Oddly enough even XP pro lacks some of the functionality of Windows 2000. The ability to Lock a workstation is gone (Doh!), or at least hidden some wheres far far away. Horrible for security.
Ctrl-Alt-Del and choose "Lock Computer"
How exactly is this hidden?
Back when I was attending school at USC (South Carolina... the OTHER USC), I worked in the CS dept. We got our public image trashed when we "accidentally" turned off access to Napster. (It was about 3-4 years ago... Napster was really the only game around at the time).
Eventually, after a massive student backlash, there was a retraction published in the paper along with a sad statement, claiming access was "accidentally blocked with the addition of our new firewalls."
But in all honesty, blocking access to P2P networks is hardly new. The bandwidth eaten up by sharing files is huge, obviously -- not to mention the legal ramifications -- both things being something a University most likely wants to wash its hands of.
Dr. Evil: "You know, I have one simple request, and that is to have sharks with freakin' laser beams attached to their heads. Now evidently my cycloptic colleague informs me that that can't be done. Can you remind me what I pay you people for? Honestly, throw me a bone here!";)
I hate to burst your bubble, but you are completely incorrect.
The reason why I got broadband is NOT for P2P.
- I like being able to work from home. It's not really possible via dialup. - I like to be able to play multiplayer games online. Something about a 1200+ ping just makes it less fun. - I like being able to download my LEGIT things at a decent speed.
Believe it or not, some of us just like to be fast. Do I need the connection 24/7? No, but shared between a roommate and myself, the cost equals just a little higher than a single dialup account for me would be. So why does this necessarily equate that broadband = P2P thief?
Everyone with any knowledge of the Internet hates AOL. Why?
Because AOL "dumbs down" the 'Net.
It is quite annoying to have to explain to someone "No, chat rooms are not just a 'place' you can go to on the Web. That's part of AOL." That and their dang keywords.
Besides... what is the point of this.
If people are using Linux, it should stand to reason that they have enough knowledge to get a REAL ISP.
All I need is to hear that damn voice... "You've got root!"
heh.
Your First Amendment rights have limitations. You can say your opinion. You can say the President is wrong/stupid/etc. You cannot say you are planning to attack him, or a Congressman, etc.
The argument here is that the students are visiting a place/website which may provide resources that would be useful to terrorists.
I'm a free speech advocate, but there are limits on everything. We're not talking about an Anti-Bush website, we're talking about Pro-Terrorist websites. That's something different entirely.
Reminds me of the episode where Peter was trying to overcome his addiction to TV. I could see/.ers trying something like it.
TV Commercial Commentator: "What would you do for a Klondike bar?" Man: "I dunno." Commentator: "Would you hop on one leg?" Man: "Sure" *hops on one leg* Commentator: "Would you.. would you... kill a man?" Man: "Umm... well.." *fades to new shot, while you hear screaming ensue from the television*
This sounds like the same argument as the "Well, back in my day we didn't have any of those fancy 'calculators.' We used our T-squares and liked it, by golly."
It's called progress... why must we lament the fact that we have advanced to the point where we need to use more advanced methods to work? Just because an architect uses CAD to design an enormous building, that isn't a hinderance -- that is progress allowing us to speed up the process.
Next thing you know people will be lamenting these newfangled "automobiles" we're using, since we could be traveling by horse and carriage.
Homer:"Oh, yeah, what are you gonna do? Release the dogs? Or the bees? Or the dogs with bees in their mouth and when they bark, they shoot bees at you?"
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Poet was advised of the charges during an initial appearance before a federal magistrate in Detroit on Friday. She came to court alone and left without comment.
What, no lawyer would represent her? After she embezzled money from her OWN law firm. Go figure...
"Hey, protect me. No, I won't steal from you. Really..."
Until my car can stream content, I will continue to use CDs. Besides, streaming means you have to commit that much bandwidth to it. With buffering, skips, etc... how is this better than CDs or free mp3s again? Heh...
Actually, I would think a serious audiophile would actually prefer a real turntable. They have a sound that is very distinct... wear and tear is going to occur no matter what, but if it sounds like a CD, then it seems like that's defeating the point.
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404 -- file not found. Gee, that's a handy patch. I think you meant this.
It's the Napster!
:p
Excellent!
Haha, sorry... it had to be said.
HTTP 403.9 - Access Forbidden: Too many users are connected
::dreamy smile::
Ahhh.
heh
Oddly enough even XP pro lacks some of the functionality of Windows 2000. The ability to Lock a workstation is gone (Doh!), or at least hidden some wheres far far away. Horrible for security.
Ctrl-Alt-Del and choose "Lock Computer"
How exactly is this hidden?
Back when I was attending school at USC (South Carolina... the OTHER USC), I worked in the CS dept. We got our public image trashed when we "accidentally" turned off access to Napster. (It was about 3-4 years ago... Napster was really the only game around at the time).
Eventually, after a massive student backlash, there was a retraction published in the paper along with a sad statement, claiming access was "accidentally blocked with the addition of our new firewalls."
But in all honesty, blocking access to P2P networks is hardly new. The bandwidth eaten up by sharing files is huge, obviously -- not to mention the legal ramifications -- both things being something a University most likely wants to wash its hands of.
Dr. Evil: "You know, I have one simple request, and that is to have sharks with freakin' laser beams attached to their heads. Now evidently my cycloptic colleague informs me that that can't be done. Can you remind me what I pay you people for? Honestly, throw me a bone here!" ;)
I hate to burst your bubble, but you are completely incorrect.
The reason why I got broadband is NOT for P2P.
- I like being able to work from home. It's not really possible via dialup.
- I like to be able to play multiplayer games online. Something about a 1200+ ping just makes it less fun.
- I like being able to download my LEGIT things at a decent speed.
Believe it or not, some of us just like to be fast. Do I need the connection 24/7? No, but shared between a roommate and myself, the cost equals just a little higher than a single dialup account for me would be. So why does this necessarily equate that broadband = P2P thief?
Everyone with any knowledge of the Internet hates AOL. Why? Because AOL "dumbs down" the 'Net. It is quite annoying to have to explain to someone "No, chat rooms are not just a 'place' you can go to on the Web. That's part of AOL." That and their dang keywords.
Besides... what is the point of this. If people are using Linux, it should stand to reason that they have enough knowledge to get a REAL ISP.
All I need is to hear that damn voice... "You've got root!" heh.
Incorrect.
Your First Amendment rights have limitations.
You can say your opinion.
You can say the President is wrong/stupid/etc.
You cannot say you are planning to attack him, or a Congressman, etc.
The argument here is that the students are visiting a place/website which may provide resources that would be useful to terrorists.
I'm a free speech advocate, but there are limits on everything. We're not talking about an Anti-Bush website, we're talking about Pro-Terrorist websites. That's something different entirely.
Reminds me of the episode where Peter was trying to overcome his addiction to TV. /.ers trying something like it.
I could see
TV Commercial Commentator: "What would you do for a Klondike bar?"
Man: "I dunno."
Commentator: "Would you hop on one leg?"
Man: "Sure" *hops on one leg*
Commentator: "Would you.. would you... kill a man?"
Man: "Umm... well.." *fades to new shot, while you hear screaming ensue from the television*
This sounds like the same argument as the "Well, back in my day we didn't have any of those fancy 'calculators.' We used our T-squares and liked it, by golly."
It's called progress... why must we lament the fact that we have advanced to the point where we need to use more advanced methods to work? Just because an architect uses CAD to design an enormous building, that isn't a hinderance -- that is progress allowing us to speed up the process.
Next thing you know people will be lamenting these newfangled "automobiles" we're using, since we could be traveling by horse and carriage.
Homer:"Oh, yeah, what are you gonna do? Release the dogs? Or the bees? Or the dogs with bees in their mouth and when they bark, they shoot bees at you?"
They'll get him while he's on the John... Oh, the irony... ;)
In a related story:
tired of spam?
we am sure you are too! my government has agreed to pay the sum of $34,004,267 to help you fight these spam persons. yes, it sounds much too good. but yes, this is truth. if you would like to join the fight, we only need your bank routing number and complete address. we will soon win by helping you help us help you.
(Check out this article if you somehow miss the irony...)
But will Zoidberg be as lovably hatable in the game?
;)
Hopefully he will serve some sort of purpose where he says annoying things, you smack him around, and then people cheer.
That would be pretty close to the show.
Poet was advised of the charges during an initial appearance before a federal magistrate in Detroit on Friday. She came to court alone and left without comment. What, no lawyer would represent her? After she embezzled money from her OWN law firm. Go figure... "Hey, protect me. No, I won't steal from you. Really..."
And in a related story, the newly-acquired Napster officially was renamed to Jackster.
The transcript of the Nigerian emails here looks to be garbled.
;)
I am impressed that anyone who can deciphered that actually then sent their money to people!
They would equate electronic voting to one of those annoying "joke applications" which move the close button whenever you get the mouse near it.
"I swear, I clicked the button for Bush! The cheating Gore one moved itself in front and confused me."
1. set up free internet
2. negotiate with phone company
3. ????????
4. profit!
Until my car can stream content, I will continue to use CDs. Besides, streaming means you have to commit that much bandwidth to it.
With buffering, skips, etc... how is this better than CDs or free mp3s again? Heh...
You can stream content from windowsmedia.com for free.
Actually, I would think a serious audiophile would actually prefer a real turntable. They have a sound that is very distinct... wear and tear is going to occur no matter what, but if it sounds like a CD, then it seems like that's defeating the point.
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Why use the shoddy AP report on the Lance Bass Space situation?
A much better(longer, more details/explanations from each side) one can be found here
Cheers