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  1. Re:Who says they aren't? on Does Apple Need To Get Serious About Security? · · Score: 1

    The protection they rely on is holding the device like they should. If it's taken the PIN will be trivially bypassed anyway. Now I feel like an idiot for replying to what probably amounts to a troll, but you never know.

  2. Re:Who says they aren't? on Does Apple Need To Get Serious About Security? · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I think most people just realize PINs are more hassle than they're worth. Having to enter them all the time while in public with people and CCTV cameras everywhere it's not exactly a secret number anymore.

  3. Re:Helicopters on Seattle Police Want More Drones, Even While Two Sit Unused · · Score: 1

    Police almost never stop crimes directly. They mostly just document them after the fact. If you want to have security you really need to take measures into your own hands.

  4. Re:Kills plausible deniability on Nebraska Sheriff Wardriving, Sending Letters About Unsecured Wi-Fi · · Score: 1

    Why does it not? Because of the proximity required? What if she had been running a tor exit node?

  5. Re:Why? on Scientists Say Organic Food May Not Be Healthier For You · · Score: 1

    People do in fact grow food without the use of any sort of pesticides, but typically only on very small scales for obvious reasons. You're right that organic definitely does not mean free of pesticides, but there are different standards and certifications for it too. I've been meaning to look into the differences in these certifications, but I haven't managed to get around to it yet. This is an area where we definitely need to raise the bar so we can figure out what really matters.

  6. Sounds good to me! on NIST Publishes Draft Guidelines For Server BIOS Protection · · Score: 1

    So glad this is finally being taken seriously! I've often wondered why we don't see more persistent infections given how firmware is handled these days.

  7. Re:I thought I disabled ads. on How Intuit Manages 10 Million Lines of Code · · Score: 2

    A quick search reveals payroll can be handled with a 4 step process. Seems pretty simple to me. If it's actually a problem for you it really shouldn't require much additional code to implement something.

  8. Re:Common sense on Finding Fault With Anti-Fracking Science Claims · · Score: 1

    I seriously doubt anyone thinks it will be better in every way. I don't like the idea that most Americans are afraid to go to the doctor because of money. What if they had some seriously dangerous contagious infection, etc? Not taking care of all people in our borders on a basic level is a serious threat to public health.

  9. Re:seriously? on Microsoft Won't Say If Skype Is Secure Or Not. Time To Change? · · Score: 0, Troll

    Probably wasting my time asking, but why was I modded down for this comment? The lack of proper peer review has always been why I've not recommended Skype for any situation where privacy is important.

  10. seriously? on Microsoft Won't Say If Skype Is Secure Or Not. Time To Change? · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If you are serious about privacy Skype was never even an option! ;)

  11. Re:LILO on GRUB 2.00 Bootloader Officially Released · · Score: 4, Informative

    I might agree with you had GRUB ever failed me. :)

  12. Re:Stealth on Audi Gives Silent Electric Car Synthetic Sound · · Score: 1

    It's not just the mufflers either. The engine compartment itself on pretty much any vehicle made in the past decade tends to be pretty well insulated. Many times people have been standing right next to my car (which isn't even new) in a quiet area and didn't realize it was running. Your best bet for hearing any vehicle in recent years is the road noise from the tires. If they're going too slow for that, then your eyes (or those of your guide dog/etc) should be more than sufficient!

  13. Re:The members of the press should resign on Scientist Who Oversaw OPERA's Faster-Than-Light Neutrino Study Resigns · · Score: 1

    For me it's not about fear, it's about identifying real issues and actually doing something about them instead of playing the blame game and demonizing stuff, etc. We're supposed to be the best, not just getting by! We can do so much better if we just stop all the pretending that we've got things figured out. If we did, we would at the very least have some clear solutions to many of the problems and be working towards them. I just want a nation I can be proud of. Right now this is a nation where ignorance and fear are running rampant and it's significantly hindering our progress.

  14. Re:The members of the press should resign on Scientist Who Oversaw OPERA's Faster-Than-Light Neutrino Study Resigns · · Score: 1

    Who cares if it's a conspiracy or not? The stuff is in fact happening, for whatever reason.

  15. Re:Warned about what? on TSA 'Warning' Media About Reporting On Body Scanner Failures? · · Score: 2

    Given that "an astounding 2,300 Americans are reported missing every day, including both adults and children" (truTV), it seems to me any number of agencies could easily pull this off at will. Not saying they do, but, how would we know?

  16. Re:not so fast on the melatonin, dude. on Those Sleeping Pills May Be Killing You · · Score: 1

    It also apparently can't be used effectively at all by some people. I've tried all different dosages and timings, and never could find the "sweet spot" for me. My guess is it's more useful for jet lag than anything else given my experiences.

  17. Re:Did they adjust for crazy? on Those Sleeping Pills May Be Killing You · · Score: 1

    Just don't take more than 1 or 2 shots, because then it's actually working against you. :)

  18. Re:S3TC patent on ITC Rules Apple Does Not Infringe S3 Graphics Patents · · Score: 2

    This would definitely be nice, but I don't think that's the case. :(

  19. Re:Disagree on Andrew Tanenbaum On Minix, Linux, BSD, and Licensing · · Score: 1

    I should have known "short and sweet" wouldn't fly here. :) Mostly everyone else has covered all the bases already, but I'll go ahead and give a quick clarified summary of my take on the situation. Linus chose the right license, which he combined with a good attitude, approach, and energy to create a strong community.

  20. Re:Disagree on Andrew Tanenbaum On Minix, Linux, BSD, and Licensing · · Score: 1

    I think Linux succeeded for a few pretty obvious reasons. I really don't get why he's pretending it was mostly due to a single reason. ;)

  21. Re:Many cars have engines that are very quiet... on Hybrids Safer In Crashes — Except For Pedestrians · · Score: 1

    I couldn't agree more! Many times people have said they couldn't even tell my car was running. Lots of semi-recent vehicles are the same way. These days the road noise from the tires is generally louder than the sound coming from the engine (in most situations where pedestrians would be involved). I'm really getting tired of hearing how electric cars are somehow dangerous in this respect. All electric vehicles I've seen make a pretty distinct electric whine sound too, but maybe I'm just more sensitive to high pitched noises than most people.

  22. Re:Once Again... on In the EU, Water Doesn't (Officially) Prevent Dehydration · · Score: 1

    Not trying to be an ass, but since when does anything work for everyone? I understand the FDA has a purpose, but it seems like they should be able to do a lot better of a job given their budget.

  23. Re:I blame shows like Mythbusters on Study Says Quantum Wavefunction Is a Real Physical Object · · Score: 1

    You both have valid points. I do think it's worth noting that a lot of people who watch Mythbusters now think they know a lot more than they actually do. It's been a long time since I've watched it, but they probably really should emphasize more that what they're doing is more entertainment than it is science.

  24. Why 2003? on Inside the Duqu Worm's Source Code · · Score: 1

    I wonder why 2003. Didn't the show start in 2006?

  25. Alternate DNS/routing. on Music Industry Pushing For BT To Block Pirate Bay · · Score: 3, Informative

    Methinks alternate DNS and routing methods are about to get a lot more popular in the UK.