just a nice walk. After seeing BWP, I don't know if I'll ever be able to walk alone in the woods again.
Of course - I might just be a wimp. ================================================ ======
I think you are completely wrong. I'm pretty sure most of the people who downloaded the movie did so because they LIKED it. It gives them something to watch while we have to wait for a year or whatever between the time it leaves the theatres and shows up on DVD/VHS. I would also guess that the same people who download it are going to buy it when it comes out on DVD/VHS. The people who wanted to see it first, saw it in the theatres. The people who didn't like the crappy first release, would probably just download the newer, widescreen version.
Downloading movies now a days is a lot quicker and easier than ever before. As much as people don't want to admit it, I think its here to stay.
I think its hilarious the way that Microsoft only screams Open Source when they are talking about competitors. Its also funny about Open Standards... are they talking about they're standards or everybody elses standards? Wasn't Java and HTML Open Standard and did it matter to them at all?
Slashdot Mirror
The only classified info I have ever dealt with is weapon info. Ranges, Speeds, Systems, that kind of stuff. The reason that is classified is to protect the source. It would probably be painfully obvious from some of the numbers who provided them. That would turn out to be BAD for the informant.
Another thing that is classified is cruise missile guidance software. When it was being developed, it was classified higher than TS, at a level that is classified to even know the name of. I thought that was interesting stuff.
If that kid had any idea what the DoD did with really sensitive info, he would never even pretended to have broken in. Stealing sensitive information is considered treason, which means you get killed for that kinda crap. They wouldn't have not arrested him, like he claims.
The intelligence of the average MTV viewer is amazingly low. At least the GAP might be able to sell a few more $1000 grunge look outfits out of the show...
I agree with this totally. Linux wasn't about 'Kill MicroSoft' from the beginning. It was about having a choice in which OS you use. If people were more focused on improving Linux rather than bashing MicroSoft, Linux would become a 'real' contender for ordinary users. Eventually, Linux will be able to oust MicroSoft based solely on its features rather than the crowds of people screaming 'Death to MicroSoft'.
I use to use the Dvorak setting on my old Apple //c. That was back when I was just learning how to type, so it was no different then learning qwerty. Of course, that was also when my father got me those killer $9.95 typing tutor programs so that my time on the machine was actually 'useful'. ;)
I think its easier to stick with just one keyboard layout. After going through school and work with qwerty, I think it would be a pain to try to pick up Dvorak again. If you practice long enough, you should be able to pick up a decent speed, even on qwerty...
I never had any problem installing Linux. Of course, I was so paranoid of screwing up my system that I read the entire LDP Installing Linux twice. If people would just learn to read the documentation available before doing anything they don't understand, life would be so much easier. Oh, and we would quit hearing "you have to be a programmer/hardware/geek type to even begin to understand this".
-- Not a programmer
How unlikely is it that Terrorist Group A wants to get rid of Country B? A scenario that the DoD uses is that TGA infiltrates and secures a missile site within CB. That group then needs to figure out a way to get the country out of the way while only owning a single site. Target the US and let the retaliation attack do the work for them.
That scenario goes a lot less smoothly with the EKV type defenses in place. The world is in a transition phase, and until its done this defensive weapon is a good thing.
The only problem with that statement is that you do not take into account the human factor. People in the Middle East foster a strong hatred. Its been there for centuries. Some groups of people will never be able to get along with others of different religions or birthplaces. Thats a fact of life. The hatred is so inbred that it would take more than food/money/water to get that hatred alleviated. As long as human behavior is a factor, peace will NEVER be certain.
One of the biggest thing the DoD is coping with now is not knowing exactly who the enemy is. The Army is currently undergoing a shift in doctrine that is moving away from the Cold War Fulda Gap heavy armor scenarios. They are focusing on urban warfare and counter-terrorism. Another thing they are looking at is peace keeping missions such as Kosovo and Bosnia.
The threat is no longer defined. They are struggling with that, but even if you don't know who is your friend (Australia has been denied a lot of technology that we would've shared instantly in the Cold War days), the fact is that every country now has the means to produce WMD (weapons of mass destruction), be that Biological, Nuclear, Chemical (BNC). Its not a friendly world out there, I'm glad that we have the Airborne Laser, Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, and the Harp project.
Boeing's is called the Airborne Laser. They won the contract a few months ago, and already progress looks amazing.
Now if only you could get one hooked up to your 737 business jet...
I agree. Linux isn't about destroying Microsoft. Linux is about giving people a choice of operating systems to use, at a pretty nice price.
This anti-Microsoft campaign is making me naseous. If I heard FUD screamed one more time, I might puke. People need to learn the difference between advocate and zealot. Advocates are a lot more positive for the "movement" (if thats what you desire) than the zealots are.
ZDnet is wrong, people have known that for quite a while and thats why most people take it with a grain of salt.
We run "truly intensive" applications here on Linux all the time. I think anybody would be hard pressed to find a more intensive application that a military combat simulation model with about 5000 entities. Linux chugs away and spews out the results we need when we are finished.
I would say that either SnowCrash or Diamond Age would be an awesome buy. I had to buy SnowCrash like three times because people borrow it and then decide to "lose" it :P
I really like the Diamond Age. It presents some amazing insights into technology and the uses/consequences.
Neil has a way of invoking the thought process on what he wrote, even long after I am done reading. To me, thats a sign of a really good author.
Maybe banning somebody isn't the answer. What is irratating is that a troll starts a thread, then people respond to the message. The replies to that comment are still visible as long as they meet your filter limit. Even with the filter set, there is still the noise that makes it through.
Perhaps a better solution would be to hide all the replies and threads started by a comment that your filter catches.
I didn't mean to sound arrogant or like an old-timer. I feel that I am never going to be old enough to consider myself an old-timer. I (as well as a bunch of others) have just noticed a serious decrease in noise/signal ratio in the last few months. A change in moderation is going to be necessary to stop this trend.
...is to have Rob ban, for just a day or two, trolls and flamebait. Maybe not based on some moderators comments, but on what Rob/Hemos/Katz/crew actually read. Ever since /. has started getting overly popular (ie, stories in some major online publications), there has been an increasing amount of noise in here. Something that will limit the amount of noise and increase the signal would be much appreciated. I think I'm going to puke if I see anymore comments that are trying to contribute nothing to the discussion except insults and flames.
Phew... that felt good to get that off my chest. Other than that, I think the moderation is going OK.
I agree. Script kiddies should not be compared with anything except pond scum. What Kevin did was not right, but at least it took some intelligence to do it. Now a 9 year old who found out about the 'net a week ago can download the crap to become a script kiddie. Would they be compared to Kevin too?
I agree totally. Keep your setup as it is and donate the new one to blockstackers.
I want SGI to release CVD for Linux. I use CVD on a daily basis at work, and think its the best debugger I've ever seen. I would be really happy if CVD was released for Linux even if I had to pay for it.
Anybody know if SGI plans to do this in the future?
You have to be a moron to post pirated software/movies/music on a public web page. Thats just kind of screaming "arrest me, I don't have a living brain cell in my head".
I have no pity on this guy for what he did.
I think the real problem is that the industry is becoming more corporatized. Instead of back in the 80s when the designers had most of the say so, it shifted to the brainless managers. No more creativeness, just get the product out the door by the deadline or your fired and somebody who can do it on time will be hired.
I wouldn't doubt that this is the prevailing attitude in the industry.
One of the bottlenecks here is the unfamiliarity the people have with computers. We used Office everything at school, so I learned a bunch of tricks and how to do obscure things. People here who transferred from Macs about 4-5 years ago still come up to me on a regular basis and ask how to do things. That takes a decent chunk out of productivity time.
Some people get thier work done early, then spend the rest of the time on the net or email. That would skew the results. I've also noticed that people are spending more time talking on the phone doing personal business instead of work.
Productivity has increased, but so has the employee's number of ways to waste time before turning in/starting another project.
I totally agree. I would much rather own one or two expensive - do everything machines that I can upgrade and do what I want with, rather than 6 little machines built for a single purpose. That just seems like a lame idea to me.
= ======
===============================================
I didn't even believe it was an actual "witch" they were talking about. I just assumed it was some crazy people out there playing games with them. Maybe that is why I thought it was terrifying. I was relating more to events that could take place, and completely forgot about the myth while watching the movie.
= ======
===============================================
I thought that the Blair Witch Project absolutely rocked. I didn't want to see it, because I enjoy camping every other weekend, hiking, outdoors and all that. I really didn't want to see a show that would take away from these experiences, but my friends made me watch it.
= ======
I thought it was terrifying. Two of the girls we went with didn't think it was scary at all. It all depends on your perception. I go camping a lot, the girls never go camping. They had nothing to relate to in the movie. While camping, we are always prepared. None of us have ever gotten lost, we never ended up panicing, and we always had enough food/clothes for the weather. I think the reason it was terrifying was the emotional content. Just the emotions that were flowing were amazing. Try to imagine what it would be like stuck in a forest you are unfamiliar with, then add in the fact that you are unprepared, don't know the people you are with, and are being hunted. I have no clue how somebody can not admit that that is terrifying.
We went camping a week before we saw the movie. I split up from the group and went my own way after a hike through a canyon (there was a way cool wall i wanted to climb). It took me an hour and a half (like 45 mins after the others got back) to get back to the camp site. Just a nice walk. After seeing BWP, I don't know if I'll ever be able to walk alone in the woods again.
Of course - I might just be a wimp.
===============================================
I think you are completely wrong. I'm pretty sure most of the people who downloaded the movie did so because they LIKED it. It gives them something to watch while we have to wait for a year or whatever between the time it leaves the theatres and shows up on DVD/VHS. I would also guess that the same people who download it are going to buy it when it comes out on DVD/VHS. The people who wanted to see it first, saw it in the theatres. The people who didn't like the crappy first release, would probably just download the newer, widescreen version.
Downloading movies now a days is a lot quicker and easier than ever before. As much as people don't want to admit it, I think its here to stay.
I think its hilarious the way that Microsoft only screams Open Source when they are talking about competitors. Its also funny about Open Standards... are they talking about they're standards or everybody elses standards? Wasn't Java and HTML Open Standard and did it matter to them at all?