"What is wrong with counterfeit electronics? Do they have different functionality, are they shabbily built, or do they just take profits away from the rightful owners of the product?"
From TFA: Bogus cell phone batteries, shoddily made and potentially unsafe, are a specialty of counterfeiters. "It's one thing to buy a fake $30 Louis Vuitton bag on Canal Street in New York City. It's an entirely different matter when you buy a fake cell phone battery and it blows up"
So yes, lack of quality IS a problem - it's not just IP whine.
"Use a touch screen to make your choices, it prints out a op-scannable ballot you can hold in your hand and verify. You then stick it in one of two slots: the scanner slot or the shredder slot."
The result is bound to be a lot of dolts looking for "the Pat Buchanan slot".
"I like Wikipedia but I thought Wiki were made famous by c2.com."
I'd have to respectfully disagree. Although c2.com existed prior to Wikipedia and is a great place for people to get started with wiki, I'd certainly say that Wikipedia made the technique famous - at least outside the geek community.
I'm sure that your logic is flawless for your PC, but when it comes to manufacturing cheap (say 200$ retail price) PC's for the average Joe, a 199$ operating system is not an option. A cheap Wal-Mart PC with an easy-to-use Google OS (with ASP programs) just might be what the world needs.
I apologize for exaggerating in my initial statement. The Bush administration has not broken ALL laws, rules, treaties and international regulations. Im sorry for making such a blatant generalisation. Do you follow the same logic in other contexts? Is it wrong to say that Saddam killed Kurds because he didnt kill ALL Kurds?
What I said in the original post, and for clarification will repeat here is that the Bush administration have shown that any law, rule, treaty or regulation by any national (US) or international forum will be broken, bent or circumvented if they see fit to do so.
The list goes on and on. I could list more points, various incidents on each point and various sources for each incident but frankly, I can't be bothered. Those who realize that these atrocities are being committed need no persuasions and those who refuse to acknowledge or refuse to see the harm... well... I have no illusion of "converting" anyone.
So; have a nice weekend, and don't let the clue-by-four hit you on the way out.
Maybe I'm being a troll here (mod me down if you wish), but the current administration has pretty much made it clear that any "legal limitations" that may have previously existed are now void.
"The bug was Google's......so why is it headlined "IE Bug"? It's not a bug in IE..."
Actually, the bug IS originally in the IE code. But Google's Desktop implementation of that code failed to address the security hole. In other words: Microsoft created the security hole and Google Desktop made it dangerous. Who's to blame? MS? Google? Both? None? You decide.
I have to ask: why? What is the advantage of this means of propulsion? What are the special applications for this system?
It's not a perpetum mobile; it needs energy to work, just like any other propulsion system. It seems to me that this type of propulsion would have a significantly lower efficiency than an ordinary, circular wheel system.
Neither the article, nor the homepage (which just went on it's knees, so don't bother clicking the link anytime today. They have a counter that will only go as high as 99999 visitors, poor fools) explains why this would be a superior means of propulsion for any application.
For those of you who are too lazy or otherwise unable to reach the article (which in a matter of minutes should be just about EVERYONE), here's the summary:
Scenario 1: This larger (over 150 users) company is seeking dedicated anti-spyware. It needs a solution that can detect and clean up a range of malware on its machines. Winner 1: Computer Associates eTrust Pest Patrol and Symantec Client Security. Once a network goes above 150 nodes the case for centralised management command and control capabilities becomes more important. CA wins here for its performance and ease of management, and Symantec for its accuracy.
Scenario 2: This smaller (less than 150 users) company is seeking dedicated anti-spyware. It is seeking a solution that can detect and clean up a range of malware on its machines. Winner 2: PC Tools Spyware Doctor 3.0 for its ease of use, accuracy, and performance.
Editor's Choice: Symantec Client Security 3.0 It was neck and neck for the Editor's Choice Award between CA and Symantec. Had CA or even PC Tools detected more (they were both above average), they could have won, however, Symantec blitzed the field in detection which is really what you want. Note that this is at a trade-off to performance, and bear in mind that Symantec also includes antivirus, so your decision may come down to what virus scanning policy and system your business is already using.
"Why do I sometimes get this message - "There are more number of shoppers than the shop can allow!! Please come back after some time."?
This message will appear if the number of customers in the on-line shop exceeds the number that can be handled by the system. This message is displayed to any customer who visits the shop after the limit for permissible shoppers has been reached."
How 'bout slashdoting them by each slashdotter creating a shopping cart? I bet the slashdot community could easily block the shopping cart system and deny any real orders.
"[...]for symbolic links to behave correctly, they should be interpreted on the client side of a file sharing protocol (otherwise this can lead to security holes)"
So... they're implemented server-side in Vista then?
Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show, a science fiction / fantasy webzine, went online just yesterday. Card, the editor-in-chief, wants to have his server stress tested.
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"What is wrong with counterfeit electronics? Do they have different functionality, are they shabbily built, or do they just take profits away from the rightful owners of the product?"
From TFA:
Bogus cell phone batteries, shoddily made and potentially unsafe, are a specialty of counterfeiters. "It's one thing to buy a fake $30 Louis Vuitton bag on Canal Street in New York City. It's an entirely different matter when you buy a fake cell phone battery and it blows up"
So yes, lack of quality IS a problem - it's not just IP whine.
"Use a touch screen to make your choices, it prints out a op-scannable ballot you can hold in your hand and verify. You then stick it in one of two slots: the scanner slot or the shredder slot."
The result is bound to be a lot of dolts looking for "the Pat Buchanan slot".
"I like Wikipedia but I thought Wiki were made famous by c2.com."
I'd have to respectfully disagree. Although c2.com existed prior to Wikipedia and is a great place for people to get started with wiki, I'd certainly say that Wikipedia made the technique famous - at least outside the geek community.
I'm sure that your logic is flawless for your PC, but when it comes to manufacturing cheap (say 200$ retail price) PC's for the average Joe, a 199$ operating system is not an option. A cheap Wal-Mart PC with an easy-to-use Google OS (with ASP programs) just might be what the world needs.
"All 123 pages of it"
For those of you who haven't already tried clicking on that huge, bloated (4.4 MB) PDF, consider yourselves forewarned.
"The FAA mentions the possibility of incorporating the "no-fly" list of the TSA into security requirements for space travel."
Good thing too, we don't want Usama going into orbit, now, do we?
*coughoverkillcough*
Read up on Ion traps at: http://www.ionsource.com/links/iontrap.htm
Also, Wikipedia has quite a bit of useful information, especially regarding Paul traps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_trap
I apologize for exaggerating in my initial statement. The Bush administration has not broken ALL laws, rules, treaties and international regulations. Im sorry for making such a blatant generalisation. Do you follow the same logic in other contexts? Is it wrong to say that Saddam killed Kurds because he didnt kill ALL Kurds?
What I said in the original post, and for clarification will repeat here is that the Bush administration have shown that any law, rule, treaty or regulation by any national (US) or international forum will be broken, bent or circumvented if they see fit to do so.
The current administration has
Tortured
Kidnapped
Murdered
Instigated coups
Lied (Take your pick. My favourite is: "Right now, Iraq is expanding and improving facilities that were used for the production of biological weapons.")
Broken treaties
Hindered international courts
The list goes on and on. I could list more points, various incidents on each point and various sources for each incident but frankly, I can't be bothered. Those who realize that these atrocities are being committed need no persuasions and those who refuse to acknowledge or refuse to see the harm... well... I have no illusion of "converting" anyone.
So; have a nice weekend, and don't let the clue-by-four hit you on the way out.
"what are the US's legal limitations?"
Maybe I'm being a troll here (mod me down if you wish), but the current administration has pretty much made it clear that any "legal limitations" that may have previously existed are now void.
True, but if you wanna play the numbers-game:
Only approximately 4.5 million users will be using podcasts by the end of 2005.
Up to 24 million users may be infected by the SONY rootkits. In addition, there ARE other rootkits out there...
Ah, well - I just felt like being a smart-ass.
"The bug was Google's... ...so why is it headlined "IE Bug"? It's not a bug in IE..."
Actually, the bug IS originally in the IE code. But Google's Desktop implementation of that code failed to address the security hole. In other words: Microsoft created the security hole and Google Desktop made it dangerous. Who's to blame? MS? Google? Both? None? You decide.
"LOL protected LOL. Am I right?"
Yes, you are right.
"Seriously fucking lame."
I apologize. I can only hope for a swift and painless death.
I have to ask: why? What is the advantage of this means of propulsion? What are the special applications for this system?
It's not a perpetum mobile; it needs energy to work, just like any other propulsion system. It seems to me that this type of propulsion would have a significantly lower efficiency than an ordinary, circular wheel system.
Neither the article, nor the homepage (which just went on it's knees, so don't bother clicking the link anytime today. They have a counter that will only go as high as 99999 visitors, poor fools) explains why this would be a superior means of propulsion for any application.
With square wheels, these new and improved robots are especially well adapted to climbing stairs. Do you have stairs in your house?
For those of you who are too lazy or otherwise unable to reach the article (which in a matter of minutes should be just about EVERYONE), here's the summary:
Scenario 1: This larger (over 150 users) company is seeking dedicated anti-spyware. It needs a solution that can detect and clean up a range of malware on its machines.
Winner 1: Computer Associates eTrust Pest Patrol and Symantec Client Security. Once a network goes above 150 nodes the case for centralised management command and control capabilities becomes more important. CA wins here for its performance and ease of management, and Symantec for its accuracy.
Scenario 2: This smaller (less than 150 users) company is seeking dedicated anti-spyware. It is seeking a solution that can detect and clean up a range of malware on its machines.
Winner 2: PC Tools Spyware Doctor 3.0 for its ease of use, accuracy, and performance.
Editor's Choice: Symantec Client Security 3.0
It was neck and neck for the Editor's Choice Award between CA and Symantec. Had CA or even PC Tools detected more (they were both above average), they could have won, however, Symantec blitzed the field in detection which is really what you want. Note that this is at a trade-off to performance, and bear in mind that Symantec also includes antivirus, so your decision may come down to what virus scanning policy and system your business is already using.
"Why do I sometimes get this message - "There are more number of shoppers than the shop can allow!! Please come back after some time."?
This message will appear if the number of customers in the on-line shop exceeds the number that can be handled by the system. This message is displayed to any customer who visits the shop after the limit for permissible shoppers has been reached."
How 'bout slashdoting them by each slashdotter creating a shopping cart? I bet the slashdot community could easily block the shopping cart system and deny any real orders.
"Ever get the feeling someone wrote an article merely for the pun?"
Here on slashdot, I get that feeling all the time...
You betcha!
"here's no law against a geek adopting right?"
Unfortunately, no.
"NO ONE expects the Spanish Inquisition!"
Actually, these days I wouldn't be surprised to see the return of the inquisition. Although I doubt it would be spanish.
"And he claims to be just months away from unveiling his creation."
Every power unit will ship with a free Duke Nukem Forever.
"[...]for symbolic links to behave correctly, they should be interpreted on the client side of a file sharing protocol (otherwise this can lead to security holes)"
So... they're implemented server-side in Vista then?
The actual report can be found here (PDF warning).
Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.6 is also vunerable.
Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show, a science fiction / fantasy webzine, went online just yesterday. Card, the editor-in-chief, wants to have his server stress tested.