Whenever there's a new Apache build (for Windows, too; this is uncharacteristic of Slashdot), it seems to deserve being posted on the front page.
Slashdot editors: I doubt you are in requirement of being reminded that infinitely more informative stories are forced to lurk in the dungeon known as "that subject's section." I (and probably a great number of Slashdot readers) would be greatly appreciative if you'd leave Apache propaganda (and other inane 'stories') in their respective areas and move those underrated gems to the front page. Thank you.
... it was probably an intelligent decision not to offer machines with Linucks [sic, spelling nazis] preinstalled to home users. After all, a great majority of home users (who aren't technology enthusiasts) require nothing more than Windows ME, an installation of Quake 3, and a copy of Office SBE.
This is probably one of the reasons that Dell stopped producing home PCs with Linux: the demand was negligible. Oh, and I'm certain that the technical support for Linux most likely cost them some money.
The most obvious application would be to donate these to obese [Linux|FreeBSD|Windows|etc.] developers.
Seriously, though; these would be excellent for people in those places without electricity. (With that sort of economy, though, I somehow doubt that a laptop computer would be within their budget.)
The Sci-Fi Channel's original television programs rarely air for more than one season before being cancelled.
There has to be a reason why Showtime is selling them ownership of the series, too; my guess is that they had anticipated this.
I've watched it a few times late at night (reruns); it didn't seem to be "the best of Sci-Fi," but it's certainly watchable and occasionally exhibits signs of intelligence among the writers.
For those who haven't ever treated your ISP's machines as hostile by default (e-mail server, proxies, etc.), here's your opportunity to do so.
This is yet another reason to employ some type of anonymizing software. I would say that using https is secure; however, they can still ascertain that you've contacted the webserver on port 443, though they can't easily sniff your query or the results of it.
However, I am still questioning the article's vadility. There isn't a processor intensive way to do this (sniffing all of your users' data to port 80 or 443/tcp on a broadband network is something I'd consider both expensive and probably processor intensive) unless the data is logged by a proxy server and resold at a later date. This is certainly a possibility; many cable networks recommend (a few even require) that the end user retrieve web pages via their proxies.
I certainly understand your argument. However, they may require the space for the purpose of storing new inventory, hence the reason they're destroying the Cue::Cats.:)
You should remove Pearl Harbor from that list; after all, as atrocious as that film was, it is obviously still based (albeit loosely) on events that actually occured.:p
"I'm gonna give Danny (or is it Rafe?) my whole heart, but I'll never look at another sunset without thinkin' of you." - Pearl Harbor
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Perhaps AOL's strategy isn't to permanently block the client, but to force updates so often that users will cease using Trillian and migrate back to the AOL client.
While I'm aware that Trillian is using OSCAR (I believe), why did AOL ever publicize its predecessor's specifications if they didn't anticipate new clients to be built and connected to AIM?
It's almost as though AOL is attempting to generate publicity for AIM.
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As for the porn scene, David Duchovny has already been there. :p
He shouldn't have quit filming The X-Files; maybe the next porn film he's in will be called "The XXX-Files."
LOL, turn your remaining stock over to Nintendo.
And in a few months:
"New from NOA! Flash Advance Linkers!"
Good job, moderator!
It was constructive criticism, not a troll. Down to 49 karma, I suppose.
Whenever there's a new Apache build (for Windows, too; this is uncharacteristic of Slashdot), it seems to deserve being posted on the front page.
Slashdot editors: I doubt you are in requirement of being reminded that infinitely more informative stories are forced to lurk in the dungeon known as "that subject's section." I (and probably a great number of Slashdot readers) would be greatly appreciative if you'd leave Apache propaganda (and other inane 'stories') in their respective areas and move those underrated gems to the front page. Thank you.
That was the sound of a Segway becoming roadkill.
P.S.
Lameness filter encountered. Post aborted!
Reason: Too much repetition.
Then I press "Submit" and I'm informed that it hasn't yet been twenty seconds. Pfft.
I'll vouch for you, AC. I own a Pavilion notebook; its graphics accelerator sucks. However, I also own an Omnibook 6100. 70 fps in Q3.
:p
Thank you.
... it was probably an intelligent decision not to offer machines with Linucks [sic, spelling nazis] preinstalled to home users. After all, a great majority of home users (who aren't technology enthusiasts) require nothing more than Windows ME, an installation of Quake 3, and a copy of Office SBE.
This is probably one of the reasons that Dell stopped producing home PCs with Linux: the demand was negligible. Oh, and I'm certain that the technical support for Linux most likely cost them some money.
The most obvious application would be to donate these to obese [Linux|FreeBSD|Windows|etc.] developers.
Seriously, though; these would be excellent for people in those places without electricity. (With that sort of economy, though, I somehow doubt that a laptop computer would be within their budget.)
Or better yet, Stargate houses! Imagine a two story pyramid with a projector broadcasting 2001-esque images on the side of it!
The Sci-Fi Channel's original television programs rarely air for more than one season before being cancelled.
There has to be a reason why Showtime is selling them ownership of the series, too; my guess is that they had anticipated this.
I've watched it a few times late at night (reruns); it didn't seem to be "the best of Sci-Fi," but it's certainly watchable and occasionally exhibits signs of intelligence among the writers.
I do believe that John Ashcroft will now refer to Slashdot as a "terrorist entity" if that's indeed factual.
CmdrTaco and CmdrTacoette, run while you can!
CmdrTaco is probably locating submitted articles that reference small, low-bandwidth websites and Slashdotting them to impress Kathleen.
:p)
This one is already gone, apparently.
(Congratulations, Taco.
I completely forgot to mention the possibility of Comcast utilizing transparent proxies on their network.
Considering the fact that I use one on my LAN for certain connections, this shouldn't have eluded my mind. Bleh.
*validity :p
For those who haven't ever treated your ISP's machines as hostile by default (e-mail server, proxies, etc.), here's your opportunity to do so.
This is yet another reason to employ some type of anonymizing software. I would say that using https is secure; however, they can still ascertain that you've contacted the webserver on port 443, though they can't easily sniff your query or the results of it.
However, I am still questioning the article's vadility. There isn't a processor intensive way to do this (sniffing all of your users' data to port 80 or 443/tcp on a broadband network is something I'd consider both expensive and probably processor intensive) unless the data is logged by a proxy server and resold at a later date. This is certainly a possibility; many cable networks recommend (a few even require) that the end user retrieve web pages via their proxies.
I certainly understand your argument. However, they may require the space for the purpose of storing new inventory, hence the reason they're destroying the Cue::Cats. :)
Exactly my point. :)
"But terminated them to comply with regulations?"
I can see it now.
"You killed innocent (albeit embryonic) children!"
"How could you have ever let them mature?!"
These scientists may receive flak from all sides. Their "moral situation" was a catch-22.
Windows Update, the feature that this article refers to, merely downloads the updates; it does not install them without the user's permission.
You should remove Pearl Harbor from that list; after all, as atrocious as that film was, it is obviously still based (albeit loosely) on events that actually occured. :p
"I'm gonna give Danny (or is it Rafe?) my whole heart, but I'll never look at another sunset without thinkin' of you." - Pearl Harbor
Another Incubus fan, perhaps? :p
While I haven't read the article, I've ascertained that the cellular chip is embedded into the motherboard from the comments on this thread.
Let's hope that there aren't any security vulnerabilities built into the hardware.
I cannot allow you to do that, Dave.
Perhaps AOL's strategy isn't to permanently block the client, but to force updates so often that users will cease using Trillian and migrate back to the AOL client.
While I'm aware that Trillian is using OSCAR (I believe), why did AOL ever publicize its predecessor's specifications if they didn't anticipate new clients to be built and connected to AIM?
It's almost as though AOL is attempting to generate publicity for AIM.