Researchers at the RFID CUSP (ConsortiUm for Security and Privacy) published an informative report in October. They show how to build skimmers, describe relay and replay attacks, and how the transaction counter can be used to invade privacy. They show in the current generation of RFID-enabled smart cards there is no mutual authentication between the reader and the card, so it is not difficult to build or buy a reader to scan cards. Track 1, which usually contains the card holder name, is transmitted in the clear. Track 2 is transmitted in the clear, with PAN (account number) in 3 of the 4 types of cards currently being issued. The nominal read distance is 10 cm, but only if the reader complies with the IS0 14443 spec.
http://prisms.cs.umass.edu/~kevinfu/papers/RFID-CC -manuscript.pdf
My mother-in-law runs linux, for almost 2 years now without problems, and this is her first computer. Mozilla, Evolution, and AbiWord. Evolution crashed once in that time, and she was confused, as she never heard of a "crash" before.
IBM and Diebold ended their join venture (InterBold) in 1999.
The choice to use OS/2 had nothing to do with IBM, it was decided before the joint venture started. It was the only solid 32-bit OS for the Intel CPU in the early ninties. Before that, the ATMs used a unix like OS from Intel called RMX, which was used in industrial controllers. Before that, everthing was firmware.
I know up until very recently DieBold was a big user of OS/2.
It's Diebold.
Diebold has been shipping OS/2 on it's ATMs since for more than ten years. It is a workhorse of an OS, a true 32 bit multitasking OS stable enough for an ATM. Most ATMs in the US still run OS/2. A little less than half in Europe still run on OS/2 (the rest are mix of DOS, WinNT)
Diebold now sells WinXP as well, depending on customer needs.
Before OS/2, the ATMs ran on an OS by Intel called RMX, a unix-like OS.
... or should I talk with the almighty Parents so little Daniel doesn't install Linux over Dad's 'work computer.'
Good idea. We wouldn't want to mess with an already working Linux installation.
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No, the point was to suppress slave uprisings, not rebel against the central governement.
Researchers at the RFID CUSP (ConsortiUm for Security and Privacy) published an informative report in October. They show how to build skimmers, describe relay and replay attacks, and how the transaction counter can be used to invade privacy. They show in the current generation of RFID-enabled smart cards there is no mutual authentication between the reader and the card, so it is not difficult to build or buy a reader to scan cards. Track 1, which usually contains the card holder name, is transmitted in the clear. Track 2 is transmitted in the clear, with PAN (account number) in 3 of the 4 types of cards currently being issued. The nominal read distance is 10 cm, but only if the reader complies with the IS0 14443 spec. http://prisms.cs.umass.edu/~kevinfu/papers/RFID-CC -manuscript.pdf
IBM is providing funds for food and non-alcoholic drinks for the reception/after party.
A more accurate headline? Since trademarks and copyrights are actually government enforced monopolies.
The Procomp machines are Diebold terminals. Procomp is Diebold Procomp, purchased several years ago.
> Ahem, if I *tried* to pay my gf for sex she'd more more than a little P.O.ed. ;-)
See didn't mind when I paid her.
And you can kiss roadrunner goodbye too.
My mother-in-law runs linux, for almost 2 years now without problems, and this is her first computer. Mozilla, Evolution, and AbiWord. Evolution crashed once in that time, and she was confused, as she never heard of a "crash" before.
Hey I took some of those photos! You can come this year and do better :)
Or better, just shug and say "I don't do Windows", tell them you run Linux only and watch the puzzled and confused looks on their faces.
Because Peter is from Wellington, and wants to spotlight Wellington on the world stage as his way of thanking NZ.
I agree. I just can't figure out what took so long to think of this tactic.
IBM and Diebold ended their join venture (InterBold) in 1999. The choice to use OS/2 had nothing to do with IBM, it was decided before the joint venture started. It was the only solid 32-bit OS for the Intel CPU in the early ninties. Before that, the ATMs used a unix like OS from Intel called RMX, which was used in industrial controllers. Before that, everthing was firmware.
I work for one of the big four hardware manufactures. All of the new terminals run on WinXP. OS/2 is supported only on the older models.
Technically, the DMCA doen't make it illegal to circumvent the CSS encoding. Telling us how you did it could land you in a federal holding pen.
It's Diebold.
Diebold has been shipping OS/2 on it's ATMs since for more than ten years. It is a workhorse of an OS, a true 32 bit multitasking OS stable enough for an ATM. Most ATMs in the US still run OS/2. A little less than half in Europe still run on OS/2 (the rest are mix of DOS, WinNT)
Diebold now sells WinXP as well, depending on customer needs.
Before OS/2, the ATMs ran on an OS by Intel called RMX, a unix-like OS.
It would be interesting to have some of their perspective. What do they think of their Linux systems?
I bought one for my mother-in-law months ago. She uses it for email, web, and letters, all under Linux. She loves it.
My brother-in-law showed her how to use abiword, without any prior Linux experience.
When she asked if it was running windows, I said yes, it is X Windows.
... or should I talk with the almighty Parents so little Daniel doesn't install Linux over Dad's 'work computer.' Good idea. We wouldn't want to mess with an already working Linux installation.
...the document isn't winword format.
This is why more than 99% of the ATMs on the planet still run OS/2.