The phone number appears to have been slashdotted. What he should have also done (if it exists) is provide a 1-800 number as well. Companies get charged for that. Think about slashdotters dialing a 1-800 number and charging a company, such as the aforementioned Lexmark, for being morons.
Language changes, and the definitions of words change as well. The report was written well, and was geared towards anyone reading it, so that they would understand it. 99% of the people will understand what the word pirate means in this document.
Really, it's people just like you that made the DMCA possible in the first place.
This book also covers that. It talks about why standards are important and cost effective from a business point of view. You can use these ideas in promoting standards in your work place.
Well, no, I have NEVER seen a computer get a virus. Show me one example, please? I mean, a virus needs to run on something, and usually it runs on an OS. And usually, the OS needs to be running on a computer.
But an OS'less computer is usually pretty safe.
Does that argument sound rather stupid? Probably because it's about as stupid as your response.
Linux is more secure. If I open an email in Evolution, or mutt, or pine, my OS doesn't get infected with a virus.
Generally speaking, the security model of *nix systems is superior to that of Windows. Linux can still get viruses. Software running on Linux can still get viruses. But not on the same scale as with Windows.
However, I respect that you want to believe that your Windows machine is ultimately secure, and you want to continue playing your games on it because you can't live without it. I respect that. Go back to using your 'puter. Next time you respond, at least know what you are responding about.
Well, in fact, I did read that. And that is completely different from these types of attacks this story is about, and this story is what I was referring to.
Simply put, Evolution, or mutt, isn't integrated into the operating system that it would easily allow a worm or a virus to spread. I am not suggesting that linux is ultimately secure, but the average desktop linux system is more secure than your average windows system (with some exceptions, such as Lindows).
Finally, that article you mentioned? It was referring to Linux servers v.s. Windows servers. Linux computers built and used for serving webpages, sending email, serving a database. This article, and my comment, were directed towards desktop users of Linux. These are two completely different areas.
Unless you want to combine them. Which would suddenly mean that Windows is the most attacks OS out there, when you consider all the desktop machines that are attacked.
I can't help but feel that people have accepted the fact that Computers in general get Viruses. People complain about Windows, but Windows, to most people, is the only solution. So for them, the concept that Windows gets hit with so many viruses means that users in general get hit. No matter the OS.
I was explaining the other day to one of my business partners not to install this virus, and to delete it right away if he gets it.
He asked me if my computer was infected, whereby I had to explain once again that running Linux, I generally don't have to worry about things like this.
But the point is, for him, computers just get viruses. And because of that, I believe that most people are thinking: "Hrm, my computer got a virus.", not "Windows let another Virus through."
So the majority of the people that aren't really computer illeterate (the majority), don't really know what to think when people tell them Linux is more secure.
Because for them, it's still running on their computer, and their 'computer' got a virus. It's just their mentality. Of course, this is simply my opinion.
The local movie theatre here in Montreal had recently lowered their prices from $9 to $8.50, the did a bunch of renovations, and then raised the price back to $9. Of course, the places was that much nicer, but the prices are less than $10 CAD in Montreal, a major city.
So I only conclude you are going to the wront theatre.
Let's see, they offer a PDF version and an HTML version. Hrm? I know! This is Slashdot, and we have to try and bring them down. Rather than link to the HTML version, let's link to the PDF version.
I mean seriously, HTML is so not the prefered format for reading things on web sites.
"...with a likely chance of showers. Tomorrow's forecast also includes a 20% chance of EarthQuakes on the 7.0 scale. Watch out Los Angeles, you could have a shaky morning. Phil."
"That's right Tom, and speaking of shaky mornings, here's Wolf with the sports..."
Hrm? I have yet to see this show up on my bill, and they have done a number of things for my systems. Simply put, their tech's are very well trained, and very good at what they do. I just don't have problems with them. And it's actually a pleasure to call them and you get an actual person!
Bittorrent is more organized (controlled more or less by a program), whereas SDTP is simply human controlled.
Of course, SDTP also utilizes GCIP (Google Copyright Infringing Protocol) often. =)
*Preemptive Note: GCIP is not meant to be taken seriously in any way. Seeing that this is Slashdot, I am sure there are people that would read more into it then was meant.
"is it possible for the Slashdot collective to come up with another one?"
SlashDot Transfer Protocol - Essentially, the way it works, is the information is posted on one single, easily crashed server. Then, this information is linked to by Slashdot. Then, said server is taken down. However, 1,000 other posters will have mirrored it by then, therby helping in the "transfer" of the information.
So let me get this straight. Rather than try the latest version, 2.0, you are trying an older version? There is this thing, it's called upgrading. It exists for a reason.
...that they can "crack" into a school district computer and no one blinks an eye. But the moment a student would try the same thing, he would be expelled.
Hrm, I wonder when or what will happen when someone hacks these things in favor of the home team? I mean, you just know it can be done, and thinking of the potential edge this could give teams, some malicious people would think of this.
I'd like to see you even come close to doing something even remotely better.
You can't make a movie of the book with 100% accuracy. Any thought to the contrary is wrong.
Donated $100 back in January. Can't give much more, times are tight. Buy joy! Good news, definetly good news.
Hopefully, any appeals will follow in this direction.
> Wasn't MicroSoft convicted for antitrust violations? Isn't "tying" a violation of antitrust laws?
Yes, and so is not reading the article.
It's not that you must run VFP on Windows, but that their is some confusion as to whether that's the case. What seems to be the case is that you can't run VFP on Linux without the appropriate license.
The original phone call lasted all of 90 seconds, and 2 other phone calls to two other developers clarified the issue somewhat.
Please file a protest for patents 6,289,319 and 5,576,951
"1901.01 Who Can Protest Any member of the public, including private persons, corporate entities, and government agencies, may file a protest under 37 CFR 1.291. A protest may be filed by an attorney or other representative on behalf of an unnamed principal since 37 CFR 1.291 does not require that the principal be identified." http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac /mpep/document s/0841.htm#sect1901.01
"The patents, No. 5,576,951 and No. 6,289,319, cover, respectively, an "automated sales and services system," and an "automatic business and financial transaction-processing system."
Slashdot Mirror
info@ataconnect.org
Hrm..I wonder if they get enought unsolicited email. I mean, isn't that the same thing as unsolicited phone calls?
The phone number appears to have been slashdotted. What he should have also done (if it exists) is provide a 1-800 number as well. Companies get charged for that. Think about slashdotters dialing a 1-800 number and charging a company, such as the aforementioned Lexmark, for being morons.
Protesting in the 21st century!
"The DMCA has nothing to do with maritime law."
Language changes, and the definitions of words change as well. The report was written well, and was geared towards anyone reading it, so that they would understand it. 99% of the people will understand what the word pirate means in this document.
Really, it's people just like you that made the DMCA possible in the first place.
This book also covers that. It talks about why standards are important and cost effective from a business point of view. You can use these ideas in promoting standards in your work place.
Well, no, I have NEVER seen a computer get a virus. Show me one example, please? I mean, a virus needs to run on something, and usually it runs on an OS. And usually, the OS needs to be running on a computer. But an OS'less computer is usually pretty safe. Does that argument sound rather stupid? Probably because it's about as stupid as your response. Linux is more secure. If I open an email in Evolution, or mutt, or pine, my OS doesn't get infected with a virus. Generally speaking, the security model of *nix systems is superior to that of Windows. Linux can still get viruses. Software running on Linux can still get viruses. But not on the same scale as with Windows. However, I respect that you want to believe that your Windows machine is ultimately secure, and you want to continue playing your games on it because you can't live without it. I respect that. Go back to using your 'puter. Next time you respond, at least know what you are responding about.
Well, in fact, I did read that. And that is completely different from these types of attacks this story is about, and this story is what I was referring to.
Simply put, Evolution, or mutt, isn't integrated into the operating system that it would easily allow a worm or a virus to spread. I am not suggesting that linux is ultimately secure, but the average desktop linux system is more secure than your average windows system (with some exceptions, such as Lindows).
Finally, that article you mentioned? It was referring to Linux servers v.s. Windows servers. Linux computers built and used for serving webpages, sending email, serving a database. This article, and my comment, were directed towards desktop users of Linux. These are two completely different areas.
Unless you want to combine them. Which would suddenly mean that Windows is the most attacks OS out there, when you consider all the desktop machines that are attacked.
I can't help but feel that people have accepted the fact that Computers in general get Viruses. People complain about Windows, but Windows, to most people, is the only solution. So for them, the concept that Windows gets hit with so many viruses means that users in general get hit. No matter the OS.
I was explaining the other day to one of my business partners not to install this virus, and to delete it right away if he gets it.
He asked me if my computer was infected, whereby I had to explain once again that running Linux, I generally don't have to worry about things like this.
But the point is, for him, computers just get viruses. And because of that, I believe that most people are thinking: "Hrm, my computer got a virus.", not "Windows let another Virus through."
So the majority of the people that aren't really computer illeterate (the majority), don't really know what to think when people tell them Linux is more secure.
Because for them, it's still running on their computer, and their 'computer' got a virus. It's just their mentality. Of course, this is simply my opinion.
The local movie theatre here in Montreal had recently lowered their prices from $9 to $8.50, the did a bunch of renovations, and then raised the price back to $9. Of course, the places was that much nicer, but the prices are less than $10 CAD in Montreal, a major city.
So I only conclude you are going to the wront theatre.
"sampling of the future that wasn't': things that have been predicted since day dot, but have somehow never materialized. "
You mean like Slashdot editors? Maybe a post without a mistake?
Let's see, they offer a PDF version and an HTML version. Hrm? I know! This is Slashdot, and we have to try and bring them down. Rather than link to the HTML version, let's link to the PDF version. I mean seriously, HTML is so not the prefered format for reading things on web sites.
"...with a likely chance of showers. Tomorrow's forecast also includes a 20% chance of EarthQuakes on the 7.0 scale. Watch out Los Angeles, you could have a shaky morning. Phil." "That's right Tom, and speaking of shaky mornings, here's Wolf with the sports..."
Hrm? I have yet to see this show up on my bill, and they have done a number of things for my systems. Simply put, their tech's are very well trained, and very good at what they do. I just don't have problems with them. And it's actually a pleasure to call them and you get an actual person!
Bittorrent is more organized (controlled more or less by a program), whereas SDTP is simply human controlled.
Of course, SDTP also utilizes GCIP (Google Copyright Infringing Protocol) often. =)
*Preemptive Note: GCIP is not meant to be taken seriously in any way. Seeing that this is Slashdot, I am sure there are people that would read more into it then was meant.
"is it possible for the Slashdot collective to come up with another one?"
SlashDot Transfer Protocol - Essentially, the way it works, is the information is posted on one single, easily crashed server. Then, this information is linked to by Slashdot. Then, said server is taken down. However, 1,000 other posters will have mirrored it by then, therby helping in the "transfer" of the information.
So let me get this straight. Rather than try the latest version, 2.0, you are trying an older version? There is this thing, it's called upgrading. It exists for a reason.
...that they can "crack" into a school district computer and no one blinks an eye. But the moment a student would try the same thing, he would be expelled.
Hrm, I wonder when or what will happen when someone hacks these things in favor of the home team? I mean, you just know it can be done, and thinking of the potential edge this could give teams, some malicious people would think of this.
I'd like to see you even come close to doing something even remotely better. You can't make a movie of the book with 100% accuracy. Any thought to the contrary is wrong.
Donated $100 back in January. Can't give much more, times are tight. Buy joy! Good news, definetly good news. Hopefully, any appeals will follow in this direction.
Do we get a Cowboyneal option?
> Wasn't MicroSoft convicted for antitrust violations? Isn't "tying" a violation of antitrust laws?
Yes, and so is not reading the article.
It's not that you must run VFP on Windows, but that their is some confusion as to whether that's the case. What seems to be the case is that you can't run VFP on Linux without the appropriate license.
The original phone call lasted all of 90 seconds, and 2 other phone calls to two other developers clarified the issue somewhat.
It should be interesting to see how Lindows handles a vetran like SuSE entering this turf. However, should be good for the end user.
IMO, SuSE should do well. They have been much more OS than Lindows, and so they don't have to worry about all the bad press.
Please file a protest for patents 6,289,319 and 5,576,951
c /mpep/document s/0841.htm#sect1901.01
"1901.01 Who Can Protest
Any member of the public, including private persons, corporate entities, and government agencies, may file a protest under 37 CFR 1.291. A protest may be filed by an attorney or other representative on behalf of an unnamed principal since 37 CFR 1.291 does not require that the principal be identified."
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pa
"The patents, No. 5,576,951 and No. 6,289,319, cover, respectively, an "automated sales and services system," and an "automatic business and financial transaction-processing system."
Vending machines anyone?
"Umm I'm pretty sure that he made the original comment in jest.." Yup, pretty much. =)