And what god decided that Windows Messager was the 'correct' client for the MSN protocol?
Well since it's Microsoft's network (what do you think MSN stands for, jackass), and Microsoft's protocol, I believe that the "god" you speak of would be Microsoft.
I want them to tell me if an unusual application (not registered in set access and defaults or not a signed system process) tries to access the network.
Actually, they do. The first time a program tries to access the network, a box pops up informing you of this.
Has anyone had any experence with smone patenting somthing that already had a OSS using the method?
Do you realize that patents take THREE YEARS to process? They applied THREE YEARS AGO. Their idea was copied and put into open source software. The open source community wasn't the first to come up with it. Sorry.
Please explain what's wrong with this patent. Besides the fact that it's going to adversely affect an open source project, what's the big deal? They came up with an idea, and patented it. That's exactly how the system is supposed to work. There's nothing "rediculous" about it. Their idea was copied, and now they'll be able to ask for (demand?) a licensing fee. And I say: good.
the telco does not have a DLSAM for ISDN installed in my slick.
Well it would be kind of hard for them to have a DSLAM for ISDN, since no such thing exists! DSLAM stands for Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexor. ISDN != DSL.
It runs on the Linux kernel, but Tivo had to write all the software themselves. Are you suggesting the average person can write their own PVR software? Get real.
Microsoft dropped msconfig with win98. It was never installed by default anyway.
You sir, are incorrect. msconfig is alive, well, and installed by default on XP and Server 2003. It wasn't included with Windows 2000 though.
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This sign doesn't react to what it detects. It simply logs what stations people are listening to, so that the advertiser on the board can look at that info and decide who to target during different parts of the day. It works exactly like Nielsen ratings. The info gets collected and people look at it to make decisions, it's not reacted to immediately.
The image is the same - it's just a 35mm projector projecting onto the IMAX screen, so there's no difference there.
Absolutely wrong! The film is digially remastered using IMAX DMR, and projected with regular IMAX projectors using regular IMAX 15/70 film. There is no freaking way a 35mm projector could fill up an IMAX screen with the clarity and brightness of an IMAX projector. Please, stop talking out of your ass.
Linux is not considered proprietary (because it's part of that open source software movement phenomenon) and it's a perfectly fine operating system. Just look at the alternatives: Windows and MacOS. MacOS is nice, I'll give it that. It's just not my cup of tea. Windows, on the other hand. Don't even get me started. Let's just say, I don't have the required amount of "homosexuality" to meet the minimum operator requirements.
Windows is considered proprietary (because it's not part of that open source software movement bullshit) but it's a perfectly fine operating system. Just look at the alternatives: Linux and MacOS. MacOS is nice, I'll give it that. It's just not my cup of tea. Linux, on the other hand. Don't even get me started. Let's just say, I don't have the required amount of "homosexuality" to meet the minimum operator requirements.
One thing I want to see is a standardized case connector for the power and reset switches, LEDs, and speaker. Having each of them on a separate cable is just stupid. If they standardize that, I will be very happy.
it's actually a real pain to remove, certainly beyond the average user
Are you kidding me? It's beyond the average user to go into Add/Remove Windows Components and uncheck the box for MSN Messenger? Come on! You're a fucking tool.
I wouldn't expect any MS anti-virus software for quite awhile...
Actually, a Microsoft anti-virus (among other things) program is currently in alpha stage. It's called the "PC Satisfaction Trial" and contains firewall, backup, and anti-virus tools. Although it's extremely buggy at the moment (which is to be expected with alpha software) it does look very promising. Even at alpha, it's simple enough for Joe User to figure out how to use it. I predict this program will be quite a big success.
Yeah, I guess it would take a half hour to click the radio button that says "Disable all automatic updates" the first time you run XP. Even if you enable it, disabling it is easy since it tells you about how you can disable it every time it pops up with an update. I can't believe the lengths people will go to in order to put down Microsoft. IMHO, Windows XP is the best operating system ever released by Microsoft. If you don't like it, then don't use it.
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This is nothing more than the automatic Windows Update feature which IS NOT EVEN ON BY DEFAULT!!! It specifically asks you whether or not you want to enable the feature, and explains exactly what it is used for. This is nothing new. Just the typical "IT'S MICROSOFT SO IT MUST BE EVIL" attitude of/.
Well that equation is wrong. You need to give XP permission too. Just because it's Microsoft doesn't mean it's evil. You can also turn the option off totally. It just shows pure unfounded bias against Microsoft, and nothing more.
Now we come to a built-in feature Windows and Mac don't offer: a little button that allows OEone tech support to log into your computer directly and fix things remotely. CLICK! and they have access -- and they only have access when you do that CLICK! instead of owning a permanent backdoor into your computer. Linux sure is nice, eh?
Actually, Windows XP does include this exact feature. You can get help directly from Microsoft, or even from a friend who also uses XP. I really like the feature, and it works great. But it's not something exclusive to the OEone computer.
I love Mozilla as much as the next guy, but I know a lot of newbies that would be turned away from this computer just because of the fact that it doesn't run the "familiar" Internet Explorer and Windows. The software will help keep the costs down, but I know some people that wouldn't buy it just for that reason.
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That said... it can be hacked, cracked, then rewritten.
Don't be so sure of yourself. Digital cable has been around for a very long time, and to this day it has never been hacked.
And what god decided that Windows Messager was the 'correct' client for the MSN protocol? Well since it's Microsoft's network (what do you think MSN stands for, jackass), and Microsoft's protocol, I believe that the "god" you speak of would be Microsoft.
I want them to tell me if an unusual application (not registered in set access and defaults or not a signed system process) tries to access the network.
Actually, they do. The first time a program tries to access the network, a box pops up informing you of this.
Has anyone had any experence with smone patenting somthing that already had a OSS using the method?
Do you realize that patents take THREE YEARS to process? They applied THREE YEARS AGO. Their idea was copied and put into open source software. The open source community wasn't the first to come up with it. Sorry.
Please explain what's wrong with this patent. Besides the fact that it's going to adversely affect an open source project, what's the big deal? They came up with an idea, and patented it. That's exactly how the system is supposed to work. There's nothing "rediculous" about it. Their idea was copied, and now they'll be able to ask for (demand?) a licensing fee. And I say: good.
the telco does not have a DLSAM for ISDN installed in my slick.
Well it would be kind of hard for them to have a DSLAM for ISDN, since no such thing exists! DSLAM stands for Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexor. ISDN != DSL.
It runs on the Linux kernel, but Tivo had to write all the software themselves. Are you suggesting the average person can write their own PVR software? Get real.
Microsoft dropped msconfig with win98. It was never installed by default anyway.
You sir, are incorrect. msconfig is alive, well, and installed by default on XP and Server 2003. It wasn't included with Windows 2000 though.
This sign doesn't react to what it detects. It simply logs what stations people are listening to, so that the advertiser on the board can look at that info and decide who to target during different parts of the day. It works exactly like Nielsen ratings. The info gets collected and people look at it to make decisions, it's not reacted to immediately.
With yet another mistake, does anyone still trust closed-source electronic voting?
Don't forget, open-source is the answer to everything, including life itself!
The image is the same - it's just a 35mm projector projecting onto the IMAX screen, so there's no difference there.
Absolutely wrong! The film is digially remastered using IMAX DMR, and projected with regular IMAX projectors using regular IMAX 15/70 film. There is no freaking way a 35mm projector could fill up an IMAX screen with the clarity and brightness of an IMAX projector. Please, stop talking out of your ass.
Linux is not considered proprietary (because it's part of that open source software movement phenomenon) and it's a perfectly fine operating system. Just look at the alternatives: Windows and MacOS. MacOS is nice, I'll give it that. It's just not my cup of tea. Windows, on the other hand. Don't even get me started. Let's just say, I don't have the required amount of "homosexuality" to meet the minimum operator requirements.
Windows is considered proprietary (because it's not part of that open source software movement bullshit) but it's a perfectly fine operating system. Just look at the alternatives: Linux and MacOS. MacOS is nice, I'll give it that. It's just not my cup of tea. Linux, on the other hand. Don't even get me started. Let's just say, I don't have the required amount of "homosexuality" to meet the minimum operator requirements.
One thing I want to see is a standardized case connector for the power and reset switches, LEDs, and speaker. Having each of them on a separate cable is just stupid. If they standardize that, I will be very happy.
it's actually a real pain to remove, certainly beyond the average user
Are you kidding me? It's beyond the average user to go into Add/Remove Windows Components and uncheck the box for MSN Messenger? Come on! You're a fucking tool.
I wouldn't expect any MS anti-virus software for quite awhile... Actually, a Microsoft anti-virus (among other things) program is currently in alpha stage. It's called the "PC Satisfaction Trial" and contains firewall, backup, and anti-virus tools. Although it's extremely buggy at the moment (which is to be expected with alpha software) it does look very promising. Even at alpha, it's simple enough for Joe User to figure out how to use it. I predict this program will be quite a big success.
There are apparently no known exploits (yet)
I say we start a pool on how long yet will actually be, now that CERT released the info.
Actually, you did. Take a look at Section 5 of the new improved Comcast HSI TOS. It's pretty interesting.
Yeah, I guess it would take a half hour to click the radio button that says "Disable all automatic updates" the first time you run XP. Even if you enable it, disabling it is easy since it tells you about how you can disable it every time it pops up with an update. I can't believe the lengths people will go to in order to put down Microsoft. IMHO, Windows XP is the best operating system ever released by Microsoft. If you don't like it, then don't use it.
This is nothing more than the automatic Windows Update feature which IS NOT EVEN ON BY DEFAULT!!! It specifically asks you whether or not you want to enable the feature, and explains exactly what it is used for. This is nothing new. Just the typical "IT'S MICROSOFT SO IT MUST BE EVIL" attitude of /.
I'm using .nap because Napster is going to come back! Just you wait!
Well that equation is wrong. You need to give XP permission too. Just because it's Microsoft doesn't mean it's evil. You can also turn the option off totally. It just shows pure unfounded bias against Microsoft, and nothing more.
Now we come to a built-in feature Windows and Mac don't offer: a little button that allows OEone tech support to log into your computer directly and fix things remotely. CLICK! and they have access -- and they only have access when you do that CLICK! instead of owning a permanent backdoor into your computer. Linux sure is nice, eh?
Actually, Windows XP does include this exact feature. You can get help directly from Microsoft, or even from a friend who also uses XP. I really like the feature, and it works great. But it's not something exclusive to the OEone computer.
Yes. I'm not talking about the PDA, but the Internet appliance with the same name. It's all but disappeared now, at least in the US.
I love Mozilla as much as the next guy, but I know a lot of newbies that would be turned away from this computer just because of the fact that it doesn't run the "familiar" Internet Explorer and Windows. The software will help keep the costs down, but I know some people that wouldn't buy it just for that reason.