Macs are vulnerable just as much Linux is vulnerable to viruses. There is no difference in the approach of securing each system and each one can be nailed down tightly.
I was actually referring to Mac hardware as this is hardware discussion. Even though I prefer OSX, I still run Win7 and Ubuntu on Mac. It's a hardware thing and a preference to a BSD-based OS. When you purchase a Mac, it's under warranty. When you extend it with applecare, you're set. In a production environment, I rely on my macs. If there is ever a hardware failure (though rarely), I get the best service and sometimes it's in their best interest to give me a brand new machine.
Logitech's hardware is known for its durability and innovation since the 90s. Logitech's premium products used to be great and may still yet be. They were the first at the optical trackball when trackballs had more popularity. That ball looked like a red and black tropical, poisonous toad.
Belkin are notoriously bad for everything they produce and are to be avoided like the plague. They are cheap quality at a steep price and are were usually pushed at places like Best Buy, Computer City, etc.
I've been using mac hardware for the past five years so my input may be aged. If you work with computers, consider going mac. I'm not be being shill; it's all about the workflow and the expectancy of your hardware and your own time. Many people geek out on hardware and it's cool if you do. I did when I was a kid, but when you depend upon your hardware for your livelihood, meh..... A race car driver doesn't change his/her own tires.
Seriously. If they're not attached to a laptop, just run them through without the heat/dry cycle. I've been doing it for 13 years. Just give them a liberal 48 hours to dry out.
And for fuck sake, don't add soap.
My personal opinion is that we do not need a leader, but a statesman+economist. Someone who will not lead, but a janitor who will simply keep the wheels greased. In short, someone without convictions.
Firstly, I wasn't the original OP. I, too, was hoping she would elaborate.
I was giving support to her statement of unlawful detainment. If she knows someone who went off-grid or has insight to such occurrences, I'm all ears too.
You made great points. You were in the right in asking for a response. She, the OP, however, made several claims that can't be easily ignored.
You are not alone, my friend.
I grew up in the midwest. My family having had been strong supporters of Eisenhower as well as friends to his family. Having also grown up in this political shift, it's perplexing.
Since then, this increasing polarization of the current two-party political systems has since dominated the midwest and plunged society into derangement, self-isolation and denial. In the midwest, Fox News is to blame. The last time I was there, I remember a group of "rednecks" running around red at the point of heart failure, spitting vile and parroting sensational headlines. There wives had left them, they couldn't pay their rent, their hearts were failing (both literally and figuratively), they shopped only at Wal-Mart, had no concern of their neighbor. In short, they were the worst human specimens one could find; completely incapable of living and were certainly not "men". Yet, they funnel all their personal problems and project them into a "political" discourse.
I'm now reminded of Hunter S. Thompson. I think he was on to something when he said, "The U.S. is having a nervous breakdown."
Wrong. Clinton was more of a corporatist than the past three Republican presidents. There are different forms of corporatism and Clinton relied heavily upon his neo-corporatist advisors.
I'd say "fascist", but that's a word that people in the US associate with a charismatic "leader for life", and a degree of internal oppression to which we have not yet risen.
There is also fascist-corporatism. What we might be seeing is actually a return of Absolutist Corporatism to enforce social hierarchy.
Three or four articles and press releases have been released in the past twelve hours. I deduct that Kapsch (the same producer of the failed E-Z Pass) is going to be producing these devices for the Brazilian government. ( See: http://www.kapsch.net/en/KapschGroup/press/articles/files/2012/PR_KTC_First_order_for_delivery_of_on-board_units_from_Brazil_EN.pdf posted 13 hours ago ).
Their stock is down in case anyone is interested. Articles are being simultaneously released by Bloomberg. All articles released within a four hour difference.
The police cars will have receivers for those trackers, so, if a policeman sees a car that doesnt emit rf sinal or wich emits the wrong plate number, "bingo, this is a stealed car, lets stop it".
My passport is supposed to give of an rf signal too. That was until my fat ass sat on it.
This is Brazil, no fat asses!
(Also, it's in a car, they're usually more durable than a passport.)
I thought Brazil was famous for fat asses.
The police cars will have receivers for those trackers, so, if a policeman sees a car that doesnt emit rf sinal or wich emits the wrong plate number, "bingo, this is a stealed car, lets stop it".
My passport is supposed to give of an rf signal too. That was until my fat ass sat on it.
This is Brazil, no fat asses!
(Also, it's in a car, they're usually more durable than a passport.)
I thought Brazil was famous for fat asses.
Plump, not fat. See People of Walmart if you're not clear on the distinction.
Hate to burst your bubble, but RFID chips have already been installed on the windshields of many cars over here in Brazil, for several years. They are automated toll charging chips that allow you to cross tollbooths without stopping. AND THEY WORK JUST FINE.
The difference is that the existing system is optional. This new one will be mandatory.
We're not talk about the "hottest part of the cabin". From the TFA, the requirements are that all cars must have an rfid in the windshield. We are not talking also about tollway devices where one can simply replace it if it malfunctions. The purpose of these devices are to track stolen cars and unclaimed loads. Making this mandatory is to assume that the chip will never malfunction.
And yes, I'm seriously suggesting they haven't thoroughly thought out the repercussions fully just as they have not thoroughly thought out the mandate... else this wouldn't warrant discussion.
The police cars will have receivers for those trackers, so, if a policeman sees a car that doesnt emit rf sinal or wich emits the wrong plate number, "bingo, this is a stealed car, lets stop it".
My passport is supposed to give of an rf signal too. That was until my fat ass sat on it.
Oh, this has everything to do with it: http://www.bloomberg.com/pressroom/bloomberg-hosts-latin-america-investing-conference/
Form your own opinions or continue to connect the dots. Brazil is, however, seeing an influx of foreign investments that are unadulterated and entirely unregulated.
This is another unnecessary piece of legislation that infringes upon people's privacy just to sell an investor's product to the masses.
Famous last words.
Apple and Microsoft are two completely different and conflicting cultures of corporatism. There is something more profound happening here.
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Macs are vulnerable just as much Linux is vulnerable to viruses. There is no difference in the approach of securing each system and each one can be nailed down tightly. I was actually referring to Mac hardware as this is hardware discussion. Even though I prefer OSX, I still run Win7 and Ubuntu on Mac. It's a hardware thing and a preference to a BSD-based OS. When you purchase a Mac, it's under warranty. When you extend it with applecare, you're set. In a production environment, I rely on my macs. If there is ever a hardware failure (though rarely), I get the best service and sometimes it's in their best interest to give me a brand new machine.
Logitech's hardware is known for its durability and innovation since the 90s. Logitech's premium products used to be great and may still yet be. They were the first at the optical trackball when trackballs had more popularity. That ball looked like a red and black tropical, poisonous toad. Belkin are notoriously bad for everything they produce and are to be avoided like the plague. They are cheap quality at a steep price and are were usually pushed at places like Best Buy, Computer City, etc. I've been using mac hardware for the past five years so my input may be aged. If you work with computers, consider going mac. I'm not be being shill; it's all about the workflow and the expectancy of your hardware and your own time. Many people geek out on hardware and it's cool if you do. I did when I was a kid, but when you depend upon your hardware for your livelihood, meh..... A race car driver doesn't change his/her own tires.
Seriously. If they're not attached to a laptop, just run them through without the heat/dry cycle. I've been doing it for 13 years. Just give them a liberal 48 hours to dry out. And for fuck sake, don't add soap.
Has their ever been a leader without an ideology?
My personal opinion is that we do not need a leader, but a statesman+economist. Someone who will not lead, but a janitor who will simply keep the wheels greased. In short, someone without convictions.
Firstly, I wasn't the original OP. I, too, was hoping she would elaborate.
I was giving support to her statement of unlawful detainment. If she knows someone who went off-grid or has insight to such occurrences, I'm all ears too.
You made great points. You were in the right in asking for a response. She, the OP, however, made several claims that can't be easily ignored.
Ever seen a ginger lifeguard? Neither have I.
You are not alone, my friend. I grew up in the midwest. My family having had been strong supporters of Eisenhower as well as friends to his family. Having also grown up in this political shift, it's perplexing. Since then, this increasing polarization of the current two-party political systems has since dominated the midwest and plunged society into derangement, self-isolation and denial. In the midwest, Fox News is to blame. The last time I was there, I remember a group of "rednecks" running around red at the point of heart failure, spitting vile and parroting sensational headlines. There wives had left them, they couldn't pay their rent, their hearts were failing (both literally and figuratively), they shopped only at Wal-Mart, had no concern of their neighbor. In short, they were the worst human specimens one could find; completely incapable of living and were certainly not "men". Yet, they funnel all their personal problems and project them into a "political" discourse. I'm now reminded of Hunter S. Thompson. I think he was on to something when he said, "The U.S. is having a nervous breakdown."
Wrong. Clinton was more of a corporatist than the past three Republican presidents. There are different forms of corporatism and Clinton relied heavily upon his neo-corporatist advisors.
There is also fascist-corporatism. What we might be seeing is actually a return of Absolutist Corporatism to enforce social hierarchy.
Something else happened between those two points: W's tax-cuts.
The chips will be supplied by Kapsch ( http://www.kapsch.net/en/KapschGroup/press/articles/Pages/ktc_120810_pr.aspx ). These chips/devices are similar to the E-Z Pass in the NorthEast U.S. They are notorious for malfunctioning... http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-17/toll-poaching-ezpass/55038948/1 http://www.newstribune.com/news/2012/jun/28/e-z-pass-not-always-so-easy/ http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/49044786.html http://consumerist.com/2007/07/e-zpass-charge-you-fee-when-it-malfunctions.html The difference is that these are mandatory. If they do malfunction, how would it affect an innocent individual?
The company is Kapsch.
Three or four articles and press releases have been released in the past twelve hours. I deduct that Kapsch (the same producer of the failed E-Z Pass) is going to be producing these devices for the Brazilian government. ( See: http://www.kapsch.net/en/KapschGroup/press/articles/files/2012/PR_KTC_First_order_for_delivery_of_on-board_units_from_Brazil_EN.pdf posted 13 hours ago ). Their stock is down in case anyone is interested. Articles are being simultaneously released by Bloomberg. All articles released within a four hour difference.
I am the retard who is telling you to invest in Kapsch who creates the infallible E-Z Pass.
The purpose of these devices are to track stolen cars and unclaimed loads
And there was I thinking the purpose was to facilitate Mafia hits on rival drug lords. My bad.
In Brazil, those two statements are redundant. ;)
The police cars will have receivers for those trackers, so, if a policeman sees a car that doesnt emit rf sinal or wich emits the wrong plate number, "bingo, this is a stealed car, lets stop it".
My passport is supposed to give of an rf signal too. That was until my fat ass sat on it.
This is Brazil, no fat asses!
(Also, it's in a car, they're usually more durable than a passport.)
I thought Brazil was famous for fat asses.
The police cars will have receivers for those trackers, so, if a policeman sees a car that doesnt emit rf sinal or wich emits the wrong plate number, "bingo, this is a stealed car, lets stop it".
My passport is supposed to give of an rf signal too. That was until my fat ass sat on it.
This is Brazil, no fat asses!
(Also, it's in a car, they're usually more durable than a passport.)
I thought Brazil was famous for fat asses.
Plump, not fat. See People of Walmart if you're not clear on the distinction.
Can I find it on youporn.com?
Hate to burst your bubble, but RFID chips have already been installed on the windshields of many cars over here in Brazil, for several years. They are automated toll charging chips that allow you to cross tollbooths without stopping. AND THEY WORK JUST FINE.
The difference is that the existing system is optional. This new one will be mandatory.
Have they ever malfunctioned?
We're not talk about the "hottest part of the cabin". From the TFA, the requirements are that all cars must have an rfid in the windshield. We are not talking also about tollway devices where one can simply replace it if it malfunctions. The purpose of these devices are to track stolen cars and unclaimed loads. Making this mandatory is to assume that the chip will never malfunction. And yes, I'm seriously suggesting they haven't thoroughly thought out the repercussions fully just as they have not thoroughly thought out the mandate... else this wouldn't warrant discussion.
The police cars will have receivers for those trackers, so, if a policeman sees a car that doesnt emit rf sinal or wich emits the wrong plate number, "bingo, this is a stealed car, lets stop it".
My passport is supposed to give of an rf signal too. That was until my fat ass sat on it.
Oh, this has everything to do with it: http://www.bloomberg.com/pressroom/bloomberg-hosts-latin-america-investing-conference/ Form your own opinions or continue to connect the dots. Brazil is, however, seeing an influx of foreign investments that are unadulterated and entirely unregulated. This is another unnecessary piece of legislation that infringes upon people's privacy just to sell an investor's product to the masses.
Bloomberg just released an article relating to car theft in Brazil: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-10/brazil-wonders-why-its-rich-kids-are-so-good-at-stealing-cars.html So who's the manufacturer?
Hm. An RFID chip to be installed on the windshield in Brazilian heat? Surely, nothing could go wrong.
Sorry, they all picked options 1 and 2.
First, apologies for not consolidating my two posts. This is a recent example: http://www.democracynow.org/2012/5/22/attorney_nato_3_activists_detained_on
* Seattle/N30 * Washington A16 * Washington D.C. 2002 * Miami FTAA 2003 * ...
All have cases of unlawful detainment.
Famous last words. Apple and Microsoft are two completely different and conflicting cultures of corporatism. There is something more profound happening here.