those email chains that go around every now and then that include some sort of audio.
the intention is for the listener to be at work or similar environment where there are otehr people. the audio gets progressively less and less, forcing the listener to turn up the volume on their speakers. right at the end, in a very loud voice - "Porn! We're checkin' out porn over here!"
Just picture a PHB hearing THAT come from his cube farm!
I dunno. Around my parts, the only time a bus is on schedule is when they leave the depot. They easily get ahead of or fall behind schedule due to traffic conditions and how many people want to get on/off at different stops. Not to mention how many old ladies need the bus to "kneel" for them so they can reach the step.
something tells me he's still gonna end up being in the cold for a few minutes.
yeah, I saw that comment after posting (i had only read part of his paper when I made that post)
This certainly will not be the last on these topics, and grains of salt will be necessary on all of them. The author of the rebuttal refutes comments by bill arbaugh, whose article I read several months ago when it first came out. I wouldnt be surprised if someone comes out with a rebuttal to this one.
My personal view (an oversimplification which may not be accurate) is that DRM and TCPA are mostly mutually exclusive ideas, and that Palladium is a union of the two.
actually, the reason for that statement is to disclaim any bias the author may have against DRM. Including it makes his paper more credible. Not including it leaves open the possibility for others (eg, Microsoft, MPAA, etc) to say "he's against DRM, therefore his whole paper is crap"
From the article: She also is a founding board member of Rock the Vote, an organization aimed to get younger people more politically involved. [emphasis mine]
I'd say she was successful. Lord knows where our young people would be when it comes to the issues of the entertainment business in government!
Verizon was trying to stand up for one of their customers! The fact that they stood up to the RIAA is respectable itself. I'd rather boycott the ISPs which say "here's the info you requested, Ms Rosen."
Of course, I think Verizon is gonna appeal this, meaning that whatever John Doe is wanted by the RIAA is safe for just a little longer.
(firstly, your name is supposed to be Lionel Hutz)
yes, I checked it out, and you're correct. I found somehting at findlaw that said so. I was certain that if new evidence were found that charges could be re-filed and the person re-tried.
In the US, prosecution would have to find new evidence. Also, in the US, someone could get acquitted at the state level, but re-prosecuted at the federal level. For example, the cops who beat up Rodney King were re-tried at the federal courts (and found guilty), after being let loose in CA state courts.
If the law were different many years ago...
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You've mentioned in many capacities (your book, interviews on TV) that the law changed during your "big run," outlawing your activities. Yet, you continued to do what you did, and you were aware of the newer laws. If the law had outlawed what you were up to before you started, would you have gone through with what you've done?
>How clueful are they? >In your opinion, how did the each party (prosecution, your lawyer, and most >important - the judge) look when it came to their understanding of >technology? Did they know every nook and cranny, or seem lost in a maze of >confusion? Do you think an understanding of the issues in question was a >significant factor in court proceedings?
I know you spoke of this briefly in that lost chapter of your book, in that the companies who said they were victimized significantly overstated their losses (and admitted to it), and the judge went beyond prosecution's suggestion for punishment. But I'm curious to know how competent you think the feds are in these types of legal matters.
...and it seemed quite boring to me, probably because he was preaching to the choir when it comes to security people, as the book was geared more for CIOs and other management types.
He had an interesting way of presenting various stories of of how people can penetrate by switching to a first-person view of both the victim and then the attacker. It was a bit annoying how the "attacker" would be portrayed as 1337 sometimes, but it was an interesting approach, especially since some of the stories were possibly Mitnick himself.
Why did Prentice Hall go with me? I guess they think I have "Open Source credibility". They named the book series after me - it's "Bruce Perens' Open Source Series". I suppose they're trying to make me into the Peter Norton of Linux:-)
I dont see this helping current state of affairs. What about printers that currently require that chip?
Also, will this spill over into other countries? Ie, would manufactures make printers w/o chip requirements, and then simply market then to all? Or only make a set of printers specially for Europe, and Europe only, leaving chips in those destined for elsewhere?
sorry, but ignorance of the law is not a reason to reach a guilty verdict. in the last episode of Seinfeld, they didnt know squat about the good sumaritan law in that small town, but were still guilty of violating it. Though that was a TV show, that part of the story is accurate to real life.
Credit card merchants are evaluated on their chargebacks
ok, but for a movie theater, how often will an error like this come up? or other troubles? Probably not that often. Likewise for most other businesses. Any idea on how they (card companies) measure things like this?
i never use those kiosks. i always go straight to the counter and ask a human for advance tix. here, I can actually get a student discount (if the theater has one), and check the tix right away and say "hey, these arent what i asked for..." Usually, they have a means with which to address it, like voiding that transaction and doing up a new one. Or at least, the person will feel guilty about screwing up and get it fixed for you.
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I'll read his website when he chooses a better color scheme. Red on blue just dont cut it. Unless it's part of his being a BOFH.
those email chains that go around every now and then that include some sort of audio.
the intention is for the listener to be at work or similar environment where there are otehr people. the audio gets progressively less and less, forcing the listener to turn up the volume on their speakers. right at the end, in a very loud voice - "Porn! We're checkin' out porn over here!"
Just picture a PHB hearing THAT come from his cube farm!
I dunno. Around my parts, the only time a bus is on schedule is when they leave the depot. They easily get ahead of or fall behind schedule due to traffic conditions and how many people want to get on/off at different stops. Not to mention how many old ladies need the bus to "kneel" for them so they can reach the step.
something tells me he's still gonna end up being in the cold for a few minutes.
President bush's budget has already mentioned an increase in spending for NASA (which I think was there before last weekend).
I think NASA should try and find the aliens referred to in that proposal.
yeah, I saw that comment after posting (i had only read part of his paper when I made that post)
This certainly will not be the last on these topics, and grains of salt will be necessary on all of them. The author of the rebuttal refutes comments by bill arbaugh, whose article I read several months ago when it first came out. I wouldnt be surprised if someone comes out with a rebuttal to this one.
My personal view (an oversimplification which may not be accurate) is that DRM and TCPA are mostly mutually exclusive ideas, and that Palladium is a union of the two.
actually, the reason for that statement is to disclaim any bias the author may have against DRM. Including it makes his paper more credible. Not including it leaves open the possibility for others (eg, Microsoft, MPAA, etc) to say "he's against DRM, therefore his whole paper is crap"
From the article:
She also is a founding board member of Rock the Vote, an organization aimed to get younger people more politically involved. [emphasis mine]
I'd say she was successful. Lord knows where our young people would be when it comes to the issues of the entertainment business in government!
whoa! back up a second!
Verizon was trying to stand up for one of their customers! The fact that they stood up to the RIAA is respectable itself. I'd rather boycott the ISPs which say "here's the info you requested, Ms Rosen."
Of course, I think Verizon is gonna appeal this, meaning that whatever John Doe is wanted by the RIAA is safe for just a little longer.
i'd say he's more of an Eagles fan who didnt want to waste his ticket
(firstly, your name is supposed to be Lionel Hutz)
yes, I checked it out, and you're correct. I found somehting at findlaw that said so. I was certain that if new evidence were found that charges could be re-filed and the person re-tried.
no, it wouldnt.
In the US, prosecution would have to find new evidence. Also, in the US, someone could get acquitted at the state level, but re-prosecuted at the federal level. For example, the cops who beat up Rodney King were re-tried at the federal courts (and found guilty), after being let loose in CA state courts.
You've mentioned in many capacities (your book, interviews on TV) that the law changed during your "big run," outlawing your activities. Yet, you continued to do what you did, and you were aware of the newer laws. If the law had outlawed what you were up to before you started, would you have gone through with what you've done?
Several months ago we had a warez guy in (Chris Tresco) for a /. interview, and I'd like to ask the same question I did he:
>How clueful are they?
>In your opinion, how did the each party (prosecution, your lawyer, and most
>important - the judge) look when it came to their understanding of
>technology? Did they know every nook and cranny, or seem lost in a maze of
>confusion? Do you think an understanding of the issues in question was a
>significant factor in court proceedings?
I know you spoke of this briefly in that lost chapter of your book, in that the companies who said they were victimized significantly overstated their losses (and admitted to it), and the judge went beyond prosecution's suggestion for punishment. But I'm curious to know how competent you think the feds are in these types of legal matters.
...and it seemed quite boring to me, probably because he was preaching to the choir when it comes to security people, as the book was geared more for CIOs and other management types.
He had an interesting way of presenting various stories of of how people can penetrate by switching to a first-person view of both the victim and then the attacker. It was a bit annoying how the "attacker" would be portrayed as 1337 sometimes, but it was an interesting approach, especially since some of the stories were possibly Mitnick himself.
Overall, though, I was underwhelmed.
I beleive that's officially known as Bill Gates's Law.
yes, it is a name created by P-H:
:-)
Why did Prentice Hall go with me? I guess they think I have "Open Source credibility". They named the book series after me - it's "Bruce Perens' Open Source Series". I suppose they're trying to make me into the Peter Norton of Linux
wow. ... that page you link to is larger than the book itself!
2) force all hardware manufactures into exclusive contracts. our OS or no OS!
They dont even want OEMs providing the no OS option these days. For a while, it was even "our OS, and only our OS"
They list Ethernet as one of the 85. What I find funny - they show a picture of a phone line and plug.
I dont see this helping current state of affairs. What about printers that currently require that chip?
Also, will this spill over into other countries? Ie, would manufactures make printers w/o chip requirements, and then simply market then to all? Or only make a set of printers specially for Europe, and Europe only, leaving chips in those destined for elsewhere?
reach a guilty verdict
do'h! that was supposed to be "not guilty" verdict.
knowingly commited an illegal act
sorry, but ignorance of the law is not a reason to reach a guilty verdict. in the last episode of Seinfeld, they didnt know squat about the good sumaritan law in that small town, but were still guilty of violating it. Though that was a TV show, that part of the story is accurate to real life.
sounds familiar. my tix for LOTR tonight say "12:01am Tue 12/17"
Credit card merchants are evaluated on their chargebacks
ok, but for a movie theater, how often will an error like this come up? or other troubles? Probably not that often. Likewise for most other businesses. Any idea on how they (card companies) measure things like this?
i never use those kiosks. i always go straight to the counter and ask a human for advance tix. here, I can actually get a student discount (if the theater has one), and check the tix right away and say "hey, these arent what i asked for..." Usually, they have a means with which to address it, like voiding that transaction and doing up a new one. Or at least, the person will feel guilty about screwing up and get it fixed for you.