If you have a chance to view anything on their site (which seems to be slashdotted, but a similar page from the same company can be found in google's cache), you'll realize that it isnt reverse engineered, and doesnt change the ipod at all. Rather (from the article):
The Panorama iPod Organizer requires no special software on your iPod. To transfer the data to your iPod the software exports the data as MP3 files compatible with iTunes. The next time you sync your iPod all of your contact information will be automatically transferred to the iPod. The organizer information is extremely compact -- in fact, 1,000 contacts will use less than 0.1% of the space on your iPod.
So, this isnt a hack to the ipod, but rather a hack to make the personal info appear to be an MP3. Clever, indeed.
Restricting the software industry this way kills the hardware industry.....
Chip makers (intel/amd/etc) and hardware vendors expect software producers to write expensive code, that only the newest processors have a chance of running. Thats how they push the newer boxes out the door.
If every computer, house, car, pda was a peer node on a network, wouldn't it be virtually impossible to censor the entire thing?
Do you have any concept of the difficulties in routing an ad-hoc, peer to peer wireless network? Think about it for a moment... a bunch of nodes, some of which move, some of which disappear.. now try building a routing table with that? You end up basically having to build a new path every time the network changes. Its miserable, at best. It can be done, but its miserable.
Uh, they havent started doing that with win2k, win98, winme, or any of their other products, why would they start with xp ?
The only thing even vaguely close is the ms office update that refuses to install if its running with a known bad serial number, but that doesnt disable anything.
My theory is that the damage is already done. Messing up the OS isnt going to make the person buy a real copy, it'll just make the person reinstall the same insecure pile of crap they installed in the first place, and then ms will get blamed again because stupid people dont know how to secure their illegal boxes. It's in Microsoft's best interest to let people with stolen versions update their OS, so if nothing else, they dont have software pirates spreading things like Nimda.
Its a free download microsoft publishes, and its actually very, very useful. Under the "general" tab, click the checkbox that says "Prevent applications from stealing focus." This keeps annoying IE windows from taking over, instant messenger clients from hopping to the front, and pop-ups from jumping up from the non-active application.
no, dvd-r is not that important, because vcds are already around.....
some basic dvd copying software, combined with some basic vcd ripping software, would make something like this very very desirable.... $110 bucks for a dvd/vcd/mp3/cd player? not too bad at all.
In my dorm, there's a suite with a PS2, and a suite with an xbox, both of which are used somewhat regularly....
There's also a suite with an n64, a sega genesis, and an old 8bit Nintendo console. Oddly enough, the old nintendo gets played more than the new ps2 and xbox.... and they regularly buy games for that for less than $5.
Biometric identification is stupid. If someone gets a copy of your password you can change that, but if someone gets a copy of your fingerprints it's not so easy to change them.
I mean they get a copy of the data representing your fingerprints and insert that in to the system rather than actually copying your fingerprints (although that might be possible too!)
Agreed. But why must it be one or the other? Why not make both required for authentication?
Needing a stolen password and stolen fingerprint data seems a lot harder to accomplish than just stealing a password or just stealing fingerprint ID info.
Palm OS 5 incorporates a set of high-density APIs that double the screen resolution of a Palm Powered device -- from 160 x 160 pixels to multiples of 160x160 pixels. (These high-density APIs are compatible with software written for a 160 x 160 screen.) In addition to these video enhancements, audio capabilities have been improved with a new set of APIs for playing and recording 16-bit audio files.
Doubling the resolution, or tripling it, can provide much greater flexibility for apps that really do demand high resolutions to run nicely. This is a substantial step forward towards having real multimedia (decent quality movies/etc) on a handheld device.
On the issue of security:
Palm OS 5 offers system-wide strong encryption (128-bit) as a standard feature. Through a partnership with RSA Security, the leading encryption provider in the security industry, Palm OS 5 includes RC4, SHA-1, and signature verification using RSA-verify. This partnership with RSA Security ensures that best-of-class security services are available within Palm OS. An integral component of these security features is a plug-in cryptographic architecture, which allows the addition of other algorithms, such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), to meet specific market needs. Palm OS 5 also offers 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer encryption services (SSL 3.0/TLS 1.0) for secure end-to-end connections.
Seems reasonable to me. Tie this security into strong biometric authentication (voice, handwriting, fingerprints) and you have a much more secure handheld than ever before.
They're using their own wire, not that of a building or telco (ie: running it across a field and back, or around in circles, direct from one laptop to another... point to point, no switches/routers/hubs in the way).
Microsoft not only implements P2P, they bought a large stake in a prominent P2P company
From the article:
Microsoft took a $51 million stake in P2P pin-up Groove Networks, the company started by Lotus Notes creator Ray Ozzie, last year
They're merely using what they bought, possibly in an attempt to give high school and college kids (and older audiophiles and porn freaks) a reason to persuade(harass) their parents into upgrading.
Yahoo has more information, saying that they have "patented a process they said on Wednesday would eventually help turn out powerful computers which fit on the head of a pin with room to spare."
It's nice to see that there's still some life left in the company.
I really hate to admit it, but really, this probably isnt truly poll fixing.
The question asked: which will you be implementing in the coming year, java ,.net, both, or neither.
Now, if you worked for microsoft, especially doing anything with the next os (which obviously supports the new.net framework), the microsoft site (again, heavily implementing.net), msn, msn messenger, outlook, or other apps (yep,.net)... then really, they're answering truthfully. ZDNet doesnt say "employees of the given companies should not vote" or "developers associated with the projects should refrain from voting", so I dont see any real problem here...
But that's just my opinion. I'll probably end up at -1 troll or -1 flamebait.
perhaps you should hire a therapist to look into it.....
Are you jealous because microsoft makes more money than you do?
Are you mad that the microsoft code is more functional than anything you'll ever write?
Are you upset because microsoft wouldnt hire you?
Are you still mad because win95 crashed once and lost your homework and you'll forever curse the windows of the past rather than looking at the current incarnation, forever insisting that microsoft sux0rs?
I've seen it said, a few times, that linux is for those who hate microsoft, while bsd is for those who love unix. The more anti-microsoft posts I see on this site, the more I'm convinced that this saying is absolutely true.
Maybe instead of flaming an obviously standardized course known to produce a lot of windows admins, most of who know only what the book says and nothing more, you should flame those in charge of hiring at your company, for choosing someone from that course rather than someone with proven experience?
I'm all up for microsoft bashing in some situations. Bitching about security caused by poor admins is not one of them. Fix the admins, by not hiring the bad ones, and maybe they'll realize that if none of the brand new MCSE's can get a job, there's something wrong with the course.
It's not slashdotted, but I'll give you the text of the front page anyway...
FIC was demoing their AquaPAD at this year's Comdex. Several pads were connected to a wireless network in their meeting room. They have been working on the AquaPAD design for a couple of years, and the growing popularity of wireless networking could spell a hot product. Immediately upon using the demo pads at the show test units were requested.
The AquaPAD is a web pad class device powered by a 500MHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 CPU. This CPU uses the Long-Run power saving function with a core voltage that can vary from 1.2V to 1.6V. The CPU has a 96KB L1 cache and has the Northbridge functions integrated. The Crusoe is paired with the ALi Super South M1535 that handles the IO functions including IDE and USB support. The embedded OS, which can be either Transmeta's Midori Linux or Windows CE, is stored on 32MB of internal flash memory. SDRAM memory is available from 128MB to 256MB. Larger OS installations can be used if they are put on an external drive or on a compact flash card or IBM Microdrive.
There is no internal hard drive, however support for the IBM Microdrive and compact flash memory is included. The screen is an 8.4" TFT touchscreen which runs at 800X600X16. The pad also includes a small speaker and microphone. A headphone jack and USB ports and an infrared port are also provided. Power comes either via the included power cord, lithium battery, or the optional base charger. An attempt to open the pad was made, but proved to be more difficult than expected so no pictures of internal components are provided. Below are the specifications as provided by FIC.
Item
Feature
DIMENSION
274mm(L) X 164mm(W) X 26.7mm(H)
WEIGHT
1.15 Kg
PROCESSOR
Transmeta Crusoe TM5400 / 500MHz
oe Core Voltage support of 1.2V to 1.6V
oe I/O Voltage support for 2.5V and 3.3V
oe Transmeta Long-Run function
oe Cache L1: 96KB
oe Northbridge integrated
SOUTHBRIDGE
ALi Super South M1535
MEMORY
SO-DIMM Support, Default 128MB SDRAM
64bit data bus, non ECC support
Max system memory support: 256MB
STORAGE
CompactFlash 32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB
MicroDrive support 1GB (CF Type)
DISPLAY TFT-LCD 8.4h, 800X600 color.
With Touchscreen
BATTERY / LIFE
3600mA, 7.2V, 4-cell Panasonic Lithium battery.
Battery Life: 2.8 ~ 3.5 hours
Battery charge time: 2 hours - must
Gas Gauge Support (bq2050H)
POWER ADAPTER
36W Max, 100-240V
Output Voltage : 12V, 3A
Dimension: 105mm(L) X 60mmX 30mm(H)
EXPANSIONS One CardBus PCMCIA Type II
One Compact Flash (IDE available now)
INPUT / OUTPUT
& CONNECTORS
One DC in power jack
Two Standard USB ports (Host)
One Audio jack for Line out (3D Audio)
One Build-in Speaker 1 Watt
One Build-in Microphone
One IrDA 1.1 (FIR 4Mbps)
One Cradle Connector
SWITCHES Power Switch (slide) x 1
Brightness Button x 2 (Up and Down)
Volume Button x 2 (Up and Down)
LED INDICATOR
Support for three LEDs :
1 (Left) for Suspend: Blinking and Off (Yellow)
1 (Middle) for Power: On and Off (Green)
1 (Right) for Charger: Blinking for Battery Low, On for DC-in Charging, and Off for others (Amber)
BLUETOOTH (Optional)
USB dongle module
UART interface support by v2.0 (next version)
Case Material
Magnesium Alloy
O/S
Midori (Mobile Linux), WinCE 3.0
ACCESSORIES
Userfs Manual
Stylus Pen
AC Power Adapter with power cord
Cradle (Optional)
-Power charging function
-Additional socket for battery unit recharging
-Auto priority circuit for system recharging
Carry Bag
AGENCY LISTING
EMC: FCC / CE
Safety: UL / C-UL / TUV
PACKING
Single Packing including :
-AquaPAD system unit (with a plastic protection cover)
-AC Power Adapter with power Cord
-Userfs manual
-Carry Bag
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the killfile is basically already implemented.....
try reading this and tell me what you think.
i've got an OLD radio shack laptop running an old version of dos / xtree pro, with a 10 mb hdd.
I've also got some 286's up in the closet, in really good condition. I'm trying to figure out what will run on them, if anything.
any suggestions?
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No. Its immune. Check out freebsd-security if you want more detail ( geocrawler is a good place for archives if you arent on the lists )
So, this isnt a hack to the ipod, but rather a hack to make the personal info appear to be an MP3. Clever, indeed.
Yep, slashdotted. I dont know if this is the same group, but here's Something similar in google's cache.
Restricting the software industry this way kills the hardware industry .....
Chip makers (intel/amd/etc) and hardware vendors expect software producers to write expensive code, that only the newest processors have a chance of running. Thats how they push the newer boxes out the door.
It's modded (+3, funny) as I type, but it really is true ...
S 0021 for details.
See http://www.vnunet.com/News/105831 and http://content.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB19981009
If every computer, house, car, pda was a peer node on a network, wouldn't it be virtually impossible to censor the entire thing?
... a bunch of nodes, some of which move, some of which disappear .. now try building a routing table with that? You end up basically having to build a new path every time the network changes. Its miserable, at best. It can be done, but its miserable.
Do you have any concept of the difficulties in routing an ad-hoc, peer to peer wireless network? Think about it for a moment
Be just happens to be the one that had closest match on intel hardware (for 'normal' consumers).
Perhaps because they were owned, and still are, in part by intel (Check their website, intel still owns 8% of the company).
Uh, they havent started doing that with win2k, win98, winme, or any of their other products, why would they start with xp ?
The only thing even vaguely close is the ms office update that refuses to install if its running with a known bad serial number, but that doesnt disable anything.
My theory is that the damage is already done. Messing up the OS isnt going to make the person buy a real copy, it'll just make the person reinstall the same insecure pile of crap they installed in the first place, and then ms will get blamed again because stupid people dont know how to secure their illegal boxes. It's in Microsoft's best interest to let people with stolen versions update their OS, so if nothing else, they dont have software pirates spreading things like Nimda.
download a freeware program called tweak ui.
Its a free download microsoft publishes, and its actually very, very useful. Under the "general" tab, click the checkbox that says "Prevent applications from stealing focus." This keeps annoying IE windows from taking over, instant messenger clients from hopping to the front, and pop-ups from jumping up from the non-active application.
no, dvd-r is not that important, because vcds are already around .....
.... $110 bucks for a dvd/vcd/mp3/cd player? not too bad at all.
some basic dvd copying software, combined with some basic vcd ripping software, would make something like this very very desirable
n64 has mario kart, just as good. sure, there's no feather so you cant jump, but it's still pretty cool.
In my dorm, there's a suite with a PS2, and a suite with an xbox, both of which are used somewhat regularly....
There's also a suite with an n64, a sega genesis, and an old 8bit Nintendo console. Oddly enough, the old nintendo gets played more than the new ps2 and xbox.... and they regularly buy games for that for less than $5.
Biometric identification is stupid. If someone gets a copy of your password you can change that, but if someone gets a copy of your fingerprints it's not so easy to change them.
I mean they get a copy of the data representing your fingerprints and insert that in to the system rather than actually copying your fingerprints (although that might be possible too!)
Agreed. But why must it be one or the other? Why not make both required for authentication?
Needing a stolen password and stolen fingerprint data seems a lot harder to accomplish than just stealing a password or just stealing fingerprint ID info.
Doubling the resolution, or tripling it, can provide much greater flexibility for apps that really do demand high resolutions to run nicely. This is a substantial step forward towards having real multimedia (decent quality movies/etc) on a handheld device.
On the issue of security:
Seems reasonable to me. Tie this security into strong biometric authentication (voice, handwriting, fingerprints) and you have a much more secure handheld than ever before.
They're using their own wire, not that of a building or telco (ie: running it across a field and back, or around in circles, direct from one laptop to another ... point to point, no switches/routers/hubs in the way).
They took this into account.
If you look at the actual paper (pdf version here), the 9th page shows the formulas they used to calculate the result.
Microsoft not only implements P2P, they bought a large stake in a prominent P2P company
From the article:
Microsoft took a $51 million stake in P2P pin-up Groove Networks, the company started by Lotus Notes creator Ray Ozzie, last year
They're merely using what they bought, possibly in an attempt to give high school and college kids (and older audiophiles and porn freaks) a reason to persuade(harass) their parents into upgrading.
Yahoo has more information, saying that they have "patented a process they said on Wednesday would eventually help turn out powerful computers which fit on the head of a pin with room to spare." It's nice to see that there's still some life left in the company.
I really hate to admit it, but really, this probably isnt truly poll fixing.
.net, both, or neither.
.net framework), the microsoft site (again, heavily implementing .net), msn, msn messenger, outlook, or other apps (yep, .net) ... then really, they're answering truthfully. ZDNet doesnt say "employees of the given companies should not vote" or "developers associated with the projects should refrain from voting", so I dont see any real problem here...
The question asked: which will you be implementing in the coming year, java ,
Now, if you worked for microsoft, especially doing anything with the next os (which obviously supports the new
But that's just my opinion. I'll probably end up at -1 troll or -1 flamebait.
uh, perl runs on windows? not only that, but writing a script to do it in VBS would be pretty simple too...
let's keep the anti-ms raving directed and on topic.
I've seen it said, a few times, that linux is for those who hate microsoft, while bsd is for those who love unix. The more anti-microsoft posts I see on this site, the more I'm convinced that this saying is absolutely true.
Maybe instead of flaming an obviously standardized course known to produce a lot of windows admins, most of who know only what the book says and nothing more, you should flame those in charge of hiring at your company, for choosing someone from that course rather than someone with proven experience?
I'm all up for microsoft bashing in some situations. Bitching about security caused by poor admins is not one of them. Fix the admins, by not hiring the bad ones, and maybe they'll realize that if none of the brand new MCSE's can get a job, there's something wrong with the course.
the killfile is basically already implemented .....
try reading this and tell me what you think.
i've got an OLD radio shack laptop running an old version of dos / xtree pro, with a 10 mb hdd. I've also got some 286's up in the closet, in really good condition. I'm trying to figure out what will run on them, if anything. any suggestions?