Damn. That should read: So, we should use all the available bandwidth just for the sake of using it all up?
I'm talking about traffic outside the university. The university (ie. government) pays for it - that's my tax money. I don't want my tax money spent on bandwidth of MP3s and AVIs.
In short, sharing is OK as long as it is what the fair use rights really were made for: sharing with your friends like your close family. 100000+ people on the net are not "your friends" when it comes to fair use.
There's nothing wrong with P2P use in and of itself. I'll say it again (just for effect): There's nothing wrong with P2P use in and of itself.
Yeah, they tried that argument.
It was shot down by that administration: "The majority of the traffic would still be illegal, so too bad all you who would like to share Linux distros or some other legal material. No go." Oh, those who research networks and P2P like systems can apply for a special permit from the administration.
Sure there was some research, but if you think that the majority of that bandwidth is used for research, you're kidding yourself.
So, we should
Freenet
I've tried it. Theoretically nice, but it's slow to the point of uselessness.
now you want to screw over your own children (clamp downs like this)
Screw over?
Since when did upholding the copyright law become "screwing over your children"?
That's like saying that the local shopkeeper is screwing me over because he keeps calling the cops every time I pick up a new version of MS Office, AutoCAD or Matlab without paying for it.
I've heard my own students whine during a lecture break about how "outrageous" it is that they're not being given free hands to swap music, movies and software at will. When and how did people get the idea that they are entitled to free entertainment?
What happened to paying for your software, music or movies?
What about the university bandwidth? I for one am glad that my workplace is cracking down hard on all P2P use. I want a working net for doing my job. So, run a client, get caught and after one warning you're expelled/fired - doesn't matter if you are staff or a student. And no, you can't just pipe the stuff over another port or encrypt it. Your bandwidth use, source+destination IP and a variety of other things will give you away.
"To ensure accuracy, the balls must be kept chilled to near absolute zero, inside the largest vacuum flask ever flown in space and isolated from any disturbances in the quietest environment ever produced".
I think the future will be something along those lines.
These days I cannot rely on e-mail when it comes to critical information. I have to fax the information as well to ensure that it is received. The situation is intolerable and is further exacerbated by vigilante blocklist action like SPEWS.
CLARICE
She had an insect deliberately inserted in her throat. That hasn't been made public yet. We don't know what is means.
DR. LECTER
Was it a butterfly?
CLARICE
(pause; staring at him)
A moth... How did you predict that?
...
DR. LECTER
The significance of the moth is change. Caterpillar into cocoon into beauty... Billy wants to change, too, Clarice. But there's the problem of his size, you see. Even if he were a woman, he'd have to be a big one...
It's kind of funny that you blame the government when the true blame lies on the corporations that have bought the government.
It never ceases me to amaze that every time a subject like DMCA or Patriot Act comes up, people fail to realize that it is not the government (which, basically should be, "we the people") but the markets that have overtaken the democratic process are to blame.
Remember. You can vote for (or against) a political candidate; you can't vote for/against what the big business wants. Therefore I still believe that fundamentally big government is good and completely free markets are bad.
If one goes to jail for running a red light or smoking a joint of pot, there's definitely something wrong with the judicial system - not with the people.
Capital punishment also happens to be barbaric according to the standards of most civilized nations on earth.
So spamming for penis extensions and v!aGra is still OK?
Why, oh why can't we have an international control committee running the net? Hell, we already have a passport/visa/driver's license system in the real life?
The incapability of governments to take responsibility only feeds vigilante action like SPEWS.
Nature is perhaps the most prestigious of all scientific journals. They don't publish just results. They don't even publish good results. They publish exceptional results.
1) Windows Mediaplayer doesn't come with it.
2) For Joe Blow MP3 is a synonymous for all digital music.
3) Joe Blow doesn't care about patent issues as long as he gets to listen to music on his Windows.
One serious problem is the lack of a standardized, easy-to-use (=click-and-point) installation program and the fragmentation of package management (rpm. deb. tar, whatever).
But I guess we should force all of the CDC and DoD off of the net until Windows XP users can get thier act together? Right?
Uh... do you really thing that CDC, CIA, FBI, DoD or any other similar organization has any of their sensitive information on computers that are connected to the net?
I'm sure someone can back me up on this, but I don't think so.
So yes, CDC and DoD have already been "forced" off the net.
"All worms are released after the exploit is made public"
No it's not.
I'm just accepting the limited number of crackers using the exploit as a lesser evil. Making the exploit public and hoping that the public will fix the hole is a pipe-dream and results in a disaster.
Slashdot Mirror
Wix? Wichs? Wichsen?
Damn. That should read: So, we should use all the available bandwidth just for the sake of using it all up?
I'm talking about traffic outside the university. The university (ie. government) pays for it - that's my tax money. I don't want my tax money spent on bandwidth of MP3s and AVIs.
In short, sharing is OK as long as it is what the fair use rights really were made for: sharing with your friends like your close family. 100000+ people on the net are not "your friends" when it comes to fair use.
Yeah, they tried that argument.
It was shot down by that administration: "The majority of the traffic would still be illegal, so too bad all you who would like to share Linux distros or some other legal material. No go." Oh, those who research networks and P2P like systems can apply for a special permit from the administration.
Sure there was some research, but if you think that the majority of that bandwidth is used for research, you're kidding yourself.
So, we should
Freenet
I've tried it. Theoretically nice, but it's slow to the point of uselessness.
Screw over?
Since when did upholding the copyright law become "screwing over your children"?
That's like saying that the local shopkeeper is screwing me over because he keeps calling the cops every time I pick up a new version of MS Office, AutoCAD or Matlab without paying for it.
I've heard my own students whine during a lecture break about how "outrageous" it is that they're not being given free hands to swap music, movies and software at will. When and how did people get the idea that they are entitled to free entertainment?
What happened to paying for your software, music or movies?
What about the university bandwidth? I for one am glad that my workplace is cracking down hard on all P2P use. I want a working net for doing my job. So, run a client, get caught and after one warning you're expelled/fired - doesn't matter if you are staff or a student. And no, you can't just pipe the stuff over another port or encrypt it. Your bandwidth use, source+destination IP and a variety of other things will give you away.
I'm not claiming to be an expert on porn, but could you please elaborate on what kind of "alternate endings" a porn flick might have?
Proactive security? So what's the hold-up?
Maybe you need the Einstein probe to cool them.
A highlight:
"To ensure accuracy, the balls must be kept chilled to near absolute zero, inside the largest vacuum flask ever flown in space and isolated from any disturbances in the quietest environment ever produced".
Just think of how much spam you could send with a pipe like that!
These days I cannot rely on e-mail when it comes to critical information. I have to fax the information as well to ensure that it is received. The situation is intolerable and is further exacerbated by vigilante blocklist action like SPEWS.
Any idea why?
I noticed a significant increase in the amount of spam I received last week.
CLARICE
She had an insect deliberately inserted in her throat. That hasn't been made public yet. We don't know what is means.
DR. LECTER
Was it a butterfly?
CLARICE
...
(pause; staring at him)
A moth... How did you predict that?
DR. LECTER
The significance of the moth is change. Caterpillar into cocoon into beauty... Billy wants to change, too, Clarice. But there's the problem of his size, you see. Even if he were a woman, he'd have to be a big one...
It never ceases me to amaze that every time a subject like DMCA or Patriot Act comes up, people fail to realize that it is not the government (which, basically should be, "we the people") but the markets that have overtaken the democratic process are to blame.
Remember. You can vote for (or against) a political candidate; you can't vote for/against what the big business wants. Therefore I still believe that fundamentally big government is good and completely free markets are bad.
Capital punishment also happens to be barbaric according to the standards of most civilized nations on earth.
Why, oh why can't we have an international control committee running the net? Hell, we already have a passport/visa/driver's license system in the real life?
The incapability of governments to take responsibility only feeds vigilante action like SPEWS.
And just what a difference would that make?
Nature is perhaps the most prestigious of all scientific journals. They don't publish just results. They don't even publish good results. They publish exceptional results.
1) Windows Mediaplayer doesn't come with it.
2) For Joe Blow MP3 is a synonymous for all digital music.
3) Joe Blow doesn't care about patent issues as long as he gets to listen to music on his Windows.
Ok, and why has this apocalyptic worm not surfaced already?
One serious problem is the lack of a standardized, easy-to-use (=click-and-point) installation program and the fragmentation of package management (rpm. deb. tar, whatever).
Uh... do you really thing that CDC, CIA, FBI, DoD or any other similar organization has any of their sensitive information on computers that are connected to the net?
I'm sure someone can back me up on this, but I don't think so.
So yes, CDC and DoD have already been "forced" off the net.
No it's not.
I'm just accepting the limited number of crackers using the exploit as a lesser evil. Making the exploit public and hoping that the public will fix the hole is a pipe-dream and results in a disaster.
Digital tape (DLT) is still the king.
Computers storing dangerous information (CDC) have not place to be on the net in the first place.
Huh? Did I miss something here?
You CAN defend yourself against potential worms by keeping the friggin' exploits in the dark!