while I'm not a fan of AT&T, and even happen to agree that filtering port 25 would be a blessing... It does seem you're a little over focused here, and the parent poster may not have any influence on that particular segment of the business. Whether we like it or not, AT&T and most ISP's aren't mom and pop operations where one guy handles the entire security department, billing, and drives the rusty van to come out and check your router.
Generally speaking if you've got a problem with an AT&T network, filter the particular networks at your border and get over it. That logic applies to any ISP or network. Really! If enough people start filtering networks their service becomes useless and changes have to be made. Do you honestly think AOL went about changing (some) of their ways from the goodness of their heart or as a reaction to all the *.ipt.aol.com blocks put on large network borders.
LOL!!! The original post damn near destroyed my eyes, but if I had mod points (dammit.. I used them up yesterday) I'd mod that badboy right up just for the effort put into it.
While sneaking in the broadcast flag along with an appropriations bill is screwed up, what really and totally has me outraged is that these jackasses (oh sorry.. elected jackasses) feel that it's "ok" to ramrod their pork and controversial 'protect the public from themselves" legislation through on the coattails of other more worthy bills.
THIS is the kind of bullshit that needs to be stopped. The answer is really clear. Let these people know how you feel about these cheap shot political tricks. If they don't listen, fire them on election day. That's how it's supposed to work, but for some reason nobody bothers to tell these people why they've been fired!
"I didn't vote for you because you're a sneaky bastard and about as palatable as goat piss."
Seriously.. what is it? I read your post I came away from it with nothing. Much like this one only I have the satisfaction of knowing that I didn't let yours go without mention.
*smiles*
Are you saying we can't modify our computers? (we can and do daily) or that they modify it for us? MS isn't the only one. When's the last time apt-get overwrote some custom.conf files on you. (if your a debian person) or some other application modified something for it's own needs that didn't coincide with your own? It happens, gotta get a grip, suck it up (insert 8 or 10 other cliche's) and move on.
Let's not forget to complain about bloated code. There's a jumping off point somewhere. If your input comes from a trusted source, it's only right that you should be able to trust the input. Don't give me this crap about having to defend accordingly. That's a load of bull and everyone knows it (or should at least consider it). If that were the case, the world would have big ass combination locks and magnetic actuators on every door in their house. Inside AND out because well.. you know just because they LIVE here doesn't mean we have to trust them. (sure.. for some families this is normal.. not mine to take it for what it's worth)
Let me guess.. You think the MS folk should be banging on doors and offering to secure machines in person? How about if they fixed things they're made aware of and put them on some kind of automated website that end users could get to with a couple of handy clicks. Oh yeah, they wouldn't use it. Hrm.. ok.. lets build an application that checks this stuff automagically and has the ability to patch it. Oh damn, the geeks of the world don't like background processes so they'll tell their gramma to turn the damn thing off.
Damned if they do and damned if they don't in my opinion. If somebody doesn't patch their machine (and are too stupid to realize it by THIS time) they don't need a computer yet. It's time the actual *users* were educated by the geeks, not just told "[don't]do this or else." I teach my kids what not to do and WHY they shouldn't do it. Cool thing is that I can go to their machines and find them relatively malware free. Sure, they're kids and they do stupid things sometimes, but they've got the tools to clean it up and the realization that it's a machine, and the internet isn't exactly a warm, happy, fuzzy place where everyone looks out for your best interests.
USERS!!! Microsoft just made the tools, the users didn't follow through with their obligation to keep it up to date. Yes, they screwed up, but the end users screwed up MORE.
If I saw a person drowing in a river and tossed them a rope. That person sees the rope but ignores it? Not my fault they're sleeping with the fishes.
If you're upset about end-users ruining your ability to download new packages for your "boxen," then offer to help instead of bitching them out on Slashdot.
the end users wouldn't be smart enough to be here anyhow.
Find the levity. Find the agreement. Find waldo. no.. really.
Not to be too overly critical here, but when did Slashdot become a part of the Emergency Broadcast System? Folks, it's a website not your weather radio, TV, or other accepted form of emergency notification.
It's not valid. I saw that and said to myself "I shouldn't have to work that hard to make it acceptable." I for one, won't install Super Mario Windows on any machine I have under my control, and will continue to use 2000 on machines long after their EoL. I'll just protect them as best I can and keep running them until there's an acceptable replacement. I haven't found one yet.
I've never really understood this sentiment. Blogs aren't like TV. They're not pushed to you.
Unfortunately in a round about way they are. It's difficult to do a search on Google without tripping over a *very* significant number of blogs that may or may not be relevent to what you're looking for, let alone be remotely familiar with the topic--even less of a chance of being an authority.
Lord, I hope the majority are leaving the Internet. What your cat did today is not news for the entire world to hear. Nor is your diary-online. While a lot of people get a kick out of such Voyuerism, the rest of the civilized world doesn't really want to hear about it.
Agreed, it seems that sometimes the people that scream the loudest about the value of blogs are the bloggers themselves. While that's all well and good, they certainly can't be considered an authority or even unbiased. I have a small blog myself. Oddly I don't give out the links, it's more for my own use. A couple very close friends know of it's existence, but since I'm a technogeek, and I spent the time setting up MT, I figured I'd use it for something.
I also agree that most people don't care about my pitiful life, nor do I care about as you put it, what their cats did today. On the other hand, just today alone, I noticed a "Spider Blog" in some posts here on/. and strangely... I've been looking for the posts with the continuations just to find out what the spider did!
I don't deny that people have the right to write whatever the want (for the most part) and even publish it in print, radio, on the web or whatever. I just don't think blogging has become such a force in the world that it's going to change anything in the long run.
Bear in mind, I just replied to your post out of convenience. Nothing should be considered a flame or directed at you in particular. It's sad when you have to put disclaimers on everything, even/.
several thousand? That's a seriously high idle man. I shift my car into the next gear at about 2500-2700 rpm. If it were idling that high I wouldn't be able to slow the thing down:)
thank you!:) This is just the sort of information I was looking for. It's very possible I'm dealing with older applications, or applications not taking advantage of the new capabilities.
why funny? (I'm oddly being serious here) I don't claim to be a java guru, or even mildly proficient.
The tasks I've seen java well suited for are such as those I mentioned before, ok, Compiere is pretty cool if you can get it working but there's exceptions to everything *grin*
In the largely unscientific experiences I've had, java works great for those types of things, but given a hard load of constant activity it tends to bog down and start consuming a LOT of memory and cpu. I'm not saying it's a *BAD* thing here either nor am I slamming java. I firmly believe in the right tool for the job, and I'm honestly asking if java *IS* that tool and why? So far I've been told I'm a liar and a comedian, but still no real answers.
you're either very lucky or I'm very unlucky. In either case, I stand by what I've said and qualified by stating that it's what happens *in my experience*
If you want to be an AC evangelist thats all well and good, however it doesn't change what I stated, and stand by. I'm sure there are people that have had good experiences such as yourself, and those that have bad experiences like me, and probably every strata in between. It's the beauty of life.
At least I put my name (and karma) on the line for what I believe.
Admittedly development language is largely a choice based on preference, but why java? Didn't azureus teach anyone anything? Once that gets on a torrent for more than a couple of hours my system starts perfoming like it's getting ready to die.
Java (in my experience and opinion) just isn't really suited for large scale, multi connection applications. It's nice for the one off, fill in this form, play this game, do this task stuff, but long running processes need something that's a bit more lean and economical with the resources.
Slashdot Mirror
you would, of course, be completely free (in any sense of the word) to not view said production.
while I'm not a fan of AT&T, and even happen to agree that filtering port 25 would be a blessing... It does seem you're a little over focused here, and the parent poster may not have any influence on that particular segment of the business. Whether we like it or not, AT&T and most ISP's aren't mom and pop operations where one guy handles the entire security department, billing, and drives the rusty van to come out and check your router.
Generally speaking if you've got a problem with an AT&T network, filter the particular networks at your border and get over it. That logic applies to any ISP or network. Really! If enough people start filtering networks their service becomes useless and changes have to be made. Do you honestly think AOL went about changing (some) of their ways from the goodness of their heart or as a reaction to all the *.ipt.aol.com blocks put on large network borders.
LOL!!! The original post damn near destroyed my eyes, but if I had mod points (dammit.. I used them up yesterday) I'd mod that badboy right up just for the effort put into it.
MODS?
it does if you outsource for free.
While sneaking in the broadcast flag along with an appropriations bill is screwed up, what really and totally has me outraged is that these jackasses (oh sorry.. elected jackasses) feel that it's "ok" to ramrod their pork and controversial 'protect the public from themselves" legislation through on the coattails of other more worthy bills.
THIS is the kind of bullshit that needs to be stopped. The answer is really clear. Let these people know how you feel about these cheap shot political tricks. If they don't listen, fire them on election day. That's how it's supposed to work, but for some reason nobody bothers to tell these people why they've been fired!
"I didn't vote for you because you're a sneaky bastard and about as palatable as goat piss."
your point is?
.conf files on you. (if your a debian person) or some other application modified something for it's own needs that didn't coincide with your own? It happens, gotta get a grip, suck it up (insert 8 or 10 other cliche's) and move on.
Seriously.. what is it? I read your post I came away from it with nothing. Much like this one only I have the satisfaction of knowing that I didn't let yours go without mention.
*smiles*
Are you saying we can't modify our computers? (we can and do daily) or that they modify it for us? MS isn't the only one. When's the last time apt-get overwrote some custom
yeah.. worked like a charm for Mozilla.
*snicker*
Let's not forget to complain about bloated code. There's a jumping off point somewhere. If your input comes from a trusted source, it's only right that you should be able to trust the input. Don't give me this crap about having to defend accordingly. That's a load of bull and everyone knows it (or should at least consider it). If that were the case, the world would have big ass combination locks and magnetic actuators on every door in their house. Inside AND out because well.. you know just because they LIVE here doesn't mean we have to trust them. (sure.. for some families this is normal.. not mine to take it for what it's worth)
Go ahead. mod me flamebait, I have marshmallows.
Let me guess.. You think the MS folk should be banging on doors and offering to secure machines in person? How about if they fixed things they're made aware of and put them on some kind of automated website that end users could get to with a couple of handy clicks. Oh yeah, they wouldn't use it. Hrm.. ok.. lets build an application that checks this stuff automagically and has the ability to patch it. Oh damn, the geeks of the world don't like background processes so they'll tell their gramma to turn the damn thing off.
Damned if they do and damned if they don't in my opinion. If somebody doesn't patch their machine (and are too stupid to realize it by THIS time) they don't need a computer yet. It's time the actual *users* were educated by the geeks, not just told "[don't]do this or else." I teach my kids what not to do and WHY they shouldn't do it. Cool thing is that I can go to their machines and find them relatively malware free. Sure, they're kids and they do stupid things sometimes, but they've got the tools to clean it up and the realization that it's a machine, and the internet isn't exactly a warm, happy, fuzzy place where everyone looks out for your best interests.
USERS!!! Microsoft just made the tools, the users didn't follow through with their obligation to keep it up to date. Yes, they screwed up, but the end users screwed up MORE.
If I saw a person drowing in a river and tossed them a rope. That person sees the rope but ignores it? Not my fault they're sleeping with the fishes.
the end users wouldn't be smart enough to be here anyhow.
Find the levity. Find the agreement. Find waldo. no.. really.
didn't cure me. I wonder if that's why my glasses are so thick.
Not to be too overly critical here, but when did Slashdot become a part of the Emergency Broadcast System? Folks, it's a website not your weather radio, TV, or other accepted form of emergency notification.
It's not valid. I saw that and said to myself "I shouldn't have to work that hard to make it acceptable." I for one, won't install Super Mario Windows on any machine I have under my control, and will continue to use 2000 on machines long after their EoL. I'll just protect them as best I can and keep running them until there's an acceptable replacement. I haven't found one yet.
Unfortunately in a round about way they are. It's difficult to do a search on Google without tripping over a *very* significant number of blogs that may or may not be relevent to what you're looking for, let alone be remotely familiar with the topic--even less of a chance of being an authority.
Agreed, it seems that sometimes the people that scream the loudest about the value of blogs are the bloggers themselves. While that's all well and good, they certainly can't be considered an authority or even unbiased. I have a small blog myself. Oddly I don't give out the links, it's more for my own use. A couple very close friends know of it's existence, but since I'm a technogeek, and I spent the time setting up MT, I figured I'd use it for something.
I also agree that most people don't care about my pitiful life, nor do I care about as you put it, what their cats did today. On the other hand, just today alone, I noticed a "Spider Blog" in some posts here on
I don't deny that people have the right to write whatever the want (for the most part) and even publish it in print, radio, on the web or whatever. I just don't think blogging has become such a force in the world that it's going to change anything in the long run.
Bear in mind, I just replied to your post out of convenience. Nothing should be considered a flame or directed at you in particular. It's sad when you have to put disclaimers on everything, even
several thousand? That's a seriously high idle man. I shift my car into the next gear at about 2500-2700 rpm. If it were idling that high I wouldn't be able to slow the thing down :)
I got them all exciting modding me flamebait and off topic for questioning the validity of java in another thread *grin* You can thank me by paypal ;)
That's entirely possible, which is why I'm actually asking the question rather than (as implied by the moderation) trying to pick a flame fest.
Oh come on. after it's been discussed rather civilly wtih merely a flicker of a flame, it's modded flamebait?
thank you! :) This is just the sort of information I was looking for. It's very possible I'm dealing with older applications, or applications not taking advantage of the new capabilities.
why funny? (I'm oddly being serious here) I don't claim to be a java guru, or even mildly proficient.
The tasks I've seen java well suited for are such as those I mentioned before, ok, Compiere is pretty cool if you can get it working but there's exceptions to everything *grin*
In the largely unscientific experiences I've had, java works great for those types of things, but given a hard load of constant activity it tends to bog down and start consuming a LOT of memory and cpu. I'm not saying it's a *BAD* thing here either nor am I slamming java. I firmly believe in the right tool for the job, and I'm honestly asking if java *IS* that tool and why? So far I've been told I'm a liar and a comedian, but still no real answers.
you're either very lucky or I'm very unlucky. In either case, I stand by what I've said and qualified by stating that it's what happens *in my experience*
If you want to be an AC evangelist thats all well and good, however it doesn't change what I stated, and stand by. I'm sure there are people that have had good experiences such as yourself, and those that have bad experiences like me, and probably every strata in between. It's the beauty of life.
At least I put my name (and karma) on the line for what I believe.
Admittedly development language is largely a choice based on preference, but why java? Didn't azureus teach anyone anything? Once that gets on a torrent for more than a couple of hours my system starts perfoming like it's getting ready to die.
Java (in my experience and opinion) just isn't really suited for large scale, multi connection applications. It's nice for the one off, fill in this form, play this game, do this task stuff, but long running processes need something that's a bit more lean and economical with the resources.
Erm.. I dated this girl in high school..
*blink*
ahh fond memories.
Anyone ever read "Prey?" I just finished it this weekend, then this story pops up on /. Too awesome for words. "Mommy? why is the robot eating me?"
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0061015725/ref=si