Please mod this up as it was the first post to cut through the sensationalism and get to the crux of the problem:
The information was returned with the simple use of the frequent flier number with no further credential check. If the site had better password protection, the author of this article would have had no story (Not to imply that this is an actual story:)). External information requirements have nothing to do with this gaffe. BA needs to take better care of their sensitive information. Even without the post 9/11 requirements they have had to deal with personal information such as credit card numbers. They should know better.
Interesting. The article doesn't mention if non-eBay consignment shops will also be forced to attend these classes. I would think they would not since it is conducting the sales via eBay that involves the auctioning. To my mind the only entity that would be required to take the class would be the eBay company itself since they are conducting the auctions. The whole thing sounds more like a quest for additional state revenue rather than for better consumer protection.
TFA explains the difference between a regular playlist which uses a non-replacement shuffle (no repeats) and the Party shuffle which uses a replacement shuffle which re-shuffles the whole list after each song is added. IMHO hearing the same song every 15 minutes makes for a lame party.
Of course, then you'd have to fix all of the crappy software out there that can only run as admin. And there's a lot of it.
This is the big problem we have setting up limited accounts on our network. Whenever we ask vendors about what type of account is needed to run their application, they either a. don't know or b. require admin authority because their program needs write access to some system directory.
Security unfortunately is an afterthought in their software design if it is even considered at all. When I think of it I can't remember any of my Microsoft development environment classes talking about security at all. Networking classes sure, Java yes. MS has the security features but I think it is the developers that are not incorporating them either due to lack of knowledge or because it is too difficult or both.
While I do not like the trend toward outsourcing, something like this will do little to discourage it due to the fact that the same type of data is so carelessly taken care of in the U.S. as well.
Podcasting gives almost anyone with a little technical know-how the ability to create a broadcast for others to hear. Like any open forum it has both good and bad content. For some examples of the good stuff check out http://www.graperadio.com/ and http://www.reelreviewsradio.com/. These guys get podcasting right.
Office has used the MDI (multiple document interface ) for years. Excel has had tabs at the bottom for a long time as well. Which to me makes it strange that MS would think people would be scared off by them.
If the axe must fall why not see if other countries with growing space programs will assume the expense and carry on the mission. Of course there would be security and other transition issues, but if we can put a man on the moon...
You could also switch off the shuffle mode and hear the playlist in its original order.
IMHO, the best thing the players you recommend have going for them are the Sennheiser earbuds.
What the Shuffle and iPods have that the other players lack is their synergy with iTunes.
I have used other players and software and have always found the integration lacking. They were close, but never nailed the target.
As far as the display, Apple is saying "Hey, we've found that lots of people just hit shuffle and play a favorite playlist without ever looking at a screen." It's really just the KISS principle, for much more functionality there is the Mini for not much more.
You miss my point, and by doing so fall for the exaggeration that the article wants you to believe is fact. I never said showing tits or cursing on tv equated with a nuclear accident. I merely pointed out that the article unfairly compares the maximum possible fine of the FCC with an actual fine levied by the NRC. As a previous poster noted the maximum fine for the NRC is 1.2 million. That should be the number compared to $500,000. So yes, the article's comparison is still apples to oranges.
While I believe that the FCC penalties are too harsh for the "crimes" committed, and that they border on being unconstitutional, using a flawed argument against them won't help change things.
The article mistakenly compares the proposed maximum fine of $500,000 to the largest fine actually levied by the NRC last year. What they should have told us was how the NRC's maximum fine compares to the FCC's maximum.
Odd? No. Just like with a large number of plane crashes occuring within a short period of time, the frequency of the events just increases our awareness. It doesn't necessarily mean the occurences are related in any way. Also consider the increase of personal information that is being consumed by entities everywhere. It only stands to reason that the frequency of mishaps would increase as well.
Of course there are 420 different ways to play a 21 song list. You just happened to play 6 of those that had the same song first. Like TFA said we can't help but look for patterns in randomness. Just as in the Lincoln-Kennedy coincidences, we tend to seize upon similarities while ignoring differences.
Yes, they are saying it is anti-competitive. They see the government coming into their market and competing against them. Why should people buy their product if the government sells it cheaper or gives it away? No business owner appreciates getting undercut on their prices by a competitor.
Of course anything provided "free" from the government is funded through taxes so people are only kidding themselves if they think they are getting a deal.
It is free in the same way broadcast tv is free, with commercials. FreeFi has to be profitable to survive and so do their clients. FreeFi is simply looking at the Hotspot market right now and seeing a lot of people balking at getting a T-Mobile account to get their internet fix along with their lattes. They at least have to sell their advertisers on the fact that a majority of their users will see the ads . Sure the tech-savvy will find ways around the ads but they have to have some people viewing ads to survive.
I agree. The "limitation" I was talking about is a matter of perspective. As an iPod owner, I too have the bulk of my files in mp3 format, ripped from CD's both before and after I started using iTunes. I also have m4p files from iTMS. Yes, I am limited in that I cannot use an m4a or m4p file with my Tivo HMO, I'm fine with that, that is why I bought an Airport Express, and it is far more flexible to boot. I know, I was "forced" to buy another Apple product but really I only bought it after a little bit of research and the conclusion that it fit my needs.
That is what should've prevented this lawsuit in the first place, a little bit of research on the part of the consumer.
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Please mod this up as it was the first post to cut through the sensationalism and get to the crux of the problem: :)). External information requirements have nothing to do with this gaffe. BA needs to take better care of their sensitive information. Even without the post 9/11 requirements they have had to deal with personal information such as credit card numbers. They should know better.
The information was returned with the simple use of the frequent flier number with no further credential check. If the site had better password protection, the author of this article would have had no story (Not to imply that this is an actual story
Interesting. The article doesn't mention if non-eBay consignment shops will also be forced to attend these classes. I would think they would not since it is conducting the sales via eBay that involves the auctioning.
To my mind the only entity that would be required to take the class would be the eBay company itself since they are conducting the auctions.
The whole thing sounds more like a quest for additional state revenue rather than for better consumer protection.
I'm sure they'll be sending me an e-mail shortly to update my account settings due to the merger.
TFA explains the difference between a regular playlist which uses a non-replacement shuffle (no repeats) and the Party shuffle which uses a replacement shuffle which re-shuffles the whole list after each song is added.
IMHO hearing the same song every 15 minutes makes for a lame party.
This is the big problem we have setting up limited accounts on our network. Whenever we ask vendors about what type of account is needed to run their application, they either a. don't know or b. require admin authority because their program needs write access to some system directory.
Security unfortunately is an afterthought in their software design if it is even considered at all. When I think of it I can't remember any of my Microsoft development environment classes talking about security at all. Networking classes sure, Java yes. MS has the security features but I think it is the developers that are not incorporating them either due to lack of knowledge or because it is too difficult or both.
While I do not like the trend toward outsourcing, something like this will do little to discourage it due to the fact that the same type of data is so carelessly taken care of in the U.S. as well.
Podcasting gives almost anyone with a little technical know-how the ability to create a broadcast for others to hear. Like any open forum it has both good and bad content. For some examples of the good stuff check out http://www.graperadio.com/ and http://www.reelreviewsradio.com/.
These guys get podcasting right.
Office has used the MDI (multiple document interface ) for years. Excel has had tabs at the bottom for a long time as well. Which to me makes it strange that MS would think people would be scared off by them.
I hear Rick Berman is available.
It is simple, just use a yacht with a built-in swimming pool. Swim laps all the way from Norway to the U.S.
If the axe must fall why not see if other countries with growing space programs will assume the expense and carry on the mission. Of course there would be security and other transition issues, but if we can put a man on the moon...
I guess we are now modding down accuracy.
Actually I believe he was referring to Shatner's appearance on SNL where he told Trek fans to "Get a life".
You could also switch off the shuffle mode and hear the playlist in its original order.
IMHO, the best thing the players you recommend have going for them are the Sennheiser earbuds.
What the Shuffle and iPods have that the other players lack is their synergy with iTunes.
I have used other players and software and have always found the integration lacking. They were close, but never nailed the target.
As far as the display, Apple is saying "Hey, we've found that lots of people just hit shuffle and play a favorite playlist without ever looking at a screen." It's really just the KISS principle, for much more functionality there is the Mini for not much more.
You miss my point, and by doing so fall for the exaggeration that the article wants you to believe is fact.
I never said showing tits or cursing on tv equated with a nuclear accident. I merely pointed out that the article unfairly compares the maximum possible fine of the FCC with an actual fine levied by the NRC. As a previous poster noted the maximum fine for the NRC is 1.2 million. That should be the number compared to $500,000. So yes, the article's comparison is still apples to oranges.
While I believe that the FCC penalties are too harsh for the "crimes" committed, and that they border on being unconstitutional, using a flawed argument against them won't help change things.
Unfortunately the alternatives might include:
1. Letting rich offenders get way with offenses. (Hey they can afford it why bother?)
2. Rounding up offenders and shooting them.
Fines work because there usually is no profit in them for the companies and for a company like AOL-Time-Warner, the publicity isn't good either.
Should the levels of fines be debated, yes, but doing away with them altogether would be a mistake.
The article mistakenly compares the proposed maximum fine of $500,000 to the largest fine actually levied by the NRC last year. What they should have told us was how the NRC's maximum fine compares to the FCC's maximum.
Odd? No. Just like with a large number of plane crashes occuring within a short period of time, the frequency of the events just increases our awareness. It doesn't necessarily mean the occurences are related in any way. Also consider the increase of personal information that is being consumed by entities everywhere. It only stands to reason that the frequency of mishaps would increase as well.
Of course there are 420 different ways to play a 21 song list. You just happened to play 6 of those that had the same song first. Like TFA said we can't help but look for patterns in randomness.
Just as in the Lincoln-Kennedy coincidences, we tend to seize upon similarities while ignoring differences.
That IS the AC adapter. The FireWire cable for the iPod plugs into the adapter which plugs into the AC outlet, the other end plugs into the iPod.
Yes, they are saying it is anti-competitive. They see the government coming into their market and competing against them. Why should people buy their product if the government sells it cheaper or gives it away?
No business owner appreciates getting undercut on their prices by a competitor.
Of course anything provided "free" from the government is funded through taxes so people are only kidding themselves if they think they are getting a deal.
It is free in the same way broadcast tv is free, with commercials. FreeFi has to be profitable to survive and so do their clients. FreeFi is simply looking at the Hotspot market right now and seeing a lot of people balking at getting a T-Mobile account to get their internet fix along with their lattes. They at least have to sell their advertisers on the fact that a majority of their users will see the ads . Sure the tech-savvy will find ways around the ads but they have to have some people viewing ads to survive.
Aren't these bread puns getting a little stale?
Wasn't that Tweeky from Buck Rogers?
I agree. The "limitation" I was talking about is a matter of perspective.
As an iPod owner, I too have the bulk of my files in mp3 format, ripped from CD's both before and after I started using iTunes. I also have m4p files from iTMS.
Yes, I am limited in that I cannot use an m4a or m4p file with my Tivo HMO, I'm fine with that, that is why I bought an Airport Express, and it is far more flexible to boot.
I know, I was "forced" to buy another Apple product but really I only bought it after a little bit of research and the conclusion that it fit my needs.
That is what should've prevented this lawsuit in the first place, a little bit of research on the part of the consumer.