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It's likely that this is caused by poor memory managment by the application. Pointers pointing off in the wrong place and it's only luck that keeps the app from crashing in the first place. I bet if the coder runs a memory validation tool or sets the ms verifier tool to watch it so problems will be uncovered.
I just got back from Japan and I did see a number of these structures despite the fact that it is often faster to get from point A to B by train. I suspect it's the same problem as here though. Mass transit is fine if you just have the the AB trip. If there are lots of other stops the car looks a lot better. And like here, I'm sure a lot of it is status symbolism.
An unpatched IE has a lot (two words btw) of holes. The current default activex settings protect from this. Outlook 2003 also protects from this because the preview pane will not activate any code or download anything (linked pics etc) unless the user tells it to.
I don't carry very many things around. I have a slim wallet with only the things I need and a key ring with only the 3 keys I need. The reason I carry manufactured things is because they are of some use (though as you point out, little value). I've evolved way beyond the pointy stick or sharp rock phase. In a way, it's replaceability adds to the value. I don't need to worry about losing my lucky shark tooth that I could lug around for no reason at all, if I wanted to.
That's all well and good. I'm all for acting on my beliefs, but if you really think Apple has that much moral high ground on MS you have some serious blinders on.
I know it may seem like magic to you but there really is always a reason. Computers are deterministic; everything they do has a cause. My bet would be faulty memory. Just a guess though.
most worms and viruses try to muck with data in the system folder in order to install themselves and make use of the system. They often try to install as a service. This is all stuff they could not do with restricted rights. So yes. Running with restricted rights will stop a lot (most? who knows) of bad stuff. But I did say that it would not be perfect.
Personally I like having one by default but the user isn't harmed by not having one. So when the benefit to the user is weighed against the harm to the competition I think the harm outweighs the good. JMO though and it's a few years too late for it to matter now.:)
But my point was really that they should have a virus scanner and firewall.
When deciding if a company is abusing it's monopoly we have to ask if the consumer benefits or is harmed by the action. In the case of a browser I think the consumer is harmed because the browser is an add on feature that the user may wish to have but could do without. So including it only benefits the user in that they don't *need* to think about the choice. In the case of a virus scanner and firewall I think the case can be made that every system should come with one installed out of the box and that this is in the user's (and the rest of us as well) best interest.
Nor will there ever be IMO. But this combined with good practices like not running as admin when we don't need to (reading email, web browsing, game playing for example) will be a huge leap forward.
I would hate it if my wife's car did that. I carry a key but don't want to have the extra remote because I don't driver her car very much. But when I do having the alarm trigger when I opened the door would bug the crap out of me.
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It's likely that this is caused by poor memory managment by the application. Pointers pointing off in the wrong place and it's only luck that keeps the app from crashing in the first place.
I bet if the coder runs a memory validation tool or sets the ms verifier tool to watch it so problems will be uncovered.
"How long will it take until Microsoft dips into the Outlook code and stops the running scripts in message attachments?"
:)
-1 years. Catch up
Outlook 2003 doesn't run scripts and doesn't download remote data by default.
I just got back from Japan and I did see a number of these structures despite the fact that it is often faster to get from point A to B by train. I suspect it's the same problem as here though. Mass transit is fine if you just have the the AB trip. If there are lots of other stops the car looks a lot better.
And like here, I'm sure a lot of it is status symbolism.
I bet that was your therapist :)
I for one welcome our new E Ink overlords!
An unpatched IE has a lot (two words btw) of holes. The current default activex settings protect from this.
Outlook 2003 also protects from this because the preview pane will not activate any code or download anything (linked pics etc) unless the user tells it to.
Forgot the 3-mil pocket protector for the pencil.
"Filling your pockets with crap will not reduce the emptiness in your life."
That's a fine, high horse you have there sir.
I don't carry very many things around. I have a slim wallet with only the things I need and a key ring with only the 3 keys I need.
The reason I carry manufactured things is because they are of some use (though as you point out, little value). I've evolved way beyond the pointy stick or sharp rock phase.
In a way, it's replaceability adds to the value. I don't need to worry about losing my lucky shark tooth that I could lug around for no reason at all, if I wanted to.
I use eMusic and get it in mp3 format.
Yeah, it was better back when they had unlimited downloads but it's still only $0.25 a song, which is nice.
" If, for instance, Linux, Mac OS and Windows each held about a third of the market, imagine what competition would be like"
I agree with this 100%. It would be great because not only would there be competition but they would be all forced to interoperate.
That's all well and good. I'm all for acting on my beliefs, but if you really think Apple has that much moral high ground on MS you have some serious blinders on.
"but not 2000. It will restart for no reason."
I know it may seem like magic to you but there really is always a reason. Computers are deterministic; everything they do has a cause.
My bet would be faulty memory. Just a guess though.
This is because adding another 32MB or ram is a lot (two words for those that don't know) cheaper than 200 bucks.
"We already have desktops today that can address 8gb"
We do? 32bit systems can address 4GB.
64bit systems are able to address 128GB.
What desktop system addresses 8gb?
I have one more mod point to burn but there isn't an option for Scary.
That's the sound of this article flying over my head.
"bound up in a giant tangle of strings that fills a black hole from its core to its surface"?
So it's really just a tightly wound baseball?
most worms and viruses try to muck with data in the system folder in order to install themselves and make use of the system. They often try to install as a service. This is all stuff they could not do with restricted rights.
So yes. Running with restricted rights will stop a lot (most? who knows) of bad stuff. But I did say that it would not be perfect.
Personally I like having one by default but the user isn't harmed by not having one. So when the benefit to the user is weighed against the harm to the competition I think the harm outweighs the good. JMO though and it's a few years too late for it to matter now. :)
But my point was really that they should have a virus scanner and firewall.
When deciding if a company is abusing it's monopoly we have to ask if the consumer benefits or is harmed by the action.
In the case of a browser I think the consumer is harmed because the browser is an add on feature that the user may wish to have but could do without. So including it only benefits the user in that they don't *need* to think about the choice.
In the case of a virus scanner and firewall I think the case can be made that every system should come with one installed out of the box and that this is in the user's (and the rest of us as well) best interest.
where's the pen?
Pen input is a natural for devices this size.
"It's not a cure-all solution."
Nor will there ever be IMO. But this combined with good practices like not running as admin when we don't need to (reading email, web browsing, game playing for example) will be a huge leap forward.
I would hate it if my wife's car did that. I carry a key but don't want to have the extra remote because I don't driver her car very much.
But when I do having the alarm trigger when I opened the door would bug the crap out of me.
There is always a small panel near by with a red lever or wheel. Good thing car thieves aren't geeks.
"increasing funding for anti-porn initiatives"
What!?!
Ok. I'm going to vote this year for real.