When i speak of "OS basedfirewalls", I'm speaking of running a firewall on the OS that you are using on your desktop/server. I realize that even dedicated deices have a ( hopefully hardened ) embedded OS of some sort.
If you run a dedicated firewall, ( without the ability to update via software is even better ) you can always reboot/reload it on a regular basis ( i reboot mine daily, the actual system is not writable unless you physically flip a swtich, only the swap and logs are writeable ) to mitigate any compromises that may have occurred. If your firewall is compromised like this your workstation isn't automatically toast.
I have a feeling that most people will just use the older 'open' protocol and not bother with "yet another closed protocol". This is 2007, things are different today.
Personally, i *expect* my laptop to be hacked into. That's why i reload it on a regular basis ( normally weekly ) and dont store anything of value on it. its mostly just a remote access terminal that i use SSH on to get back to my data at home, or the office.
I would agree with you ( in a perfect world ) except that today's OS based firewalls are so full of holes that its the same as running without. So why bother wasting the extra resources?
Mine hasnt died, but i did notce that it will loudly park out of the blue every so often while im using it. ( with kubuntu, so they didnt make any changes )
Time to try the fix, once the site comes back up from oblivion.
Aside from the 'cool factor' why do i care? I wouldn't want to rely on a cracked OS for daily life. Its bad enough having to rely on a 'modern OS' as it is.
If you move back to the higher quality sound of vinyl you lose the main reason that CDs became so popular - convenience and portability.
Personally i do see a comeback of vinyl do to its higher quality, and a even bigger rise of MP3 for portablity ( and its 'close enough' quality ). But the balance will be tipped far to the MP3 side of the house, and will make the biggest impact on the demise of the CD. Which is sort of a shame, as its always nice to have a pressed copy that wont degrade anytime soon, and its always niceer to take something home for your 15 bucks, instead of some abstract bits that you have to keep track of on your own.
Its been nice being a loyal customter/fan since the Apple I and have given you quite a lot of money over the years. However, between the latest batch of Ipods locking me to Itunes, and now this nonsence with the Iphone, its time to part ways.
Perhaps they will make another lite version tied to these laptops, give it away free so they can get more people hooked enough to want to upgrade to the 'real' thing.
Even if they dont upgrade today, it gets them Microsoft the market and 'trains' the next generation to prefer windows when they become adults and start making decisions. Much as piracy actually helped them in the beginning. Microsoft thinks long term.. decades into the future
There is a lot to be said about market saturation, at any cost.
In price only, the quality and usability of the nano is still higher.
Today, their products are cheaper due to competition, ( even if its not all legal competition ). If they remove all competition from the market, expect their prices to rise significantly.
There really needs to be a class action suit created over this sort of activity. Each time they get caught doing this sort of thing, it seems to be a bit worse.
Is this list published for us common citizens to look at? Id like to see i have been improperly placed on it BEFORE i get pulled aside for 'questioning'.
Politicians only make statements lke this when an election is nearing. Makes it appear they are rooting for their constituents, long enough to get re-elected.
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You didn't get my point.
When i speak of "OS basedfirewalls", I'm speaking of running a firewall on the OS that you are using on your desktop/server. I realize that even dedicated deices have a ( hopefully hardened ) embedded OS of some sort.
If you run a dedicated firewall, ( without the ability to update via software is even better ) you can always reboot/reload it on a regular basis ( i reboot mine daily, the actual system is not writable unless you physically flip a swtich, only the swap and logs are writeable ) to mitigate any compromises that may have occurred. If your firewall is compromised like this your workstation isn't automatically toast.
I have a feeling that most people will just use the older 'open' protocol and not bother with "yet another closed protocol". This is 2007, things are different today.
If you are concerned about secuirty, you should.
Personally, i *expect* my laptop to be hacked into. That's why i reload it on a regular basis ( normally weekly ) and dont store anything of value on it. its mostly just a remote access terminal that i use SSH on to get back to my data at home, or the office.
I would agree with you ( in a perfect world ) except that today's OS based firewalls are so full of holes that its the same as running without. So why bother wasting the extra resources?
Mine hasnt died, but i did notce that it will loudly park out of the blue every so often while im using it. ( with kubuntu, so they didnt make any changes )
Time to try the fix, once the site comes back up from oblivion.
Aside from the 'cool factor' why do i care? I wouldn't want to rely on a cracked OS for daily life. Its bad enough having to rely on a 'modern OS' as it is.
Shouldn't be used in the first place. You really need an external dedicated firewall if you want to pretend to be safe.
If you move back to the higher quality sound of vinyl you lose the main reason that CDs became so popular - convenience and portability.
Personally i do see a comeback of vinyl do to its higher quality, and a even bigger rise of MP3 for portablity ( and its 'close enough' quality ). But the balance will be tipped far to the MP3 side of the house, and will make the biggest impact on the demise of the CD. Which is sort of a shame, as its always nice to have a pressed copy that wont degrade anytime soon, and its always niceer to take something home for your 15 bucks, instead of some abstract bits that you have to keep track of on your own.
But, if it means more vinyl, ill go for it.
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Hell, that has been on the front page here at least once. They have encrypted the database to force you to use the application. ( not the store ).
Blind, yes.
Idiot, yes.
I agree the older ones are not, however the latest ones are which is my beef with them. Or have you not been paying attention, even around here?
And no, the fact that somone has 'cracked' the encryption doesnt count.
And mp3 players and operating systems...
Its been nice being a loyal customter/fan since the Apple I and have given you quite a lot of money over the years. However, between the latest batch of Ipods locking me to Itunes, and now this nonsence with the Iphone, its time to part ways.
And im sure i am not the only one.
Something small and light like this and that is cheap for when you destroy it is a good thing.
Never has these problems with the PowerPC.
( ya, mark me down, I'm still pissed about the swtich )
Perhaps they will make another lite version tied to these laptops, give it away free so they can get more people hooked enough to want to upgrade to the 'real' thing.
Even if they dont upgrade today, it gets them Microsoft the market and 'trains' the next generation to prefer windows when they become adults and start making decisions. Much as piracy actually helped them in the beginning. Microsoft thinks long term.. decades into the future
There is a lot to be said about market saturation, at any cost.
In price only, the quality and usability of the nano is still higher.
Today, their products are cheaper due to competition, ( even if its not all legal competition ). If they remove all competition from the market, expect their prices to rise significantly.
Another attempt to kill the golden goose.
Low flash prices couldnt be left alone, could they?
How about 'bitter middle aged man' instead .
Ever see the movie Falling Down?
There really needs to be a class action suit created over this sort of activity. Each time they get caught doing this sort of thing, it seems to be a bit worse.
Is this list published for us common citizens to look at? Id like to see i have been improperly placed on it BEFORE i get pulled aside for 'questioning'.
Politicians only make statements lke this when an election is nearing. Makes it appear they are rooting for their constituents, long enough to get re-elected.
So this means once Bush leaves office the suit is null and void?