Why do "security experts" like these folks always suggest using nmap to determine what services you are running? Have these folks never heard of netstat?
It would work for some things like games, etc., but is useless for secure random number generation. All anyone needs to do is discover that that's your method, and they will be able to predict your numbers.
If I'm not mistaken, instances of backdoors being hidden in software is one of the common arguments from proponents of open source software. They're fighting for it, people just don't listen too well.
Actually, one of the well-engineered things about the linux kernel is that it can be enhanced to add new architectures like this without needing to be rewritten:
2.6.19 added the Atmel AVR32 architecture 2.6.20 added support for the PS3 and additional ARM processors (Is the iPhone an ARM?) 2.6.21 added support for 2 new architectures, PA SEMI PWRficient and celleb (Toshiba) 2.6.22 added the Blackfin architecture
I know it was meant as a joke, but don't be surprised if in a couple of months there's a 2.6.23/24 with iPhone support. Or heck, maybe it will run on it already, I dunno.
Unfortunately, those basing their worldviews on faith DON'T set out to prove the correctness of their thoughts. Even when they do discover evidence against what they believe, they find a way to reject it, even when it is logically unthinkable. That's the big difference.
Earthlink does this as well. I really hope this doesn't become more common. They're mucking with the way DNS is just supposed to work, which is bound to cause problems for customers.
There are MIDI pickups available for regular guitars which will transform what you play into MIDI input for a computer. Maybe someone should make a game like this which can be fun like Guitar Hero, but actually use a real guitar!
I don't see anything particularly interesting here. We already have gaim-encryption. You already can use tor as a proxy for gaim. So... why is this interesting?
It's not "just a goddamn nickname". It's how people on IRC identify you as you. If someone impersonates you successfully and talks to the right people, or uses some bot in your channel, all kinds of damage could be done. Suppose they convince someone to manipulate an account that you hold somewhere, because after all, they know "you". This is why nickserv exists.
They should really do a little more research on other aspects of reality, such as how difficult it actually is to cast fire directly from your hands. Just what kind of world do these guys live in?
One, they sold more in "value"... maybe they just charged more per?
Also, maybe people were happy with their reliable Unix servers that were installed years ago, and just didn't need to replace them. These figures don't say much about the actual used, installed base.
Indeed - that's utterly ridiculous, especially for a site promoting the idea of a clean and consistent desktop environment. If you have to have fancy titles, use images! Sheesh!
Fedora does one better, and GPG signs packages (through yum). I'm not sure if other distributions do this, but I imagine this will be standard policy for most in the future. This provides a reliable way to tell that the package came from who you think it did (ie. the Redhat/Fedora dev crew), whereas the MD5/SHA1 above mainly just to verify file integrity so that a partially broken package (bad download, etc) doesn't hose your system.
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Given your username, it appears that yours might need a wipe too!
Or just use stock Fedora.
Eh... if you're running production servers, spend a few bucks and buy adequate RAM and disks.
This is more an exercise for novelty/home enthusiasts.
Two words: bit rot
Why do "security experts" like these folks always suggest using nmap to determine what services you are running? Have these folks never heard of netstat?
What, of those features, can Gnome not do in an equivalent way?
Pfft. I'll take the whole 127.x.x.x network. For my own use only!
It would work for some things like games, etc., but is useless for secure random number generation. All anyone needs to do is discover that that's your method, and they will be able to predict your numbers.
If I'm not mistaken, instances of backdoors being hidden in software is one of the common arguments from proponents of open source software. They're fighting for it, people just don't listen too well.
Actually, one of the well-engineered things about the linux kernel is that it can be enhanced to add new architectures like this without needing to be rewritten:
2.6.19 added the Atmel AVR32 architecture
2.6.20 added support for the PS3 and additional ARM processors (Is the iPhone an ARM?)
2.6.21 added support for 2 new architectures, PA SEMI PWRficient and celleb (Toshiba)
2.6.22 added the Blackfin architecture
I know it was meant as a joke, but don't be surprised if in a couple of months there's a 2.6.23/24 with iPhone support. Or heck, maybe it will run on it already, I dunno.
Unfortunately, those basing their worldviews on faith DON'T set out to prove the correctness of their thoughts. Even when they do discover evidence against what they believe, they find a way to reject it, even when it is logically unthinkable. That's the big difference.
Actually, this has been possible with Xen paravirtualized guests for some time now.
24 or 48 hour delay, with more details coming tomorrow.
Earthlink does this as well. I really hope this doesn't become more common. They're mucking with the way DNS is just supposed to work, which is bound to cause problems for customers.
There are MIDI pickups available for regular guitars which will transform what you play into MIDI input for a computer. Maybe someone should make a game like this which can be fun like Guitar Hero, but actually use a real guitar!
I don't see anything particularly interesting here. We already have gaim-encryption. You already can use tor as a proxy for gaim. So... why is this interesting?
It's not "just a goddamn nickname". It's how people on IRC identify you as you. If someone impersonates you successfully and talks to the right people, or uses some bot in your channel, all kinds of damage could be done. Suppose they convince someone to manipulate an account that you hold somewhere, because after all, they know "you". This is why nickserv exists.
Unfortunately it's not going to be _your_ option. The fact that it's optional for companies to deploy does us no good.
Actually, linux has supported hot-swappable CPUs for years. You generally need special hardware for it, but it's been out there for a while.
They should really do a little more research on other aspects of reality, such as how difficult it actually is to cast fire directly from your hands. Just what kind of world do these guys live in?
One, they sold more in "value"... maybe they just charged more per?
Also, maybe people were happy with their reliable Unix servers that were installed years ago, and just didn't need to replace them. These figures don't say much about the actual used, installed base.
Well, judging from the typo in the title, some people never learned the first time. ;)
Of all of the myths you have busted, has any one in particular stood out as changing the way much of the public thinks?
Indeed - that's utterly ridiculous, especially for a site promoting the idea of a clean and consistent desktop environment. If you have to have fancy titles, use images! Sheesh!
Fedora does one better, and GPG signs packages (through yum). I'm not sure if other distributions do this, but I imagine this will be standard policy for most in the future. This provides a reliable way to tell that the package came from who you think it did (ie. the Redhat/Fedora dev crew), whereas the MD5/SHA1 above mainly just to verify file integrity so that a partially broken package (bad download, etc) doesn't hose your system.