Googol isn't a trademark, registered or otherwise. It's now a number, one commonly (well not as common as 10) used. Even if it was a trademark, there has been no defence of it for so many years which means they could easily have lost it. You must actively defend a trademark in order to retain rights to it.
After the press reports, IBM upper management sent out some e-mails trying to find out about this project because they hadn't heard about it. The response, neither has anyone else at IBM. There really is no Blue Linux.
Re:This is doubly ironic!
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A Worm's Worm
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the jews are gonna be upset about losing those bagels....
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-014 Security Update for Microsoft Windows (93212)
Issued: May 14, 2004 Updated: May 14, 2004 Version: 1.0
Summary Who should read this document: Customers who use the Sasser worm
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers running the Sasser worm should apply the update immediately to be protected from Dabber.
Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces several prior security updates. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.
Caveats: The security update is for Windows 2000, XP Pro and Home, and Windows 2003 server platforms. As a prerequisite, the security update requires your system be infected with Sasser.
To download the Sasser worm, please open Outlook Express or Outlook 2000/XP and execute any attachements you have recieved from unknown senders. If you are not using Sasser you do not need to install this update.
Once installed your system will be immune from being infected with Dabber which exploits a flaw in the widely popular Sasser worm.
Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 - Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 - Download the update
they can't patent this since prior art exists. The Bender unit far exceeds capabilities of the folding unit.
Re:Taking bets....
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Taken from here but it answers your question. If the person seeding removes the file, it would disapear in the cache as well. Maybe they check the original file link still exists and functions every few hits to the cache? Also only works for large files unless this FAQ is out of date:
What files are being served by FreeCache? FreeCache can only serve files that are on a web site. If the link to a file on that web site goes away, so will the file in the FreeCaches. Also, there is a minimum size requirement. We don't bother with files smaller than 5MB, as the saved bandwidth does not outweight the protocol overhead in those cases.
I still have my almost 5 year old SideWinder 3D Pro.... it is simply the most perfect feeling joystick I've ever used although many people I know prefer logitech...
Each of their points of view are interesting. Comments in many cases are opinion and I'm tired of seeing opinion moderated down because the person with mod points doesn't agree.
There are some nice machines... but nothing beats a desktop with 4 ide drives and burning software that lets me record to all of them at the same time:)
I agree there is a good chance the people in question did it. The problem is, there is more then reasonable doubt that they may not have done this. It could have been any number of people accessing the computer, both authorized and unauthorized to use the system.
They're going after the 'probably guilty' right now. How do you prevent abuse without setting limits? This issue needs to be raised now and a line drawn.
Until 4.5 I was able to burn purchased tracks using Roxio Toast. It stopped working and Roxio tells me that these are changes implemented by Apple and this mens I must use Apple software to burn them now.
But can someone explain what the huge appeal with Lindows still is? All of the hype building up to the release had to do with it's ability to run Windows apps.
This functionality was never above or beyond any other Linux distribution... so it's just another distro now... right or wrong? What else does it offer besides the click and play?
But can someone explain what the huge appeal with Lindows still is? All of the hype building up to the release had to do with it's ability to run Windows apps.
MICHAEL ROBERTSON, CEO OF LINDOWS.COM, TO OFFER A PC OPERATING SYSTEM TO RUN BOTH LINUX® AND WINDOWS® SOFTWARE
This functionality was never above or beyond any other Linux distribution... so it's just another distro now... right?
Slashdot Mirror
Customer: Ok whats next
Tech support (me): Open up "my computer"
Customer: How do I see your computer?
How can they have a case?
Googol isn't a trademark, registered or otherwise. It's now a number, one commonly (well not as common as 10) used. Even if it was a trademark, there has been no defence of it for so many years which means they could easily have lost it. You must actively defend a trademark in order to retain rights to it.
Blue Linux really doesn't exist.
After the press reports, IBM upper management sent out some e-mails trying to find out about this project because they hadn't heard about it. The response, neither has anyone else at IBM. There really is no Blue Linux.
the jews are gonna be upset about losing those bagels....
sure it could have been planned...
Coming soon....
http://www.sasser-plugins.com
Ah sorry... I had the google tool bar running so I didn't see that it had any popups.... appologies to all.
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-014
Security Update for Microsoft Windows (93212)
Issued: May 14, 2004
Updated: May 14, 2004
Version: 1.0
Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use the Sasser worm
Impact of vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers running the Sasser worm should apply the update immediately to be protected from Dabber.
Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces several prior security updates. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.
Caveats: The security update is for Windows 2000, XP Pro and Home, and Windows 2003 server platforms. As a prerequisite, the security update requires your system be infected with Sasser.
To download the Sasser worm, please open Outlook Express or Outlook 2000/XP and execute any attachements you have recieved from unknown senders. If you are not using Sasser you do not need to install this update.
Once installed your system will be immune from being infected with Dabber which exploits a flaw in the widely popular Sasser worm.
Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:
Affected Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 - Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 - Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Service Pack 1 - Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 - Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003 - Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-Bit Edition - Download the update
they can't patent this since prior art exists. The Bender unit far exceeds capabilities of the folding unit.
Taken from here but it answers your question. If the person seeding removes the file, it would disapear in the cache as well. Maybe they check the original file link still exists and functions every few hits to the cache?
Also only works for large files unless this FAQ is out of date:
What files are being served by FreeCache?
FreeCache can only serve files that are on a web site. If the link to a file on that web site goes away, so will the file in the FreeCaches. Also, there is a minimum size requirement. We don't bother with files smaller than 5MB, as the saved bandwidth does not outweight the protocol overhead in those cases.
>> Why, oh why, is there not a "retarded" modifier?!
I guess you don't remember Warden William Smithers.
I still have my almost 5 year old SideWinder 3D Pro.... it is simply the most perfect feeling joystick I've ever used although many people I know prefer logitech...
Each of their points of view are interesting. Comments in many cases are opinion and I'm tired of seeing opinion moderated down because the person with mod points doesn't agree.
There are some nice machines... but nothing beats a desktop with 4 ide drives and burning software that lets me record to all of them at the same time :)
Step 1) 'Purchase' song from iTunes
Step 2) Burn to CD
Step 3) Rip to format of choice
Possibly the install base of Windows 98SE users who will be able to buy music for the first time since iTunes and Napster are Win2K/XP only.
I agree there is a good chance the people in question did it. The problem is, there is more then reasonable doubt that they may not have done this. It could have been any number of people accessing the computer, both authorized and unauthorized to use the system.
They're going after the 'probably guilty' right now. How do you prevent abuse without setting limits? This issue needs to be raised now and a line drawn.
Until 4.5 I was able to burn purchased tracks using Roxio Toast. It stopped working and Roxio tells me that these are changes implemented by Apple and this mens I must use Apple software to burn them now.
*grumble*
You mean this one
>> Oh, obviously you don't understand the
>> Fallacy of the Slippery Slope. Once it starts
>> it will never end
Wow you're like Gene Hackman in Enemy of the State!
How many missing children do you know that have life insurance policies on them?
or you could just not have them wear the bracelet... this is OPTIONAL
But can someone explain what the huge appeal with Lindows still is? All of the hype building up to the release had to do with it's ability to run Windows apps.
This functionality was never above or beyond any other Linux distribution... so it's just another distro now... right or wrong? What else does it offer besides the click and play?
Yeah yeah, lotsa Karma to burn....
But can someone explain what the huge appeal with Lindows still is? All of the hype building up to the release had to do with it's ability to run Windows apps.
MICHAEL ROBERTSON, CEO OF LINDOWS.COM, TO OFFER A PC OPERATING SYSTEM TO RUN BOTH LINUX® AND WINDOWS® SOFTWARE
This functionality was never above or beyond any other Linux distribution... so it's just another distro now... right?
but in this scenario, the crime was commited on US soil.
Firing a gun was done in Mexico, this isn't the illegal act.
You killed a person on US soil however.
That being said, this is still a silly argument.
is that these links get extra attention.
For example, search for Kazaa Lite and look at the DMCA link at the bottom. The notice lists the URLs which they've had to remove.
Google's way of fighting the man?