I'm on BellSouth fastaccess DSL right now and it's been flawless since installation, and no, I didn't bother with the install CD since the modem is also a DHCP server, normal TCP/IP over ethernet does the trick without any weird special software.
Not saying that BS is perfect, just that I have not had problems...yet.
Offtopic but an addendum: 3rd degree burns larger than a quarter NEVER heal on their own, the skin and underlying tissue is dead, and since blood vessels and nerves were burned away eventually it will rot and cause a VERY nasty infection.
1st degree - red skin, itching, normally no medical attention needed
2nd degree - red skin, blisters, pain, may need medical attention if over a large area
3rd degree - black charred skin, or, if from liquid, fully white skin, both will have no sensitivity (as the nerves are dead) but the surrounding areas and damaged nerves will cause extreme pain and discomfort, requires medical attention.
Problem is they may not think it is an ad at all. You see an error message, click it, and get taken to a site where you can download a program that stops your IP from broadcasting address, creates faster downloads or some such, why would you have any reason not to think this program is from Microsoft? (or some other trusted vendor)
This means they won't start to distrust ads, but error messages and messageboxes, which is a bad thing and a big hassle for the average computer user.
Very simple example but the reasoning holds true:
Cost to make my website friendly for the blind =$10.000
Average earning per sale from my site = $100
10.000/100 = 100
If I believe I can make 100 sales to blind people then I'd indeed be stupid not to make it accessible. If I believe I'll make less than 100 sales, then the financial incentive to do it is not there, thus it'll be done if and when I want to. Few businesses can validate doing something that'll lose them money, in the above case goodwill and PR may be extra incentive however.
Yes, I believe we should rush to conclusions and blame it on foreign terrorists since there is nothing suggesting terrorism, and that just proves that they're extremely sneaky.
You may now begin to panic in an orderly fashion, thank you.
How important is it to actually do something? Apparently not very, right now at 09:35 this article has 15 comments, the mouse-human hybrid story has 150. When an article pops up in a month or two saying that Washington has pushed through some new zany legislation, remember you had a chance to contribute here.
I'd be very careful discussing things like this on public messageboards, even as speculation or in a joking manner. The above post, if shown to the wrong person, could very well result in an investigation, and in the current climate it doesn't take all that much for you to be tracked down and interrogated. Something that would definitely be a bad thing should you ever wish to seek employment that requires security clearance, not to mention having to explain to someone with a badge just why you posted suggestions on how to fight the US.
Am I paranoid? Possibly, that doesn't mean they're not out to get me though.
You can chose to trust that one install, it does not mean you have to trust everything from Microsoft for all time to come. If your system is set up properly you will always be asked if you wish to install ActiveX components, no matter who made them. I only trust components when I also trust the site that wants me to use them, no matter who signed them.
This is a problem with a LOT of win32 software, stupid developers assuming that everyone who's gonna use their software is an administrator. Even to run it, I can accept "Run as..." to install apps, but to run them? If I want to limit access for executables to Administrators or some other groups I'll use CALs and not some hardcoded "security" check.
yes, instead of paying for an OS you can demand to get it for free, you can also see the development of said OS grind to a halt cause of lack of finances.
If you use it, pay for it and support OSS development.
W3C approves XForms
Approve XForms W3C do
By W3c XForms are approved
XForms are by W3c approved
Approved by W3C XForms are
By W3C XForms approved are
By W3c XForms are approved
This kinda shit happens simply because MS is run by lawyers and marketers, each and every time MS will choose short term gain over a long term beneficial relationship. Partners, developers, customers, MS will screw you over if it means they can make a quick buck.
And I use MS products for 90% of my development, perhaps it is time to pick up some books on competitors instead...
Big problem is, marketing is strong in MS. Ready or not, shipdates have to be met, features are more important than security, simplicity more important than reliability. Mostly all MS products suffer from the same flaws: Excellent idea, poor execution. Licensing schemes from hell, forced updates, strange product activation systems, DRM etc etc. These aren't bad ideas from the techs, they're things that marketing will push to increase short term revenue.
It wasn't until security problems actually started to hurt MS that they turned to focus on them. I believe, that if techs ran MS instead of marketing, we'd see a very different platform.
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Until Freenet is outlawed...
It's only violating human rights if humans rights are violated, meaning, as long as it's spying on them* and not me, why protest?
*Thempron. The objective case of they.
yeah, but the difference is, the sysadmin is a criminal, a CEO that's stealing is just unethical...
oh no! An anonymus coward has maked you as his foe, watch out, or he'll send you indignant email aswell!
Also along the same lines, gift certificates for Amazon, Barnes&Noble or such always works for the geek.
Whoa, President Bush is posting on Slashdot
I'm on BellSouth fastaccess DSL right now and it's been flawless since installation, and no, I didn't bother with the install CD since the modem is also a DHCP server, normal TCP/IP over ethernet does the trick without any weird special software.
Not saying that BS is perfect, just that I have not had problems...yet.Now, my old ISP...
Actually, very few make money, in some magic way they all just barely break even...
Offtopic but an addendum:
3rd degree burns larger than a quarter NEVER heal on their own, the skin and underlying tissue is dead, and since blood vessels and nerves were burned away eventually it will rot and cause a VERY nasty infection.
1st degree - red skin, itching, normally no medical attention needed
2nd degree - red skin, blisters, pain, may need medical attention if over a large area
3rd degree - black charred skin, or, if from liquid, fully white skin, both will have no sensitivity (as the nerves are dead) but the surrounding areas and damaged nerves will cause extreme pain and discomfort, requires medical attention.
Since this is ask Slashdot, just what is your question?
No I mean it, what is the question that warrants this being on ask Slashdot?
Have the editors given up entirely on even trying to make ads blend in with the stories now?
Problem is they may not think it is an ad at all. You see an error message, click it, and get taken to a site where you can download a program that stops your IP from broadcasting address, creates faster downloads or some such, why would you have any reason not to think this program is from Microsoft? (or some other trusted vendor)
This means they won't start to distrust ads, but error messages and messageboxes, which is a bad thing and a big hassle for the average computer user.
So you're saying that running into a packed theatre and yelling FIRE!(in my fireplace) isn't deceptive?
How many it takes?
Very simple example but the reasoning holds true:
Cost to make my website friendly for the blind =$10.000
Average earning per sale from my site = $100
10.000/100 = 100
If I believe I can make 100 sales to blind people then I'd indeed be stupid not to make it accessible. If I believe I'll make less than 100 sales, then the financial incentive to do it is not there, thus it'll be done if and when I want to. Few businesses can validate doing something that'll lose them money, in the above case goodwill and PR may be extra incentive however.
Yes, I believe we should rush to conclusions and blame it on foreign terrorists since there is nothing suggesting terrorism, and that just proves that they're extremely sneaky.
You may now begin to panic in an orderly fashion, thank you.
How important is it to actually do something?
Apparently not very, right now at 09:35 this article has 15 comments, the mouse-human hybrid story has 150.
When an article pops up in a month or two saying that Washington has pushed through some new zany legislation, remember you had a chance to contribute here.
I'd be very careful discussing things like this on public messageboards, even as speculation or in a joking manner. The above post, if shown to the wrong person, could very well result in an investigation, and in the current climate it doesn't take all that much for you to be tracked down and interrogated. Something that would definitely be a bad thing should you ever wish to seek employment that requires security clearance, not to mention having to explain to someone with a badge just why you posted suggestions on how to fight the US.
Am I paranoid? Possibly, that doesn't mean they're not out to get me though.
You can chose to trust that one install, it does not mean you have to trust everything from Microsoft for all time to come. If your system is set up properly you will always be asked if you wish to install ActiveX components, no matter who made them. I only trust components when I also trust the site that wants me to use them, no matter who signed them.
This is a problem with a LOT of win32 software, stupid developers assuming that everyone who's gonna use their software is an administrator. Even to run it, I can accept "Run as..." to install apps, but to run them? If I want to limit access for executables to Administrators or some other groups I'll use CALs and not some hardcoded "security" check.
yes, instead of paying for an OS you can demand to get it for free, you can also see the development of said OS grind to a halt cause of lack of finances.
If you use it, pay for it and support OSS development.
W3C approves XForms
:)
Approve XForms W3C do
By W3c XForms are approved
XForms are by W3c approved
Approved by W3C XForms are
By W3C XForms approved are
By W3c XForms are approved
There, no need to say it again now, we got it.
This kinda shit happens simply because MS is run by lawyers and marketers, each and every time MS will choose short term gain over a long term beneficial relationship. Partners, developers, customers, MS will screw you over if it means they can make a quick buck.
And I use MS products for 90% of my development, perhaps it is time to pick up some books on competitors instead...
MS most certainly do not give it away free. You normally get two (or a few) incidents for free, after that you'll cough up $80 each time.
So, how many of you are in danger of losing your names like this?
Sadly, everyone who can't afford to hire a large aggressive law firm I imagine
Providing the President opposes it. When one party holds single majority, expect rubberstamping.
Big problem is, marketing is strong in MS. Ready or not, shipdates have to be met, features are more important than security, simplicity more important than reliability. Mostly all MS products suffer from the same flaws: Excellent idea, poor execution. Licensing schemes from hell, forced updates, strange product activation systems, DRM etc etc. These aren't bad ideas from the techs, they're things that marketing will push to increase short term revenue.
It wasn't until security problems actually started to hurt MS that they turned to focus on them. I believe, that if techs ran MS instead of marketing, we'd see a very different platform.