I'll never forget the top secret Xerox we sold to Iraq. For those that need a reminder: The US Gov teamed with Xerox to include a transmitter that sent a copy of everything Saddam photocopied using that machine.
This is going to be like looking in on a swap meet of really lame baseball cards. There will be about 7 users when this thing roles out.
Hopefully it comes with a new chat client so that when one user reports that all AOL "You've got ____" messages are cleared to trade on the system, another user can reply back "Awesome!!!!!"
I was somewhat shocked to see all the replies that seem to think this memo was ever real.
It's clearly a fake, and a clever one at that. You want reasons? Alright.
It is setup with a "man I hope this doesn't get leaked again" and ends with a mindless left-field "I used to run Exchange so don't leak this or...else!" intended to fool the reader into believing it was truely internal.
The purpose of the memo by the AUTHOR is to grab the reader with a flashy idea (MS memo leaked!) and then promote Linux from within. Read the center sections, they're an ad for Linux. Very clever, really. This gets the Linux community more press than if they just released an ad themselves.
The supposed "MS author" tells his employees how to ask about Linux, further giving examples of how and where Linux would be useful.
Just a prank intended to serve as promotion. Kudos to the author, but don't be fooled into thinking this is actual MS material.
However, there is a problem with it that I see: 5 images from a set of 25 means 53,130 potential combinations. This would be much easier to crack by brute force than a standard alphanumeric password with its billions of possibilities and millions of likely choices."
Gee, how about we just stick to the good old "3 tries and you're locked out" system we've had for, oh, 20+ years now?
I always take the conference of BBS nostalgia with a grain of salt. It was fun, but there were just so many unpleasant folks out there they ruined the experience for everyone. They know who they are, and they didn't contribute shit other than efforts overshadowed by ugly attitudes
Ouch. Try substituting "BBS Nostalgia" with "Every Hobby In The Entire Freaking World." It's more accurate yet equally bitter.
Heck, some of the webmasters out there are so lazy that they probably look at defaced pages and figure "Hey, free content. Looks like I can take another couple days off."
It would be smarter to call yourself Susan and put in a city other than the one you live in.
I'm always suprised by people who believe everything they see on the net, especially about personal info. Some people have this mindset that if personal info is available, it must be true. One of the best ways to throw someone OFF your trail is to leave gobs of false info that can be discovered with a little detective work, making the finder assume it is correct.
How exactly does one define any part of the net as "unreachable?" Doesn't the term "internet" imply that it is available on the network?
Seems kinda silly if you ask me. Why not declare that 59.28% of the internet is unreachable? Why not 600%? They're all equally unprovable and meaningless;)
"For the sake of the entire universe, we here at N@BFbfdt beseech you - Please cease all transmissions of the six coffee-shop slackers program or we will be forced to destroy you."
I have a get-rich-quick scheme. First, I make a crappy PC game. Second, I title it "Christmas." Lastly, I sign a deal with those "PlanetFreakingEverything" people and have them sue this site for stealing my domain name.
"how consumers are going to be taking it in the *** no matter who wins"
That all depends on how smart the consumer is. When pushed, consumers split into 4 groups:
1) Give in and accept it
2) Find a new option
3) Do without
4) Acquire it with less than legal means.
I don't think most of the people reading/. "are going to be taking it in the ***" anytime soon.
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I'll never forget the top secret Xerox we sold to Iraq. For those that need a reminder: The US Gov teamed with Xerox to include a transmitter that sent a copy of everything Saddam photocopied using that machine.
Brilliant.
So wait a minute, this company is being blamed for creating delicious, easy-to-eat skinless fish?
Seems kinda unjust to me...
This is going to be like looking in on a swap meet of really lame baseball cards. There will be about 7 users when this thing roles out.
Hopefully it comes with a new chat client so that when one user reports that all AOL "You've got ____" messages are cleared to trade on the system, another user can reply back "Awesome!!!!!"
It's clearly a fake, and a clever one at that. You want reasons? Alright.
It is setup with a "man I hope this doesn't get leaked again" and ends with a mindless left-field "I used to run Exchange so don't leak this or...else!" intended to fool the reader into believing it was truely internal.
The purpose of the memo by the AUTHOR is to grab the reader with a flashy idea (MS memo leaked!) and then promote Linux from within. Read the center sections, they're an ad for Linux. Very clever, really. This gets the Linux community more press than if they just released an ad themselves.
The supposed "MS author" tells his employees how to ask about Linux, further giving examples of how and where Linux would be useful.
Just a prank intended to serve as promotion. Kudos to the author, but don't be fooled into thinking this is actual MS material.
One can imagine the confused look on the Gas Station Attendant's face when you hand him a nickel and tell him "3 cents on Pump #7."
He could just stay at his job for another decade and BUY a university at that rate...
Or just buy a few honorary ones from Bill Cosby. That guy has dozens of degrees he never uses.
Touche, good point. Delay systems are a lot better, especially when mixed with a flagging system for a high number of failed attempts.
However, there is a problem with it that I see: 5 images from a set of 25 means 53,130 potential combinations. This would be much easier to crack by brute force than a standard alphanumeric password with its billions of possibilities and millions of likely choices."
Gee, how about we just stick to the good old "3 tries and you're locked out" system we've had for, oh, 20+ years now?
Can you imagine having an emergency in our future-tech age?
"No Bill, it's Black Guy, Asian Guy, Samoan Woman, Black Guy with the scar, White Guy with glasses! Hurry up before the Holodeck explodes!"
I always take the conference of BBS nostalgia with a grain of salt. It was fun, but there were just so many unpleasant folks out there they ruined the experience for everyone. They know who they are, and they didn't contribute shit other than efforts overshadowed by ugly attitudes
Ouch. Try substituting "BBS Nostalgia" with "Every Hobby In The Entire Freaking World." It's more accurate yet equally bitter.
And the first thing to spawn from it?
Lawyers.
...and with that he ended his strongly-worded opinion, pausing only to confirm that his post would indeed be Anonymous.
Better be sure that those electronics don't spark, or your cash will be toast as well.
But then you could mix your worthless money with a little cream and jelly to make a delicious topping for, uh, toast.
Heck, some of the webmasters out there are so lazy that they probably look at defaced pages and figure "Hey, free content. Looks like I can take another couple days off."
It would be smarter to call yourself Susan and put in a city other than the one you live in.
I'm always suprised by people who believe everything they see on the net, especially about personal info. Some people have this mindset that if personal info is available, it must be true. One of the best ways to throw someone OFF your trail is to leave gobs of false info that can be discovered with a little detective work, making the finder assume it is correct.
While he's giving things away...
...can I have a pony?
Wait a minute. Slow down a sec. Hold up.
So what you're telling me here, is that money equals power?
Holy shit, does someone have a pencil I can borrow?! I need to write this down!
How exactly does one define any part of the net as "unreachable?" Doesn't the term "internet" imply that it is available on the network?
;)
Seems kinda silly if you ask me. Why not declare that 59.28% of the internet is unreachable? Why not 600%? They're all equally unprovable and meaningless
"Guided by voices: Voice portals"
Imagine how many websites would pop up if you announced that you wanted to see "mindless crap."
In all the hustle and bussle of this holiday season, it looks like someone forgot to make his monthly bribe to the Feds...
Incoming Message. Location: 534.325, 366.121, 6342.436
"For the sake of the entire universe, we here at N@BFbfdt beseech you - Please cease all transmissions of the six coffee-shop slackers program or we will be forced to destroy you."
As with everything in life, my time is often worth money. So who wants to be the first to tinker around and start churning these out?
I have a get-rich-quick scheme. First, I make a crappy PC game. Second, I title it "Christmas." Lastly, I sign a deal with those "PlanetFreakingEverything" people and have them sue this site for stealing my domain name.
"how consumers are going to be taking it in the *** no matter who wins"
/. "are going to be taking it in the ***" anytime soon.
That all depends on how smart the consumer is. When pushed, consumers split into 4 groups:
1) Give in and accept it
2) Find a new option
3) Do without
4) Acquire it with less than legal means.
I don't think most of the people reading
I hate when work gets in the way of my workday.