Exactly, It's difficult to Invent anything these days without somebody threatening to sue you. A lot of new stuff use to come from some guy in his basement, but he can't do it anymore; he just doesn't have the funds to fight in Court. From my eyes, everything has pretty much come to a standstill until this is all sorted out, if ever.
Can you imagine being stuck with the same Technology for 50 or 100 years?. I wonder how long until this hits the Space Industry or things like Solar, would a person really sue all those people on youtube making their own Solar heaters and such?. It's a Crazy world now, almost everything that was taught in my school years is useless now. You can't do anything without some big Corporation putting its Lawyers up your trousers.
What they really want is to teach the same thing they taught to Best Buy employees. And they want to show kids that only Microsoft products can deliver a Secure platform for all their computing needs. It's just a clever way to spread their propaganda unfortunately. It doesn't help students to put them in a Microsoft only world, then when they finally enter the real world and find out they have no idea what 'sudo' and 'ifconfig' is.
Of course by the time they enter the real world, they will all have Gorilla Arm.
Microsoft was one of the founders of the UPnP Forum, Apple isn't a member. Not to mention that Microsoft pushed this API very hard. We were warned of the vulnerability of this protocol back in 2001. There was a big deal with Windows ME and XP about disabling this service also, It was Microsoft whom ignored all the vulnerabilities at first, if they scared OEMs then the OEMs wouldn't implement this protocol.
This is yet another example of why Microsoft has too much power and shouldn't be dictating what's in my hardware. How long until Secure Boot gets this same treatment of access to your system?.
Note to Footnote: Win8 has about 2% *Nix distros combined 10-15%. What's that you say?. For goodness sakes, even Vista has more users than 8, go look. That is of course, if you believe all those random percentages somebody pulled out of their arse. The truth is, nobody knows anything, they are ALL just best guess numbers from so-called experts.
Chromium works great for me on Xubuntu 12.04. However, I use Firefox mostly and it also runs fine. Have also tried various other WebKit based Browsers that are super fast, but I still use Firefox.
Once you get use to something, it's difficult to switch, but very possible and doable. I used Windows since 1998, switched to Linux last year (2012) never looked back. Incidentally, In Firefox I use Flash Block and Stop Tube to 'click to play' HTML5 and Flash; great add-ons.
You already have Government backdoors in ahem...a certain OS I will not mention. Some ISPs have logging software that they give to the Government and they search for keywords etc. We are already being monitored, now it's time to figure out how to weasel out of it.
I do agree with you, if for some reason the RIAA and MPAA were locked out of our activities, they have the power to lobby and succeed in getting new legislation passed. That's the problem with some countries, we have allowed big corporations to take over absolutely everything and dictate what we can and can't do.
They do more than look, I have personally witnessed them collecting 'samples' to be analyzed on some cases. Then when the person comes in they are turned down because they found Cancer and other things. Now, how they know a person has Cancer or other Disease even after the clients own doctors didn't find anything; that's another story entirely. It goes beyond privacy and into the downright weird category.
Why give Microsoft access to your computer, which in turn gives access to the NSA, Chinese, Indians and whom ever else has placed backdoors in there. And no matter what OS you use, every time you open your Browser you give limited data to whatever Website you browse. Your Information isn't safe, anywhere.
You're kidding right? My brother is always complaining about having to pay various fees, as he says "To even turn my Xbox on!" sometimes. That and $70 games are enough to put a person in the poor house. The article is correct in saying a new GPU will boost performance on an older system. But don't buy a super high end card for it, eventually the CPU will become too much of a bottleneck.
I think I'll stick to my PC with Xubuntu (I actually BUY games I like). Oh noesss I mentioned Linux, will I be Modded as a Troll again? Beaten into oblivion by Slashdots Secret Society of Microsoft Fanboys AKA SSMF? Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion!. And don't forget to drink your Ovaltine.
I agree with a lot of you that the Intel boards are Rock Solid and Stable; I have a P2 here with an Intel D865PERL that works like a charm. But Intel it seems are trying to completely remove itself from the Desktop market by using CPUs already attached to the Motherboard (Less Options, bad for Hobbyists) and now removing its own boards. I use AMD now, with a Rock Solid M5A97. It was in my price range and I don't regret it.
And here's AMD in the background waving at all of you that they're dedicated to DIYers by continuing the Socket brand and you all act like they don't exist and are running around like Chickens with no heads, yelling "The Desktop is DEAD!". Stop that, you look silly.
You are right actually, Microsoft was a Consultant. And you're right about getting Modded down, every time I mention 'Linux' I am marked as a Troll and I JUST registered. We should all just go back to posting as AC lol.
As for this Code being Open Sourced, I can understand the reluctance from the DNC and the urgency for the RNC.
In 25 years, I seriously doubt this is going to be an Issue. At the current rate of Population explosion and Debt, I doubt many people will even own a Computing device. And of course, because this is Future related and nobody knows the Future (Except John Titor) there will probably be another article in the Future, explaining why this Article was wrong.
Did you forget about NSAKEY_?. Microsoft apparently took great lengths to shush that since you can't remember. There is no telling what Government backdoors are in Microsoft Windows since Indians and Chinese both help write code for it. There was also (and still is) an unknown hole in IE in 2010 that allowed Chinese hackers to steal Data from Google, Adobe and others. The question was: Was it really unknown, or intentionally put there?. Who knows, not us.
Then there is the Hardware backdoor from China, using the ASIC chip in US Military components. It's not a theory or a maybe, it's all fact. If you can't personally see the code for all this Software and Hardware, nobody should use it. But of course, we know that's not possible except with Open Source.
Well how about that, you took all that time to write us to say you're a fanboy and never tried Linux. I guess nobody told you that Windows 7 will eventually stop receiving updates and you'll have to pay to upgrade to something you don't like and can't change. No one uses Linux? What am I doing right now, daydreaming?.
How did your post even get here, I bet you it went through a Server running Linux. His phone is probably an Android, he won't admit that though. I only wasted my time reading that and writing this and accomplished nothing in the process. It's OK though, I have lots of free time, can't code but would love to offer myself to doing something on the platform of the future, Linux.
The only service I can offer is an easy and simple was to bring users to Xubuntu. I've been using Linux for one year and wouldn't go back to dirty Windows if you gave it to me for free. Did I mention I'm also a casual gamer whom has found suitable replacements for ALL my games and apps?. 15 years of Windows and I'm done. Que Sera, Sera...
Without knowing your Computers Specs, please allow me to name a few popular games that run on Linux if you let me?. Of course you should know about Steam and the Humble Bundles I presume?. Here are a few from the Ubuntu software center, even though I use Xubuntu, which is an OFFICIAL version along with Kubuntu and Lubuntu.
Space Pirates and Zombies, RC Mini Racers, Torchlight, Oil Rush, 0 A.D., Heroes of Newerth, Spring RTS Engine (Many games!). Those are current and popular but there are Thousands more older and fun games; why limit yourself to only new things. Everything is there if you look for it, trust me I've been looking for a year in every nook and cranny. And lots more on the way =)
My brother uses an Xbox 360, he was a bit shocked. He said he doesn't understand why it's not making any money since they nickel and dime you to death. He said it's getting to where you can't even turn it on without paying ten times. That's what he said.
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Exactly, It's difficult to Invent anything these days without somebody threatening to sue you. A lot of new stuff use to come from some guy in his basement, but he can't do it anymore; he just doesn't have the funds to fight in Court. From my eyes, everything has pretty much come to a standstill until this is all sorted out, if ever.
Can you imagine being stuck with the same Technology for 50 or 100 years?. I wonder how long until this hits the Space Industry or things like Solar, would a person really sue all those people on youtube making their own Solar heaters and such?. It's a Crazy world now, almost everything that was taught in my school years is useless now. You can't do anything without some big Corporation putting its Lawyers up your trousers.
Replaced again with Windows computers I assume. How smart...
Motorized Feet, or How I Learned to Stop being Lazy and Love Exercise.
What they really want is to teach the same thing they taught to Best Buy employees. And they want to show kids that only Microsoft products can deliver a Secure platform for all their computing needs. It's just a clever way to spread their propaganda unfortunately. It doesn't help students to put them in a Microsoft only world, then when they finally enter the real world and find out they have no idea what 'sudo' and 'ifconfig' is.
Of course by the time they enter the real world, they will all have Gorilla Arm.
Have you checked WinSxS lately?. It might be a 2 Gig install, but it keeps growing and growing and growing. It's OK though, it's a 'feature'.
Microsoft was one of the founders of the UPnP Forum, Apple isn't a member. Not to mention that Microsoft pushed this API very hard. We were warned of the vulnerability of this protocol back in 2001. There was a big deal with Windows ME and XP about disabling this service also, It was Microsoft whom ignored all the vulnerabilities at first, if they scared OEMs then the OEMs wouldn't implement this protocol.
This is yet another example of why Microsoft has too much power and shouldn't be dictating what's in my hardware. How long until Secure Boot gets this same treatment of access to your system?.
I know Facebook told you to stop using their API, but you really are taking it hard with all that LSD usage huh.
Note to Footnote: Win8 has about 2% *Nix distros combined 10-15%. What's that you say?. For goodness sakes, even Vista has more users than 8, go look. That is of course, if you believe all those random percentages somebody pulled out of their arse. The truth is, nobody knows anything, they are ALL just best guess numbers from so-called experts.
Chromium works great for me on Xubuntu 12.04. However, I use Firefox mostly and it also runs fine. Have also tried various other WebKit based Browsers that are super fast, but I still use Firefox.
Once you get use to something, it's difficult to switch, but very possible and doable. I used Windows since 1998, switched to Linux last year (2012) never looked back. Incidentally, In Firefox I use Flash Block and Stop Tube to 'click to play' HTML5 and Flash; great add-ons.
You already have Government backdoors in ahem...a certain OS I will not mention. Some ISPs have logging software that they give to the Government and they search for keywords etc. We are already being monitored, now it's time to figure out how to weasel out of it.
I do agree with you, if for some reason the RIAA and MPAA were locked out of our activities, they have the power to lobby and succeed in getting new legislation passed. That's the problem with some countries, we have allowed big corporations to take over absolutely everything and dictate what we can and can't do.
If you have a Touch screen or a Graphics Tablet, you can just use MyPaint on GNU/Linux.
They do more than look, I have personally witnessed them collecting 'samples' to be analyzed on some cases. Then when the person comes in they are turned down because they found Cancer and other things. Now, how they know a person has Cancer or other Disease even after the clients own doctors didn't find anything; that's another story entirely. It goes beyond privacy and into the downright weird category.
Hey Ballmer, nobody wants your garbage anymore. Please keep losing money, PLEASE.
Why give Microsoft access to your computer, which in turn gives access to the NSA, Chinese, Indians and whom ever else has placed backdoors in there. And no matter what OS you use, every time you open your Browser you give limited data to whatever Website you browse. Your Information isn't safe, anywhere.
You're kidding right? My brother is always complaining about having to pay various fees, as he says "To even turn my Xbox on!" sometimes. That and $70 games are enough to put a person in the poor house. The article is correct in saying a new GPU will boost performance on an older system. But don't buy a super high end card for it, eventually the CPU will become too much of a bottleneck.
I think I'll stick to my PC with Xubuntu (I actually BUY games I like). Oh noesss I mentioned Linux, will I be Modded as a Troll again? Beaten into oblivion by Slashdots Secret Society of Microsoft Fanboys AKA SSMF? Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion!. And don't forget to drink your Ovaltine.
"Dear Slashdot, switching one system that run Ubuntu in a VM to Fedora into running Ubuntu does not constitute 'switching to Ubuntu'." - Alan
He is also giving up his work entirely for 'Family Reasons'. Even leaving Intel.
"I'm leaving the Linux world and Intel for a bit for family reasons." - Alan
You guys are all worked up over the Headline. =p
I agree with a lot of you that the Intel boards are Rock Solid and Stable; I have a P2 here with an Intel D865PERL that works like a charm. But Intel it seems are trying to completely remove itself from the Desktop market by using CPUs already attached to the Motherboard (Less Options, bad for Hobbyists) and now removing its own boards. I use AMD now, with a Rock Solid M5A97. It was in my price range and I don't regret it.
And here's AMD in the background waving at all of you that they're dedicated to DIYers by continuing the Socket brand and you all act like they don't exist and are running around like Chickens with no heads, yelling "The Desktop is DEAD!". Stop that, you look silly.
One small thing: Xubuntu, Kubuntu or Lubuntu. All Official, same OS Different GUI. Educate yourself.
You are right actually, Microsoft was a Consultant. And you're right about getting Modded down, every time I mention 'Linux' I am marked as a Troll and I JUST registered. We should all just go back to posting as AC lol.
As for this Code being Open Sourced, I can understand the reluctance from the DNC and the urgency for the RNC.
In 25 years, I seriously doubt this is going to be an Issue. At the current rate of Population explosion and Debt, I doubt many people will even own a Computing device. And of course, because this is Future related and nobody knows the Future (Except John Titor) there will probably be another article in the Future, explaining why this Article was wrong.
Did you forget about NSAKEY_?. Microsoft apparently took great lengths to shush that since you can't remember. There is no telling what Government backdoors are in Microsoft Windows since Indians and Chinese both help write code for it. There was also (and still is) an unknown hole in IE in 2010 that allowed Chinese hackers to steal Data from Google, Adobe and others. The question was: Was it really unknown, or intentionally put there?. Who knows, not us.
Then there is the Hardware backdoor from China, using the ASIC chip in US Military components. It's not a theory or a maybe, it's all fact. If you can't personally see the code for all this Software and Hardware, nobody should use it. But of course, we know that's not possible except with Open Source.
Well how about that, you took all that time to write us to say you're a fanboy and never tried Linux. I guess nobody told you that Windows 7 will eventually stop receiving updates and you'll have to pay to upgrade to something you don't like and can't change. No one uses Linux? What am I doing right now, daydreaming?.
How did your post even get here, I bet you it went through a Server running Linux. His phone is probably an Android, he won't admit that though. I only wasted my time reading that and writing this and accomplished nothing in the process. It's OK though, I have lots of free time, can't code but would love to offer myself to doing something on the platform of the future, Linux.
The only service I can offer is an easy and simple was to bring users to Xubuntu. I've been using Linux for one year and wouldn't go back to dirty Windows if you gave it to me for free. Did I mention I'm also a casual gamer whom has found suitable replacements for ALL my games and apps?. 15 years of Windows and I'm done. Que Sera, Sera...
Without knowing your Computers Specs, please allow me to name a few popular games that run on Linux if you let me?. Of course you should know about Steam and the Humble Bundles I presume?. Here are a few from the Ubuntu software center, even though I use Xubuntu, which is an OFFICIAL version along with Kubuntu and Lubuntu.
Space Pirates and Zombies, RC Mini Racers, Torchlight, Oil Rush, 0 A.D., Heroes of Newerth, Spring RTS Engine (Many games!). Those are current and popular but there are Thousands more older and fun games; why limit yourself to only new things. Everything is there if you look for it, trust me I've been looking for a year in every nook and cranny. And lots more on the way =)
My brother uses an Xbox 360, he was a bit shocked. He said he doesn't understand why it's not making any money since they nickel and dime you to death. He said it's getting to where you can't even turn it on without paying ten times. That's what he said.
That's disgusting and not Human at all.