I've always found the "there aren't many computers running ______ around, so they don't get exploits developed for them at nearly the (normalized) rate that other OSes do" argument to be a little shaky. I understand that zombie nets make a surprising amount of money (given enough computers involved) for the cr(h)ackers, but I'd think the challenge of breaking [into] a system would be more of a draw than the money for many people.
On the other hand, maybe we're having zombie nets continually trading hands as different crackers get in and take control, then lose control to other crackers, etc. I dunno.
I guess my question is: does the cost/benefit ratio REALLY influence these types of things as much as some say? (Just a serious question; I'm interested in the answer(s).)
Good for you some of us have jobs extracurricular activities and personal projects that absorb tons of extra time.
Great! It's fine that you're putting yourself through school (or whatever you're using the money for). On the other hand, you're putting yourself through school -- I assume it's for actually learning things, right? -- which means that extracurricular activities and "personal projects" can take a back seat to what you should be focusing on. If you want to half-ass it, that's fine. Some people have to really study hard. They give up "extra" stuff to actually learn. You know, like in real life.
Each side needs to defend their cred, but one better turn out to be right, because these hurricanes/cyclones/typhoons are killing more and more people by the year.
That wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that there are more people to kill, now, would it? Or a shift in population density?
It's a new UI paradigm I have not seen before. It's a dragbar that takes you through the search results, which are streamed from the server in real time as you drag. No more paging through search results. I think it is a novel idea.... said the latest winner of the Darwin Award.
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Your selector class reads a variable passed by the QB/coach/point guard, then picks a function and executes the steps.
My god. The first time I read that, I thought, "Now what would Quick Basic have to do with football?"
*sob*
You're right at the cusp of realizing the difference between a geek and a dork.
Only a nerd would draw a distinction.
Eeeehxcellennnnt.
If only I had mod points. I wasted them all just before the pink crap showed up.
I've always found the "there aren't many computers running ______ around, so they don't get exploits developed for them at nearly the (normalized) rate that other OSes do" argument to be a little shaky. I understand that zombie nets make a surprising amount of money (given enough computers involved) for the cr(h)ackers, but I'd think the challenge of breaking [into] a system would be more of a draw than the money for many people.
On the other hand, maybe we're having zombie nets continually trading hands as different crackers get in and take control, then lose control to other crackers, etc. I dunno.
I guess my question is: does the cost/benefit ratio REALLY influence these types of things as much as some say? (Just a serious question; I'm interested in the answer(s).)
None of them?
We're talking about Windows and IE here. Define "broken".
Good for you some of us have jobs extracurricular activities and personal projects that absorb tons of extra time.
Great! It's fine that you're putting yourself through school (or whatever you're using the money for). On the other hand, you're putting yourself through school -- I assume it's for actually learning things, right? -- which means that extracurricular activities and "personal projects" can take a back seat to what you should be focusing on. If you want to half-ass it, that's fine. Some people have to really study hard. They give up "extra" stuff to actually learn. You know, like in real life.
You have to adminer Microsoft's determination to redefine "open" as meaning "closed".
I bet people in Redmond spend a lot of time walking into doors these days
Which statement begs the question: Are these doors open or closed?
Personally, I also like the ability to go back through the logs and see what I've done...
God. Please tell me that other people also shifted uncomfortably and suppressed giggles when they read that.
Each side needs to defend their cred, but one better turn out to be right, because these hurricanes/cyclones/typhoons are killing more and more people by the year.
That wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that there are more people to kill, now, would it? Or a shift in population density?
Bashing aside, this is still the smartest move Sony has made all YEAR.
Oh, good. Because where I am, there's still more than 75% of the year left.
"Badges?"
"We don't need no stink'n badges!"
Badges, badges, badges, mushroom! mushroom! Snaaake!
Your post might have been flamebait, but I don't really see how it was offtopic at all.
Subscribers can see the random crap early!
No, no, no. The original poster was talking about the shelled, cooked lobster.
Why the concern over a rock? A rather soft rock.
Good question. I guess the obvious (as you know) answer is that we're even softer rocks. And I, for one, care what happens to me and mine.
It's a new UI paradigm I have not seen before. It's a dragbar that takes you through the search results, which are streamed from the server in real time as you drag. No more paging through search results. I think it is a novel idea. ... said the latest winner of the Darwin Award.
Unfortunatly, new programers are learning Java, VB, etc right away. They have no concept as to what goes on under the covers.
Pfft. You're posting to the wrong crowd.
You can't hack your own web page in 2 minutes after your computer has been shot dead.
Then you're not trying hard enough, Marine! Your buddies will hold you down and beat you with soap-inna-sock some night. Now HACK.
So who do you call when the thing breaks?
The A-Team.
Pr0n with my parents would just be a bit odd...
Damn... and I just ate.
And yet your sig says:
Are you 100% sure your dad and/or relatives don't post to Slashdot?
Cause if they did... that'd be kinda gross. For you at least.
I love insight from people with nicks like "TubeSteak".
Yes, but with lines like "Unscrew, snap, screw, and you're done.", how can one resist?!?
This may have applications for soft-body physics in games.
Translation: jiggles
Yeah, I always failed it. I picked the numbers OK, but then it was always,
"Um... Yellow.. No -- Blue! AIIIIIiiieeeee....! "