Fat fingering - People fat finger their 8 char passwords already. With a 40 char pass phrase their just that much more likely to mistype the password. If someone is mistyping 1 out of every 10 of their 8 char passwords it follows that they would only correctly type every other password if it was 40 chars long.
Typing sped will be reduced - People will slow down their typing to increase their accuracy when typing a 40 char password into a text box that shows asterisks or blank space. This makes it easier for individuals looking over their shoulder to see which characters their typing.
Phrases include hints - Now someone could come up with a completely nonsense phrase, but that sort of defeats the purpose of the easy to remember pass phrase in the first place, so it's likely that individuals will use a phrase that follows standard local language grammer which means that if someone is able to see a single piece of that phrase they are then able to narrow down the scope of the possible phrases that could be the passphrase. Of course simple passwords contain these types of hints as well.
If you are using P2P software, you are not only downloading, but also uploading, which helps other users infrginge the copyright too. This is far more worrying to the copyright holders than one person stealing one copy.
Actually copyright holders don't care if you steal their stuff from stores because they still end up getting paid. The store loses, but not the copyright holder.
I can one up you. I built one of these, but instead of using mineral oil, I used vegetable oil. I run Gentoo, so I'd download a copy of Gnome, recompile from scratch, and then toss a bag for fries into the oil. They'd cook up really nicely in about 7 minutes. A friend of my brother, built one of these contraptions, and installed Gentoo from stage 1. He managed to deep fry and entire turkey. It was delicious.
Open Source Star Trek scripts? Not a bad idea, I'll start.
Star Trek: Romulan Nights
-- Zoom in to Kirk trapped in a Romulan prison. --
Kirk: "Pain." - Whispering Voices - Kirk: "Pain.
Pain. Pain. Pain.
Need pee-new pain-what are they sticking in me? . ..
Sleep.
Pain." - Whispering Voices -
-- Back aboard the Enterprise --
Bones: "As you know, Mr. Spock, the Romulan Spooks controlling that hospital will not permit us to give the Captain the care I think he needs."
Spock: "Yes, doctor." The voice was breathy, sweet, so sweet and sexy, yet logical.
Bones: "We will therefore just monitor his sign's. Serious trauma like the Captain suffered requires extra care, but the ruthless Romulans controlling the hospital will make certain I cannot try any of my new treatments on him."
Spock: "Yes, docter." That voice was soooo sexy! and yet, still very logical.
Bones: "Scotty, when will be able to transport down to the planet's surface?"
Scotty: "We're given' 'er all we've got. It's going to be another six hours at least."
Bones: "Damnit Scotty. I'm a doctor, not a telepathic healer."
Spock observes the exchange, still sexy, still logical.
I see your point, but you're example is a little flawed I think. Not many would care about, or at least understand, this eye enhancement if it was defined in terms of technology, similar to what your example was. The lay person cares about the application of the innovation, so in your example if you showed how the improved branch predictor reduced the cost and power consumption of the microprocessors which enabled the sub-$100 laptop which in turn gave 3rd world doctors the ability to save thousand of lives... then people would get it. And if you do develo this, and the people do get it... demand a parade!
Yes, but the big difference between that hoax and this one was that that hoax had a nake women on the cover of the book and this one, well, this one doesn't.
Wow, I don't know what all the fuss is about? Hoax or not, this looks like a great story. I mean, rich patsies, soooo sexy Nurse Eastmen, Bruce, government spooks, people that will "monitor his sign's", and "pain, pain, pain". You can't ask for much more than this. Now... if they'd only make this into a screenplay and revive MST3K the world would return to balance.
We're steal waiting for someone to reveal that that was just a great hoax, then we can all laugh together. Until then I will continue to shudder here in my basement, away from the light, away from one John Travolta.
The GPL FAQ addresses this pretty well. Key point - If each program lacked the indirect pointer, we would be forced to discuss the change at length with numerous copyright holders, which would be a virtual impossibility.
Without the clause large project could never change their licensing terms b/c their are two many copyright holders. If GPL v2 was found to be legally weak the entire project and all its derivative works would be tainted by that weakness.
It's actually easier to wiretap a regular phone than a VoIP phone.
Phreak Yeah! That's a good point, although, typically to do a simple wiretap you have to have physical access to the wiring at the house or office. The process is pretty straightforward though I guess. I think the concern w/ VOIP is that someone with malicious intent could probably craft a pretty decent trojan/virus that woudl just look for weak nodes, drop itself in, and start monitoring calls. These could actually be pretty funny... the virus could randomly play a WAV of the toilet flushing or a string of profanity when you're on the call. There are some other thoughts on this (the security of Voip, not viruses that play random sounds on your calls) here
The security of the calls placed over VOIP is a concern for many larger corporations. Also, Skype's peer-to-peer model is frowned on by corporations because it uses the PCs resources to facilitate the larger network. I'm not an expert on this stuff, just reporting what I've seen, but it seems like the VOIP vendors need to add security (SSL tunnels?) to the calls by default and allow people to opt out of the peer-to-peer model for a fee... at least if those companies are trying to get the business of large corporations.
Try reading the parent post. Try reading and comprehending what it was that I was actually questioning. I am not questioning a theory of global warming. I'm questioning the dogmatic arrogance and illogical statement of the parent post. The parent said, that THE theory of global warming that EVERYONE agrees upon states that the temperature will change so that it will reach absolute zero and temperatures on par with a fusion reaction. The parent is imprecise with their words that they ignore the fact that there are many theories on the cause and effects of global warming and that within those theories ther e may be several theoretical outcomes. The parent uses the word "maxima" for boldness and effect, attempting to justify their "ignorant" insult, and yet does not put any bounds around what maxima really means. If I'm to take this at face value, that would mean that maxima is truly the maximum values possible for cold and hot (absolute zero and something on par with a fusion reaction, right?). This is illogical, because of the poor wording of the parent post.
All that said, I'm sorry for daring to insult the holy writ, so once we codify a liturgey for our scientific dogma, I'll pay my pennance, say my hail Darwins and continue on.
The formula is as follows. 1.) Write article based entirely on misrepresented sensational claims about the end of the world. 2.) Get slashdotted 3.) Sell more ads for website based on high traffic volumes (use only averages when representing numbers to ad buying customers.) 4.) Profit!
I'm ignorant, so here are some ignorant questions.
Where is the theory of global warming stated in agreed upon terms? Not your theory. Not a theory. But the theory.
What do you mean by "maxima of BOTH hot and cold"? Surely you can't mean that the theory unequivocally states that absolute zero will be reached and at the same time temperatures on par with the sun will be reached? That doesn't seem possible. You must mean that the theory defines extreme temperatures, both highs and lows, that are not like todays. What geographically boundries define these temperature regions? Or are they both hot and cold at the same time.
what can we do to help stop, slow down or perhaps (if possible?) reverse this trend?
You know, I think the Earth is a lot like a person. And frequently, when a person is sick, it's better for that person to vomit, get it over with, and get on to feeling better. So I think we should used a lot of nukes and help the Earth along with the healing process. Whose with me?
In the future, when posting to Slashdot, please never cite another source and talk about their "opinions". Only refer to their views as fact, dogma, the unequivocal truth. This way others will respond with their facts and we'll start a flame war. By honestly presenting an opinion, others may take a moment and reflect on what you have to say, and may even choose to better themselves. We don't want that now do we? I didn't think so.
Slashdot Mirror
Crap... how'd you know my passphrase was "I am not a security blogger." Foiled again!
Put a decorated mirror in front of it, you might call it a peer-to-peer system.
If you are using P2P software, you are not only downloading, but also uploading, which helps other users infrginge the copyright too. This is far more worrying to the copyright holders than one person stealing one copy.
Actually copyright holders don't care if you steal their stuff from stores because they still end up getting paid. The store loses, but not the copyright holder.
I can one up you. I built one of these, but instead of using mineral oil, I used vegetable oil. I run Gentoo, so I'd download a copy of Gnome, recompile from scratch, and then toss a bag for fries into the oil. They'd cook up really nicely in about 7 minutes. A friend of my brother, built one of these contraptions, and installed Gentoo from stage 1. He managed to deep fry and entire turkey. It was delicious.
Open Source Star Trek scripts? Not a bad idea, I'll start.
.
Star Trek: Romulan Nights
-- Zoom in to Kirk trapped in a Romulan prison. --
Kirk: "Pain."
- Whispering Voices -
Kirk: "Pain.
Pain. Pain. Pain.
Need pee-new pain-what are they sticking in me? . .
Sleep.
Pain."
- Whispering Voices -
-- Back aboard the Enterprise --
Bones: "As you know, Mr. Spock, the Romulan Spooks controlling that hospital will not permit us to give the Captain the care I think he needs."
Spock: "Yes, doctor." The voice was breathy, sweet, so sweet and sexy, yet logical.
Bones: "We will therefore just monitor his sign's. Serious trauma like the Captain suffered requires extra care, but the ruthless Romulans controlling the hospital will make certain I cannot try any of my new treatments on him."
Spock: "Yes, docter." That voice was soooo sexy! and yet, still very logical.
Bones: "Scotty, when will be able to transport down to the planet's surface?"
Scotty: "We're given' 'er all we've got. It's going to be another six hours at least."
Bones: "Damnit Scotty. I'm a doctor, not a telepathic healer."
Spock observes the exchange, still sexy, still logical.
I see your point, but you're example is a little flawed I think. Not many would care about, or at least understand, this eye enhancement if it was defined in terms of technology, similar to what your example was. The lay person cares about the application of the innovation, so in your example if you showed how the improved branch predictor reduced the cost and power consumption of the microprocessors which enabled the sub-$100 laptop which in turn gave 3rd world doctors the ability to save thousand of lives... then people would get it. And if you do develo this, and the people do get it... demand a parade!
It take a network of Windows running laptops to raise a script kiddie.
Yes, but the big difference between that hoax and this one was that that hoax had a nake women on the cover of the book and this one, well, this one doesn't.
Wow, I don't know what all the fuss is about? Hoax or not, this looks like a great story. I mean, rich patsies, soooo sexy Nurse Eastmen, Bruce, government spooks, people that will "monitor his sign's", and "pain, pain, pain". You can't ask for much more than this. Now... if they'd only make this into a screenplay and revive MST3K the world would return to balance.
We're steal waiting for someone to reveal that that was just a great hoax, then we can all laugh together. Until then I will continue to shudder here in my basement, away from the light, away from one John Travolta.
You can license your own code under any terms you want.
The GPL FAQ addresses this pretty well. Key point - If each program lacked the indirect pointer, we would be forced to discuss the change at length with numerous copyright holders, which would be a virtual impossibility.
Without the clause large project could never change their licensing terms b/c their are two many copyright holders. If GPL v2 was found to be legally weak the entire project and all its derivative works would be tainted by that weakness.
Who's cooler: pirate or ninja?
Pirates. Ninajas are pretty cool, but pirates get all the booty!
I agree... we need an everything damages something category here on Slashdot.
It's actually easier to wiretap a regular phone than a VoIP phone.
Phreak Yeah! That's a good point, although, typically to do a simple wiretap you have to have physical access to the wiring at the house or office. The process is pretty straightforward though I guess. I think the concern w/ VOIP is that someone with malicious intent could probably craft a pretty decent trojan/virus that woudl just look for weak nodes, drop itself in, and start monitoring calls. These could actually be pretty funny... the virus could randomly play a WAV of the toilet flushing or a string of profanity when you're on the call. There are some other thoughts on this (the security of Voip, not viruses that play random sounds on your calls) here
And on a completely different note... for the good ole' skill phreaks
Fun reading about the Phone Phreak!
The security of the calls placed over VOIP is a concern for many larger corporations. Also, Skype's peer-to-peer model is frowned on by corporations because it uses the PCs resources to facilitate the larger network. I'm not an expert on this stuff, just reporting what I've seen, but it seems like the VOIP vendors need to add security (SSL tunnels?) to the calls by default and allow people to opt out of the peer-to-peer model for a fee... at least if those companies are trying to get the business of large corporations.
Reversing the application so that music was converted to an image would be interesting as well.
Try reading the parent post. Try reading and comprehending what it was that I was actually questioning. I am not questioning a theory of global warming. I'm questioning the dogmatic arrogance and illogical statement of the parent post. The parent said, that THE theory of global warming that EVERYONE agrees upon states that the temperature will change so that it will reach absolute zero and temperatures on par with a fusion reaction. The parent is imprecise with their words that they ignore the fact that there are many theories on the cause and effects of global warming and that within those theories ther e may be several theoretical outcomes. The parent uses the word "maxima" for boldness and effect, attempting to justify their "ignorant" insult, and yet does not put any bounds around what maxima really means. If I'm to take this at face value, that would mean that maxima is truly the maximum values possible for cold and hot (absolute zero and something on par with a fusion reaction, right?). This is illogical, because of the poor wording of the parent post.
All that said, I'm sorry for daring to insult the holy writ, so once we codify a liturgey for our scientific dogma, I'll pay my pennance, say my hail Darwins and continue on.
Steve Balmer has announced that he will spend 20 hours a week volunteering for the EFF.
An excellent example can be found here.
The formula is as follows.
1.) Write article based entirely on misrepresented sensational claims about the end of the world.
2.) Get slashdotted
3.) Sell more ads for website based on high traffic volumes (use only averages when representing numbers to ad buying customers.)
4.) Profit!
Did anyone else think this story was about the possibility that Britney Spears may be having a baby?
what can we do to help stop, slow down or perhaps (if possible?) reverse this trend?
You know, I think the Earth is a lot like a person. And frequently, when a person is sick, it's better for that person to vomit, get it over with, and get on to feeling better. So I think we should used a lot of nukes and help the Earth along with the healing process. Whose with me?
Dear sir or madam,
In the future, when posting to Slashdot, please never cite another source and talk about their "opinions". Only refer to their views as fact, dogma, the unequivocal truth. This way others will respond with their facts and we'll start a flame war. By honestly presenting an opinion, others may take a moment and reflect on what you have to say, and may even choose to better themselves. We don't want that now do we? I didn't think so.
Regards,
The Management