For the sake of argument, what would you consider Windows software? The kernel, the graphics server, the programs that come with every "distribution" of Windows?
I think that most people would agree that if the program can be *easily* removed from the underlying OS, it's not part of the OS itself. Therefore I would not consider notepad.exe part of the OS, however I would consider explorer.exe (even though it is a seperate application).
If you don't agree, it's okay, but that's how I think of it.
The title of this article is quite confusing, if I read it correctly. To me, it reads that *nix variants themselves have 44 security holes (as in something in the underlying OS, such as the kernel). However, upon further reading the story indicates that it is actually the 3rd party software that has holes in it. Sounds a little unfair to *nix environments. Consider blaming Microsoft for all holes in ever Win32 program (oh wait, we already do!) How about a better title like "DJB Announces 44 Security Holes In *nix-based Software"
As if your privacy isn't of utmost concern, what about your friends'? So now, I could be targeted for advertising if a friend IMs me asking for my email. I type it in as one would expect, and now, instantly, this is logged on IMSmarter's servers. Next time a "contracter" "comes in" to perform some "service", I start getting SPAM. Wait a minute, I never agreed to receive SPAM from you!
I don't like this service simply because it doesn't require the other party's consent.
"gPopper is a FREE Gmail utility which acts as POP3/SMTP Gmail server allowing you to use programs such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, and Thunderbird to send and receive Gmail."
"If Google does release an IM, I suspect that it's not an end in itself. There would be no financial or tactical reason to release an IM."
Well, let's take a quick look as good ol' Microsoft. Last I heard, the only profitable products they produce are Windows and Office. So what's with everything else they produce? Brand recognition and product lock-in.
Although I've never specifically paid a single penny to Google, I'd given them a few bucks through sponsered links. And everytime someone is looking for some service that Google provides, I point them in that direction (search, news, froogle, gmail, etc.) It's just like som Microsoftite suggesting MS software for every solution although other better solutions might exist - it's a dedication culture the company has instilled through brand recognition and quality producst/services.
"That's probably what people said about the free webmail market when gmail was coming out."
Yes, however all email is inter-operable. You can send email from whysanity@gmail.com to whysanity@slashdot.org and it works.
IM is a completly different beast: AIM doesn't talk to MSN doesn't talk to Y! doesn't talk to ICQ. There is no single standard that allows whysanity@aim to send messages to whysanity@gim. This is why I find it hard to believe they would create a unique service without making it interoperable with others (or at least single client like gaim).
I can't possibly imagie them trying to take over a large portion of the IM market. It's already quite crowded as it is (AIM, MSN, Y!, ICQ, Jabber, etc.)
What I can see them doing is making a universal IM client with the addition of a GIM protocol or maybe GIM-only features that might sit on top of other clients (who knows?).
Although it is also interesting that Google has implemented AIM log searching into thier desktop search, it doesn't mean they'll be extending this to a GIM service; that also is to say that just because the desktop search looks through IE history, doesn't neccessarily mean they'll be make a GBrowser.
Unless you're planning on buying the X50v for the VGA, you're probably better off buying a older Axims with CF (the X30 only has SD) and saving some cash.
Verizon is known for doing this type of things with thier phones. Entire communities have been created to discuss the problems and find workarounds. Just taking a look around at Howard forums and you can come up with tools such as the balpatch which was created in an attempt to take control of the Motorola T720 for loading of pics and tones. Despite a user outcry and many letters written to them in complaint of abandoning JAVA in favor of BREW (a proprietary Qualcomm language), Verizon cares not.
The real question is, with this information will sysadmins try and protect their resources or just ignore it (think: September 11 commission)? No one seems to have specific details, so I suppose you can't specifically protect anything (like a known trojan attack), but maybe it's time to take some general steps like ensuring your firewall is keeping things secure. Any other ideas from fellow slashdotters?
That sounds like a failure of technology, not a problem with the people...
And yet AOL continues to thrive. Personally, I haven't tried AOL since something like 9 years ago and can't vouch for anything. I sure would like to know what they offer that no one else can that attracts so many users. I sure could use some extra traffic to my site.
I think this problem spills over into other areas besides net access. Just consider education today. In an effort to "pass" more students, we've simply lowered the bar instead of educating them.
Isn't this the same thing that AOL is doing? They're making every effort possible to allow everyone to participate; unfortunately, the "dumb" people don't stay with thier menial jobs while the intellects sit behind a desk. We all have to share the same internet whereby my actions affect thiers and thier actions affect mine.
For the love of Christ, that's all we need is more ignorant AOL users on slow dialup connections. Frankly, I'm quite surprised that AOL hasn't gone the way of many other services (Prodigy, MSN, etc.) that abandoned their proprietary software for simple internet access.
Maybe if they encouraged use of standard Internet, the IQ of the average netizen wouldn't decrease every time AOL signed up a new user. It's a real problem when users call tech support because they can't get to a website because they type the domain in the AOL search bar instead of an internet browser. *sigh*
there are many nuances that could be tracked, which might include simple thigns like using an application to open a file vs. using a file system browser (i prefer the latter).
in my posting, Tracking Usage as Verification, it is quite obvious that i was speaking about general usage, not login attempts
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i'll try to seed if i can get the whole thing
Power over Ethernet?
Internet over Powerlines?
What crazy things will they think of next? Power over powerlines and internet over ethernet?!?
For the sake of argument, what would you consider Windows software? The kernel, the graphics server, the programs that come with every "distribution" of Windows?
I think that most people would agree that if the program can be *easily* removed from the underlying OS, it's not part of the OS itself. Therefore I would not consider notepad.exe part of the OS, however I would consider explorer.exe (even though it is a seperate application).
If you don't agree, it's okay, but that's how I think of it.
The title of this article is quite confusing, if I read it correctly. To me, it reads that *nix variants themselves have 44 security holes (as in something in the underlying OS, such as the kernel). However, upon further reading the story indicates that it is actually the 3rd party software that has holes in it. Sounds a little unfair to *nix environments. Consider blaming Microsoft for all holes in ever Win32 program (oh wait, we already do!) How about a better title like "DJB Announces 44 Security Holes In *nix-based Software"
1) PocketPC
2) 8-in-1 card reader
The DVD Copy Control Association is just upset that they didn't think of it first.
:)
If they had, they could have made a seperate, more restrictive, more expensive license.
Slashdot: a mishmash of stories you read elsewhere ;)
As if your privacy isn't of utmost concern, what about your friends'? So now, I could be targeted for advertising if a friend IMs me asking for my email. I type it in as one would expect, and now, instantly, this is logged on IMSmarter's servers. Next time a "contracter" "comes in" to perform some "service", I start getting SPAM. Wait a minute, I never agreed to receive SPAM from you!
I don't like this service simply because it doesn't require the other party's consent.
Didn't we already determine that Google has stated Desktop Search is not for use on multiple-user machines and that you can always retrict domains, directories and result types from inclusion despite the fact that the files are still publically accessible.
Bleh, IMAP would be much more appropriate to the typical use of accessing a gmail account from another client...
Someone didn't check out the links...
check out the text box labeled "IMAP (incoming) server port"
you want gPopper
"gPopper is a FREE Gmail utility which acts as POP3/SMTP Gmail server allowing you to use programs such as Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, and Thunderbird to send and receive Gmail."
I use it and it works super duper.
"If Google does release an IM, I suspect that it's not an end in itself. There would be no financial or tactical reason to release an IM."
Well, let's take a quick look as good ol' Microsoft. Last I heard, the only profitable products they produce are Windows and Office. So what's with everything else they produce? Brand recognition and product lock-in.
Although I've never specifically paid a single penny to Google, I'd given them a few bucks through sponsered links. And everytime someone is looking for some service that Google provides, I point them in that direction (search, news, froogle, gmail, etc.) It's just like som Microsoftite suggesting MS software for every solution although other better solutions might exist - it's a dedication culture the company has instilled through brand recognition and quality producst/services.
"That's probably what people said about the free webmail market when gmail was coming out."
Yes, however all email is inter-operable. You can send email from whysanity@gmail.com to whysanity@slashdot.org and it works.
IM is a completly different beast: AIM doesn't talk to MSN doesn't talk to Y! doesn't talk to ICQ. There is no single standard that allows whysanity@aim to send messages to whysanity@gim. This is why I find it hard to believe they would create a unique service without making it interoperable with others (or at least single client like gaim).
I can't possibly imagie them trying to take over a large portion of the IM market. It's already quite crowded as it is (AIM, MSN, Y!, ICQ, Jabber, etc.)
What I can see them doing is making a universal IM client with the addition of a GIM protocol or maybe GIM-only features that might sit on top of other clients (who knows?).
Although it is also interesting that Google has implemented AIM log searching into thier desktop search, it doesn't mean they'll be extending this to a GIM service; that also is to say that just because the desktop search looks through IE history, doesn't neccessarily mean they'll be make a GBrowser.
For those of you that don't know, take a look: http://lookoutsoft.com/Lookout/
Microsoft bought this company which beat Google to the punch on desktop searching. Kinda funny that the letters on the main logo look very Googlish...
I'm well awate of the specs. As an X30 owner, I've been tracking the development of the X50 for weeks.
I was simply offering a suggestion since the X50 doesn't offer much over older models.
Next time, if you don't like my suggestion STFU instead of being an ass.
Unless you're planning on buying the X50v for the VGA, you're probably better off buying a older Axims with CF (the X30 only has SD) and saving some cash.
Verizon is known for doing this type of things with thier phones. Entire communities have been created to discuss the problems and find workarounds. Just taking a look around at Howard forums and you can come up with tools such as the balpatch which was created in an attempt to take control of the Motorola T720 for loading of pics and tones. Despite a user outcry and many letters written to them in complaint of abandoning JAVA in favor of BREW (a proprietary Qualcomm language), Verizon cares not.
yeah, i'll get one right after i buy my Segway
unfortunately i'll not be able to eat for the next 13 years while i pay off my toys
The real question is, with this information will sysadmins try and protect their resources or just ignore it (think: September 11 commission)? No one seems to have specific details, so I suppose you can't specifically protect anything (like a known trojan attack), but maybe it's time to take some general steps like ensuring your firewall is keeping things secure. Any other ideas from fellow slashdotters?
That sounds like a failure of technology, not a problem with the people...
And yet AOL continues to thrive. Personally, I haven't tried AOL since something like 9 years ago and can't vouch for anything. I sure would like to know what they offer that no one else can that attracts so many users. I sure could use some extra traffic to my site.
I think this problem spills over into other areas besides net access. Just consider education today. In an effort to "pass" more students, we've simply lowered the bar instead of educating them.
Isn't this the same thing that AOL is doing? They're making every effort possible to allow everyone to participate; unfortunately, the "dumb" people don't stay with thier menial jobs while the intellects sit behind a desk. We all have to share the same internet whereby my actions affect thiers and thier actions affect mine.
For the love of Christ, that's all we need is more ignorant AOL users on slow dialup connections. Frankly, I'm quite surprised that AOL hasn't gone the way of many other services (Prodigy, MSN, etc.) that abandoned their proprietary software for simple internet access.
Maybe if they encouraged use of standard Internet, the IQ of the average netizen wouldn't decrease every time AOL signed up a new user. It's a real problem when users call tech support because they can't get to a website because they type the domain in the AOL search bar instead of an internet browser. *sigh*
Unfortunately, the stakes here could be human lives.
:D
da-da-duuuuuummm... sounds like a tag line for some shoot-em-up summer thriller
in my posting, Tracking Usage as Verification, it is quite obvious that i was speaking about general usage, not login attempts