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  1. Re: Security Leak! on White House Releases Strategy To Defend Against Killer Asteroids (vice.com) · · Score: 4, Funny

    Near earth asteroids are a conspiracy by the Mexicans. Created to steal our space jobs. Well, we will have great space jobs. I know! we will build a space wall and the asteroids will pay for it.

  2. Re:Edge..What Edge? on Rumors of Cmd's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated (microsoft.com) · · Score: 1
  3. I got some popcorn for the ensuing slashfight.

    It popped automatically in the warming ambient air! WIN!

  4. Re:Outflanked the law? on New California Law Finally Makes Ransomware Illegal · · Score: 1

    I try to not engage in ad hominem when I can see my self doing it, but I agree with GP. You sir are a loon.

  5. Re:Outflanked the law? on New California Law Finally Makes Ransomware Illegal · · Score: 2

    But...but...but they're the good guys... /sarcasm

  6. Re:Outflanked the law? on New California Law Finally Makes Ransomware Illegal · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Software installed through deception is NOT installed with permission. This is computer fraud 101. Sure the operation can bypass system restrictions at any time, but actual permission lies with the user or owner, and software installed through fraudulent means such as deception, zero-days etc is still illegal should not be considered as having been granted owner/operator permission.

  7. Outflanked the law? on New California Law Finally Makes Ransomware Illegal · · Score: 4, Insightful
    I do not know california code, but I imagine installing and running software without permission is already illegal, as is unauthorized use of a system and destruction of data. Not to mention fraud.

    So.. do we really need another law? For something that is largely coming from out of the country and is unlikely to result in a prosecution except MAYBE at the federal level?

  8. Re:Shock resistance from what? on Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate GT 2TB Is World's Largest Capacity Flash Drive (betanews.com) · · Score: 1

    If it still works it is not overheating, you just don't like to touch it. I'd wager plastic designs get hotter chip temps.

  9. Re:FBI has an image problem on Programmer Finds Way To Liberate Ransomware Affected Smart TV, Thanks To LG (theregister.co.uk) · · Score: 1

    The FBi has had an image problem since COINTEPRO or since he first dreamed of Tolson's schlong.

  10. I use public trackers but my IP is blank. I only recently started using a VPN, so my public IP should have records. This is likely either new or some sort of honeypot.

  11. Re:irresponsible journalism on Automatic Brakes Stopped Berlin Truck During Christmas Market Attack (dw.com) · · Score: 1
    Why are IT exploits published? Why is code open source?

    Secrecy avails little to nothing. THose that want to know will figure it out and abuse it, but others will not have accessibility to find solutions.

  12. Re:no double edged sword on Automatic Brakes Stopped Berlin Truck During Christmas Market Attack (dw.com) · · Score: 1

    I am unaware of any drone that can lift 500kg.. that is a lot of explosive. Maybe 500g.....

  13. Haven't neen it myself on Some Google Pixel Devices Are Shutting Down At 30% Battery (androidauthority.com) · · Score: 2

    I have a Motorola Nexus 6 (not 6p) recently on 7/nougat. Reflashed with newest Google image last week. I also have a 2nd gen Nexus 7, running marshmallow. Neither have exhibited this fysyhfyexhb%73CARRIERLOST

  14. Re:I hate smart TVs, and so should you on Android Ransomware Infects LG Smart TV, Company 'Refuses' To Help (bleepingcomputer.com) · · Score: 1

    Try a factory reset. Then it is off the network entirely. Never set it up for that again.

  15. Do not connect the TV to the net ever or buy a commercial display with no 'SMART' features that will cease to be supported. Hook in the trusted device of your choice via HDMI. Roku, Chromecast, Pi with Kodi, PC, fire stick, you name it. Your source device will typically be much cheaper than the entire TV, faster, and better supported. Also very easy to replace if the manufacturer screws you over, while keeping the same display.

  16. Not smart business on Toshiba Shares Plummet After Warning of 'Billions' in Losses (cnn.com) · · Score: 0

    I like nuke reactors. I think much can be done with them to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, due to the regulatory red tape and NIMBY/enviro freakout factions in the US, investing in reactor construction in the US seems like a very expensive and extremely risky proposition. I wouldn't put a large portion of my eggs in that basket.

  17. Wait for Zen. Should be good. Intel's repeated 5% gains are not enough to drive an upgrade cycle for me or anyone I recommend to. 3-4Gen is still more than adequate for most tasks.

  18. Re:Where's a telco when you need one? on The Farmer Who Built Her Own Broadband (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    I'll say the name. Monsanto. Fuck them.

  19. Re:Not magic on Is Your Internet Connection Free From Bufferbloat? (blogspot.com) · · Score: 2

    You've done it all wrong! Those results are impossible!

  20. Re:More data? on Is Your Internet Connection Free From Bufferbloat? (blogspot.com) · · Score: 2

    Few here can understand anymore. Admittedly it is at the edge of my skill and knowledge level, but I understand enough to respect it. I think most of the real engineers have gone from here.....

  21. Re:Go measure on Is Your Internet Connection Free From Bufferbloat? (blogspot.com) · · Score: 1

    Cloud PC backups affect this as well. We offer this to business and home user clients, and those that are on smaller, non business, connections suffer from upstream bloat far more. Of course our primary DSL provider is Centurylink who is pretty terrible. Comcast seems to have been doing a bit better job, but not by much, and that may just be an artifact of a larger pipe.

  22. Re:Go measure on Is Your Internet Connection Free From Bufferbloat? (blogspot.com) · · Score: 1
    Dave, I think most of the /. readership is on the eggnog all the time. However, this is the type of thing a few of us still come to this site for. Thanks for your work on this, one can only hope more ISPs and equipment manufacturers implement it.

    I see the effects of bufferbloat everyday. As a manager at a small MSP, we have many clients who have large scheduled 'cloud' backups that can saturate the upstream connection. Especially on DSL. Significant reduction of bufferbloat would mean that we could use more upstream bandwitch, even during peak hours with minimal detriment to the customer.

    Keep up the work!

  23. There are FOUR lights!

  24. When KFC first kame to China in 1987, the slogan was mis translated. Instead of "Finger Lickin' Good", it was "eat your fingers off". http://www.oddee.com/item_9773...

    Wonder how this could go wrong.....

  25. Re:by putting back doors in on US Congressional Committee Concludes Encryption Backdoors Won't Work (betanews.com) · · Score: 2

    Wrong. No one should have a golden key. The only parties with keys should be parties to the communication.