Alternatively,
[National] Rule 1: put it on the internet, with suitable security, if doing so will save money
This.
In many ways the air gap is antithetical to the interests of both the government and any related organizations responsible for said infrastructure. The air gap is nearly impossible to manage in a sane and worthwhile fashion. You can read about the myth of the air gap here.
Along these lines a recent story on a former NPR Capitol Hill reporter:
“There’s a lot of great work being done,” said Seabrook. “I think the problem is the Congress itself. And we’re all in the same positions, scrambling to figure out how the hell to cover these a*sholes.”
NBC is probably too busy with a closeup shot of a crying young Russian girl after the Fobos-Grunt incident to cover the MSL. With plenty of derisive commentary of course.
Regrettably a liability lawsuit like this seems to be one of the only tools available to encourage large organizations to take computer security seriously.
Flying several times shortly before that date after several years where I've managed to avoid flying entirely. I expect a wonderful experience from such a responsive, responsible, and generally helpful organization...
Back in April of 2012 I similarly randomly discovered I had IPv6 support. For me it was via RCN. Thanks to a friend's SSH server with a misconfigured fail2ban install and several failed login attempts over IPv4 I found myself connected over IPv6.
To answer your question I have yet to find a truly practical benefit. At the moment you can view a few IPv6-only test sites but that's about it for normal users.
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Alternatively, [National] Rule 1: put it on the internet, with suitable security, if doing so will save money
This.
In many ways the air gap is antithetical to the interests of both the government and any related organizations responsible for said infrastructure. The air gap is nearly impossible to manage in a sane and worthwhile fashion. You can read about the myth of the air gap here.
how many infants agreed to be circumsised?
The same number that opted to be treated in a variety of positive or negative ways by their parents. Your question is a misdirection at best.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79998.html
is any better than a "stateless news organization".
NBC is probably too busy with a closeup shot of a crying young Russian girl after the Fobos-Grunt incident to cover the MSL. With plenty of derisive commentary of course.
Regrettably a liability lawsuit like this seems to be one of the only tools available to encourage large organizations to take computer security seriously.
The TSA has until August 30th to respond.
Flying several times shortly before that date after several years where I've managed to avoid flying entirely. I expect a wonderful experience from such a responsive, responsible, and generally helpful organization...
Back in April of 2012 I similarly randomly discovered I had IPv6 support. For me it was via RCN. Thanks to a friend's SSH server with a misconfigured fail2ban install and several failed login attempts over IPv4 I found myself connected over IPv6.
To answer your question I have yet to find a truly practical benefit. At the moment you can view a few IPv6-only test sites but that's about it for normal users.