I'm no expert on win2k security, but I do notice the addition of Kerberos 5, which was not in NT4. Kerberos 5 is not a "minor change".
And what is the "overall picture" you're speaking of? Sounds kinda vague.
I'd like to think that IIS5 is more secure than IIS4; if not, expect to see Barnes and Noble go down some, since they've been running win2k for months now on their servers.
It was fixed over a year ago, and the patch was distributed.
These examples show that the problems don't lie in the software - it's in the wetware. Any system, OS, or combination of the two can be insecure with a stupid enough person at the wheel.
0. They have access to every line of code, so there are no surprises(unlike some OTHER OSes which has problably been burning them from time to time for years.)
From what I know, the Agency does not understand the phrase "surprise". I'm rather confident (no, I'm pretty damn sure) that NSA has the source code to every OS they use.
Konstant has mentioned his employer in the past. He contributed to a thread that I started last summer.
For the record, since you seem to be so damn picky about employment, I too worked for MS last summer as an intern. Hell, I'll even put it in my user info. Karma is something I can live without.
The point is, nobody here acts as a mouthpiece for Microsoft or any other company; most companies wouldn't stoop so low to troll on slashdot. Stop your delusions that this site is more important than it really is. People speak their mind here; some people tend to agree with MS, and that's the way it is.
I've found that a USB hub on your desk, like in the base of your monitor, comes close to your ideal. It's really convenient to be able to reach around the side of the monitor and plug something in, instead of crawling under my desk.
Check out the Supermicro SC-750A, it has smooth edges, washable dust filter, and individually removable side panels. No pachinko screw return though:)
Compaq desktop machines (crap) do not represent the quality of their servers. A Compaq Proliant is a great server.
Their desktop machines are cheap and zero-administration-rigged like all the other "business" desktops now. Real developers get nice dual Xeon Dell machines, human resources can use their neutered Compaq machines.
Check page 275 of your November 1999 print copy of Wired magazine (you do read Wired, don't you ?:)
Not only does the acronym fit the function and purpose of the Vaio machines, the symbol represents the convergence of analog (VA - wavy) and digital (IO - one and zero).
I believe that the screenshot was a dramatization. Sure, Word probably has that many functions, but nobody realistically configures their toolbars like that. (hopefully!)
I had a problem with my old Gateway machine about 2 years ago... my cdrom drive went bad. I called tech support, and after telling them that the drive was bad in all 3 operating systems (95, nt, linux), the tech support dude put me on hold, came back two minutes later, and told me that since the machine was not in its original state, he couldn't support me.
Needless to say, my next computer was not a gateway. But back to the original point - let your grandpa be able to use the tech support that came with the machine. You might be able to reinstall the OS and fix up config files, but you won't be able to repair a cdrom drive or a busted screen, will you?
Keep linux far away from people who just need to get stuff done with a machine. It's just not ready for grandpa yet. Maybe in a few years...
Wow, I was just thinking the other day about how there should be an Ask Slashdot about coding music. And here it is, cool!
My personal favorites while banging out code include:
- NIN (The Fragile (great!!!) and Downward Spiral) - Offspring (Americana) - Metallica (Metallica (the black album)) - Chumbawamba (Tubthumper) - Red Hot Chili Peppers (random MP3s) - Random techno (Digital Empire 1, Orbital (In Sides), Crystal Method)
And some other stuff for more relaxed, contemplative coding sessions: - Dave Matthews Band (Luther College, Red Rocks, Before These...) - Louis Prima (Capitol Collectors Series) - Eric Clapton (Unplugged) - Bare Naked Ladies (Stunt)
I've been known to listen to Yanni as well when I'm in a really weird mood.
http://www.microsoft.com/unix/ie/defau lt.asp They offer it for Solaris and HP-UX. My experience with IE for Solaris: it loads slowly (slower than Netscape 4.61 on the same machine) but it renders HTML quickly. I'm not sure what kind of config crap it installs in your home directory; I didn't look closely at that.
Please, cut the retarded anti-MS drivel. IE for Solaris is 100% free.
I have always thought that Web browsers and Office suites could be used as "platform sellers" - port web browsers and office suites to all platforms, and then tell everyone that they would work "the best" on the original platform (Windows). This way, people could migrate from their original platform to Windows (for example), and not lose their documents, training, etc.
When it comes down to it, most people don't give a crap what operating system they run. As long as that operating system runs apps that do what they want them to, people are happy.
I've really enjoyed my Tyan Thunder 100 (original BX version), but I haven't actually stuck a second CPU in it yet. They just released the Thunder 100's successor, the Thunderbolt.
my mobo: http://www.tyan.com/products/html/s1836dluan-bx. html
We still want to support DEC Alpha processors, but we can't find any 3D accelerators for the AXP that will run Q3TEST well. If any hardware vendors are willing to rev their AXP drivers to support Q3TEST, please let me know.
I'm really wondering how much the financial investment in producing a DVD is. For example, if I'm Studio X, and I have a good film copy of a movie here, with a DTS or DD soundtrack, how much does it cost to encode and produce the DVD, including the standard array of extra goodies?
I have no idea what this costs, but I'm assuming it's not that much compared to the production cost of the movie itself. Any people in the business care to comment?
Basically, what I'm getting to, is how much it costs to throw out a movie in DVD format, and whether the resulting sales can compensate for this cost. I tend to believe that people would buy lots of copies of Star Wars on DVD, and the medium should be thought of as more of a consumer medium than some kind of archival medium. If Lucas is really concerned about the staying power of the movies, he should just digitize the movie frame for frame, store it uncompressed in a mountain somewhere, and not worry about DVD.
And his "ultimate repository" argument doesn't help to explain the fact that the trilogy exists on VHS tape, which we all know is rather lame when it comes to quality.
People want the trilogy on DVD, and they're willing to pay for it. There will be better formats eventually. But people want it now!
Screenshots don't do this game justice.
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Is there anyone else that thinks there is something wrong when a game demo requires 70MB of RAM? Is the code that complex or is it really that bloated?
No, there's nothing wrong. Don't forget that there's many, many, many pieces of truecolor artwork, large data structures for the map, and other such things. I'm sure the code itself is tiny, and most of it probably fits within cache. Carmack wouldn't have it any other way.
Naah, Microsoft already has demonstrated input technology that uses PS/2 or USB (Natural Keyboard Elite). The market for USB peripherals is not that big yet, and they're not going to get the big OEM accounts with a USB-only mouse.
For the record, I've had nothing but good luck with MS hardware products. Their joysticks (especially the new ones) and mice have always been of excellent quality and construction. And the MS natural keyboard elite is orders of magnitude better than those cheap $10 knockoffs when it comes to quality.
GLDoom is quite enjoyable, but the antialiasing makes the old blocky sprites look kinda funky. The only problem I had was finding my old Doom/Doom 2 WAD files...
why not put one more banner ad on the page? Personally, I don't mind the banner ads, and one more won't hurt. If you want to see Rob eat steak instead of ramen noodles (and fix his heater), put this in your slashbox.
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I'm no expert on win2k security, but I do notice the addition of Kerberos 5, which was not in NT4. Kerberos 5 is not a "minor change".
And what is the "overall picture" you're speaking of? Sounds kinda vague.
I'd like to think that IIS5 is more secure than IIS4; if not, expect to see Barnes and Noble go down some, since they've been running win2k for months now on their servers.
It was fixed over a year ago, and the patch was distributed.
These examples show that the problems don't lie in the software - it's in the wetware. Any system, OS, or combination of the two can be insecure with a stupid enough person at the wheel.
0. They have access to every line of code, so there are no surprises(unlike some OTHER OSes which has problably been burning them from time to time for years.)
From what I know, the Agency does not understand the phrase "surprise". I'm rather confident (no, I'm pretty damn sure) that NSA has the source code to every OS they use.
Konstant has mentioned his employer in the past. He contributed to a thread that I started last summer.
For the record, since you seem to be so damn picky about employment, I too worked for MS last summer as an intern. Hell, I'll even put it in my user info. Karma is something I can live without.
The point is, nobody here acts as a mouthpiece for Microsoft or any other company; most companies wouldn't stoop so low to troll on slashdot. Stop your delusions that this site is more important than it really is. People speak their mind here; some people tend to agree with MS, and that's the way it is.
I've found that a USB hub on your desk, like in the base of your monitor, comes close to your ideal. It's really convenient to be able to reach around the side of the monitor and plug something in, instead of crawling under my desk.
:)
Check out the Supermicro SC-750A, it has smooth edges, washable dust filter, and individually removable side panels. No pachinko screw return though
Check out "Thugs On Film" at www.shockwave.com. Hilarious.
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Compaq desktop machines (crap) do not represent the quality of their servers. A Compaq Proliant is a great server.
Their desktop machines are cheap and zero-administration-rigged like all the other "business" desktops now. Real developers get nice dual Xeon Dell machines, human resources can use their neutered Compaq machines.
Well, this SimCity game looks nice... but if you're in the mood for something a bit more... free, then check out:
dopewars.cjb.net
Check page 275 of your November 1999 print copy of Wired magazine (you do read Wired, don't you ? :)
Not only does the acronym fit the function and purpose of the Vaio machines, the symbol represents the convergence of analog (VA - wavy) and digital (IO - one and zero).
I believe that the screenshot was a dramatization. Sure, Word probably has that many functions, but nobody realistically configures their toolbars like that. (hopefully!)
I had a problem with my old Gateway machine about 2 years ago... my cdrom drive went bad. I called tech support, and after telling them that the drive was bad in all 3 operating systems (95, nt, linux), the tech support dude put me on hold, came back two minutes later, and told me that since the machine was not in its original state, he couldn't support me.
Needless to say, my next computer was not a gateway. But back to the original point - let your grandpa be able to use the tech support that came with the machine. You might be able to reinstall the OS and fix up config files, but you won't be able to repair a cdrom drive or a busted screen, will you?
Keep linux far away from people who just need to get stuff done with a machine. It's just not ready for grandpa yet. Maybe in a few years...
Wow, I was just thinking the other day about how there should be an Ask Slashdot about coding music. And here it is, cool!
My personal favorites while banging out code include:
- NIN (The Fragile (great!!!) and Downward Spiral)
- Offspring (Americana)
- Metallica (Metallica (the black album))
- Chumbawamba (Tubthumper)
- Red Hot Chili Peppers (random MP3s)
- Random techno (Digital Empire 1, Orbital (In Sides), Crystal Method)
And some other stuff for more relaxed, contemplative coding sessions:
- Dave Matthews Band (Luther College, Red Rocks, Before These...)
- Louis Prima (Capitol Collectors Series)
- Eric Clapton (Unplugged)
- Bare Naked Ladies (Stunt)
I've been known to listen to Yanni as well when I'm in a really weird mood.
http://www.microsoft.com/unix/ie/defau lt.asp
They offer it for Solaris and HP-UX.
My experience with IE for Solaris: it loads slowly (slower than Netscape 4.61 on the same machine) but it renders HTML quickly. I'm not sure what kind of config crap it installs in your home directory; I didn't look closely at that.
Please, cut the retarded anti-MS drivel. IE for Solaris is 100% free.
I have always thought that Web browsers and Office suites could be used as "platform sellers" - port web browsers and office suites to all platforms, and then tell everyone that they would work "the best" on the original platform (Windows). This way, people could migrate from their original platform to Windows (for example), and not lose their documents, training, etc.
When it comes down to it, most people don't give a crap what operating system they run. As long as that operating system runs apps that do what they want them to, people are happy.
I've really enjoyed my Tyan Thunder 100 (original BX version), but I haven't actually stuck a second CPU in it yet. They just released the Thunder 100's successor, the Thunderbolt.
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my mobo:
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/s1836dluan-bx
thunderbolt:
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/s1837uang.htm
Alpha info, straight from Brian Hook's .plan:
May 12, 1999, part 5
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We still want to support DEC Alpha processors, but we can't find any
3D accelerators for the AXP that will run Q3TEST well. If any hardware
vendors are willing to rev their AXP drivers to support Q3TEST, please
let me know.
I'm really wondering how much the financial investment in producing a DVD is. For example, if I'm Studio X, and I have a good film copy of a movie here, with a DTS or DD soundtrack, how much does it cost to encode and produce the DVD, including the standard array of extra goodies?
I have no idea what this costs, but I'm assuming it's not that much compared to the production cost of the movie itself. Any people in the business care to comment?
Basically, what I'm getting to, is how much it costs to throw out a movie in DVD format, and whether the resulting sales can compensate for this cost. I tend to believe that people would buy lots of copies of Star Wars on DVD, and the medium should be thought of as more of a consumer medium than some kind of archival medium. If Lucas is really concerned about the staying power of the movies, he should just digitize the movie frame for frame, store it uncompressed in a mountain somewhere, and not worry about DVD.
And his "ultimate repository" argument doesn't help to explain the fact that the trilogy exists on VHS tape, which we all know is rather lame when it comes to quality.
People want the trilogy on DVD, and they're willing to pay for it. There will be better formats eventually. But people want it now!
No, there's nothing wrong.
Don't forget that there's many, many, many pieces of truecolor artwork, large data structures for the map, and other such things.
I'm sure the code itself is tiny, and most of it probably fits within cache. Carmack wouldn't have it any other way.
Naah, Microsoft already has demonstrated input technology that uses PS/2 or USB (Natural Keyboard Elite). The market for USB peripherals is not that big yet, and they're not going to get the big OEM accounts with a USB-only mouse.
For the record, I've had nothing but good luck with MS hardware products. Their joysticks (especially the new ones) and mice have always been of excellent quality and construction. And the MS natural keyboard elite is orders of magnitude better than those cheap $10 knockoffs when it comes to quality.
The thing that struck me the most about the article is that the dude crashed his F1. Man, that is such a nice car...
(sniff)
GLDoom is quite enjoyable, but the antialiasing makes the old blocky sprites look kinda funky. The only problem I had was finding my old Doom/Doom 2 WAD files...
Supposedly one of the player models in Q3A is the Doom Marine. That should be cool.
I've recently heard rumors that Morris has been interviewed by the MIT CS department for a professor/researcher position here.
Could be interesting...
why not put one more banner ad on the page?
Personally, I don't mind the banner ads, and one more won't hurt. If you want to see Rob eat steak instead of ramen noodles (and fix his heater), put this in your slashbox.