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  1. Re:But How Connected is the TV Anyways? on Major Security Flaws Discovered In Internet HDTVs · · Score: 1

    I'll bite, this is my first HDTV, I also purchased some rabbit ears and dropped my cable TV because HD cable has the same problem that SD cable has: Endless Channels of Nothing Good On.

    So I manage to get by with nothing but rabbit ears and connected TV which has Netflix/Pandora/(more) was well as PS3 and my audio component stack (including Myth) connected to it.

    My wife and I don't care for the vapid sheeple fodder (in HD!) that is found on TV nowadays and, with a couple of exceptions, don't follow any show religiously. The connected TV was the "Straw" that caused us to drop SD cable and just use the internet. So I guess that we're one of those customers that is causing Comcast to wet their pants right now.

  2. Re:But How Connected is the TV Anyways? on Major Security Flaws Discovered In Internet HDTVs · · Score: 3, Informative

    The one that I just got supports external HDD's, USB Cameras, wired, wireless, HTTP (via vieracast). Granted, the TV's OS is very limited, but it supports enough that it could be very damaging if compromised.

    For instance, my TV currently has stored in it passwords for my Skype/Netflix/Pandora accounts as well as my WPA2 creds.

    The very limited VieraCast interface simply uses HTTP to generate it's menus and people have already started to use squid/DNS redirecting to do things like stream from Myth etc etc.

    This guy so far seems to have made the most progress.

    http://customvieracast.blogspot.com/

  3. Re:Administration has zero credibility on WikiLeaks Under Denial of Service Attack · · Score: 1

    What I'd like to know is how many civilians have been killed by the hands of the "terrorists/taliban/religous fanatics" compared to the US Military.

  4. Re:Fear mongering 101 on Students Banned From Bringing Pencils To School · · Score: 1

    I think that they're more worried about the graphite being used in a dirty bomb.

  5. Re:My Soundblaster 16 works great on Do You Really Need a Discrete Sound Card? · · Score: 1

    My first CDROM was SCSI.... Terminate dammit!

  6. May I be the first to say: on Zeus Attackers Turned the Tables On Researchers · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    P0wN3d!

  7. Re:The Future is FAR from Secure on Aussie Kids Foil Finger Scanner With Gummi Bears · · Score: 1

    I was an exchange student in high school (92), about 10 of us went to the Goethe Gymnasium in Dusseldorf Germany for a few weeks (we spent some additional time traveling). I was impressed with the system, it was very much like college is here in the US. The thing that I remember the best is the most senior class had just finished their finals (Arbiture?). They then proceeded to bring in a stage and brought out the beer. The school let our after the second period and as long as you stood outside a yellow line about 6ft from the building. We partied, the cops showed up to make sure things didn't get out of control, but we stood there and chatted with them while drinking moderately. After the school day was over there was a bar that everyone met up in.

    That was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Unfortunately, I've fallen out of touch with the family that hosted me.

  8. Re:Obligatory on Power Failure Shuts Down 50 US Nuclear Missiles · · Score: 1

    What's a "drive-in movie"?

  9. Re:Vs Freeswitch on Asterisk 1.8 Released With Support For Google Voice · · Score: 0, Redundant

    That word... I do not think it means what you think it means.

  10. Re:You're kidding, right? on Firefighters Let House Burn Because Owner Didn't Pay Fee · · Score: 1

    I live in CO, trust me, if SaR is called out for you, you're paying for it. There is a COSaR card that you can purchase ahead of time for $12 and it's good for 5 years. I believe that if you purchase a hunting/fishing license you're covered as well.

  11. damn on Today's Children Are Officially Potty Mouths · · Score: 1

    kids! Get Off my Lawn! I blame Obama.

  12. Re: Not that scary on Retargeting Ads Stalk You For Weeks After You Shop · · Score: 1

    My wish is no ads. If I want to buy something I will actively go looking. 99.9999999999% of ads to me are worse than useless. If I find one particularly annoying I will not ever purchase what that company is selling. x10 is an example of a company that I will not purchase from.

  13. Do NOT use the AKDL1! on Company Presses Your Ashes Into Vinyl When You Die · · Score: 2, Funny

    Do not play this record with a system that contains the Denon AKDL1.

    http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-Dedicated-Link-Cable/product-reviews/B000I1X6PM

  14. Re:Why has no one taken this thread seriously... on Look-Alike Tubes Lead To Hospital Deaths · · Score: 1

    I don't agree with you. The computer industry doesn't agree with you. Ever look on the back of your computer and notice that everything is color coded and can only fit in the correct male/female plugs?

  15. Re:I don't blame them. I ditched the industry too. on More Devs Going Indie, To Gamers' Benefit · · Score: 1

    High end Anyjobs make a lot of money. You're forgetting the 99.99% of all the others that make crap. You're statement is a bit like saying McDonalds employee's make crap tons of money because their exec's are some of the highest payed in the restaurant field

  16. Re:Insurance on National Park Service Says Tech Is Enabling Stupidity · · Score: 1

    Yes, common sense is very important in the CO mountains/ any wilderness. I've done 20 14er's and my wife has done 55 (just bagged Capitol). I've seen plenty of stupid out here. The thing to keep in mind though is SHIT happens even the most experienced can have a bad day, get fucked by mother nature or have an accident.

  17. Re:Insurance on National Park Service Says Tech Is Enabling Stupidity · · Score: 2, Informative

    CORSAR Card $3/year or $12/5 years. Alternately, just purchase a Fishing/Hunting License and you're automatically covered.

    https://www.dola.state.co.us/dlg/fa/sar/sar_purchase.html

  18. Re:Charge for support on National Park Service Says Tech Is Enabling Stupidity · · Score: 1

    I find your idea intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter or something....

  19. Re:Flash has already died on Six Reasons Why Flash Isn't Going Away · · Score: 1

    Don't be a 'tard. There's been an alpha version of 64b flash for linux around for years. It's behind a version or two, but I've never really had any issues with it. I admit that I mostly block flash and only enable it when there's something that I really want to see.

    Damn, please disregard everything I've said in this post. While searching for the URL for you, I came across this.

    64-bit Flash for Linux dropped as Adobe preps next version

  20. I don't play games alot on Controversy Arises Over Taliban Option In Medal of Honor · · Score: 1

    but i believe that I played on the Russian army side of Bad Company. Or as a Colombian drug lord. No ones up in arms over that.

    I know, let's just outlaw violence, that way only only governments and outlaws will use it. Imagine a world where kids don't get into fights. Adults can all go to arbitration. As a matter of fact Mr. bin Laden has an appointment with me and my arbitration people, early next week.

  21. Re:Obligatory on Stupid Data Center Tricks · · Score: 1

    Here's the orig WWW site. Bonus it appears that they have been busy lately and have 2 more episodes avail.

    http://www.thewebsiteisdown.com/

  22. Re:American Guns!! Yay NRA!! on Narco-Blogger Beats Mexico Drug War News Blackout · · Score: 1

    I support responsible gun ownership, but I feel carrying a cocked, *loaded* pistol around crosses a line somewhere. We're civilians, it's ok to be prepared but you don't have to be that prepared. May I suggest purchasing a sidearm that doesn't need to have one in the chamber and cocked, it'd make everyone around you a lot more comfortable.

  23. Re:A few clarifications on Cache On Delivery — Memcached Opens an Accidental Security Hole · · Score: 1

    Terry? Is that you?

  24. Re:How easy? on Child Porn As a Weapon · · Score: 1

    A) Because they are Sociopaths

  25. Re:Best Security on Where To Start With DIY Home Security? · · Score: 1

    don't forget to paint the car pink as well