IM viruses have nothing to do with Windows' security. They usually spread by sending messages asking the user to run them. Once they are running, they send that same message to all the users on that user's buddy list. They don't target Mac OS X or Linux because those platforms are far less popular, not because they are more secure. Other types of viruses may be easier on Windows, but IM viruses are not.
Good ideas, but you have to consider where they should be implemented. All of the IM viruses I have seen spread by sending a message with a link to a.exe or.com file which installs the virus. Since it is a link, the user's browser, not their IM client, usually deals with the file. Of course, your ideas would make sense for browsers, too.
NTFS access permissions are more complex than the normal *nix permissions and certainly allow you to disable the executable bit whereever the user has write permissions. (Yes, I know you can use ACLs on *nix.)
No, the sabotage would be to target one of their own patents which may have real prior art and flood it with fake prior art possibilities. Then, they just have to hope that no one manages to actually get through all of the community submissions and find the few real ones.
Of course. Luckily it has an SD card slot (yes, Nintendo is actually using a standard). Also, it was hinted that the USB ports would allow the usage of USB mass storage devices, which would be nice because a lot of people already own USB flash sticks.
Tor (and other network like it) are only anonymous if you assume that no one entity controls some large fraction of the computers on the network. If one group controls 50% of the network, then they have a good idea that any transmission not from one of their computers was quite likely the initial transmission.
I admit that I mostly follow Nintendo news, but last I checked Nintendo was copying Microsoft's idea of the XBox Live Arcade for Wii downloadable games and demos along with Virtual Console downloads of games for past systems. (Not that it is an especially innovative and original idea, but it is a good idea, and Microsoft did do it first.)
As far as I can tell, there is nothing really stopping Microsoft from, say, making a Nintendo 64 emulator for XBox 360 and offering Perfect Dark and 007: Golden Eye downloadable.
But you are right, Nintendo is probably quite right in not releasing virtual console info because it is either not final or there is some surprise in it that could help Nintendo's competitors.
Sorry, I should have said "Bush won the popular vote in 2004 according to the official tally." I have read the conspiracy theories about the Ohio voting machines and the exit polls.
If you don't mind using Tab Browser Extensions, it allows you to middle-click on the tab bar for unclose tab (or [ctrl]+[shift]+[z] or menu Tab --> Undo Close Tab). On the close button topic, I just middle-click on tabs to close them, so a close button would be wasted screen space for me. I think there is an extension currently that puts a close button on every tab. I guess the default behavior does not really matter to me.
Keep your facts straight. Bush won the popular vote in 2004. Unforunately, in the US, 50% turnout at an election is considered high. If a reasonable percentage of the populus actually kept up with the political situation and voted, who knows what would happen.
I understand keeping the Wii release date/price secret, but I don't see how virtual console details could hurt them. Most likely, they just have not decided yet.
Good luck on getting an answer. This is Nintendo we are talking about. They don't give out information any earlier than they have to even if there is no reason to be secretive.
They have mentioned per-game fees differing by console with N64 games the highest at $10, but those numbers were not final. A monthly fee option is not out of the question.
That would require a list of every possible CSS on every page. It is nice for a small number of styles, but it breaks down when 100,000 users each want their own personalized CSS.
Okay, I never played the GCN ports of OoT and MM (although I did get OoT/Master quest with Wind Waker...). I do not remember any N64 game where you need to press more than one C button.
Actually, I was refering to the layout in general as looking like the Dual Shock. The GameCube's controller has two analog sticks and doesn't look like a Dual Shock. A few people have pointed out that the D-pad is in a more prominent position for playing pre-N64 games better, but that controller does not look like it would be very good for playing N64 games on. Mainly because it has no Z-trigger.
I would expect the second to be better than the first (done by a different team, I know). I was much more impressed by Repliee which looks much more human-like than the picture in the article.
I don't know about you, but I call those "dual shocks." Anyway, how does one play a Genesis game on that? Or were there no/few games that actually used all 6 face buttons in a way that they needed to be face buttons?
It sounds to me like the Sony controller can detect relative position via its accelerometers, although that is known to have errors build up rather quickly. Nintendo's Wiimote supports absolute positioning, although the Nunchuck's sensing is at the same level as the Dual Shock 3. (At least, that's my interpretation of the info from each company.)
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IM viruses have nothing to do with Windows' security. They usually spread by sending messages asking the user to run them. Once they are running, they send that same message to all the users on that user's buddy list. They don't target Mac OS X or Linux because those platforms are far less popular, not because they are more secure. Other types of viruses may be easier on Windows, but IM viruses are not.
Good ideas, but you have to consider where they should be implemented. All of the IM viruses I have seen spread by sending a message with a link to a .exe or .com file which installs the virus. Since it is a link, the user's browser, not their IM client, usually deals with the file. Of course, your ideas would make sense for browsers, too.
No, the sabotage would be to target one of their own patents which may have real prior art and flood it with fake prior art possibilities. Then, they just have to hope that no one manages to actually get through all of the community submissions and find the few real ones.
A few people noticed the GameCube cases and suggested that the Wiis at the show might just be GameCubes with Wii controllers attached.
Of course. Luckily it has an SD card slot (yes, Nintendo is actually using a standard). Also, it was hinted that the USB ports would allow the usage of USB mass storage devices, which would be nice because a lot of people already own USB flash sticks.
Tor (and other network like it) are only anonymous if you assume that no one entity controls some large fraction of the computers on the network. If one group controls 50% of the network, then they have a good idea that any transmission not from one of their computers was quite likely the initial transmission.
I hope not because the default iPod firmware is not great compared to the third party Rockbox. ;)
I admit that I mostly follow Nintendo news, but last I checked Nintendo was copying Microsoft's idea of the XBox Live Arcade for Wii downloadable games and demos along with Virtual Console downloads of games for past systems. (Not that it is an especially innovative and original idea, but it is a good idea, and Microsoft did do it first.)
As far as I can tell, there is nothing really stopping Microsoft from, say, making a Nintendo 64 emulator for XBox 360 and offering Perfect Dark and 007: Golden Eye downloadable.
But you are right, Nintendo is probably quite right in not releasing virtual console info because it is either not final or there is some surprise in it that could help Nintendo's competitors.
Minor correction: the Wii has 512MB of internal flash.
Then you should be comparing prices whith IBM (or whoever bought their laptop division) because their laptops have the same thing.
Wait... you mean you can still buy laptops that can only drive one (unique) monitor? O_O
Sorry, I should have said "Bush won the popular vote in 2004 according to the official tally." I have read the conspiracy theories about the Ohio voting machines and the exit polls.
If you don't mind using Tab Browser Extensions, it allows you to middle-click on the tab bar for unclose tab (or [ctrl]+[shift]+[z] or menu Tab --> Undo Close Tab). On the close button topic, I just middle-click on tabs to close them, so a close button would be wasted screen space for me. I think there is an extension currently that puts a close button on every tab. I guess the default behavior does not really matter to me.
Keep your facts straight. Bush won the popular vote in 2004. Unforunately, in the US, 50% turnout at an election is considered high. If a reasonable percentage of the populus actually kept up with the political situation and voted, who knows what would happen.
I understand keeping the Wii release date/price secret, but I don't see how virtual console details could hurt them. Most likely, they just have not decided yet.
Good luck on getting an answer. This is Nintendo we are talking about. They don't give out information any earlier than they have to even if there is no reason to be secretive.
They have mentioned per-game fees differing by console with N64 games the highest at $10, but those numbers were not final. A monthly fee option is not out of the question.
They exist. Today's PDA/cell phones are ridiculously overpowered. They would not have trouble with pretty much any modern encryption.
Personally, if I managed to say anything after my death, I would be rather impressed. ;)
That would require a list of every possible CSS on every page. It is nice for a small number of styles, but it breaks down when 100,000 users each want their own personalized CSS.
Okay, I never played the GCN ports of OoT and MM (although I did get OoT/Master quest with Wind Waker...). I do not remember any N64 game where you need to press more than one C button.
Actually, I was refering to the layout in general as looking like the Dual Shock. The GameCube's controller has two analog sticks and doesn't look like a Dual Shock. A few people have pointed out that the D-pad is in a more prominent position for playing pre-N64 games better, but that controller does not look like it would be very good for playing N64 games on. Mainly because it has no Z-trigger.
I would expect the second to be better than the first (done by a different team, I know). I was much more impressed by Repliee which looks much more human-like than the picture in the article.
It sounds to me like the Sony controller can detect relative position via its accelerometers, although that is known to have errors build up rather quickly. Nintendo's Wiimote supports absolute positioning, although the Nunchuck's sensing is at the same level as the Dual Shock 3. (At least, that's my interpretation of the info from each company.)