In reality, unfortunately, this is often the case..
However, more often than not (in my experience, anyway), the "suits" don't have a clue about the REAL implications of not cleaning up and protecting UNTIL something happens.
I used to work at a company that allowed our merchants to spam by turning a blind eye. IT was all over management on ethics, and real risks of spam (blacklists, reputation, etc). The suits couldn't care less.. the merchants were making us (read: them) loads of cash. Then one day, we got blacklisted.. then another list the next day. Now we couldn't send mail at ALL (for most domains). So, we adopted a no-spam policy (as we should've in the first place). It took this serious of a wake-up call for management to think past their noses.
The same applies to viruses and spyware, and user permissions. Your job it to make sure they KNOW what they're doing. Most times, they will not understand, no matter how simple it's put. And yes, get it in writing whenever possible.
Q: how many drummers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: one, but he's got a roadie to pick out the bulb, take it out of the box, place it in the threads, and hold it just right until the drummer is ready for it.
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Q: what's the last thing the drummer said before being kicked out of the band? A: hey guys, I wrote a song!
--- Q: why does every band have a bass player? A: SOMEONE has to drive the van.... hear about the bass player who locked his keys in the van? took him 3 hours to get the drummer out.
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I also like the "guy who hangs with musicians" one, but someone beat me to it.
Both of my ISPs dothis. It's not a problem. I either use their SMTPs for outgoing mail, or tunnel to my own SMTP via openvpn/ssh, or use SMTP-AUTH on a different port.
All traffic on both of these ISPs, on port 25 gets blocked before it hits the real world.
I live in Montreal, and I stay clear away from Unibroue beer.
Their yeast culture makes all of their beers taste the same, and that's not a good thing.
If you're looking for a good, local beer, go to Brutopia, and order their stout (which, unfortunately, only comes in half pints, now, because of (and I'm quoting the bartender, here): "American football players who can't hold it").
St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout also trounces anything Unibroue makes.
The only acceptable Unibroue product, IMHO, is the Ephemere de Pomme, and even THAT tastes like all the others.
(great-great grandparent was looking for debate? here it is (-: )
I'd like to get my hands on an exploit that installs Firefox, with the IE theme, and then replaces all desktop and startmenu shortcuts with a pointer to Firefox. Also changes the default browser.
Anyone know of one? The terms are too generic for a quick google.
Pardon my ignorance, but if you are able to monitor i/o (and hotspots), on a full system, wouldn't it be possible to estimate/simulate what would happen if you moved a logical volume to another physical disk?
1) monitor for a period of time (1 day, one week, something typical that sees all normal usage patterns); 2) analyze collected data; 3) simulate moved (physical) data; 4) goto 2
Perhaps I'm missing something -- I realize this would be complex, but does not sound impossible.
All the ISPs are going to start filtering outbound port 25. If you want to run your own mail server you'll have to route it through their mail server, or use non-standard port number to route thru a 3rd party mail server.
My current ISPs (work and home) already do this. I still, however use my own mail services, by: SMTPS (authenticated, and port is not blocked), VPN or SSH tunnel. I realize, however, that 2 of those three are WAY above the heads of most end users.
Unfortunately, these don't SOLVE the problem, because as someone else said, if these viruses/worms/whatever-we're-calling-them-this-wee k can read address book info, the probably can also read SMTP settings, and I want to send mail (-:
Fortunately, I haven't used any form of Outlook (other than testing) since 1999.
My account has shown no activity since June 1, 2004. No, I take that back. I paid for lunch with my debit card, and this is reflected in my account balance.
I got paid last night.. I think. (-: It doesn't show in my account. Meaning that the money (CERTAINLY debited from my employer) is in limbo, and RBC is probably making a LOAD of cash (in interest) on the "unclaimed" sums (think -- my pay, times 1million+ customers).
But, here's what I'm thinking: since they are unable to report actual account balances in the ATMs, then the ATMs are likely unable to determine a lower bound on the account, meaning that I could withdraw my maximum, PAST the $0 limit, into the red (when everything syncs up again), all without overdraft.
I _SUSPECT_ that RBC has put limits on maximum daily withdrawals for people normally without, until accounts start reporting properly.
This note is currently attached to my online banking interface: "Due to a processing disruption, transactions made on June 2 and June 3, 2004 may not yet be reflected in your account balances. We expect your account balance will be updated by the end of this weekend. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact your branch, or account manager or 1800 Royal 1-1 (1800-769-2511). We apologize for this inconvenience. "
I disagree with the "easy at all costs" mentality. You almost always sacrifice something to make things "easy" -- and this applies to more than software.
In the software world, it's easier for me to:
Use IE because it's already installed, but Mozilla is more powerful
Not bother running a software firewall, or antivirus, or prevent spam relaying
Use a bundled library ("package X") than to use the one already on my system -- for the JRE this adds anywhere from 6 to 20MB to the download
Use MSWord to generate HTML (if you can call it that)
etc
In the "other" realm, it's easier to:
Drive an automatic transmission, even though I get better fuel mileage and more control over my shift points with a manual transmission
Microwave chicken for 3 minutes instead of baking it for 30
Use an electric shaver
etc
For the record, I think you're right.. software SHOULD be easy to use, but I think that there's danger in making things TOO easy -- you trade power for simplicity (the learning curve on Start->Find is much less steep than that of piping stuff through grep, but the grep solution is often much more USEFUL).
My current OOo-related pet peeve is that I can't get Presenter to go full screen on my secondary display (Windows).. and even if I have the X/Y coordinates using the Win API, it replaces itself in my primary display.
Then again, the Powerpoint viewer has the same problem, and it won't even go OUT of full-screen mode..
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In reality, unfortunately, this is often the case..
However, more often than not (in my experience, anyway), the "suits" don't have a clue about the REAL implications of not cleaning up and protecting UNTIL something happens.
I used to work at a company that allowed our merchants to spam by turning a blind eye. IT was all over management on ethics, and real risks of spam (blacklists, reputation, etc). The suits couldn't care less.. the merchants were making us (read: them) loads of cash. Then one day, we got blacklisted.. then another list the next day. Now we couldn't send mail at ALL (for most domains). So, we adopted a no-spam policy (as we should've in the first place). It took this serious of a wake-up call for management to think past their noses.
The same applies to viruses and spyware, and user permissions. Your job it to make sure they KNOW what they're doing. Most times, they will not understand, no matter how simple it's put. And yes, get it in writing whenever possible.
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We're starting the drummer jokes? ...
... hear about the bass player who locked his keys in the van? took him 3 hours to get the drummer out.
Q: how many drummers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: one, but he's got a roadie to pick out the bulb, take it out of the box, place it in the threads, and hold it just right until the drummer is ready for it.
---
Q: what's the last thing the drummer said before being kicked out of the band?
A: hey guys, I wrote a song!
---
Q: why does every band have a bass player?
A: SOMEONE has to drive the van.
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I also like the "guy who hangs with musicians" one, but someone beat me to it.
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"slashola"
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Hmmm. Perhaps this policy is only for incoming connections on 25. If so, I apologize.
My Videotron link is currently down (supposed to cancel service on the 30th.. probably pulled it early), so I can't test.
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Both of my ISPs do this. It's not a problem. I either use their SMTPs for outgoing mail, or tunnel to my own SMTP via openvpn/ssh, or use SMTP-AUTH on a different port.
All traffic on both of these ISPs, on port 25 gets blocked before it hits the real world.
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Here: CVSROOT/avail
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Are you sick?
I live in Montreal, and I stay clear away from Unibroue beer.
Their yeast culture makes all of their beers taste the same, and that's not a good thing.
If you're looking for a good, local beer, go to Brutopia, and order their stout (which, unfortunately, only comes in half pints, now, because of (and I'm quoting the bartender, here): "American football players who can't hold it").
St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout also trounces anything Unibroue makes.
The only acceptable Unibroue product, IMHO, is the Ephemere de Pomme, and even THAT tastes like all the others.
(great-great grandparent was looking for debate? here it is (-: )
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offtopic for the article, but on-topic for the thread:
in Quebec, our medical cards have ifentifiers. They start with 4 letters, followed by numbers (birth date representation, unique identifier, etc).
The letters work like this:
first 3 letters: first 3 letters of your last name
4th letter: first letter of your first name
Mine, for instance, is COAS(bunch of numbers).
I have a friend named Troy Cunningham.
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"several dollars"?
I happen to know, for a fact, that on certain Google adwords, the average CPC is OVER $35.
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I'd like to get my hands on an exploit that installs Firefox, with the IE theme, and then replaces all desktop and startmenu shortcuts with a pointer to Firefox. Also changes the default browser.
Anyone know of one? The terms are too generic for a quick google.
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Like this?
slashola
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Pardon my ignorance, but if you are able to monitor i/o (and hotspots), on a full system, wouldn't it be possible to estimate/simulate what would happen if you moved a logical volume to another physical disk?
1) monitor for a period of time (1 day, one week, something typical that sees all normal usage patterns);
2) analyze collected data;
3) simulate moved (physical) data;
4) goto 2
Perhaps I'm missing something -- I realize this would be complex, but does not sound impossible.
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Dating RSS feed
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In my experience, a LOT of home-user ISPs cache DNS way beyond the TTL, completely ignoring it.
It's quite annoying.
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All the ISPs are going to start filtering outbound port 25. If you want to run your own mail server you'll have to route it through their mail server, or use non-standard port number to route thru a 3rd party mail server.
e k can read address book info, the probably can also read SMTP settings, and I want to send mail (-:
My current ISPs (work and home) already do this. I still, however use my own mail services, by: SMTPS (authenticated, and port is not blocked), VPN or SSH tunnel. I realize, however, that 2 of those three are WAY above the heads of most end users.
Unfortunately, these don't SOLVE the problem, because as someone else said, if these viruses/worms/whatever-we're-calling-them-this-we
Fortunately, I haven't used any form of Outlook (other than testing) since 1999.
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My account has shown no activity since June 1, 2004. No, I take that back. I paid for lunch with my debit card, and this is reflected in my account balance.
I got paid last night.. I think. (-: It doesn't show in my account. Meaning that the money (CERTAINLY debited from my employer) is in limbo, and RBC is probably making a LOAD of cash (in interest) on the "unclaimed" sums (think -- my pay, times 1million+ customers).
But, here's what I'm thinking: since they are unable to report actual account balances in the ATMs, then the ATMs are likely unable to determine a lower bound on the account, meaning that I could withdraw my maximum, PAST the $0 limit, into the red (when everything syncs up again), all without overdraft.
I _SUSPECT_ that RBC has put limits on maximum daily withdrawals for people normally without, until accounts start reporting properly.
This note is currently attached to my online banking interface: "Due to a processing disruption, transactions made on June 2 and June 3, 2004 may not yet be reflected in your account balances. We expect your account balance will be updated by the end of this weekend. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please contact your branch, or account manager or 1800 Royal 1-1 (1800-769-2511). We apologize for this inconvenience. "
More info here, here
here here here and here.
Last point: no idea why, but RY has climbed this week. Maybe I'm not so far off on the "free money" theory posted above.
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Why bother learning to play a musical instrument? I mean, there are tons of people who already do that, and PLENTY of old music.
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did you see the screenshot in my linked comment?
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I coined the term "Slashola" on 2004-Mar-24 here (check the URL).
I think it flows better than "Slashvertisement", but that's MHO.
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In the software world, it's easier for me to:
In the "other" realm, it's easier to:
For the record, I think you're right.. software SHOULD be easy to use, but I think that there's danger in making things TOO easy -- you trade power for simplicity (the learning curve on Start->Find is much less steep than that of piping stuff through grep, but the grep solution is often much more USEFUL).
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simple solution: allow an "advanced" user to specify the dimensions, and coordinates of the "fullscreen" window.
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My current OOo-related pet peeve is that I can't get Presenter to go full screen on my secondary display (Windows).. and even if I have the X/Y coordinates using the Win API, it replaces itself in my primary display.
Then again, the Powerpoint viewer has the same problem, and it won't even go OUT of full-screen mode..
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Thank you for pointing out the not-so obvious errors in my highly scientific simulation of an actual UDP session.
Today, you have made Slashdot, as a whole community, smarter.
If there's a Webby for user-participation-and-contribution, it should be given to you.
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