I am not saying it was aimed at government agencies, I am saying "what if?". A lot of people's attitudes around here is "hahaha, serves them right, stupid government". BS. What if the tables were turned, the worm writer would not be a "hero" for uncovering flaws.
First of all, I am a dumbass for replying to an AC. Secondly, I am not a bleeding-heart, just getting sick of, "good, that will teach them, hahaha" "it is their fault for running M$". That is bullshit and you know it. I am just saying, shutting down some random government agencies is "funny" to some/.ers, just trying to put things in persective. Thirdly, since when are hospitals exclusively for minors??
Let's prove how insecure everyone already knows Windows is by shutting down government agencies, gee, I am sure the "haxor" would have been really proud of his/her self if he/she proved their point by porking say a hospital's computer system. What an asshole.
Not difficult, time consuming, but not difficult. The SEC thing is more of a "we will be here within the next three years, get your shit together." Logging e-mails was easier than logging instant messages, but it can be done.
It is five in the morning, and I can't tell if this is sarcastic or not, if so, I know they are laptops, notebooks, and portables, was just looking for a smaller nickname equivalent to box, g. If not, well, ignore what I just posted.
First of all, Debian has bootable CD images that are like 140 megs, then you net install what you need (su -c "apt-get install x-window-environment" etc.), which you could have a geek/guru walk you through . Second, CDs are outdated by the time they leave the factory to go to the shelves, with downloaded versions, you run a better chance of getting updated software. Third, click on the d/l to start, go to work/school/girlfriend's house/bar, whatever, you will not notice the time.
You miss the point, Linux does not have all the drivers for everything either, however, you would be able to at least have a rudimentary install of Windoze on the box (btw what do we call a portable, box does not seem appropriate, "book" maybe?) Anyway, as I said, I am not at all defending Toshiba/Microsoft's decisions, I am just suggesting ways around it, there is the ultimate workaround, DO NOT BUY THE THING! And most likely it would be minutes exploring the website, or you could just load up a CD-R with them all and load them as soon as you get a desktop or whatever.
Do not use the enclosed DVD, use an off the shelf version of Windows, if you so desire, I would be hella pissed though. I am sure you do not need to use the DVD exclusively. They at least need to disclose what they are doing in plain language, shame shame on Toshiba, I used to think their laptops were keen.
Umm I do not know if anyone has said this yet but, makes "Pirates of the Caribbean", much more fitting. Or not, since open-source software is mostly free anyway.
Why does it seem like to me that GPS transmitters (the BIG ones) are always in the butthole of nowhere. Like 1hr off the main road on a dirt road, make a right at the dog tied up to the tree? Interference? Some GPS guru please let me know.
It is supposed to be some sort of "Java alike" for the internet, a sort of universal programming language, and by universal, I mean Windows boxes. But universally accessible over the internet, I have actually seen two websites use it, www.microsoft.com and www.vue.com (the test registration site), other than that it really has not caught on like MS thought it would. When you have 90% of the world's computers running Windows, that is a pretty big built in group able to use it, but the developers (developers, developers, developers, developers) are not buying into it, and are just sticking with Java.
The Nobel winners are going to hate the movies because the movies inevitably get the facts wrong, that is why most/.ers hate a vast majority of computer/tech related movies, because they can not suspend disbelief. But I do have to admit, NMAP in Matrix:Reloaded (which BTW was awesome, I don't care what anyone says) was pretty freaking cool.
No, no one believes that it is the only security issue waiting to be found,/. is just publicizing this so people will patch their boxes and discuss various aspects of the vulnerablility in order to better understand it, and future threats along the same lines. For instance, if you know how to saw a 2x4, you will be able to learn how to saw a 4x4 really quickly. This is different from any other security issue, because, far fewer people use, lets say kismet, or vim, than use a screen saver, so it affects far more people, therefore, gets more publicity. And before I get all the gurus flaming me, the above mentioned programs are examples. I do respect your insight, but please don't nitpick.
Not bloody likely, they are the first to even announce systems with systems including 64 bit procs and PCI-express, which are only on paper in the PC world. And they are coming out with a 30 inch LCD, thats huge.
I am defending Apple, and I don't even own a Mac (yet).
Uhh, what about monkeypox free prarie dogs? Would not that hae been a better idea? Just the first thing that popped into my mind.
I am sure I will get 9 billion replies from people who do not know a joke when they see one. To those people, take this post with a grain of salt, and laugh for once.
To stave off those replies I shall add an addendum to this post. Yes, I know it is very difficult to make certain creatures immune to certain diseases and or viruses (dictionary.com says that is the plural of virus, so do not reply about how it is virii or virae to make yourself sound smarter, it makes you sound like an ass).
Okay, then Europe would be in danger of hundreds of smaller businesses shuttering their doors, because they can not afford the added costs of RFID equipment, and do not much like the concept of incarceration. Most of Europe IS smaller businesses anyway. (Yes, I have been.) There are few big-box type stores. You will see a few small chains, but for the most part, the businesses are small, family- owned shops.
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I am not saying it was aimed at government agencies, I am saying "what if?". A lot of people's attitudes around here is "hahaha, serves them right, stupid government". BS. What if the tables were turned, the worm writer would not be a "hero" for uncovering flaws.
Good points all around, especially the last sentence.
First of all, I am a dumbass for replying to an AC. /.ers, just trying to put things in persective.
Secondly, I am not a bleeding-heart, just getting sick of, "good, that will teach them, hahaha" "it is their fault for running M$". That is bullshit and you know it. I am just saying, shutting down some random government agencies is "funny" to some
Thirdly, since when are hospitals exclusively for minors??
Let's prove how insecure everyone already knows Windows is by shutting down government agencies, gee, I am sure the "haxor" would have been really proud of his/her self if he/she proved their point by porking say a hospital's computer system. What an asshole.
Not difficult, time consuming, but not difficult. The SEC thing is more of a "we will be here within the next three years, get your shit together." Logging e-mails was easier than logging instant messages, but it can be done.
Sounds like BS, remember a little game called Neverwinter Nights??
heh
It is five in the morning, and I can't tell if this is sarcastic or not, if so, I know they are laptops, notebooks, and portables, was just looking for a smaller nickname equivalent to box, g. If not, well, ignore what I just posted.
First of all, Debian has bootable CD images that are like 140 megs, then you net install what you need (su -c "apt-get install x-window-environment" etc.), which you could have a geek/guru walk you through . Second, CDs are outdated by the time they leave the factory to go to the shelves, with downloaded versions, you run a better chance of getting updated software. Third, click on the d/l to start, go to work/school/girlfriend's house/bar, whatever, you will not notice the time.
You miss the point, Linux does not have all the drivers for everything either, however, you would be able to at least have a rudimentary install of Windoze on the box (btw what do we call a portable, box does not seem appropriate, "book" maybe?) Anyway, as I said, I am not at all defending Toshiba/Microsoft's decisions, I am just suggesting ways around it, there is the ultimate workaround, DO NOT BUY THE THING! And most likely it would be minutes exploring the website, or you could just load up a CD-R with them all and load them as soon as you get a desktop or whatever.
Do not use the enclosed DVD, use an off the shelf version of Windows, if you so desire, I would be hella pissed though. I am sure you do not need to use the DVD exclusively. They at least need to disclose what they are doing in plain language, shame shame on Toshiba, I used to think their laptops were keen.
Basically, triangulation?
The towers, not the satellites, they exist, I have seen them.
Umm I do not know if anyone has said this yet but, makes "Pirates of the Caribbean", much more fitting. Or not, since open-source software is mostly free anyway.
Why does it seem like to me that GPS transmitters (the BIG ones) are always in the butthole of nowhere. Like 1hr off the main road on a dirt road, make a right at the dog tied up to the tree? Interference? Some GPS guru please let me know.
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It is supposed to be some sort of "Java alike" for the internet, a sort of universal programming language, and by universal, I mean Windows boxes. But universally accessible over the internet, I have actually seen two websites use it, www.microsoft.com and www.vue.com (the test registration site), other than that it really has not caught on like MS thought it would. When you have 90% of the world's computers running Windows, that is a pretty big built in group able to use it, but the developers (developers, developers, developers, developers) are not buying into it, and are just sticking with Java.
How will they be able to gather evidence after it gets /.ed??
The Nobel winners are going to hate the movies because the movies inevitably get the facts wrong, that is why most /.ers hate a vast majority of computer/tech related movies, because they can not suspend disbelief. But I do have to admit, NMAP in Matrix:Reloaded (which BTW was awesome, I don't care what anyone says) was pretty freaking cool.
No, no one believes that it is the only security issue waiting to be found, /. is just publicizing this so people will patch their boxes and discuss various aspects of the vulnerablility in order to better understand it, and future threats along the same lines. For instance, if you know how to saw a 2x4, you will be able to learn how to saw a 4x4 really quickly. This is different from any other security issue, because, far fewer people use, lets say kismet, or vim, than use a screen saver, so it affects far more people, therefore, gets more publicity. And before I get all the gurus flaming me, the above mentioned programs are examples. I do respect your insight, but please don't nitpick.
Not bloody likely, they are the first to even announce systems with systems including 64 bit procs and PCI-express, which are only on paper in the PC world. And they are coming out with a 30 inch LCD, thats huge.
I am defending Apple, and I don't even own a Mac (yet).
Uhh, what about monkeypox free prarie dogs? Would not that hae been a better idea? Just the first thing that popped into my mind.
I am sure I will get 9 billion replies from people who do not know a joke when they see one. To those people, take this post with a grain of salt, and laugh for once.
To stave off those replies I shall add an addendum to this post. Yes, I know it is very difficult to make certain creatures immune to certain diseases and or viruses (dictionary.com says that is the plural of virus, so do not reply about how it is virii or virae to make yourself sound smarter, it makes you sound like an ass).
Okay, then Europe would be in danger of hundreds of smaller businesses shuttering their doors, because they can not afford the added costs of RFID equipment, and do not much like the concept of incarceration. Most of Europe IS smaller businesses anyway. (Yes, I have been.) There are few big-box type stores. You will see a few small chains, but for the most part, the businesses are small, family- owned shops.
I guess that no one knows how to read anymore, this is an "anti-flamebait" comment.