Re:Grounds for divorce.
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Spy v. Spy
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ARGH!!! It's not about what you have or don't have to hide. It's about trust. If you can't trust the one who you claim to love, what kind of love do you really have? And if your spouse does not trust you, do they love you? And if they don't love you, why are you married to them? Sex? Money? Great, that probably makes a wonderful marriage.
Dang, I didn't even know that stuff existed:o( That's taking software development to a new low. What is love/loyalty/etc if you don't trust it and must periodically monitor the person's lifestyle to make *yourself* feel better? That's just sleezy.
At some point a company will probably (if it hasn't happened already) offer the fact that they do not run such software as an benefit. Some day, that may be a decision you make ranking right up their with stock options/benefits/work location/pay rate.
And heck, maybe we'll pick our spouses the same way. As in, "Do you promise to love and obey your husband and never use spyware on him?"
From the article: (20020320/Media Contact: Richard Stern, Virtumundo, 816/931-1831/WIRES ONLINE, LEGAL, BUSINESS/)
They would be related would......... nah....
Re:I Google therefore I kick some serious butt :)
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Spammer Sues List Broker
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Got it;o)
Posted somewhere down the page, I listed a link found on Google to a earlier article by bizjournal.com. In that article, they list Inurv Inc from Glendale, CA. No searches of general business directories for Glendale CA turned anything up, but this tells us a whole lot more... Of course, the Secretary of State should have some good info;o)
I'll post the general info here in case Sec State website are susceptible to./ effect.. Probably the funniest thing there is that guy's name. So, Google has triumphed once again.
Corporation
INURV, INC.
Number: C2381410 Date Filed: 9/28/2001 Status: active
Here's a link to an earlier article than the newsbytes story although it's very sparse on details. Looks like they *might* have contact info for Inurv though... Phone number perhaps?
"Officials at Inurv could not be reached for comment."
Ok, so I'm currently working on a auction system that is in use by at least one company. They ask for a change in the software so the commission percentages that are charge to their consignors are handled in a slightly different way. I make the change and under certain conditions, it's now possible for the consignor to be charge half of what they should be. I can see there should possibly be some liability here especially if I were "selling" the product.
btw, none of the things I'm listing here ever happened, I'm just supposing...
Now, they ask for a change that resizes the storage size for the Notes for each customer. I make the change, but my code does not also make the change to their database schema. I provide a separate script that does that. The customer installs the upgrade, but does not upgrade the db. Who is liable? Can I be held liable for not making my upgrade *easy* enough if the client forgets to run the db upgrade script and loses data?
Let go even further. I use MySQL for the db, python-mysql for the db module, python for the language and Qt for the interface. ReportLab is being used for pdf generation, lpr for printing, X-windows for launching the program, KDE for the desktop manager, and Acrobat Reader to parse the pdf files into ps for printing. Without these things, the program will not run.
Now, due to a bug in MySQL, the company finds that it is losing n*$50 where n is the number of items in the auction for every auction. Perhaps the 50 entry fee is not getting stored correctly and suppose that's a database problem. Who's liable? Me, for leveraging off an existing system without it being totally stable? The db? Maybe in this case it's clear the db maker would be held responsible.
Now let's lose some data because MySQL was not *configured* correctly. Who's fault now? Customer, me, or MySQL?
Lastly, let's lose some data due to a bug in the database that was caused by a ambiguity in the API of glibc that allows a function to be called in a way that was not intended and works as expected most of the time, but is clearly not a bug when it doesn't work the expected way. Who now? MySQL? The library they used? Me for using MySQL? The customer for being stupid enough to hire me when I'm not even competent enough to ensure the tools I use have absolutly no bugs in them? ARGH!
I'll tell you one thing... I've never associating my name with a general library if this kind of thing goes through. Blame would very often be passed back down the chain as far as possible trying to find a scapegoat other than yourself.
1. Start a business model that bases making money around a product that can easily be duplicated and shared. 2. Cry foul when consumers realize they can share the product easily. (Ignoring the possiblity of a utopian society where everyone is honest) 3. Earn income from your government because you are being cheated. 4. Move an arm of your business to Canada. 5. Repeat Steps 1-3 while expanding to as many countries as necessary.
Ya know, that's a dang nifty idea Wonder if there's any possibility... nah...
Now won't it be funny if MusicCity claims another 5 million users 'cause a bunch of scruffy nerds downloaded the source tonight . Who would have thunk that the./ effect could actually *help* someone?:)
Furthermore, at least some of the modifications are in the downloaded code. I just did a quick grep and musiccity and Morpheus Preview Edition both show up in src/resource files. Dunno how different it is from the original though. I guess there is a disadvantage to not having a running windows box handy;o)
Hrm, that means my stupid car is fscked up too... Unless you have a really bright way to reduce the amount of energy lost as heat in the circuts making up modern processors, I think we should be happy for anything that allows us to combat the heat.
And yes, the car is a valid example. Think Energy_of_System(point a) = Energy_of_System(point b) and for some reason those silly engineers could not reduce the amount of heat lost in the system due to combustion and friction...
Isn't that the whole point? The colder the liquid, as long as it had room in the coolant system to freeze and expand, the happier I am. If the entire system functioned there, the cooling system would rock;o) Heck, you'd probably even use your hands to help out.
Please tell me you've spoke of something you wrote as "an evil hack", "an ugly hack", "a shweeeet hack", etc.... Oh, that's right, I forget we have mortals among us sometimes..
Now, I'm sure ever quest was designed the way it was to be fun, not purely addictive, but suppose a game truly were? It might be an interesting thing to do, design a game purely for its addictive qualities, maybe a little immoral though:P.
That's the whole idea;o) Create a highly addictive product and charge a per use fee. It doesn't even have to be interesting, innovative, fun, etc... just addictive. I wonder if it leaves stains on your teeth?
Let's first assume that the problem that you described does indeed exists. If an ACID complient database were used, and it were configured correctly, the coder of the slashdot site would be required to group the code for the two steps into the same place and send it as one single transaction.
If for some reason, the a database like mysql were used because maybe the project requirements demanded a screaming fast database, then the coder would be required to group his code in such a way that it did its own consistency checks in a proper manner and perhaps locked a row for write access if necessary.
Now, which of those is more work? I don't really know. Neither seem very difficult and I've built systems both ways. Remember, somewhere in code, someone has made the operation autonomous. The server doesn't really give a damn if it's done in application code, or in the database. In fact, the users of the site don't really care either...
So, don't go knocking it if you don't understand it...
Good thing he did. I've been making my mac n cheese with tobacco sauce all along. I'm just lucky I read this post before I invited friends over for dinner. Oh, wait.... I never invite anyone over;o)
Why on earth is this new for nerds? This is not stuff that matters.
Well, I'm not sure that it's "new" at all.....
And let's forget for a minute that this might be an appropriate topic for slashdot (think think think.. owwww), just consider that a site like this is popular because of one thing. It continues to draw visitors. Do you see a lack of visitors? Content must be ok... If you aren't pleased with the direction the content has taken, then you could just... Ah geez, nevermind. Maybe you'll figure it out.
And Xine compiles with 2.96 for anyone too lazy to upgrade their compiler (yep, that would be me). It's got DVD support as well with CSS decryption plugins. Just got it installed last night and watched Swordfish.
If nothing else, there's some serious geek factor involved. Take, for instance:
Boy1: "My Dad works with a 512 machine dual alpha 833 cluster"
Boy2: "Big deal. My Dad can kick your dad's butt at Quake"
Boy1 (miffed): "Well, my mom drives a 2003 Lexus with built-in GPS, built-in electronic stun theft protection, built-in dog_pees_on_tire() protection, built in adaptive AI that reminds her to pick milk up from the store and it even talks in a deep sexy man's voice when Dad's not around."
Boy2: "So what, my Mom can cook."
Boy1 (really miffed): "Ah Ha, let me see your PDA..." (pause as he boots up Quake) "Thought so, yours only does 6726 fps. Mine does 6731 fps."
Boy2: "DADDY!!!!! I WANT A NEW PDA!!!!"
See.... And tell me that's not how 99% of geeks think about new hardware. I won't even mention the speed of my PDA....
Ok, for the disclaimer: I've only had one course in Chemistry and don't have much of a clue what's going on, but....
If this decays into radioactive sodium, how long does it last? Are we talking standard half life stuff, or is this "magnesium" only magnesium for a very very short period of time?
Why sodium? Is there a property of sodium that makes this easier?
Would this process take more and more energy when working with larger atoms? If so, the alchemy idea is pretty much out.
On all the comments about lead to gold, I think we're talking about a different process. It looks like the sodium atom is being bombarded with protons until one sticks, correct? Lead to Gold would require ripping 2 protons out of lead which seems a lot less feasible...
They couldn't save their documents in Powerpoint 97, could they? I'm pretty sure Powerpoint 2000 will save in the 97 compatible format if you don't use any features requiring the 2000 format... I know Word and Excel both function in this manner.
It's not really *that* different... See comment about a national firewall. There are only so many access points into the internet infrastructure of Germany and the companies that own that infrastructure can most likely be pursuaded to follow the government's request... Yes, of course someone could get a private satellite link, but that's not going to be very common for some time.
So, as the channels are the control on your TV, the lines in and out of Germany are the control for Germany's internet. Of course, the tech savy can get around blocks like that, but the general populace could be restricted very easily...
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ARGH!!! It's not about what you have or don't have to hide. It's about trust. If you can't trust the one who you claim to love, what kind of love do you really have? And if your spouse does not trust you, do they love you? And if they don't love you, why are you married to them? Sex? Money? Great, that probably makes a wonderful marriage.
Dang, I didn't even know that stuff existed :o( That's taking software development to a new low. What is love/loyalty/etc if you don't trust it and must periodically monitor the person's lifestyle to make *yourself* feel better? That's just sleezy.
At some point a company will probably (if it hasn't happened already) offer the fact that they do not run such software as an benefit. Some day, that may be a decision you make ranking right up their with stock options/benefits/work location/pay rate.
And heck, maybe we'll pick our spouses the same way. As in, "Do you promise to love and obey your husband and never use spyware on him?"
From the article: (20020320/Media Contact: Richard Stern, Virtumundo, 816/931-1831 /WIRES ONLINE, LEGAL, BUSINESS/)
......... nah....
They would be related would
Got it ;o)
;o)
./ effect.. Probably the funniest thing there is that guy's name. So, Google has triumphed once again.
Posted somewhere down the page, I listed a link found on Google to a earlier article by bizjournal.com. In that article, they list Inurv Inc from Glendale, CA. No searches of general business directories for Glendale CA turned anything up, but this tells us a whole lot more... Of course, the Secretary of State should have some good info
I'll post the general info here in case Sec State website are susceptible to
Corporation
INURV, INC.
Number: C2381410
Date Filed: 9/28/2001
Status: active
Jurisdiction: California
Mailing Address
210 N. CENTRAL AVENUE #210
GLENDALE, CA 91203
Agent for Service of Process
GEORGI KARAYACOUBIAN
1443 ROCKGLEN AVENUE #4
GLENDALE, CA 91205
Here's a link to an earlier article than the newsbytes story although it's very sparse on details. Looks like they *might* have contact info for Inurv though... Phone number perhaps?
"Officials at Inurv could not be reached for comment."
Or perhaps 144 round automatic rubber powered weaponry. Wonder what kind of law they'll have to pass to outlaw that?
Ok, so I'm currently working on a auction system that is in use by at least one company. They ask for a change in the software so the commission percentages that are charge to their consignors are handled in a slightly different way. I make the change and under certain conditions, it's now possible for the consignor to be charge half of what they should be. I can see there should possibly be some liability here especially if I were "selling" the product.
btw, none of the things I'm listing here ever happened, I'm just supposing...
Now, they ask for a change that resizes the storage size for the Notes for each customer. I make the change, but my code does not also make the change to their database schema. I provide a separate script that does that. The customer installs the upgrade, but does not upgrade the db. Who is liable? Can I be held liable for not making my upgrade *easy* enough if the client forgets to run the db upgrade script and loses data?
Let go even further. I use MySQL for the db, python-mysql for the db module, python for the language and Qt for the interface. ReportLab is being used for pdf generation, lpr for printing, X-windows for launching the program, KDE for the desktop manager, and Acrobat Reader to parse the pdf files into ps for printing. Without these things, the program will not run.
Now, due to a bug in MySQL, the company finds that it is losing n*$50 where n is the number of items in the auction for every auction. Perhaps the 50 entry fee is not getting stored correctly and suppose that's a database problem. Who's liable? Me, for leveraging off an existing system without it being totally stable? The db? Maybe in this case it's clear the db maker would be held responsible.
Now let's lose some data because MySQL was not *configured* correctly. Who's fault now? Customer, me, or MySQL?
Lastly, let's lose some data due to a bug in the database that was caused by a ambiguity in the API of glibc that allows a function to be called in a way that was not intended and works as expected most of the time, but is clearly not a bug when it doesn't work the expected way. Who now? MySQL? The library they used? Me for using MySQL? The customer for being stupid enough to hire me when I'm not even competent enough to ensure the tools I use have absolutly no bugs in them? ARGH!
I'll tell you one thing... I've never associating my name with a general library if this kind of thing goes through. Blame would very often be passed back down the chain as far as possible trying to find a scapegoat other than yourself.
I've got a great idea.
1. Start a business model that bases making money around a product that can easily be duplicated and shared.
2. Cry foul when consumers realize they can share the product easily. (Ignoring the possiblity of a utopian society where everyone is honest)
3. Earn income from your government because you are being cheated.
4. Move an arm of your business to Canada.
5. Repeat Steps 1-3 while expanding to as many countries as necessary.
Ya know, that's a dang nifty idea Wonder if there's any possibility... nah...
Now won't it be funny if MusicCity claims another 5 million users 'cause a bunch of scruffy nerds downloaded the source tonight . Who would have thunk that the ./ effect could actually *help* someone? :)
Furthermore, at least some of the modifications are in the downloaded code. I just did a quick grep and musiccity and Morpheus Preview Edition both show up in src/resource files. Dunno how different it is from the original though. I guess there is a disadvantage to not having a running windows box handy ;o)
Source is available directly off the musiccity homepage..
;o)
MusicCity
Yeah, yeah, I didn't post a directly link. Didn't seem like the right thing to do
I'm looking at the source now
Hrm, that means my stupid car is fscked up too... Unless you have a really bright way to reduce the amount of energy lost as heat in the circuts making up modern processors, I think we should be happy for anything that allows us to combat the heat.
And yes, the car is a valid example. Think Energy_of_System(point a) = Energy_of_System(point b) and for some reason those silly engineers could not reduce the amount of heat lost in the system due to combustion and friction...
Isn't that the whole point? The colder the liquid, as long as it had room in the coolant system to freeze and expand, the happier I am. If the entire system functioned there, the cooling system would rock ;o) Heck, you'd probably even use your hands to help out.
Please tell me you've spoke of something you wrote as "an evil hack", "an ugly hack", "a shweeeet hack", etc.... Oh, that's right, I forget we have mortals among us sometimes..
Now, I'm sure ever quest was designed the way it was to be fun, not purely addictive, but suppose a game truly were? It might be an interesting thing to do, design a game purely for its addictive qualities, maybe a little immoral though :P.
;o) Create a highly addictive product and charge a per use fee. It doesn't even have to be interesting, innovative, fun, etc... just addictive. I wonder if it leaves stains on your teeth?
That's the whole idea
Argh...
Let's first assume that the problem that you described does indeed exists. If an ACID complient database were used, and it were configured correctly, the coder of the slashdot site would be required to group the code for the two steps into the same place and send it as one single transaction.
If for some reason, the a database like mysql were used because maybe the project requirements demanded a screaming fast database, then the coder would be required to group his code in such a way that it did its own consistency checks in a proper manner and perhaps locked a row for write access if necessary.
Now, which of those is more work? I don't really know. Neither seem very difficult and I've built systems both ways. Remember, somewhere in code, someone has made the operation autonomous. The server doesn't really give a damn if it's done in application code, or in the database. In fact, the users of the site don't really care either...
So, don't go knocking it if you don't understand it...
And that is the precise reason why wireless is so popular ;o)
Good thing he did. I've been making my mac n cheese with tobacco sauce all along. I'm just lucky I read this post before I invited friends over for dinner. Oh, wait.... I never invite anyone over ;o)
Why on earth is this new for nerds? This is not stuff that matters.
... Ah geez, nevermind. Maybe you'll figure it out.
Well, I'm not sure that it's "new" at all.....
And let's forget for a minute that this might be an appropriate topic for slashdot (think think think.. owwww), just consider that a site like this is popular because of one thing. It continues to draw visitors. Do you see a lack of visitors? Content must be ok... If you aren't pleased with the direction the content has taken, then you could just
And Xine compiles with 2.96 for anyone too lazy to upgrade their compiler (yep, that would be me). It's got DVD support as well with CSS decryption plugins. Just got it installed last night and watched Swordfish.
If nothing else, there's some serious geek factor involved. Take, for instance:
Boy1 : "My Dad works with a 512 machine dual alpha 833 cluster"
Boy2 : "Big deal. My Dad can kick your dad's butt at Quake"
Boy1 (miffed): "Well, my mom drives a 2003 Lexus with built-in GPS, built-in electronic stun theft protection, built-in dog_pees_on_tire() protection, built in adaptive AI that reminds her to pick milk up from the store and it even talks in a deep sexy man's voice when Dad's not around."
Boy2 : "So what, my Mom can cook."
Boy1 (really miffed): "Ah Ha, let me see your PDA..." (pause as he boots up Quake) "Thought so, yours only does 6726 fps. Mine does 6731 fps."
Boy2 : "DADDY!!!!! I WANT A NEW PDA!!!!"
See.... And tell me that's not how 99% of geeks think about new hardware. I won't even mention the speed of my PDA....
Just some assorted ravings of a mad man
They couldn't save their documents in Powerpoint 97, could they? I'm pretty sure Powerpoint 2000 will save in the 97 compatible format if you don't use any features requiring the 2000 format... I know Word and Excel both function in this manner.
Doesn't it strike you as useful if your enemy has to go through one more hoop to get to you? You do lock your front door, don't you?
It's not really *that* different... See comment about a national firewall. There are only so many access points into the internet infrastructure of Germany and the companies that own that infrastructure can most likely be pursuaded to follow the government's request... Yes, of course someone could get a private satellite link, but that's not going to be very common for some time.
So, as the channels are the control on your TV, the lines in and out of Germany are the control for Germany's internet. Of course, the tech savy can get around blocks like that, but the general populace could be restricted very easily...