IANAL. Apart from making money off of patents, and apart from patenting everything so that non-ms software will be incompatible, do you think that another reason would be to patent things before someone else DOES? A sort of preventative measure?
Agreed. This is yet ANOTHER thing that I never understood with MS. Why aren't certain things off by default? I am weary to guess that it is merely oversight. I thought of it, and you thought of it. My boss who knows little of OS security thought of it, I am sure Microsoft has thought of it. But, why aren't they doing it? The must have some reason. It's exactly this that makes me trust them less. What are their reasons?
Another problem that Microsoft has, is the fact that it has a more or less predictable installation. One writing a worm knows what common apps and services are likely to be running on a Windows machine. Linux, as it's desktops becomes more standardized may be vulnerable in such a way too. This isn't to say that Microsoft isn't MORE vulnerable, but Linux users are far from invincible. This will become more apparent when "the average Joe" starts using Linux. The "average Joe" tends to go with the defaults. One might find an exploit in one of the defaults, and take advantage of it.
Though there will likely not be as many exploit opportunities as we see for Windows, I am sure they will arise. From A Letter from the Editor of Linux Journal (4/04):
As I write this, yet another e-mail worm is spreading among non-Linux computers and incidentally filling my mailbox with "YOU HAVE A VIRUS" bounces from dumb software that somehow doesn't yet get the concept that worms forge mail. There's nothing like a worm attack that spares Linux to bring out the smug superiority in Linux users.
Cut it out. The attack path here is one step long. All that's keeping us safe is that most programs for Linux don't make it easy to run attachments from incoming mail. But combine the right vulnerability in a common desktop app with a little social engineering, and you've got a Linux worm.
New product for the color computer... Moon Lander by Greg Zumwalt
In this exciting new adventure for the Color Computer, you attempt to guide your moon lander to a safe landing. Watch out for hills and valleys, and don't run out of fuel! Tough, Challenging, and Exciting! You wont want to miss this one... ONLY $14.95
10 FOR I = 1 TO 3 STEP 1 20 PRINT I; 30 IF I = 1 THEN GOTO 100 40 IF I = 2 THEN GOTO 120 50 IF I = 3 THEN GOTO 140 60 IF I = 4 THEN GOTO 70 70 PRINT "Profit!!!" 80 NEXT 90 End 100 PRINT ": In Soviet Russia the language uses the janitors" 110 GOTO 200 120 PRINT ": All your mainframe timeshares are belong to us" 130 GOTO 200 140 PRINT "???"; INPUT A 150 IF A = "" THEN GOTO 200 160 IF A "" THEN GOTO 170 170 PRINT "RTFA" 200 I = I + 1 210 GOTO 20
The keychain thing is an unnecessary gimmick and won't last.
This may be so, but, it might also make a great souvenir, especially if it had the bands logo on it. Then, you could put the concert on your computer, or wherever else, and still have a handy USB drive/momento. Even if they allow people to use their own drive, there could be those who prefer the "Jon Bon Jovi Still Rocks (he swears) Tour" memorobilia!
It's good to see that people are trying to embrace technology instead of fighting it. It's not a crime to try and make a buck, but lets see some innovation! Let's some value added, and incentive. !
Is a 'real world' book on programming for Linux for people who already know how to program. I would buy this book in a heart beat. Let me explain. I know how to program already, and for the most part, what I would be follow ANSI specifications, and should compile uder LINUX. What I would like to see is a book that would explain how to properly write a program for the linux desktop.
It would explain how to work nicely with KDE and GNOME and what the differences would be. Also, how to make a robust applicaiton that is easily integrated into both environments. It would explain QT v. GDK. It would explain what I, as a programmer should do to make my application work well with others. It would explain how to make a nice installer. How to detect required packages, What command-line options are standard, what API and hook functions should be available.
Instead of "Learning to Program using LINUX", it would be "Learning to Program FOR LINUX". I would like to know what conventions exist so I would not try to reinvent the wheel.
Most of this is freely available information that is easy enough to find already. But, I would be willing to pay for a one stop shop that would get me started in the right direction.
I have yet to see a book that would be a good getting started guide, and then, a good reference. For now, most projects I start by tinkering and prodding, (which is good too), but I would love to create more powerful applications.
"It encourages employers to hire enough workers for reasonable hours, rather than a couple workers for ridiculous hours, and it realistically reflects the fact that overtime usually represents work of more than average value."
Point well received. Also, people working insane hours are likely to be less effective the more they work in a day (generally). One would simply yeild higher productivity without increasing the total "man hours" worked. I think it's just better for everyone.
Why OT granted only for Manual labor? If I work over time, chances are, that overtime is spent staring at a computer screen. I didn't need glasses until last year. I worked a lot of overtime last year.
I was never a TV junky, but did, at one time watch my fair share. I live in a basement apartment at the bottom of a hill. One day a couple years back, I had a flood. The water was close to two feet deep, so I had to pick and choose what I kept. My TV was already lofted, so it was saved by default. I did, however need to send a lot of my things to store at my parents house while I was homeless (funny one thing I refused to store there was myself!!). So, I sent them my TV. By the time the dust settled and I moved back in (after they repaired the piping that allowed it to occur in the first place), I had gone close to three weeks TV free. I actually didn't want it back. I didn't miss it. My parents now own my TV. I don't own one. I don't like TV (when I'm not watching it). Interestingly enough, I have found my self more skeptical of things I read. I am not always aware of the latest crazes and trends. I only heard three weeks ago about Donald Trumps TV show. I really think in advertantly it has made my mind stronger, and to myself, my own opinions on what I see and hear show through. We all know we are spoon fed thoughts. That's not only something that happens via a television set. It happens everywhere. But TV, I think is the 'big one'. I always knew this, but now it is more obvious to me. I will have a TV in my home again, of course, lest I choose to live alone forever! But, I don't see myself channel surfing the way I used to. Egad... I am becoming queezy just thinking about it.
Most times when I am in the crosswalk with a 'walk' signal and I get cut off by a car, I look up and the driver is on a cell phone. I almost got hit by a car backing out of a parking space.. the driver was on a cell phone. He pulled out quickly and out of nowhere after idling for some time. After jumping out of the way, he drove past me with no more than a 'yeah sorry, whatever' hand gesture so as not to interrupt his conversation. He looked like a fat CEO, and was driving a Lincoln. There were a lot of these "privileged" types in the town I lived in before 2002. I think it's inconsiderate people that give cell phones a bad rap. I admit, they still irk me, but also admit, the annoyance is a stereotype I can't seem to kick. I also think people do tend to talk louder. This isn't as malicious, since they probably don't realize they are being obnoxious. A lot of people who talk loud on cell phones, can't stand people who talk loud on cell phones. Still, it comes accross as inconsiderate, so it [eeves me.
Something doesn't have to be "needed". Isn't "Wanted" good enough. I don't use a cell phone at all. But some people do. A lot of people don't use them for important things, or business things. They just like them. 3D games on a cell phone? Some people might like that. That's enough of a reason to make it available.
I remember hearing about this sort of thing for some time now. Anyone I have ever mentioned it to, showed signs of either discomfort or outrage with the idea. If most people in the world are disgusted by the notion, how will they react when it is put into practice? How will this affect the company doing the advertising?
Perhaps, the reaction will be like that to spam. With zero or little marginal cost with respect to an increasing audience, a large enough number can be reached so that the venture will be profitable even if only a small percentage react positively.
But, they are treading on rather sacred ground. The heavens. I will not be suprised if action is taken against the advertiser that is even more viscious than the lengths some people go to against spammers! Will the extra revenue be worth it? If not, maybe only those who do not fear bad press will have the incentive to use it.
2)What about a toilet that 'knows' to flush automatically when I insert 'media'?
3)My trash compactor will start up when I close the door, but only if there is a bag in it. Isn't this miracle of modern science 'prior art', thus invalidating that patent?
From the article Verian (an economist) states: ``We're producing all this information, but we don't necessarily have the tools to use it most effectively,'' he said.
What does it mean to use data "effectively", and is the "We" producing the data the same "We" using it? My first instinct on not having the tools to use this data most effectively is "that's good". My second instinct tells me that data is already being used TOO effectively. Personally, I hope that cross-reference of mass data stores containing personal information does NOT become more effective.
I am not complaining about a penalty. But why so much for EACH offense? Is $11,000 arbitrary, or is there some reasoning behind it? Where does the money go, and what is it used for? It just seems like a big contrast with the couple hundred dollar fine at the State level.
Clear Channel is deeply disappointed with today's FCC vote to re-regulate the radio industry. While the FCC is supposed to act in the public interest, today they missed the mark by a mile. This FCC action will extinguish the substantial consumer benefits brought on by radio deregulation
What's up with that? I can't help but wonder what this stinks of. Are they trying to look like the "good guy", while secretly getting in position to reap the rewards, or do they fear a bigger competitor taking the market away?
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IANAL. Apart from making money off of patents, and apart from patenting everything so that non-ms software will be incompatible, do you think that another reason would be to patent things before someone else DOES? A sort of preventative measure?
Agreed. This is yet ANOTHER thing that I never understood with MS. Why aren't certain things off by default? I am weary to guess that it is merely oversight. I thought of it, and you thought of it. My boss who knows little of OS security thought of it, I am sure Microsoft has thought of it. But, why aren't they doing it? The must have some reason. It's exactly this that makes me trust them less. What are their reasons?
Though there will likely not be as many exploit opportunities as we see for Windows, I am sure they will arise.
From A Letter from the Editor of Linux Journal (4/04):
As I write this, yet another e-mail worm is spreading among non-Linux computers and incidentally filling my mailbox with "YOU HAVE A VIRUS" bounces from dumb software that somehow doesn't yet get the concept that worms forge mail. There's nothing like a worm attack that spares Linux to bring out the smug superiority in Linux users.
Cut it out. The attack path here is one step long. All that's keeping us safe is that most programs for Linux don't make it easy to run attachments from incoming mail. But combine the right vulnerability in a common desktop app with a little social engineering, and you've got a Linux worm.
To crack the Curse of the Bambino for the Boston Red Sox.
At the bottom of the third to last page:
... Moon Lander by Greg Zumwalt
... ONLY $14.95
New product for the color computer
In this exciting new adventure for the Color Computer, you attempt to guide your moon lander to a safe landing. Watch out for hills and valleys, and don't run out of fuel! Tough, Challenging, and Exciting! You wont want to miss this one
10 FOR I = 1 TO 3 STEP 1
20 PRINT I;
30 IF I = 1 THEN GOTO 100
40 IF I = 2 THEN GOTO 120
50 IF I = 3 THEN GOTO 140
60 IF I = 4 THEN GOTO 70
70 PRINT "Profit!!!"
80 NEXT
90 End
100 PRINT ": In Soviet Russia the language uses the janitors"
110 GOTO 200
120 PRINT ": All your mainframe timeshares are belong to us"
130 GOTO 200
140 PRINT "???"; INPUT A
150 IF A = "" THEN GOTO 200
160 IF A "" THEN GOTO 170
170 PRINT "RTFA"
200 I = I + 1
210 GOTO 20
This may be so, but, it might also make a great souvenir, especially if it had the bands logo on it. Then, you could put the concert on your computer, or wherever else, and still have a handy USB drive/momento. Even if they allow people to use their own drive, there could be those who prefer the "Jon Bon Jovi Still Rocks (he swears) Tour" memorobilia!
It's good to see that people are trying to embrace technology instead of fighting it. It's not a crime to try and make a buck, but lets see some innovation! Let's some value added, and incentive. !
It would explain how to work nicely with KDE and GNOME and what the differences would be. Also, how to make a robust applicaiton that is easily integrated into both environments. It would explain QT v. GDK. It would explain what I, as a programmer should do to make my application work well with others. It would explain how to make a nice installer. How to detect required packages, What command-line options are standard, what API and hook functions should be available.
Instead of "Learning to Program using LINUX", it would be "Learning to Program FOR LINUX". I would like to know what conventions exist so I would not try to reinvent the wheel.
Most of this is freely available information that is easy enough to find already. But, I would be willing to pay for a one stop shop that would get me started in the right direction.
I have yet to see a book that would be a good getting started guide, and then, a good reference. For now, most projects I start by tinkering and prodding, (which is good too), but I would love to create more powerful applications.
"It encourages employers to hire enough workers for reasonable hours, rather than a couple workers for ridiculous hours, and it realistically reflects the fact that overtime usually represents work of more than average value."
Point well received. Also, people working insane hours are likely to be less effective the more they work in a day (generally). One would simply yeild higher productivity without increasing the total "man hours" worked. I think it's just better for everyone.
Why OT granted only for Manual labor?
If I work over time, chances are, that overtime is spent staring at a computer screen. I didn't need glasses until last year. I worked a lot of overtime last year.
I was never a TV junky, but did, at one time watch my fair share. I live in a basement apartment at the bottom of a hill. One day a couple years back, I had a flood. The water was close to two feet deep, so I had to pick and choose what I kept. My TV was already lofted, so it was saved by default. I did, however need to send a lot of my things to store at my parents house while I was homeless (funny one thing I refused to store there was myself!!). So, I sent them my TV. By the time the dust settled and I moved back in (after they repaired the piping that allowed it to occur in the first place), I had gone close to three weeks TV free. I actually didn't want it back. I didn't miss it. My parents now own my TV. I don't own one. I don't like TV (when I'm not watching it). Interestingly enough, I have found my self more skeptical of things I read. I am not always aware of the latest crazes and trends. I only heard three weeks ago about Donald Trumps TV show. I really think in advertantly it has made my mind stronger, and to myself, my own opinions on what I see and hear show through. We all know we are spoon fed thoughts. That's not only something that happens via a television set. It happens everywhere. But TV, I think is the 'big one'. I always knew this, but now it is more obvious to me. I will have a TV in my home again, of course, lest I choose to live alone forever! But, I don't see myself channel surfing the way I used to. Egad... I am becoming queezy just thinking about it.
Most times when I am in the crosswalk with a 'walk' signal and I get cut off by a car, I look up and the driver is on a cell phone. I almost got hit by a car backing out of a parking space.. the driver was on a cell phone. He pulled out quickly and out of nowhere after idling for some time. After jumping out of the way, he drove past me with no more than a 'yeah sorry, whatever' hand gesture so as not to interrupt his conversation. He looked like a fat CEO, and was driving a Lincoln. There were a lot of these "privileged" types in the town I lived in before 2002. I think it's inconsiderate people that give cell phones a bad rap. I admit, they still irk me, but also admit, the annoyance is a stereotype I can't seem to kick. I also think people do tend to talk louder. This isn't as malicious, since they probably don't realize they are being obnoxious. A lot of people who talk loud on cell phones, can't stand people who talk loud on cell phones. Still, it comes accross as inconsiderate, so it [eeves me.
Something doesn't have to be "needed". Isn't "Wanted" good enough. I don't use a cell phone at all. But some people do. A lot of people don't use them for important things, or business things. They just like them. 3D games on a cell phone? Some people might like that. That's enough of a reason to make it available.
This is true, and granted, as more apps for the linux desktop become widely used, exploits involving them will be more easily propagated.
OpenOffice does not have a dedicated development or support rteam.
That was supposed to be a quote. Maybe *I* should learn to hit "preview" first!
OpenOffice does not have a dedicated development or support rteam
Then they might have been able to use the MS Word Spell check feature.
Looks like they were in a rush to get that one out!
After reading the article on Wired, I look up, and boom. I see an ad for MSN!!
I remember hearing about this sort of thing for some time now. Anyone I have ever mentioned it to, showed signs of either discomfort or outrage with the idea. If most people in the world are disgusted by the notion, how will they react when it is put into practice? How will this affect the company doing the advertising?
Perhaps, the reaction will be like that to spam. With zero or little marginal cost with respect to an increasing audience, a large enough number can be reached so that the venture will be profitable even if only a small percentage react positively.
But, they are treading on rather sacred ground. The heavens. I will not be suprised if action is taken against the advertiser that is even more viscious than the lengths some people go to against spammers! Will the extra revenue be worth it? If not, maybe only those who do not fear bad press will have the incentive to use it.
1)Is a CD Rom "Storage Media" if it is read only?
2)What about a toilet that 'knows' to flush automatically when I insert 'media'?
3)My trash compactor will start up when I close the door, but only if there is a bag in it. Isn't this miracle of modern science 'prior art', thus invalidating that patent?
From the article I was under the impression that they WERE talking abour Unique data.
"They performed surveys to estimate how much unique information exists on each type of hard drive."
Still, it seems like it would be a difficult thing to discern.
From the article Verian (an economist) states:
``We're producing all this information, but we don't necessarily have the tools to use it most effectively,'' he said.
What does it mean to use data "effectively", and is the "We" producing the data the same "We" using it? My first instinct on not having the tools to use this data most effectively is "that's good". My second instinct tells me that data is already being used TOO effectively. Personally, I hope that cross-reference of mass data stores containing personal information does NOT become more effective.
Is a ringtone that repels the people who are calling.
I am not complaining about a penalty. But why so much for EACH offense? Is $11,000 arbitrary, or is there some reasoning behind it? Where does the money go, and what is it used for? It just seems like a big contrast with the couple hundred dollar fine at the State level.
From clearchannel.com:
Clear Channel is deeply disappointed with today's FCC vote to re-regulate the radio industry. While the FCC is supposed to act in the public interest, today they missed the mark by a mile. This FCC action will extinguish the substantial consumer benefits brought on by radio deregulation
What's up with that? I can't help but wonder what this stinks of. Are they trying to look like the "good guy", while secretly getting in position to reap the rewards, or do they fear a bigger competitor taking the market away?
Pretty Steep for Geeks, I'd Imagine... I mean most of us are still trying to figure out how to unhook a bra!