Given the huge amount of bad press Tesla got from the three earlier debris fires, I can totally understand why they would bend over backwards to make this guy (and hopefully the press) happy. It doesn't necessarily mean they're trying to cover something up.
The API is not intended for use by third parties so really the only valid criticism here is "Tesla does not have a 3rd party API".
Agreed. The only way to exploit this security issue is if you give your login credentials to an unauthorized website using a private API. If you do that, shame on you!
There have been multiple real-world frontal offset crashes with the Tesla Model S already. Looking those up and photos from them show much the same results as with the other crash tests did. Which is to say, the car performed flawlessly and the occupants walked away unharmed. I suspect when IIHS results are performed it will score equally as well.
Do these same analysis factor in the emissions caused by the mining of oil, refining it and trucking it to the gas stations? Not usually... That's not fair to count emissions from electricity generation but then only compare it to tailpipe emissions of gasoline.
The summary and title are misleading. If you read the article, the pictures clearly shows "Assembled in USA". My first thought when I saw "Assembled in America" was that Foxconn has facilities in Brazil now - so perhaps it was really "Assembled in South America". But, no, it really is in the USA. Very cool, Apple.
GWT has really made me enjoy client side be programming again and enabled us to do some VERY sophisticated web apps. As for the GUI widgets and layout abilities, yes, they are a little weak. But throw in a professional widget library like ExtGWT (aka GXT) from Sencha and you're golden - it's a GWT implementation of their very popular ExtJS library.
The Mac application is at a wrong place, it is at simple as that. The/Library tree and the/Users/user/Library tree is not supposed to hold any applications (except you want to call executeables like "java" or "python" applications.
Really? Says who? There's a ton of apps in the/System/Library folder. Try this: find/System/Library -name "*.app" -print | wc -l
With the exception of your 200+ range, the Nissan LEAF satisfies the rest of your requirements (it's only got a 100 mile range). It's a perfect "around-town" car for me, which is why I've got one on order. It should be delivered by December. I can't wait.
Bah, this is blown out of proportion a little bit. The UDID, by itself, tells a developer nothing about YOU. Its use is documented and encouraged by Apple for tracking user devices (which TFA admits). Now sure, if I were to also grab your address book I can tie that to your UDID, but it's my grabbing your address book that's the problem, not the UDID. I suppose if Apple wanted to make this more secure they could make the API automatically hash the UDID with your Application ID (also unique) and return that instead. You would still be able to use it for the same purposes as UDID was intended for, but NOT between apps.
Nice try, I can see why you'd think that. I contacted them, because I want one at that price. I was inquiring if that included toner. They said no. So tack on another $300 for that...:( Then it turns out that's not even a printer. Surprise!
Here's how the chat went:
Me: I was wondering if the item Q7825A includes toner cartridges or not? Online Sales: Most printer do not ship with toner in case it gets damaged in shipping Online Sales: then the whole printer would be ruined Me: Curious I've ordered printers before that did... And all the ones in stores do. So is this one of the "most printers"? Online Sales: Part # Q7825A is just the printer memory Me: that's not what your page says... looks like a full blown printer to me Online Sales: It is something we are working on our website now Me: ok then, never mind. thanks
So much for that good rating. Talk about misleading.
Yes, you *can* get a cheap laser by bargain hunting (I did), but your casual consumer isn't going to do that. And once the toner runs out, as mine now has, I'm stuck with spending $300 for more or trying to find another $100 color laser...
Color printing is highly overrated in most cases and is entirely unecessary and pointless.
So, you can have a laser printer be your workhorse and also have a color printer for those rare cases where color actually makes a difference.
Considering the cost of consumables, it's a pretty obvious idea (having 2 printers).
Yes, but... If that second color printer is an inkjet, and you really do print color that rarely, you're likely to find your ink has dried up and/or clogged the heads when you do go to use it. Trust me, I've been there.
If carriers are going to make termination fees proportional, why not just itemize the subsidy as a "handset finance payment" on the bill?
Now there's an idea that makes sense. Let's get back to the simpler times and be upfront about what's actually going on. Only problem with that, is that then people would realize just how much they're actually paying? $60/mo? No problem. $600 for a phone? You're crazy!
I can't believe they would actually try to apply this to others' works without their consent. This seems more likely to be used *by* authors. Or at least some of them in certain situations. Could definitely be useful for corporate memos, etc. to find leaks.:-)
Excellent point, I'm sure you're right. That said, though, Apple expects their users to install iTunes, why is it so unreasonable for Palm to expect their users to install something? What are they smoking? Personally, I have to agree with the USBIF (I know, your post says nothing about which side is right). In my mind, using another vendors hardware ID amounts to nothing more than identity theft. You or I would get arrested if we used someone else's ID.:)
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Somebody mod this guy up. He's right. It's a critical distinction.
You know he did both of those things, right? RTFM
> and the fact they offered to pay damages?
Given the huge amount of bad press Tesla got from the three earlier debris fires, I can totally understand why they would bend over backwards to make this guy (and hopefully the press) happy. It doesn't necessarily mean they're trying to cover something up.
> Most 15A receptacles are rated for 20A pass-through, so they should be perfectly fine to use on a 20A line.
Really? Then why, pray tell, are they called 15A receptacles?
Agreed. The only way to exploit this security issue is if you give your login credentials to an unauthorized website using a private API. If you do that, shame on you!
There have been multiple real-world frontal offset crashes with the Tesla Model S already. Looking those up and photos from them show much the same results as with the other crash tests did. Which is to say, the car performed flawlessly and the occupants walked away unharmed. I suspect when IIHS results are performed it will score equally as well.
Do these same analysis factor in the emissions caused by the mining of oil, refining it and trucking it to the gas stations? Not usually... That's not fair to count emissions from electricity generation but then only compare it to tailpipe emissions of gasoline.
The summary and title are misleading. If you read the article, the pictures clearly shows "Assembled in USA". My first thought when I saw "Assembled in America" was that Foxconn has facilities in Brazil now - so perhaps it was really "Assembled in South America". But, no, it really is in the USA. Very cool, Apple.
The android logo on an iPhone story? Really?!?!
+1,000 me too!
GWT has really made me enjoy client side be programming again and enabled us to do some VERY sophisticated web apps. As for the GUI widgets and layout abilities, yes, they are a little weak. But throw in a professional widget library like ExtGWT (aka GXT) from Sencha and you're golden - it's a GWT implementation of their very popular ExtJS library.
The Mac application is at a wrong place, it is at simple as that. The /Library tree and the /Users/user/Library tree is not supposed to hold any applications (except you want to call executeables like "java" or "python" applications.
Really? Says who? There's a ton of apps in the /System/Library folder. Try this:
/System/Library -name "*.app" -print | wc -l
find
I get 179 on my system...
Not to mention they're not exactly affordable...
With the exception of your 200+ range, the Nissan LEAF satisfies the rest of your requirements (it's only got a 100 mile range). It's a perfect "around-town" car for me, which is why I've got one on order. It should be delivered by December. I can't wait.
Bah, this is blown out of proportion a little bit. The UDID, by itself, tells a developer nothing about YOU. Its use is documented and encouraged by Apple for tracking user devices (which TFA admits). Now sure, if I were to also grab your address book I can tie that to your UDID, but it's my grabbing your address book that's the problem, not the UDID. I suppose if Apple wanted to make this more secure they could make the API automatically hash the UDID with your Application ID (also unique) and return that instead. You would still be able to use it for the same purposes as UDID was intended for, but NOT between apps.
WTF, they launched a Cal Poly team? Where's the copy editors when you need them?
Amen. +1 Sad But True
It is only time to quit when the patient ceases to be happy. As long as they are still in good spirits and enjoying their life, keep trying...
Nice try, I can see why you'd think that. I contacted them, because I want one at that price. I was inquiring if that included toner. They said no. So tack on another $300 for that... :( Then it turns out that's not even a printer. Surprise!
Here's how the chat went:
Me: I was wondering if the item Q7825A includes toner cartridges or not?
Online Sales: Most printer do not ship with toner in case it gets damaged in shipping
Online Sales: then the whole printer would be ruined
Me: Curious I've ordered printers before that did... And all the ones in stores do. So is this one of the "most printers"?
Online Sales: Part # Q7825A is just the printer memory
Me: that's not what your page says... looks like a full blown printer to me
Online Sales: It is something we are working on our website now
Me: ok then, never mind. thanks
So much for that good rating. Talk about misleading.
Yes, you *can* get a cheap laser by bargain hunting (I did), but your casual consumer isn't going to do that. And once the toner runs out, as mine now has, I'm stuck with spending $300 for more or trying to find another $100 color laser...
Yes, but... If that second color printer is an inkjet, and you really do print color that rarely, you're likely to find your ink has dried up and/or clogged the heads when you do go to use it. Trust me, I've been there.
> WTF. People still buying inkjets and bitching about it? Is lexmark STILL in business?
Simple. Upfront cost. An inkjet can be had for $50 - $75. Good luck finding a color laser or dye sub for anything even remotely close to that.
TiVo also has a PC based solution (LiquidTV) now through a partnership with Nero. Check it out...
Now there's an idea that makes sense. Let's get back to the simpler times and be upfront about what's actually going on. Only problem with that, is that then people would realize just how much they're actually paying? $60/mo? No problem. $600 for a phone? You're crazy!
I can't believe they would actually try to apply this to others' works without their consent. This seems more likely to be used *by* authors. Or at least some of them in certain situations. Could definitely be useful for corporate memos, etc. to find leaks. :-)
Excellent point, I'm sure you're right. That said, though, Apple :)
expects their users to install iTunes, why is it so unreasonable for Palm to expect their users
to install something? What are they smoking? Personally, I have to agree with the USBIF (I know, your post says nothing about which side is right). In my mind, using another vendors hardware ID amounts to nothing more than identity theft. You or I would get arrested if we used someone else's ID.
Yeah! Now they can call it DollarOS -- that name is, like, 100x better...