A more accurate title for this email therefore might have been: How to write a Gnome/KDE virus in 5 easy steps. But since Gnome and KDE are predominantly used under Linux, I feel that a virus based on those vulnerabilities would impact Linux users the most. Thus, the chosen title remains valid.
I disagree.
Calling the method a Linux virus just because it would affect a large number of Linux installations is entirely invalid and irresponsible.
With the misinformation already in existence, coupled with some companies active campaigns to create further misconceptions, the last thing Linux needs is an article implying that it contains a vulnerability when it does not.
The problem begins and ends with both desktops as should be the solution.
Sorry, but you don't get to extend the issue to Linux just because its a very large percentage of the KDE/Gnome users and the title sounds more dramatic when you say Linux instead of KDE/Gnome.
google kitchen Beta, and google house Beta. don't forget google bathroom Beta and google-naughty-tv-at-2am-when-your-parents-are-sleeping Beta... . There. Fixed it for you.
It should be noted however that as the Wikipedia link suggests the specific shade of brown dubbed "UPS Brown" is trademarked specifically in the area of delivery companies and not a general trademark.
From the wikipedia link:
The brown color that UPS uses on its vehicles and uniforms is called UPS Brown. This color is often erroneously referred to as Pantone color 0607298, but this is not a valid Pantone number.[3] The color UPS Brown is trademark, which prevents other delivery companies from using it as part of their brand.
Explantion of joke: When was the last time you heard anything regarding Eddie Van Halen?
Just because YOU don't get a joke doesn't mean that it isn't one and that it is not funny. (Now I have to resort to the lameness of one stating that their own joke is funny).
And my vulgar reply was instigated by the original replys insult ("you insensitive clod", even if it is a famous slashdot poll quote).
In hindsight, I regret using the vulgarity, but it was born out of frustration. I'm tired of seeing people who don't get a joke imply that the poster is a moron, when they themselves simply missed the point.
Either way, I have resolved to never post another humorous reply in slashdot. I'm sure this will make you very happy since you don't think they are funny anyway, and I will save myself the frustration of dealing with threads like these.
No, I also disagree that they are crap. I will conceded that they are pricy, but as long people are willing to pay for them then thats what they are going to cost. If people are not willing to look past the mystique and compare todays Harleys with other comparable bikes then they should expect to pay higher prices.
"For customer support, nod your head. For sales, wiggle your index finger. To speak to a customer service representive, blink 3 times in quick succession. For quality purposes all conversations and gestures may be recorded."
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I've done so dozens of times. Never had this problem.
It may have never happened to you but it certainly did to me on the last 2 firefox upgrades.
... if you are going to burn bridges, why not nuke them?
You may have just created my new sig. :)
A more accurate title for this email therefore might have been: How to write a Gnome/KDE virus in 5 easy steps. But since Gnome and KDE are predominantly used under Linux, I feel that a virus based on those vulnerabilities would impact Linux users the most. Thus, the chosen title remains valid.
I disagree.
Calling the method a Linux virus just because it would affect a large number of Linux installations is entirely invalid and irresponsible.
With the misinformation already in existence, coupled with some companies active campaigns to create further misconceptions, the last thing Linux needs is an article implying that it contains a vulnerability when it does not.
The problem begins and ends with both desktops as should be the solution.
Sorry, but you don't get to extend the issue to Linux just because its a very large percentage of the KDE/Gnome users and the title sounds more dramatic when you say Linux instead of KDE/Gnome.
google kitchen Beta, and google house Beta. don't forget google bathroom Beta and google-naughty-tv-at-2am-when-your-parents-are-sleeping Beta...
.
There. Fixed it for you.
Please select from the following obligatory answers:
A. Yes, this is Slashdot.
B. You must be new here.
C. I for one welcome our new lame joke overlords.
D. All of the above.
Of course not! Who buys Zunes!
From the wikipedia link:
At least your getting modded up!
:)
Look at the treatment I got when I pointed this out.
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=144546&cid=12110111
No self-respecting Warlock wastes mana or a global cooldown timer on Siphon Life. Toss him a Shadow Bolt! :)
If they want my C++ compiler they will have to pry it from my cold, dead hands!
Who can come up with the best description, pretending Vista was an acronym?
Heres my lame entry to get things started:
Very
Intrusive
Software,
Tainting
All.
Explantion of joke:
When was the last time you heard anything regarding Eddie Van Halen?
Just because YOU don't get a joke doesn't mean that it isn't one and that it is not funny. (Now I have to resort to the lameness of one stating that their own joke is funny).
And my vulgar reply was instigated by the original replys insult ("you insensitive clod", even if it is a famous slashdot poll quote).
In hindsight, I regret using the vulgarity, but it was born out of frustration. I'm tired of seeing people who don't get a joke imply that the poster is a moron, when they themselves simply missed the point.
Either way, I have resolved to never post another humorous reply in slashdot. I'm sure this will make you very happy since you don't think they are funny anyway, and I will save myself the frustration of dealing with threads like these.
Peace.
It was a joke you fucking moron.
must be rolling in his grave!
remember the tooth.
Actually I'm young and easygoing. I enjoy April as much as you. I just expect something more clever from us nerds and geeks!
At least we can spell above a 3rd grade level.
The April Fools gags are getting less clever by the minute.
FP
How much the weighing device weighs?
No, I also disagree that they are crap. I will conceded that they are pricy, but as long people are willing to pay for them then thats what they are going to cost. If people are not willing to look past the mystique and compare todays Harleys with other comparable bikes then they should expect to pay higher prices.
Your calendar must be 20 years behind stuck in 70s when AMF owned them. Oil leaks issue was dealt with when the employees bought it back from AMF.
Loud pipes saves lives.
Your teacher called.
Recess is over. Time to go back to finger painting.
"For customer support, nod your head. For sales, wiggle your index finger. To speak to a customer service representive, blink 3 times in quick succession. For quality purposes all conversations and gestures may be recorded."
I, for one, welcome our new soccer robot overlords.