I can't help feeling they have decided to do this SCO havent got a hope in heck of winning
I had to re-read that sentence five times, and thought I had got stuck, until I finally got the meaning of it. Thank you, I feel much more awake now.:)
In Sweden, at least one major bank has used MS-DOS for their ATM:s. I saw one of these in a "funny" state (late 1999, I think) and of course took some shots...
Eh, yes.. But going from projecting a picture on fog, to actually creating touchable, real objects (the Holodeck is another application of the technology used in transporters) is quite a step!
While this is a little bit worrisome because of what malicious purposes people might use nmap's version detection for [...]
By the same logic, one might consider it "worrisome" that there even exists software packages like "Nessus" and "Saint".
Adding features such as version detection to a tool that can be used for both good and bad purposed shouldn't be considered "worrisome". It is just something that makes the tool better, for good and for bad. And unless we are talking about software which by design always causes destructive damage when used, I will always consider it a good thing that there are such excellent security auditing tools available to the public. With all respect, sorry to hear that someone finds this "worrisome".
EMS/XMS memory thats one nightmare I did n't want to be reminded off.. expanded and extended memory I'd almost forgotten.
Nightmare? Can't you remember the pure joy of upgrading your emm386.exe to Quarterdecks ultra-super-space-saving QEMM386, watching "Optimize" do its trick (three reboots, right?) and having saved another forty kilobytes of precious low memory, raising your fist to the sky screaming yeeeaaaaaahhh! ?
Well, I can! I can remember my jaw dropping and drool gushing out when the same Quarterdeck QEMM386 (May God be merciful upon its memory) rebooted my lovely DOS in less than 5 seconds, thanks to the awesome Quarterdeck Quickboot!
Yes, I did a similar thing when I attended a computer course years ago. Xmodmap can be fun if you gain access to another user's X server. One of the guys in the front of the classroom got bewildered trying to surf the web with some of the most common keys subtly transposed.
Shifting keys around as a joke reminds me of another story too, a bit more interesting.
Some guy called his network admin and asked for help with a "password problem". It seemed as he could log into his account when sitting down on the chair in front of the computer, but if he tried to log in standing up (!), he would get a "wrong password" error. The admin asked for the password and tried it himself. Sure enough, when he sat down, the system would let him log. When he stood up and tried logging in with the same name and password, no go. Now this is not the usual kind of problem you run into. So he checked if there was some kind of interference, like some cable being shifted when anyone stood up from the chair, but he couldn't find any such thing.
It turned out that someone, as a joke, had physically transposed two keys on the keyboard. Now, how could this cause the problem? Well, both the guy with the account and the admin were touch typists, and sitting down, they didn't need to look what keys they pressed. But standing up, they had to peek at the keyboard to get the keys "right". Which they didn't, of course.
Now I can't remember where I heard this story first (Slashdot?), and I've most certainly not remembered all the details correctly, but admit it's a cool story nevertheless!:)
This is from the good ole' fortune file. It really has an answer to everything!
- "Yo, Mike!"
- "Yeah, Gabe?"
- "We got a problem down on Earth. In Utah."
- "I thought you fixed that last century!"
- "No, no, not that. Someone's found a security problem in the physics program. They're getting energy out of nowhere."
- "Blessit! Lemme look... Hey, it's there all right! OK, just a sec...
There, that ought to patch it. Dist it out, wouldja?"
Special effects in general were new and most lacked any realism. But, 2001 made it work. It was believable and realistic and that is what makes people fans of 2001.
Yep, and I would rather watch 2001-style FX created out of good models than any CGI that is not seamless (like in the new Star Wars movies - a computer generated Yoda just "isn't there" for me.)
Hehe... I have an idea of why Lucas made most stuff CGI.. In the future, periodic re-releases of Star Wars will contain better and better CGI, which at some point, will be seamless, and I'll be happy with Yoda once again. Pretty smart as a long-time strategy, but sucks for the first incarnations of the movie!
Yes, but the "suspension of disbelief" is something the movie script constantly must uphold, not something the viewer must force him/herself to experience.
For instance, however farfetched a story may be, properly presented, and given plausible scientific explanations for the phenomena it contains, it will carry the "suspension of disbelief" without any needed effort from its audience.
A bad script can not be excused with "Well it's science fiction, anyway, so it doesn't have to be realistic".
Here is just one example from one of the worst sci-fi movies I've ever seen, "Independence day.", and how it could be worked around.
Tip to future moviemakes: Please don't insult the intelligence of the audience. Don't let an alien computer be compatible with Earth-created software to the level of gladly running viruses. At least, not without giving a plausible explanation for this. Arthur C Clarke solved this problem to an extent in 3001, where an alien system accepted a "virus" created by humans, by carefully explaining that it was some kind of "universal logic" program, that any intelligent system would accept, as opposed to machine-specific instructions.
Science fiction shouldn't be inconsequent or unrealistic, even though it presents technology not avaliable today. And explanations to stuff like "the Hulk" can either be well-crafted, or just insulting to the audience.
I've been running the -mm series of the 2.6.0-testX kernel since they started coming out, and I'd recommend anyone not running a critical system (where stability is of high importance) to try them out. Some of the main improvements easily noticeable are in the scheduling / Disk I/O areas, which makes interactive (desktop) usage much smoother. For instance, problems I've had with the 2.4 series where a system under high disk usage made the desktop jerky, and sometimes slowed down to a crawl, I have yet to see with these new kernels.
Sure, I've stumbled upon an occasional bug in the process, and once after upgrading found the kernel unbootable, but with help from the kernel newsgroups, a quick fix could always be found. Besides that, I've found these kernels to be as stable as the 2.4-series..
And, don't forget, the more people running the soon-to-be-stable kernel, reporting bugs as they are found, the... sooner it'll be stable!:)
Well, they would have that ability anyhow, RFID tags in them or not, wouldn't they?
As things are now, books not being completely free to print, the library just has to know who borrows their books (in order to get them back, you know!:)
If I'm afraid of my reading habits being logged and used against me? Naah....Got a good line for them when they come to get me:
"I will not be pushed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered." -- Number Six
Well, at least in Sweden, some libraries use this to allow complete self-service.
To borrow some books, I simply enter my library card into a terminal, enter a PIN, and scan the barcodes on the back of the books. When I walk out, receivers (similar to anti-theft thingies in use in stores) at the exit notice that the books leaving the premises (and now in my bag) have been correctly checked-out. Of course, if I should forget to properly check out the books, helpful personnel at the service desk would be automatically notified when I try to leave.
Now that's what I call a good use of the technology!
How does this fit in the licensing scheme you've accepted when deciding to use Microsoft's products?
Of course a lot of systems are out there running without being in compliance, but for some administrators this is not an option. Not that I ever, ever would deploy a product with these kinds of synthetic usage restrictions.
Thanks for paying for our product. Now pay more if you want another 10 people to be able to use it.
Since some versions of Windows acting as an SMB server actually limit the number of allowed connections (that's Microsoft's Licensing for you), a Windows port of Samba actually wouldn't be that crazy of an idea for certain configurations.
I have a switch in my apartment that doesn't do anything. Every once
in a while I turn it on and off. On and off. On and off. One day I
got a call from a woman in France who said "Cut it out!"
Slashdot Mirror
That was so funny, I almost kicked my mom in the face when I read it!
Ninjas are sweet!
Ninja arts is the true application of Real Ultimate Power)!
:)
I can't help feeling they have decided to do this SCO havent got a hope in heck of winning
:)
I had to re-read that sentence five times, and thought I had got stuck, until I finally got the meaning of it. Thank you, I feel much more awake now.
"Proofread carefully to see if you words out."
In Sweden, at least one major bank has used MS-DOS for their ATM:s. I saw one of these in a "funny" state (late 1999, I think) and of course took some shots...
:)
Images here
The server is a powerful Pentium 120 with a whopping 40 MB of RAM, so if it's slow, just keep banging on it..
Eh, yes.. But going from projecting a picture on fog, to actually creating touchable, real objects (the Holodeck is another application of the technology used in transporters) is quite a step!
:)
I agree, it would be nice, though!
While this is a little bit worrisome because of what malicious purposes people might use nmap's version detection for [...]
By the same logic, one might consider it "worrisome" that there even exists software packages like "Nessus" and "Saint".
Adding features such as version detection to a tool that can be used for both good and bad purposed shouldn't be considered "worrisome". It is just something that makes the tool better, for good and for bad. And unless we are talking about software which by design always causes destructive damage when used, I will always consider it a good thing that there are such excellent security auditing tools available to the public. With all respect, sorry to hear that someone finds this "worrisome".
Thanks!!
I've found many stories in there worth retelling, but didn't think about it this time!
EMS/XMS memory thats one nightmare I did n't want to be reminded off.. expanded and extended memory I'd almost forgotten.
Nightmare? Can't you remember the pure joy of upgrading your emm386.exe to Quarterdecks ultra-super-space-saving QEMM386, watching "Optimize" do its trick (three reboots, right?) and having saved another forty kilobytes of precious low memory, raising your fist to the sky screaming yeeeaaaaaahhh! ?
Well, I can! I can remember my jaw dropping and drool gushing out when the same Quarterdeck QEMM386 (May God be merciful upon its memory) rebooted my lovely DOS in less than 5 seconds, thanks to the awesome Quarterdeck Quickboot!
512 Mbyte XMS ProSeries modules
I want a 512 Mbyte LIM ProSeries module goddamit!
Yes, I did a similar thing when I attended a computer course years ago. Xmodmap can be fun if you gain access to another user's X server. One of the guys in the front of the classroom got bewildered trying to surf the web with some of the most common keys subtly transposed.
:)
Shifting keys around as a joke reminds me of another story too, a bit more interesting.
Some guy called his network admin and asked for help with a "password problem". It seemed as he could log into his account when sitting down on the chair in front of the computer, but if he tried to log in standing up (!), he would get a "wrong password" error. The admin asked for the password and tried it himself. Sure enough, when he sat down, the system would let him log. When he stood up and tried logging in with the same name and password, no go. Now this is not the usual kind of problem you run into. So he checked if there was some kind of interference, like some cable being shifted when anyone stood up from the chair, but he couldn't find any such thing.
It turned out that someone, as a joke, had physically transposed two keys on the keyboard. Now, how could this cause the problem? Well, both the guy with the account and the admin were touch typists, and sitting down, they didn't need to look what keys they pressed. But standing up, they had to peek at the keyboard to get the keys "right". Which they didn't, of course.
Now I can't remember where I heard this story first (Slashdot?), and I've most certainly not remembered all the details correctly, but admit it's a cool story nevertheless!
This is from the good ole' fortune file. It really has an answer to everything!
- "Yo, Mike!"
- "Yeah, Gabe?"
- "We got a problem down on Earth. In Utah."
- "I thought you fixed that last century!"
- "No, no, not that. Someone's found a security problem in the physics program. They're getting energy out of nowhere."
- "Blessit! Lemme look... Hey, it's there all right! OK, just a sec... There, that ought to patch it. Dist it out, wouldja?"
-- Cold Fusion, 1989
I find your lack of faith ... disturbing.
..they should rename the 'thopter from "Mentor" to "Mentat".
I was pretty disappointed with the movie as a whole. Both movies, in fact. Well, I'll keep my hopes up for the next one....
Sorry that you got bitten on "first attempt".
:)
Well, 2.6.0-test4-mm1 is out, perhaps you would consider giving that one a try?
Special effects in general were new and most lacked any realism. But, 2001 made it work. It was believable and realistic and that is what makes people fans of 2001.
.. In the future, periodic re-releases of Star Wars will contain better and better CGI, which at some point, will be seamless, and I'll be happy with Yoda once again. Pretty smart as a long-time strategy, but sucks for the first incarnations of the movie!
Yep, and I would rather watch 2001-style FX created out of good models than any CGI that is not seamless (like in the new Star Wars movies - a computer generated Yoda just "isn't there" for me.)
Hehe... I have an idea of why Lucas made most stuff CGI
Yes, but the "suspension of disbelief" is something the movie script constantly must uphold, not something the viewer must force him/herself to experience.
For instance, however farfetched a story may be, properly presented, and given plausible scientific explanations for the phenomena it contains, it will carry the "suspension of disbelief" without any needed effort from its audience.
A bad script can not be excused with "Well it's science fiction, anyway, so it doesn't have to be realistic".
Here is just one example from one of the worst sci-fi movies I've ever seen, "Independence day.", and how it could be worked around.
Tip to future moviemakes: Please don't insult the intelligence of the audience. Don't let an alien computer be compatible with Earth-created software to the level of gladly running viruses. At least, not without giving a plausible explanation for this.
Arthur C Clarke solved this problem to an extent in 3001, where an alien system accepted a "virus" created by humans, by carefully explaining that it was some kind of "universal logic" program, that any intelligent system would accept, as opposed to machine-specific instructions.
Science fiction shouldn't be inconsequent or unrealistic, even though it presents technology not avaliable today. And explanations to stuff like "the Hulk" can either be well-crafted, or just insulting to the audience.
I've been running the -mm series of the 2.6.0-testX kernel since they started coming out, and I'd recommend anyone not running a critical system (where stability is of high importance) to try them out. Some of the main improvements easily noticeable are in the scheduling / Disk I/O areas, which makes interactive (desktop) usage much smoother. For instance, problems I've had with the 2.4 series where a system under high disk usage made the desktop jerky, and sometimes slowed down to a crawl, I have yet to see with these new kernels.
... sooner it'll be stable! :)
Sure, I've stumbled upon an occasional bug in the process, and once after upgrading found the kernel unbootable, but with help from the kernel newsgroups, a quick fix could always be found. Besides that, I've found these kernels to be as stable as the 2.4-series..
And, don't forget, the more people running the soon-to-be-stable kernel, reporting bugs as they are found, the
Well, they would have that ability anyhow, RFID tags in them or not, wouldn't they?
:)
As things are now, books not being completely free to print, the library just has to know who borrows their books (in order to get them back, you know!
If I'm afraid of my reading habits being logged and used against me? Naah....Got a good line for them when they come to get me:
"I will not be pushed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered." -- Number Six
Well, at least in Sweden, some libraries use this to allow complete self-service.
To borrow some books, I simply enter my library card into a terminal, enter a PIN, and scan the barcodes on the back of the books. When I walk out, receivers (similar to anti-theft thingies in use in stores) at the exit notice that the books leaving the premises (and now in my bag) have been correctly checked-out. Of course, if I should forget to properly check out the books, helpful personnel at the service desk would be automatically notified when I try to leave.
Now that's what I call a good use of the technology!
Charlie: Now casinos have house rules: they don't like to lose. So you never show that you're counting cards. That is *the* cardinal sin, Ray.
Raymond: Counting cards is bad.
Charlie: Yes.
Raymond: I like to drive slow on the driveway.
Charlie: If you get this right, Ray, you can drive anywhere you want as slow as you want.
Ah, yes, one of my favorites. The ending is so powerful and full of hope it gives me goosebumps every time I read it!
:)
Yep, considering the topic I recommend this one too!
How does this fit in the licensing scheme you've accepted when deciding to use Microsoft's products?
Of course a lot of systems are out there running without being in compliance, but for some administrators this is not an option. Not that I ever, ever would deploy a product with these kinds of synthetic usage restrictions.
Thanks for paying for our product. Now pay more if you want another 10 people to be able to use it.
Since some versions of Windows acting as an SMB server actually limit the number of allowed connections (that's Microsoft's Licensing for you), a Windows port of Samba actually wouldn't be that crazy of an idea for certain configurations.
I have a switch in my apartment that doesn't do anything. Every once in a while I turn it on and off. On and off. On and off. One day I got a call from a woman in France who said "Cut it out!"
-- Steven Wright