You talked as if being behind NAT was the ultimate solution to AV solutions. It's not. It's not even in the top five.
The line breaks are more to clarify different points of a post, not to provide paragraph breaks. I think we can ALL agree that a post without a break here and there can be a pain on the eyes, and damned near illegible.
A type here and there is understandable, I rarely EVER gripe about someone's spelling, but the difference between 'there' and 'their' is pretty damned significant. Most of us type pretty fast, and the aforementioned typos are absolutely understandable. Substituting one word for another however, isn't.
IE vulnerable? I think most people know that. Too bad there aren't several WELL advertised alternatives that DON'T suffer from those vulnerabilities. You HAVE to run IE if you're on Windows?
Buttoning up some simple security holes, and using HTTP clients that do not suffer from simple security issues go a LONG way towards supplementing AV solutions that haven't been updated yet.
The '...' make for a much more effective pause in typed conversation than a ',' does. MUCH more effective than 'ummmm' or 'ahhhh'. I type generally as I speak, at times I take pauses to gather my thoughts or to provide punctuation....oh I dunno... was in the midst of a sentence I believe.
I believe I didn't pick on spelling at all, only word substitution, which is getting worse and worse these days.
I think you guys missed the point of my post, which is kinda sad. At least most of you guys didn't hide behind AC posts. That's cool at least.
You make a lot of good points, and I generally agree with what you've said...however...and no disrespect intended to/.
But anyone who uses THIS SITE, as their 'early warning virus system', is already in serious trouble.
There's plenty other sites that specialize in early warning, and they do a far better job than/. does, although/. reports the news far better than they do.
Explain exactly how being behind a NAT prevents you from getting a virus.
For that matter...explain how you get a virus by surfing pron.
Bouncebacks? Most of us have other ways of monitoring our systems for viruses. Like...Running OS X, or Linux...oh I dunno...running regular scans with AV software maybe?
While you're explaining things...try explaning the difference between 'there' and 'their' chief.
But I'm getting so tired of these virus 'alerts' constantly bombarding me day in and day out!
It's as bad as spam! It's EVERYWHERE!!
I frequent a couple other message boards (damn, I almost said BBS'), and every few days, we get the same ol' thread...'VIRUS ALERT!!!!!!!'
We live in the information age. The information has been disseminated that Windows users are:
A) Prone to constant viral and security intrusions. B) In desperate need to constantly update their AV software.
The SysAdmins who aren't keeping their servers locked down is another thing entirely...*grumble*
But really, ABC, NBC, CBS, all these guys have done several stories on system security...EVERYONE's got a nephew that 'knows a lot 'bout dem 'puters'...
I really don't understand why we're still being subjected to this crap. Virus news isn't news. It's spam.
(See! A whole post about viruses and I never mentioned the fact that I run OS X and Yellow Dog Linux exclusively!!! Not once have I mentioned that I've never had to worry about a virus at all!!!)
Is that the reason this is so special, is there is something about the composition of this planet that makes it special. IE: Liquid water due to the close proximity of a heat source (not saying that's it...just an example).
I'm anxious to see the conference myself...been a long time since something this interesting has happened!
>>what's the point of buying it if 1/2 of the game is missing?
Even though I'm pissed over this too...I can't help but laugh, considering the flames we Mac users took over Bioware not porting the Neverwinter Nights toolset to the Mac platform as promised.
Jesus, the guy made a remark about HUMVEE's not rolling easily.
I tried to make a humorous post explaining that, yes, they in fact aren't that difficult to roll.
In all seriousness, in my 4 years, we rolled a grand total of 3. Only in 1 instance was alcohol involved. The other two were the same situation however, topping scooped sand dunes at high speed and the wrong angle.
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And thus Cain rose up and slew Abel for their father had given Abel his birthright, the domain name of Abraham.Com, and witheld FTP rights from Cain.
And God said unto Cain, 'Why aren't thou using the latest kernel as they brother?'..............
>>I'm pretty sure that CHRISTianity is the only religion that uses CHRISTmas trees.
Actually, untrue. Several variants of the Pagan religions still use an evergreen tree in their Yuletide ceremonies.
The christmas tree (and to a large part, christmas itself) stemmed directly from pagan ceremonies going back FAR beyond the birth of Christ.
THAT'S why he's talking about other religions.
They're not saying they CAN'T use those words, they're only determining WHERE they can use those words.
We'll all still be able to watch the Sopranos in their FULL 'You Fat Fuck' glory.
They just won't be syndicated on UPN anytime soon.
>>Your original post on the other hand, (most of which I didn't understand) first ripped the parent a new a-hol
Really? Didn't intend that at all really. Not the first time I've been told that tho'.
Oh well, I admit daily that my people skills suck, thank god for the machines, yes?
You talked as if being behind NAT was the ultimate solution to AV solutions. It's not. It's not even in the top five.
...oh I dunno... was in the midst of a sentence I believe.
The line breaks are more to clarify different points of a post, not to provide paragraph breaks. I think we can ALL agree that a post without a break here and there can be a pain on the eyes, and damned near illegible.
A type here and there is understandable, I rarely EVER gripe about someone's spelling, but the difference between 'there' and 'their' is pretty damned significant. Most of us type pretty fast, and the aforementioned typos are absolutely understandable. Substituting one word for another however, isn't.
IE vulnerable? I think most people know that. Too bad there aren't several WELL advertised alternatives that DON'T suffer from those vulnerabilities. You HAVE to run IE if you're on Windows?
Buttoning up some simple security holes, and using HTTP clients that do not suffer from simple security issues go a LONG way towards supplementing AV solutions that haven't been updated yet.
The '...' make for a much more effective pause in typed conversation than a ',' does. MUCH more effective than 'ummmm' or 'ahhhh'. I type generally as I speak, at times I take pauses to gather my thoughts or to provide punctuation.
I believe I didn't pick on spelling at all, only word substitution, which is getting worse and worse these days.
I think you guys missed the point of my post, which is kinda sad. At least most of you guys didn't hide behind AC posts. That's cool at least.
You make a lot of good points, and I generally agree with what you've said...however...and no disrespect intended to /.
/. does, although /. reports the news far better than they do.
But anyone who uses THIS SITE, as their 'early warning virus system', is already in serious trouble.
There's plenty other sites that specialize in early warning, and they do a far better job than
Specialized tools for specialized jobs.
o.O
Explain exactly how being behind a NAT prevents you from getting a virus.
For that matter...explain how you get a virus by surfing pron.
Bouncebacks? Most of us have other ways of monitoring our systems for viruses. Like...Running OS X, or Linux...oh I dunno...running regular scans with AV software maybe?
While you're explaining things...try explaning the difference between 'there' and 'their' chief.
But I'm getting so tired of these virus 'alerts' constantly bombarding me day in and day out!
It's as bad as spam! It's EVERYWHERE!!
I frequent a couple other message boards (damn, I almost said BBS'), and every few days, we get the same ol' thread...'VIRUS ALERT!!!!!!!'
We live in the information age. The information has been disseminated that Windows users are:
A) Prone to constant viral and security intrusions.
B) In desperate need to constantly update their AV software.
The SysAdmins who aren't keeping their servers locked down is another thing entirely...*grumble*
But really, ABC, NBC, CBS, all these guys have done several stories on system security...EVERYONE's got a nephew that 'knows a lot 'bout dem 'puters'...
I really don't understand why we're still being subjected to this crap. Virus news isn't news. It's spam.
(See! A whole post about viruses and I never mentioned the fact that I run OS X and Yellow Dog Linux exclusively!!! Not once have I mentioned that I've never had to worry about a virus at all!!!)
Yay me.
Maybe I phrased it badly. I used the water example specifically BECAUSE of the news from Mars.
(Water = newsworthy)
I just changed it around a bit to mean, 'what if we found LIQUID water there...'
Poor choice of wording on my part I guess.
Basically I just meant that it seems like they're making a big deal out of it because there's SOMETHING extraordinarily newsworthy about it.
Is that the reason this is so special, is there is something about the composition of this planet that makes it special. IE: Liquid water due to the close proximity of a heat source (not saying that's it...just an example).
I'm anxious to see the conference myself...been a long time since something this interesting has happened!
I'm just anxious for more and more of this technology to trickle down to laptops.
Yah, I know, it's a different environment. But have you noticed how more and more people aren't even using their desktops anymore?
We've got SATA for desktops. Still stuck with really old tech for laptops. MASSIVE disk sizes for desktops, relatively small for laptops.
C'mon. If we can get 2GB CF working properly, where in the hell is my 200GB laptop HD??
Seriously, HD capacity is the ONLY reason I fire my desktop up at ALL these days.
Well...'till HL2 ships of course...but that's another rant entirely.
I'll not post any findings, nor will I give you any numbers of my OWN personal experience.
Google for the default install size of WindowsXP versus OS X.
THEN tell me which one's bloatware.
You got it right with Linux...but blew it otherwise.
How would you patch 'the Lion King 1 1/2?'
Well played......
Well played indeed.
>>Not to mention the cancer causing radio waves from this head tracker travelling right through your skull... But hey, if the blind love it...
I'm with ya 'till that 'if the blind love it' part.
Soooo, tumours and zombiefying brain cancer are ok...'if the blind love it.'
Hehee, I can see the marketing now!
'Toasted Krusty O's, with your OWN jagged metal 'O'! It's OK kids, the blind LOVE it!'
'Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an unknown glowing substance which
fell to Earth, presumably from outer space. But it's OK, the blind LOVE it!'
Oh God I could go on for days! (Matter of fact...think I've figured out my new fad phrase! *insert maniacal laughter*)
>>It really need VR glasses to make it 'happen'
Aren't we missing the part of 'for the visually impaired'?
Guess you think Braille books need more pictures, huh?
to figure out if this 'kind of' business is supposed to be some kind of joke.
What the fuck?
Hey, d00d, I had sex with Jenna Jameson last night. *looks at raw right hand* 'kind of'.
oooooook. *rolls eyes*
'Dramatic Radio?'
>>One machine could be the Master and the other one(s) could be the Slaves.
Thank God I'm not reading this in California!!
To think I was actually going to try something else and make my own opinion!
Sheesh! What was I thinking? *slaps forehead*
What button lets me know what I want for dinner tonight?
I'd gladly pay a few extra cents per CD or a few extra dollars for a HD to keep RIAA off my ass.
*doorbell rings*
Hello there, I'm from RIAA handing you a subpoena for online piracy. *smiles & holds out subpoena*
*smiles*
Hello there, here's the court's ruling on my case. *smiles even wider & holds out receipt showing piracy tax for CDR's*
Don't let the door hit you in the *winces* never mind.
'nuff said?
>>what's the point of buying it if 1/2 of the game is missing?
Even though I'm pissed over this too...I can't help but laugh, considering the flames we Mac users took over Bioware not porting the Neverwinter Nights toolset to the Mac platform as promised.
Sucks don't it?!
Carmack's no saint. I'm sure with the amount of money Gates threw at him he agreed quickly enough.
I mean really. For Christ's sake.
Sellout anyone?
Go ahead & mod me flamebait, I'm in a FOUL fucking mood today, and this just pushed me over the edge.
Conspiracy theorist? Look at the track record.
Each and every godamned Id release has also had a Mac version with FULL godamned functionality.
They've even released Mac demos!
Now, once the mighty X-Box enters the fray, suddenly only 'It' (I'm using the Stephen Kingative version of 'It' here) will have co-op?
Wonder what fucktard thought THAT would go over well.
I'm NOT buying an X-Box, and I'm NOT buying Doom3 it seems. Co-op was one of the things I was REALLY looking forward to.
Fuck this Virginia. Santa Claus isn't only dead, his body's been donated to science.
Wow I pissed someone off with that one.
Flamebait? Who flamed me?
ohhhh, flaming SLASHdot!
*bows head & makes scrapings*
so solly, so solly...*backs out throneroom*
"I was reading Slashdot when being a Slashdot reader MEANT something!"
Guess #5 should have been:
5) Grumble about Windows and praise Linux.
Jesus, the guy made a remark about HUMVEE's not rolling easily.
I tried to make a humorous post explaining that, yes, they in fact aren't that difficult to roll.
In all seriousness, in my 4 years, we rolled a grand total of 3. Only in 1 instance was alcohol involved. The other two were the same situation however, topping scooped sand dunes at high speed and the wrong angle.
It's not common, but it's not that difficult.