Of FFS, you really think if I copy a non-DRM.mp4 out of iTunes and give it to my kids Apple Ninjas are going to appear with Cease and Desist orders?
This isn't something anyone is going to get in any kind of legal trouble over, and Apple knew that when they decided to go DRM free. If you take your iTunes music collection and throw it up on PirateBay that might be different, but in a case like this no one is going to care.
If OS X is "struggling" to beat Vista, then Linux must have been curb stomped by Vista.
I'm guessing that's why it's not mentioned in the summary. Subby just wanted to Apple bash. Apple isn't interested in outselling Windows any more than Ferrari concerns itself with Honda sales. Apple is worth more cash than Microsoft and Google combined. But keep telling yourself Apple is "struggling". Oh, and if you decide to fudge the numbers to include Android devices because "they run Linux" then don't forget to add iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads to the Mac OS X column, because iOS is Mac OS X as far as the kernel and system libraries go. But then you'd find yourself in an insurmountably deep hole.
So he can't be bothered to just copy his music out of iTunes and do whatever he wants with it?
This sounds more like he wants to leave his iTunes *account* to his estate. It also sounds like he didn't read the iTunes Terms of Service before he agreed to it. Doesn't seem to me Apple is being the "bad guy" here, at least no more than 99.99% of every company out there, as an account you make is for YOU, I've never seen anyone else that allows you to transfer your account to someone else either.
We're the Nexus One and One S one of the devices found infringing in the Samsung V Apple trial? Apple is having an injunction hearing soon to get the infringing devices taken off shelves.
Not trolling, just curious. Wouldn't be an issue though I think, as there are no shortage of cheap non-infringing Android phones they could use instead.
Prove it isn't. If it were easy to hack an iPhone as you seem to suggest surely there are many guides online for hacking a non-simple passcoded iPhone online? No? The NSA doesn't have sone magical movie-like way to crack AES-256?
Sure, if the user is an idiot. With simple Passcode off, "wipe data after 10 attempts", and iOS 5.x they won't ever get jack shit. Unless you think the Michigan PD has cracked 256bit AES.
All Jailbreaking does is remove the requirement for an app to be code signed by Apple to run. If you have a password set, you're still 256bit AES encrypted. Your worst case would be after jailbreaking you CHOSE to install a home brew app that is malicious.
It's not like you install a jailbreak and suddenly 1337 H4x0rz can automagically install software without you knowing about it.
So...don't use iCloud, set a non simple password & set it to wipe (overwrite encryption key) after 10 wrong attempts, and check one box in iTunes to encrypt your local backup. AES-256 isn't going to be cracked anytime soon.
It's not hard. You can do every step listed above in like one minute.
Last I looked, Android uses 128bit AES, where as iOS used 256bit AES. And full disk encrypted VS user files makes no difference in "cracking" difficulty. Literally, ALL files that have any change made to them past what is stock get encrypted.
Seriously, just set a non 4 digit password (Settings ->General->Passcode->Simple Passcode 'off') and set it to wipe after 10 wrong attempts. And guessing a wrong password more than 3 times locks the phone for a minute. After a minute if another wrong password is entered, 5 minute wait. Then 15, etc. after 10 guesses, encryption key is overwritten and you ain't getting jack off that device.
Don't use iCloud (it's not forced on you), and in iTunes simply check "encrypt iPhone/iPod/iPad backup" which is right there on the main screen.
It doesn't need to be full disk encrypted. Only a users data/settings needs to be. And with a password set that's 256bit AES. Yeah, maybe they could access the standard iOS system files, but since that's the same on every device it won't tell you anything.
Seriously, just set a non 4 digit password (Settings ->General->Passcode->Simple Passcode 'off')
Don't use iCloud (it's not forced on you), and in iTunes simply check "encrypt iPhone/iPod/iPad backup" which is right there on the main screen.
These theories about Apple having some secret back door simply aren't true. 3rd party security firms, as well as Jailbreak hackers who know the iOS probably as well as Apple would have noticed it, and you can bet your ass it'd be all over various news sites.
You obviously have no idea how 256bit AES works. With every new iOS update, the hacker community tears through every damn file looking to see what Apple is doing, and if they had some sooper sekret back door, it would be found and be reported all over the place.
Automatic no, but all of one check box, right on the iPhones main page when connected in iTunes, yes. I mean, anyone even remotely security conscious isn't going to have any problem seeing it right in front of their own face:
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Of FFS, you really think if I copy a non-DRM .mp4 out of iTunes and give it to my kids Apple Ninjas are going to appear with Cease and Desist orders?
This isn't something anyone is going to get in any kind of legal trouble over, and Apple knew that when they decided to go DRM free. If you take your iTunes music collection and throw it up on PirateBay that might be different, but in a case like this no one is going to care.
Let me reword to show how stupid your summary is:
If Lamborgini can't even beat a "failed" version of a Honda Civic, what does that make them?
Oh, and the answer is: the richest company on the planet, worth more than Google and Microsft combined. So I think they're OK.
If OS X is "struggling" to beat Vista, then Linux must have been curb stomped by Vista.
I'm guessing that's why it's not mentioned in the summary. Subby just wanted to Apple bash. Apple isn't interested in outselling Windows any more than Ferrari concerns itself with Honda sales. Apple is worth more cash than Microsoft and Google combined. But keep telling yourself Apple is "struggling". Oh, and if you decide to fudge the numbers to include Android devices because "they run Linux" then don't forget to add iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads to the Mac OS X column, because iOS is Mac OS X as far as the kernel and system libraries go. But then you'd find yourself in an insurmountably deep hole.
Then you would have to include iPhone/iPod/iPad in the Mac category, as iOS is Mac OS X at the kernel level, as well as libraries.
And of they did that the numbers in the summary would be VERY different.
ITunes music has been DRM free since 2009.
http://www.macworld.com/article/1137946/itunestore.html
So he can't be bothered to just copy his music out of iTunes and do whatever he wants with it?
This sounds more like he wants to leave his iTunes *account* to his estate. It also sounds like he didn't read the iTunes Terms of Service before he agreed to it. Doesn't seem to me Apple is being the "bad guy" here, at least no more than 99.99% of every company out there, as an account you make is for YOU, I've never seen anyone else that allows you to transfer your account to someone else either.
It's starting to sound Ike you haven't played a console since the N64...
Hey, it's not their fault Sony decided not to give the PS3 shit for RAM.
Skyrim is already barely playable on the PS3 due to HARDWARE limitations. It's not like Bethesda can magically add more memory to the console.
We're the Nexus One and One S one of the devices found infringing in the Samsung V Apple trial? Apple is having an injunction hearing soon to get the infringing devices taken off shelves.
Not trolling, just curious. Wouldn't be an issue though I think, as there are no shortage of cheap non-infringing Android phones they could use instead.
Yeah, they have that. It's called a rental car.
....while driving...and texting.
Dangerous, but makes you God anyway so whatever.
Damn, those Eymorgs have gotten around.
Prove it isn't. If it were easy to hack an iPhone as you seem to suggest surely there are many guides online for hacking a non-simple passcoded iPhone online? No? The NSA doesn't have sone magical movie-like way to crack AES-256?
Sure, if the user is an idiot. With simple Passcode off, "wipe data after 10 attempts", and iOS 5.x they won't ever get jack shit. Unless you think the Michigan PD has cracked 256bit AES.
All Jailbreaking does is remove the requirement for an app to be code signed by Apple to run. If you have a password set, you're still 256bit AES encrypted. Your worst case would be after jailbreaking you CHOSE to install a home brew app that is malicious.
It's not like you install a jailbreak and suddenly 1337 H4x0rz can automagically install software without you knowing about it.
Rediculous argument. By your logic you can't trust any encryption, because "Company X" gave the government the keys.
Reality begs to differ, but don't let that bother you.
Yeah, common if you are running a very old iOS version. That bug was patched ages ago.
It asks, you can say no, and it won't bother you about it ever again.
So...don't use iCloud, set a non simple password & set it to wipe (overwrite encryption key) after 10 wrong attempts, and check one box in iTunes to encrypt your local backup. AES-256 isn't going to be cracked anytime soon.
It's not hard. You can do every step listed above in like one minute.
http://i.imgur.com/E17cF.jpg
Last I looked, Android uses 128bit AES, where as iOS used 256bit AES. And full disk encrypted VS user files makes no difference in "cracking" difficulty. Literally, ALL files that have any change made to them past what is stock get encrypted.
Seriously, just set a non 4 digit password (Settings ->General->Passcode->Simple Passcode 'off') and set it to wipe after 10 wrong attempts. And guessing a wrong password more than 3 times locks the phone for a minute. After a minute if another wrong password is entered, 5 minute wait. Then 15, etc. after 10 guesses, encryption key is overwritten and you ain't getting jack off that device.
Don't use iCloud (it's not forced on you), and in iTunes simply check "encrypt iPhone/iPod/iPad backup" which is right there on the main screen.
It doesn't need to be full disk encrypted. Only a users data/settings needs to be. And with a password set that's 256bit AES. Yeah, maybe they could access the standard iOS system files, but since that's the same on every device it won't tell you anything.
Seriously, just set a non 4 digit password (Settings ->General->Passcode->Simple Passcode 'off')
Don't use iCloud (it's not forced on you), and in iTunes simply check "encrypt iPhone/iPod/iPad backup" which is right there on the main screen.
These theories about Apple having some secret back door simply aren't true. 3rd party security firms, as well as Jailbreak hackers who know the iOS probably as well as Apple would have noticed it, and you can bet your ass it'd be all over various news sites.
Erm, if you have no password set encryption is pointless. "Wow encryption! How do I decrypt?" "Turn it on?"
What would be the point?
You obviously have no idea how 256bit AES works. With every new iOS update, the hacker community tears through every damn file looking to see what Apple is doing, and if they had some sooper sekret back door, it would be found and be reported all over the place.
You do realize now that any app that tries to access your info pops up a permission box? There's no way around it anymore, it's hardwired into iOS.
http://appleigaga.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/201202/dd2c2_ios_permission_popups-620x457.jpg
Same thing for an App trying to access photos, contacts, Bluetooth sharing, etc etc.
Automatic no, but all of one check box, right on the iPhones main page when connected in iTunes, yes. I mean, anyone even remotely security conscious isn't going to have any problem seeing it right in front of their own face:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O3LfGOsSkpI/Ta9HW6SCRjI/AAAAAAAAM3c/OekIqze6zkk/s1600/encrypt-iPad_backup.jpg