Yeah, as usual everyone has rushed to make their own conclusions without bothering to think of plausible explanations other than stupidity.
I can think of two ways in which Intentia could have a point:
1. A URL is not always just an address. If the URL contains session data such as a session key or password, the URL is in effect the upstream channel of a client-server connection. Manipulating the URL is then similar to altering packets in an IP stream.
2. The page isn't linked from anywhere and hasn't been used previously. Options Indexes is off. Now, if someone fetches the pages it's probable evidence of either a leak or a previous hack into the system.
The best targets for Altnet are those corporate PCs left on overnight to suck in those MP3s etc. On that kind of bandwith you won't notice. They prolly couldn't care less about 56kers, though they are the ones that suffer.
Then again, perhaps it only activates when there are no other applications using the network.
XP has QoS enabled by default, though, right? It can be installed on w2k too.
How would these proposed VAT rules be enforced in the case of non-EU companies?
These proposals would require VAT registration only in the case of larger operators (over 100,000 of sales to private consumers per annum in the EU). Smaller operators and those with only occasional sales into the Community would be excluded from the scope of the tax.
In the case of larger operators, it is in their own interests to be seen to be in compliance with their legal obligations (including VAT obligations) arising from Internet trading because they themselves want to ensure that others respect their obligations in respect of the operators' rights, for example as regards copyright or other intellectual property rights. Legitimate operators certainly do not want to give credence to the idea that Internet is a zone where laws do not apply - the incentive to voluntary compliance should not therefore be underestimated.
It's a matter entirely between the non-EU seller and the EU.
As someone above wrote, their US-based company pays French VAT to the French gov't on sales to France. The buyer doesn't have to do anything, no different if the French buyer bought it from a French online retailer.
From the perspective of the buyer, the government isn't any more overbearing since he/she already pays VAT on EU online transactions.
...U.S. giants of the industry levy no taxes from online customers. The effect has been to give a sales tax loophole to European buyers, who find cheaper-priced goods on U.S.-based sites.
The point of this experiment wasn't to push technology but to do something silly to wow your geek friends
Kind of sad that this has to be pointed out to some of the./ readers.
He's not asking you for help, he's rebutting a statement in the article.
I also happen to agree with him. If you don't want to answer a n00b question why not ignore it instead of the regular, condescending "RTFM". What's so offending about newbies or non-programmers that want to use your software?
The problem people have with Carnivore is they don't want their private conversations logged by the FBI. Well, make them public. Keep Carnivore logging everything and make the logs publicly available to all. People will change their behaviour, either by using encryption or using another medium for private messages. Problem solved.
The fact that Carnivore exists, in any form, indicates that the government wants access to all your communications, to know exactly what it is you're saying and hearing.
False logic
You're only real options are either not to say or do or listen to anything the government might find objectionable, or encrypt all your communications.
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Yeah, as usual everyone has rushed to make their own conclusions without bothering to think of plausible explanations other than stupidity. I can think of two ways in which Intentia could have a point: 1. A URL is not always just an address. If the URL contains session data such as a session key or password, the URL is in effect the upstream channel of a client-server connection. Manipulating the URL is then similar to altering packets in an IP stream. 2. The page isn't linked from anywhere and hasn't been used previously. Options Indexes is off. Now, if someone fetches the pages it's probable evidence of either a leak or a previous hack into the system.
They have a newspaper clipping about it. LivePerson is only an instant messenger thingy.
Use "quoted search string" to get an exact match.
The best targets for Altnet are those corporate PCs left on overnight to suck in those MP3s etc. On that kind of bandwith you won't notice. They prolly couldn't care less about 56kers, though they are the ones that suffer.
Then again, perhaps it only activates when there are no other applications using the network.
XP has QoS enabled by default, though, right? It can be installed on w2k too.
All your questions answered here: FAQ
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How would these proposed VAT rules be enforced in the case of non-EU companies?
These proposals would require VAT registration only in the case of larger operators (over 100,000 of sales to private consumers per annum in the EU). Smaller operators and those with only occasional sales into the Community would be excluded from the scope of the tax.
In the case of larger operators, it is in their own interests to be seen to be in compliance with their legal obligations (including VAT obligations) arising from Internet trading because they themselves want to ensure that others respect their obligations in respect of the operators' rights, for example as regards copyright or other intellectual property rights. Legitimate operators certainly do not want to give credence to the idea that Internet is a zone where laws do not apply - the incentive to voluntary compliance should not therefore be underestimated.
FAQ
http://europa.eu.int/rapid/start/cgi/guesten.ksh?p _action.gettxt=gt&doc=MEMO/00/31|0|AGED&lg=EN&disp lay=
...than writing that diatribe. They are just widening existing taxation to include imports bought over the Internet.
They already tax EU online sales, so EU sellers are at a disadvantage against non-EU sellers who don't pay tax.
It's a matter entirely between the non-EU seller and the EU. As someone above wrote, their US-based company pays French VAT to the French gov't on sales to France. The buyer doesn't have to do anything, no different if the French buyer bought it from a French online retailer. From the perspective of the buyer, the government isn't any more overbearing since he/she already pays VAT on EU online transactions.
Uhh... Trade barrier? It's about putting US and EU online retailers on an equal footing tax-wise.
...U.S. giants of the industry levy no taxes from online customers. The effect has been to give a sales tax loophole to European buyers, who find cheaper-priced goods on U.S.-based sites.
Read the article before posting
Small dotcoms need to prepare for the imminent release of Unreal 2 and co. Quake just doesn't cut it anymore.
Niiice.
Lots of applications for doctors, engineers, UPS deliveryboys etc etc. You name it.
The point of this experiment wasn't to push technology but to do something silly to wow your geek friends Kind of sad that this has to be pointed out to some of the ./ readers.
He's not asking you for help, he's rebutting a statement in the article. I also happen to agree with him. If you don't want to answer a n00b question why not ignore it instead of the regular, condescending "RTFM". What's so offending about newbies or non-programmers that want to use your software?
The problem people have with Carnivore is they don't want their private conversations logged by the FBI. Well, make them public. Keep Carnivore logging everything and make the logs publicly available to all. People will change their behaviour, either by using encryption or using another medium for private messages. Problem solved.
Simply take them to their logical end.
The fact that Carnivore exists, in any form, indicates that the government wants access to all your communications, to know exactly what it is you're saying and hearing.
False logic
You're only real options are either not to say or do or listen to anything the government might find objectionable, or encrypt all your communications.
False dichotomy.