This is an excuse to rework the code so the already outdated Linix client is rendered useless on their network. Sorry, but due to a recent security breach and lack of resources we must cease development on Skype for Linix. Double whammy: blame it on open source hackers and also piss off Linux users.
As for Mac, Skype will give the MacBU something to do other than play XBox all day.
I live in an apartment building constructed with concrete and steel beams. Although it's not a huge place, the signal would die outside of the AP's room. A cheap, probably $30 repeater fixed everything,
Look into the nitty gritty technical specs before you buy one though. The box may say, for example, that it supports WPA2 -- and it does, but only when acting as an access point. If repeating you may be stuck with WEP; that means your entire network must be downgraded to WEP. Read the manual on-line before buying if possible.
The bright side is that those 10 minutes playing a FPS might give him the guts to fight back at school bullies, and with a mom like that I'm sure he'll deal with plenty.
They don't give a shit about helping students, they want to lock your whole department into their software and subsequently have people in the job market who only know how to use their tools. They are competing with free software so they have no choice but to practically give stuff away.
Unless you're running an anonymous FTP to download Linux ISOs or something there's no need for it.
Cyberduck for OS X, FileZilla for Windows, and gFTP all do SFTP and are free. If you're already using SFTP then only allow specific users and disable root access. Key authentication is ideal like others have mentioned but sometimes a hassle.
The first (and hopefully last time) I was rooted was in '99 on a Redhat box through FTP using a buffer overflow. Since then I learned my lesson.
For about 15 years I would install Flash upon getting a new machine or restoring one. I might go by a few days without downloading the plugin, but eventually there would be some circumstance where I conceded.
I've been using the iPad most of the day lately and the lack of Flash is rarely a problem, certainly not one that would convince me to leave the couch and go to my desktop. When I do encounter Flash my first thought is, "Good thing this will soon disappear like RealPlayer eventually did.". If your website didn't have enough foresight not to use Flash in 2011, then it's not worth visiting.
I never really saw Z Modem used outside of the BBS scene. If you were using VMS or a UNIX variant Kermit was the method of choice -- though I can't remember why. Maybe because it was usually installed on any system but Z Modem rarely was.
Macs have always had interesting third party upgrades. When I retired my original 800mhz Quicksilver it had a dual 1.8ghz CPU in it and a number of other modifications.
The upgrade market would let you keep many Macs going for 10 years with a minimal investment. Not sure how the Intel switch has affected that, though.
I have been in a situation like this, though definitely not of the same magnitude. I lost an entire year's worth of work on a non-profit site I was working on. I was under the impression that backups were being made.
I had written a simple shell script to connect to the server and backup my SQL data and other files. The problem was I hadn't run it since I started the site. Who do I blame? Me.
The funny thing is that I tend to backup religiously, but for some reason didn't backup the site's database. You can have 20 year old backups survive, even if on shoddy media, but the one time you decide not backup you're screwed.
More pertinent to the story -- I shot and edited a documentary with hours worth of footage. After every interview I would go home, plug in my DV cam, and import the video to Final Cut Express. The tape was then put away for safe keeping. Next I would backup all the capture and project files to an external hard drive. So, if I have a HD crash then the backup exists. If both hard drives die I have the original tapes. My only flaw would be keeping them all in the same building.
When the entire project was finished I backed it up in its entirety again. I can still go back to that project if I'd like. I also burnt it to a DVD, exported it back to my DV cam, and even made a Digital 8 copy. Still not satisfied I made a VHS copy, and two more 'master' copies of the DVD.
That was nearly 2 years of work, and there was no way in hell I was going to lose it. I made no money for this and had nothing material at stake. The Zodiac Island people have big money and a reputation at stake, but were not professional enough to backup? I just don't feel much pity for them; if they want to sue someone, sue the disgruntled former employee -- not the ISP.
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This is an excuse to rework the code so the already outdated Linix client is rendered useless on their network. Sorry, but due to a recent security breach and lack of resources we must cease development on Skype for Linix. Double whammy: blame it on open source hackers and also piss off Linux users.
As for Mac, Skype will give the MacBU something to do other than play XBox all day.
Couldn't
Well, I could load them so I'm assuming it's Flash.
I'm shocked to see goatse and tubgirl are not making the switch.
No new scores since 2010. Sucks to see cool projects like that slowly die.
I live in an apartment building constructed with concrete and steel beams. Although it's not a huge place, the signal would die outside of the AP's room. A cheap, probably $30 repeater fixed everything,
Look into the nitty gritty technical specs before you buy one though. The box may say, for example, that it supports WPA2 -- and it does, but only when acting as an access point. If repeating you may be stuck with WEP; that means your entire network must be downgraded to WEP. Read the manual on-line before buying if possible.
Internet Explorer comes to mind. MSN Messenger . . .
The bright side is that those 10 minutes playing a FPS might give him the guts to fight back at school bullies, and with a mom like that I'm sure he'll deal with plenty.
Or join the US military.
You beat me to it.
Tandy's Deskmate was more useful than Windows at that time -- and that wasn't a very significant feat.
Good luck being one of dozens on Craigslist trying to offload a console and shitty PC next semester.
Not that it matters since college in America is just a $100,000 keg party.
They don't give a shit about helping students, they want to lock your whole department into their software and subsequently have people in the job market who only know how to use their tools. They are competing with free software so they have no choice but to practically give stuff away.
OMG!!!
Awesome, does this mean I can start using aerosol hair spray again?
Thanks. I've been procrastinating on this for years and finally did it.
The only problem is when you want to access the machine from a computer other than your own. I guess you could keep the key on a flash drive . . .
No, I think RPM hell had more to do with dumping Redhat. Debian guy since '05.
Unless you're running an anonymous FTP to download Linux ISOs or something there's no need for it.
Cyberduck for OS X, FileZilla for Windows, and gFTP all do SFTP and are free. If you're already using SFTP then only allow specific users and disable root access. Key authentication is ideal like others have mentioned but sometimes a hassle.
The first (and hopefully last time) I was rooted was in '99 on a Redhat box through FTP using a buffer overflow. Since then I learned my lesson.
For about 15 years I would install Flash upon getting a new machine or restoring one. I might go by a few days without downloading the plugin, but eventually there would be some circumstance where I conceded.
I've been using the iPad most of the day lately and the lack of Flash is rarely a problem, certainly not one that would convince me to leave the couch and go to my desktop. When I do encounter Flash my first thought is, "Good thing this will soon disappear like RealPlayer eventually did.". If your website didn't have enough foresight not to use Flash in 2011, then it's not worth visiting.
You may find a BBS, but you won't find the people you talked to.
Not necessarily true. One of the boards I called 15 years ago still has telnet access and many of the old 'callers.'
I never really saw Z Modem used outside of the BBS scene. If you were using VMS or a UNIX variant Kermit was the method of choice -- though I can't remember why. Maybe because it was usually installed on any system but Z Modem rarely was.
Macs have always had interesting third party upgrades. When I retired my original 800mhz Quicksilver it had a dual 1.8ghz CPU in it and a number of other modifications.
The upgrade market would let you keep many Macs going for 10 years with a minimal investment. Not sure how the Intel switch has affected that, though.
Great April Fools joke Independent.
Oh wait -- it was written on the 30th of March.
I have been in a situation like this, though definitely not of the same magnitude. I lost an entire year's worth of work on a non-profit site I was working on. I was under the impression that backups were being made.
I had written a simple shell script to connect to the server and backup my SQL data and other files. The problem was I hadn't run it since I started the site. Who do I blame? Me.
The funny thing is that I tend to backup religiously, but for some reason didn't backup the site's database. You can have 20 year old backups survive, even if on shoddy media, but the one time you decide not backup you're screwed.
More pertinent to the story -- I shot and edited a documentary with hours worth of footage. After every interview I would go home, plug in my DV cam, and import the video to Final Cut Express. The tape was then put away for safe keeping. Next I would backup all the capture and project files to an external hard drive. So, if I have a HD crash then the backup exists. If both hard drives die I have the original tapes. My only flaw would be keeping them all in the same building.
When the entire project was finished I backed it up in its entirety again. I can still go back to that project if I'd like. I also burnt it to a DVD, exported it back to my DV cam, and even made a Digital 8 copy. Still not satisfied I made a VHS copy, and two more 'master' copies of the DVD.
That was nearly 2 years of work, and there was no way in hell I was going to lose it. I made no money for this and had nothing material at stake. The Zodiac Island people have big money and a reputation at stake, but were not professional enough to backup? I just don't feel much pity for them; if they want to sue someone, sue the disgruntled former employee -- not the ISP.