A press release written by Eskil Sivertsen, he included von Tetzchner's statement as a joke. Don't know if you understand Norwegian, but here is more on the swimming trip. Sivertsen is actually rowing beside Jon.
You realise this was said during an internal meeting and was released by the Opera people more or less without his concent. I suspect they did it as a joke rather than a publicity stunt even though it has turned into something like that now.
Through extensions. Opera has a lot of things built in, with this release, even SVG support.
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What are you on? The first time you start it up it asks if you want google ads or generic ads. That's the only time you're ever nagged about the ads, you're certainly never "assaulted". I also have yet to even be asked about registration. Only "nagging" could be that under the help menu there's a "Register Opera". Apart from that, nothing. If you want adblocking, use a custom style sheet, not as good as adblock, but it can be done.
Does it help that they are seen as lagging behind? They're a monopoly yet Firefox has managed to grab more and more from IE. MS are not invulnerable even if the average Joe allows himself to be run over at any given occation. If anything, the given scenario would be bad for business, not good for business, hence my statement.
The XP version if available for free download and if you're talking about bundling XP-64 with pre-built computers, they would most likely come with Windows XP either way. I think it's more about the fear of losing customers rather than trying to trick people to buy two OS'. Besides, if MS where to go another full year without an OS with full 64 bit support, it could be bad for business. I agree to with you to a certain degree, I just think you're maybe a little too paranoid.
No, Longhorn is the (code) name for the next version of Windows. XP-64 is just an upgrade, adding the 64 bit addressing possibilities to the Windows XP OS.
Longhorn will not be out until next year at the earliest.
So you'd rather sit still for a couple of hours when the flight is delayed than surf the web on your phone? Even if you don't have to do it, it's way more convenient than doing nothing, I like staying connected.
Yes, I run Home edition at home where I've set up a LAN with 5 computers and a wireless router, I've not experienced a single problem using Home compared to Professional apart from Remote Desktop (which I really do not use that much).
That's bit different, I agree, I understodd your post as saying "if they want to post that stuff, let them". That's the part I don't agree with, I don't think criminalising it will lead to much good.
Because a forum dedicated to a certain topic shouldn't be flooded by inane and pointless racist remarks. Such a forum is privately owned, and freedom of speech is up to the owner, and it can definitely stirr up and ruin the experience for regulars if the problem becomes too large. Hell, look at Slashdot. What if there weren't moderations, how many GNAA and Goatse ascii drawings wouldn't there be in every topic on the front page?
How many % does your CPU use on average? Unless I run BOINC or something, the CPU is usually on 2% of its capability. When compiling and other heavy stuff, off course it will go up, but I have all the processing power I need for now. This article mentions that the development isn't going as fast as it used to, not that we don't necessarily haven't got enough processing power.
You're probably correct, but that doesn't help the fact that their browser is vulnerable to this exploit. As the article summary states, they do not have an option to turn the use of IDN off.
Verisign: No response yet.
Apple: No response yet.
Opera: They believe they have correctly implemented IDN, and will not be
making any changes.
Mozilla: Working on finding a good long-term solution; provided clear
workaround for disabling IDN.
So, Opera won't fix it? They have a proof of concept, and Opera believe their implementation is correct? Maybe, but they still need to provide an update, and something tells me they will.. eventually.
It is quite interesting that we can send manned missions to the moon, but not to the bottom of deepest oceans. I know there are different forces involved, but how much do we really know about the sea and the darkness down there?
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A press release written by Eskil Sivertsen, he included von Tetzchner's statement as a joke. Don't know if you understand Norwegian, but here is more on the swimming trip. Sivertsen is actually rowing beside Jon.
You realise this was said during an internal meeting and was released by the Opera people more or less without his concent. I suspect they did it as a joke rather than a publicity stunt even though it has turned into something like that now.
Through extensions. Opera has a lot of things built in, with this release, even SVG support.
What are you on? The first time you start it up it asks if you want google ads or generic ads. That's the only time you're ever nagged about the ads, you're certainly never "assaulted". I also have yet to even be asked about registration. Only "nagging" could be that under the help menu there's a "Register Opera". Apart from that, nothing.
If you want adblocking, use a custom style sheet, not as good as adblock, but it can be done.
I updated through the update function. I had to do "Check now" though, it didn't show up automatically.
That's fixed with this release.
Does it help that they are seen as lagging behind? They're a monopoly yet Firefox has managed to grab more and more from IE. MS are not invulnerable even if the average Joe allows himself to be run over at any given occation. If anything, the given scenario would be bad for business, not good for business, hence my statement.
The XP version if available for free download and if you're talking about bundling XP-64 with pre-built computers, they would most likely come with Windows XP either way. I think it's more about the fear of losing customers rather than trying to trick people to buy two OS'. Besides, if MS where to go another full year without an OS with full 64 bit support, it could be bad for business.
I agree to with you to a certain degree, I just think you're maybe a little too paranoid.
No, Longhorn is the (code) name for the next version of Windows. XP-64 is just an upgrade, adding the 64 bit addressing possibilities to the Windows XP OS.
Longhorn will not be out until next year at the earliest.
What? This is just a new version of Windows XP, afaik it has nothing to do with Longhorn which is a totally new OS.
Java have enums similar to those in the 1.5 (or 5) release.
Although this is true, I can't really imagine reading a Ph.D report in 1337 speak, let alone the AIM/14yearold abbreviation "language".
So you'd rather sit still for a couple of hours when the flight is delayed than surf the web on your phone? Even if you don't have to do it, it's way more convenient than doing nothing, I like staying connected.
Well, there definitely isn't a big market if the sites are not available for it.
I use it mainly for news and sports results if I do use it, it's not like I pay my bills or post on Slashdot though.
How about when you don't have one available? Waiting for a flight, sitting on the subway or whatever?
It still has its name, people seem to have heard about Netscape.
Yes, I run Home edition at home where I've set up a LAN with 5 computers and a wireless router, I've not experienced a single problem using Home compared to Professional apart from Remote Desktop (which I really do not use that much).
Well, for starters the Windows version is up to 7, and it fixes a lot of the issues from v 6.
Not to mention that it is imperative that they act FAST!
That's bit different, I agree, I understodd your post as saying "if they want to post that stuff, let them". That's the part I don't agree with, I don't think criminalising it will lead to much good.
Because a forum dedicated to a certain topic shouldn't be flooded by inane and pointless racist remarks. Such a forum is privately owned, and freedom of speech is up to the owner, and it can definitely stirr up and ruin the experience for regulars if the problem becomes too large.
Hell, look at Slashdot. What if there weren't moderations, how many GNAA and Goatse ascii drawings wouldn't there be in every topic on the front page?
How many % does your CPU use on average? Unless I run BOINC or something, the CPU is usually on 2% of its capability. When compiling and other heavy stuff, off course it will go up, but I have all the processing power I need for now. This article mentions that the development isn't going as fast as it used to, not that we don't necessarily haven't got enough processing power.
You're probably correct, but that doesn't help the fact that their browser is vulnerable to this exploit. As the article summary states, they do not have an option to turn the use of IDN off.
From the text:
.. eventually.
VI. Vendor Responses
Verisign: No response yet.
Apple: No response yet.
Opera: They believe they have correctly implemented IDN, and will not be making any changes.
Mozilla: Working on finding a good long-term solution; provided clear workaround for disabling IDN.
So, Opera won't fix it? They have a proof of concept, and Opera believe their implementation is correct? Maybe, but they still need to provide an update, and something tells me they will
It is quite interesting that we can send manned missions to the moon, but not to the bottom of deepest oceans. I know there are different forces involved, but how much do we really know about the sea and the darkness down there?