I'm not really sure I need 348 years of porn. I usually find porn really interesting for the first 3 minutes or so, then for some reason it's not so interesting anymore. But maybe that's just me.
... Have anything better to worry about? I mean, we jump when our MP3 players scratch, but major issues like voting, the environment, and the homeless are all just glossed over as something too complicated to worry about, or not worth the effort. I am not trying to flame anyone in particular, since if, indeed Apple produced a shoddy practice they should be held accountable. SOmetimes, I just feel as if people don't realize there is more to life then a little piece of plastic and silicon.
But I'm new here...
Perhaps I don't know what I'm talking about here, but my understanding was there were limits on what one could do with library books. For instance, I didn't think you could photocopy the entire thing. Likewise, my understanding is that a private citizen couldn't scan a copyrighted book and put it on the internet without the author's express permission. That's exactly what Google is doing. They are assuming permission to put scanned copyrighted material online, and only applying the normal copyright protections (like only showing short passages) if the author/copyright holder opts-in.
TFA says that in-copyright works will only have snippets of text associated with search terms, so only a small fraction of a book (or a small fraction of a few pages) will be shown by Google. This is similar to a snippet for a review.
What TFA does mention, but kind of glosses over, is that copyright holders have to opt-out of having their works marked as 'not copyrighted'. It seems that Google is being a little disingenuous. They know that not all copyright holders will opt out. It's kind of like saying 'If Tom Clancy does tell me otherwise, he won't mind if I photocopy his new book from the library.' IANAL, but I think it should be an opt-in system, no?
Sorry, should have previewed that. Here it is again, formatted more nicely:
What is Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access is a downloadable client application that allows users to establish a more secure WiFi connection.
Why would I want to download and install Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access allows you to establish a more secure connection while using Google WiFi. By using Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted, preventing others from viewing the information you transmit.
Does Google Secure Access connect to a VPN server?
Yes, Google Secure Access connects to Google's VPN ("Virtual Private Network") server provided for this service.
Why did Google develop Google Secure Access?
One of our engineers recognized that secure WiFi was virtually non-existent at most locations. As a result, he used his 20% project time to begin an initiative to offer users more secure WiFi access. Google Secure Access is the result of this endeavor.
What sort of information does Google have access to?
If you choose to use Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted and sent through Google's servers to the Internet. The data that is received will then be encrypted and sent back through our servers to your computer. Your privacy is important to us, we strongly encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to be fully informed about how your privacy is protected.
Is there a fee for using Google Secure Access?
No, Google Secure Access is free.
Where can I go to download Google Secure Access?
The program can currently be downloaded at certain Google WiFi locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When I install Google Secure Access, why does it ask if I also want to install the Google Toolbar?
We've included the option to install the Google Toolbar because it improves your browsing experience.
Can I uninstall Google Secure Access?
Yes. You can uninstall Google Secure Access by simply running the Uninstall program. This can be found by clicking on Start Menu, Programs, Google Secure Access, and then choosing Uninstall.
How do I make my connection even more secure?
You can make your connection even more secure by using a software firewall. Windows XP users with Service Pack 2 can find it by clicking on Start, Control Panel, and then choosing Windows Firewall.
Will my corporate VPN still work?
Yes. You can connect to your corporate VPN while running Google Secure Access.
I have configured Google Secure Access to connect automatically, but it's not working. What's going on?
Certain wireless LAN management utilities and older wireless LAN adapter drivers prevent Google Secure Access from detecting that you're connected to the Google WiFi network. In this case it will not connect automatically, and you should connect manually to ensure the privacy and security of your network traffic.
Will Google Secure Access work at other locations?
While Google Secure Access should work, we have not tested it at other locations.
Why is Google Secure Access a beta product?
Google Secure Access is a new product that is only available at certain locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are constantly working to improve this product.
Works for me, and I'm in Toronto. Anyway, here's the FAQ:
What is Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access is a downloadable client application that allows users to establish a more secure WiFi connection.
Why would I want to download and install Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access allows you to establish a more secure connection while using Google WiFi. By using Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted, preventing others from viewing the information you transmit.
Does Google Secure Access connect to a VPN server?
Yes, Google Secure Access connects to Google's VPN ("Virtual Private Network") server provided for this service.
Why did Google develop Google Secure Access?
One of our engineers recognized that secure WiFi was virtually non-existent at most locations. As a result, he used his 20% project time to begin an initiative to offer users more secure WiFi access. Google Secure Access is the result of this endeavor.
What sort of information does Google have access to?
If you choose to use Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted and sent through Google's servers to the Internet. The data that is received will then be encrypted and sent back through our servers to your computer. Your privacy is important to us, we strongly encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to be fully informed about how your privacy is protected.
Is there a fee for using Google Secure Access?
No, Google Secure Access is free.
Where can I go to download Google Secure Access?
The program can currently be downloaded at certain Google WiFi locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When I install Google Secure Access, why does it ask if I also want to install the Google Toolbar?
We've included the option to install the Google Toolbar because it improves your browsing experience.
Can I uninstall Google Secure Access?
Yes. You can uninstall Google Secure Access by simply running the Uninstall program. This can be found by clicking on Start Menu, Programs, Google Secure Access, and then choosing Uninstall.
How do I make my connection even more secure?
You can make your connection even more secure by using a software firewall. Windows XP users with Service Pack 2 can find it by clicking on Start, Control Panel, and then choosing Windows Firewall.
Will my corporate VPN still work?
Yes. You can connect to your corporate VPN while running Google Secure Access.
I have configured Google Secure Access to connect automatically, but it's not working. What's going on?
Certain wireless LAN management utilities and older wireless LAN adapter drivers prevent Google Secure Access from detecting that you're connected to the Google WiFi network. In this case it will not connect automatically, and you should connect manually to ensure the privacy and security of your network traffic.
Will Google Secure Access work at other locations?
While Google Secure Access should work, we have not tested it at other locations.
Why is Google Secure Access a beta product?
Google Secure Access is a new product that is only available at certain locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are constantly working to improve this product.
Grandma Simpson & Lisa are singing "How many roads must a man walk down?" together.
Homer overhears and says, "Eight!".
Lisa: "That was a rhetorical question!"
Homer: "Oh. Then, Seven!"
Lisa: "Do you even know what 'rhetorical' means?"
Homer: "Do I know what 'rhetorical' means?"
The problem with shorting a stock like this is that you never know when it's going to take a dive. When shorting you can't borrow the stock forever, there are terms regarding when you have to give it back. If google goes when you have to give the stock back you have to cover the difference, meaning you take a loss. The problem with shorting is that with a normal stock purchase you can only lose 100% of your initial investment, but with shorting you can potentially owe (though not likely) any amount, depending how much it goes up.
I work for a large certificate authority that issues SSL certificates (that shall remain nameless). The reason SSL certs are so expenisive is that it takes a lot of work to validate that the person enrolling for the cert really is who they say they are, that they have the right to request a cert for the domain, etc. If this was a cursory, 5 minute process the certificate wouldn't have much value, because it wouldn't prove anything. But to have someone spend several hours collecting and validating documentation from the end user costs $$$$. I don't see how this could be solve 'bureaucratically'.
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plenty to store an entire season at once, with room left over in case Daddy wants to watch one of "his" movies
How about modifying your mailserver, such that when an email message is marked as spam it sends a message to the sender saying it bounced. That way you don't drop any valid emails, and at best you get dropped from the spammer's list, at worst you make it so spammers have to keep long lists of invalid email addresses in case they are implementing this filter.
I don't know about this implementation, but typically the key on the smart card is password protected. Thus you have to have the card AND know the password. This is why they call it two-factor authentication.
You're probably right, but at least they're informed. I don't have a problem with people playing jokes like this, but it can cause real problems for people at work, so as long as everyone's informed what's the big deal.
I fell for the parent's trick yesterday. If you click the links your browser window will reduce to a smaller size and bounce around the screen, and an audio clip will play saying "I'm looking at gay porno", and because your browser window is dancing around it's hard to close.
Really, it's a pretty nicely crafted troll. But a troll nonetheless.
Speaking of pornography at work, one day I was eating my lunch at my desk (I work in an open concept office, not walls or cubes) and I decided to look up some information on the forth coming X-Men movie (this was a few years ago). Without thinking too hard I typed in www.xmen.com and then lent over to take a bite of my sandwich while the page loaded. When I looked back I realized these weren't the X-Men I was looking for. I didn't get fired, but had to do some quick explaining to the boss.
From the CNN article:
Kirk Alyn played bit parts and minor supporting roles in several low-budget films before getting his big break playing the title role in the 1948 serial "Superman." But after the serial ended, he failed to sustain a film career and retired to Arizona.
Arizona... poor bastard, he never even had a chance.
Check out this link, as posted on slashdot a couple of days ago. The bottom of the article has a break down of where the money for a $16 album goes. $1.60 goes to the artist, which when you look at the other costs seems like a 'fair cut' to me.
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I'm not really sure I need 348 years of porn. I usually find porn really interesting for the first 3 minutes or so, then for some reason it's not so interesting anymore. But maybe that's just me.
It's like saying that a headline reading 'Driver charged with hit an run' means that all drivers a running people down.
You must be new her.... oh, nevermind.
Fear of Richard Feynman suing them for infringing on his patent?
Interesting. I interpreted the article differntly, but I stand corrected.
Perhaps I don't know what I'm talking about here, but my understanding was there were limits on what one could do with library books. For instance, I didn't think you could photocopy the entire thing. Likewise, my understanding is that a private citizen couldn't scan a copyrighted book and put it on the internet without the author's express permission. That's exactly what Google is doing. They are assuming permission to put scanned copyrighted material online, and only applying the normal copyright protections (like only showing short passages) if the author/copyright holder opts-in.
What TFA does mention, but kind of glosses over, is that copyright holders have to opt-out of having their works marked as 'not copyrighted'. It seems that Google is being a little disingenuous. They know that not all copyright holders will opt out. It's kind of like saying 'If Tom Clancy does tell me otherwise, he won't mind if I photocopy his new book from the library.' IANAL, but I think it should be an opt-in system, no?
Sorry, should have previewed that. Here it is again, formatted more nicely:
What is Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access is a downloadable client application that allows users to establish a more secure WiFi connection.
Why would I want to download and install Google Secure Access?
Google Secure Access allows you to establish a more secure connection while using Google WiFi. By using Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted, preventing others from viewing the information you transmit.
Does Google Secure Access connect to a VPN server?
Yes, Google Secure Access connects to Google's VPN ("Virtual Private Network") server provided for this service.
Why did Google develop Google Secure Access?
One of our engineers recognized that secure WiFi was virtually non-existent at most locations. As a result, he used his 20% project time to begin an initiative to offer users more secure WiFi access. Google Secure Access is the result of this endeavor.
What sort of information does Google have access to?
If you choose to use Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted and sent through Google's servers to the Internet. The data that is received will then be encrypted and sent back through our servers to your computer. Your privacy is important to us, we strongly encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to be fully informed about how your privacy is protected.
Is there a fee for using Google Secure Access?
No, Google Secure Access is free.
Where can I go to download Google Secure Access?
The program can currently be downloaded at certain Google WiFi locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When I install Google Secure Access, why does it ask if I also want to install the Google Toolbar?
We've included the option to install the Google Toolbar because it improves your browsing experience.
Can I uninstall Google Secure Access?
Yes. You can uninstall Google Secure Access by simply running the Uninstall program. This can be found by clicking on Start Menu, Programs, Google Secure Access, and then choosing Uninstall.
How do I make my connection even more secure?
You can make your connection even more secure by using a software firewall. Windows XP users with Service Pack 2 can find it by clicking on Start, Control Panel, and then choosing Windows Firewall.
Will my corporate VPN still work?
Yes. You can connect to your corporate VPN while running Google Secure Access.
I have configured Google Secure Access to connect automatically, but it's not working. What's going on?
Certain wireless LAN management utilities and older wireless LAN adapter drivers prevent Google Secure Access from detecting that you're connected to the Google WiFi network. In this case it will not connect automatically, and you should connect manually to ensure the privacy and security of your network traffic.
Will Google Secure Access work at other locations?
While Google Secure Access should work, we have not tested it at other locations.
Why is Google Secure Access a beta product?
Google Secure Access is a new product that is only available at certain locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are constantly working to improve this product.
Works for me, and I'm in Toronto. Anyway, here's the FAQ: What is Google Secure Access? Google Secure Access is a downloadable client application that allows users to establish a more secure WiFi connection. Why would I want to download and install Google Secure Access? Google Secure Access allows you to establish a more secure connection while using Google WiFi. By using Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted, preventing others from viewing the information you transmit. Does Google Secure Access connect to a VPN server? Yes, Google Secure Access connects to Google's VPN ("Virtual Private Network") server provided for this service. Why did Google develop Google Secure Access? One of our engineers recognized that secure WiFi was virtually non-existent at most locations. As a result, he used his 20% project time to begin an initiative to offer users more secure WiFi access. Google Secure Access is the result of this endeavor. What sort of information does Google have access to? If you choose to use Google Secure Access, your internet traffic will be encrypted and sent through Google's servers to the Internet. The data that is received will then be encrypted and sent back through our servers to your computer. Your privacy is important to us, we strongly encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to be fully informed about how your privacy is protected. Is there a fee for using Google Secure Access? No, Google Secure Access is free. Where can I go to download Google Secure Access? The program can currently be downloaded at certain Google WiFi locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. When I install Google Secure Access, why does it ask if I also want to install the Google Toolbar? We've included the option to install the Google Toolbar because it improves your browsing experience. Can I uninstall Google Secure Access? Yes. You can uninstall Google Secure Access by simply running the Uninstall program. This can be found by clicking on Start Menu, Programs, Google Secure Access, and then choosing Uninstall. How do I make my connection even more secure? You can make your connection even more secure by using a software firewall. Windows XP users with Service Pack 2 can find it by clicking on Start, Control Panel, and then choosing Windows Firewall. Will my corporate VPN still work? Yes. You can connect to your corporate VPN while running Google Secure Access. I have configured Google Secure Access to connect automatically, but it's not working. What's going on? Certain wireless LAN management utilities and older wireless LAN adapter drivers prevent Google Secure Access from detecting that you're connected to the Google WiFi network. In this case it will not connect automatically, and you should connect manually to ensure the privacy and security of your network traffic. Will Google Secure Access work at other locations? While Google Secure Access should work, we have not tested it at other locations. Why is Google Secure Access a beta product? Google Secure Access is a new product that is only available at certain locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are constantly working to improve this product.
Try Greasemonkey with this or this to automagically insert links to mirrors after any link on /. (only works on Firefox as far as I know).
Grandma Simpson & Lisa are singing "How many roads must a man walk down?" together.
Homer overhears and says, "Eight!".
Lisa: "That was a rhetorical question!"
Homer: "Oh. Then, Seven!"
Lisa: "Do you even know what 'rhetorical' means?"
Homer: "Do I know what 'rhetorical' means?"
The problem with shorting a stock like this is that you never know when it's going to take a dive. When shorting you can't borrow the stock forever, there are terms regarding when you have to give it back. If google goes when you have to give the stock back you have to cover the difference, meaning you take a loss. The problem with shorting is that with a normal stock purchase you can only lose 100% of your initial investment, but with shorting you can potentially owe (though not likely) any amount, depending how much it goes up.
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If you like that, I've got a compression algorithm that will take the 10 Gb down to 1 bit. I'm still working on the decompression algorithm.
At first I thought you said discussion topics, and thought: Yeah, /.er's do a great job screwing those up.
I don't think you need a database necessarily, and you don't need 1337 XML skillz either. Check this out for a simple tutorial on XMLHttpRequests.
I work for a large certificate authority that issues SSL certificates (that shall remain nameless). The reason SSL certs are so expenisive is that it takes a lot of work to validate that the person enrolling for the cert really is who they say they are, that they have the right to request a cert for the domain, etc. If this was a cursory, 5 minute process the certificate wouldn't have much value, because it wouldn't prove anything. But to have someone spend several hours collecting and validating documentation from the end user costs $$$$. I don't see how this could be solve 'bureaucratically'.
Or as I call it, "the electronic teat".
Makes one wonder if the two are related.
Just a thought.
I don't know about this implementation, but typically the key on the smart card is password protected. Thus you have to have the card AND know the password. This is why they call it two-factor authentication.
You're probably right, but at least they're informed. I don't have a problem with people playing jokes like this, but it can cause real problems for people at work, so as long as everyone's informed what's the big deal.
I fell for the parent's trick yesterday. If you click the links your browser window will reduce to a smaller size and bounce around the screen, and an audio clip will play saying "I'm looking at gay porno", and because your browser window is dancing around it's hard to close. Really, it's a pretty nicely crafted troll. But a troll nonetheless.
Speaking of pornography at work, one day I was eating my lunch at my desk (I work in an open concept office, not walls or cubes) and I decided to look up some information on the forth coming X-Men movie (this was a few years ago). Without thinking too hard I typed in www.xmen.com and then lent over to take a bite of my sandwich while the page loaded. When I looked back I realized these weren't the X-Men I was looking for. I didn't get fired, but had to do some quick explaining to the boss.
Arizona... poor bastard, he never even had a chance.
Check out this link, as posted on slashdot a couple of days ago. The bottom of the article has a break down of where the money for a $16 album goes. $1.60 goes to the artist, which when you look at the other costs seems like a 'fair cut' to me.