Shithead,
Why do you think that every application and network service can be run on the same operating system without removing or adding anything in? Isn't this extremely inefficient as unused services have to be loaded and working for MS Windows to work?
Go suck a cow,
Dug
With all the marketing crap you make up, extorionate prices you charge, and viruses & spyware distributing and infecting users of your operating systems, how do you manage to sleep at night?
Dug
I've been reading the 'Get the Facts' campaign with delight, it really cheers me up no end that a company like yours can spread so much uncertainty about the linux kernel and its capabilities, spend millions on marketing campaigns and still manage to sell a product that in reality shouldn't even be shareware.
What I'm more concerned about is that Microsoft's stance on security - you seem to spend a lot of time disparaging other O/Ss but seem to be unable to keep up with your own security updates.
So, why does Microsoft seem to think that by having a few dozen people working on closed code that cannot be used to integrate with anything else without permission from Microsoft, is more secure than, say Linux - which has the possibility of being edited, reviewed and tested by anyone and everyone that wants to? Is it very difficult for your guys to keep up this charade?
Since you installed it, M$ has no responsibility whatsoever when it comes to what breaks or does not work as expected.
1. Microsoft don't take responsibily whatsoever anyway
2. You don't expect it to not break or to work as expected?
3. What exactly do you expect Microsoft to help with anyway? They only ever release patches 3 months late that break more than they fix?
Personally? I've had no problems with SP2, works great on my laptop, like the updated wireless configuration, and nice to still be able to disable its firewall and use a proper one. A friend of mine has managed to get his hyperthreading working with it and couldn't with SP1. But I've also heard of a lot of BSODs and problems.
Personally, if the machine is being reformatted or I just don't care about it being wiped, then it seems like its worth trying SP2, IMHO.
I know what you're saying, but I have a router acting as a connection to my adsl, also providing dhcp and dns, like a lot of people probably do. I have no ports open on the internet side, apart from a couple of port forwards I'm aware of. On the inside, I don't *always* run a firewall, yet I feel fairly safe that no-one can connect to me from the outside world. That means I'm perfectly safe to install SuSE 9.1 from my FTP server internally without having to firewall all my services straight away.
With IPv6, this may not be necessary, as, I understand it, the router will know the intended route because of the 'subnet' the address is in, therefore many home networks may be more likely to have IPv6 routers configured to allow all traffic sent in. I just hope this doesn't happen, Cisco, Netgear, and all the others....
But yeah, I understand the importance of running a personal dual-way firewall. Just when installing Windows XP, I don't wanna have to deal with my router sending the next W32 virus straight to me before I get a chance to install a firewall, cos obviously I download the newest version...:-P
Yes, you're probably right, with the phase in of IPv6, IPv4 won't go away overnight, and running both IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time hopefully will become more and more common.
My point was that it was my understanding that if you were to run IPv6, then a router or other internet connection device could enable an internet user to connect to a client directly without transversing any subnets; as each machine is defined uniquely.
To me, this would imply that a IPv6-enabled TCP/IP worm (like blaster was for IPv4, for example) could therefore connect to any IPv6 machine connected to the internet, unless it's firewalled.
Windows + IPv6... could be an interesting prospect, and running each one uniquely on the 'net might just be a bad idea... for the moment.
Personally, I'm still avoiding IPv6 as it offers no advantage at home to me at present. Could be interesting to mention at work, if there are any advantages?
Plus, don't forget that on IPv4, NATs have become compulsary; making some worms unable to contact some 'natted' pcs... IPv6 might mean these machines will be contactable directly....
Just my £0.0111123, tho I'm not that knowledgable of IPv6 yet... Apart from that nice article the other day. That was good, that was. Probably should read it though.
I write as a concerned user of the internet, as I was made aware of the Motion Picture Association (MPAA)'s site at http://www.respectcopyrights.com/
Unfortuately, I am unable to view this site as I do not wish to install the Macromedia Flash plugin. I am also concerned for Macromedia, as their site states (http://www.macromedia.com/help/copyright.html): "Unless otherwise specified, the materials and services on this website are for your personal and non-commercial use, and you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from the website without the written permission from Macromedia."
The site, http://www.respectcopyrights.com/ appears to be infringing on this by linking to a plugin on the Macromedia site without any comment on the ownership of the software used. Therefore the MPAA may be guilty of infriging terms of agreement and not respecting copyright.
As a company that is so obviously respected by users of the internet, who I am sure all will agree are a worthwhile organisation to ensure that all members of the community are aware of copyright infringment, and healthly promote DRM, accurate reporting and statistics and ensure that copying and backing up of video and data so obviously causes terrorism (I cannot see how anyone can not make the connection in my opinion).
I have forwarded this message onto both the MPAA, my website, and Macromedia, and I reserve the right to publish this message and any replies, direct or indirect.
Yes, there is a new EULA http://www.skype.com/eula.html, but unless I'm seriously mistaken, it does not forbid you to make worldwide calls; it says:
"Please note that you are not allowed to use the Skype Software and the Services in territories where offering or using such services is forbidden by law. By agreeing to this End User License Agreement, you will explicitly state that you have verified in your own territory if the offering and use of such services is allowed."
That's usual. If I'm wrong though, please correct me!
Dug
I've been using Skype at home for a few days now; the sound quality is adequate, and I haven't had any problems with it; its probably equal or better than the POTS.
Plus you can log into Skype onto multiple machines, if someone tries to contact you they both ring. I'm not sure about messaging yet though!
Still, I'll be downloading this and upgrading. I like it! Its definately worth a try out if you're interested in making phone calls. I've only tried the IP2IP connections btw, and have no idea of IP2POTS:)
I wasn't going to comment on this article, but I'm out of work at the moment, partly due to policies including internet filtering - and it was at an internet hosting company. I will mention the name; http://www.hi-tech-south.co.uk/ - its a small company with a director more suited to toilet waste management; he's a good manager, but a bad director.
Anyhow, he decided to implement internet filtering at the company; I was a programmer (ASP, VB and SQL... bah! I'm a linux-only dude now!); and internet was essential to my work. Until it was blocked. Your employees will need to access the internet; the faster it is, the quicker they can do it! Not just for surfing/. (lunchtime anyone?); but patches, ideas, fixes, etc.
I believe that filtering has a place in some situations, as long as it is not a replacement for supervision.
Some companies still block sites. Maybe the employer does not trust or can keep track of their employees. This can make sense, but what happens when a site is blocked that is needed for work? And what about advertising? Are websites meant to not make money when being surfed by other businesses? What about at lunchtime?
This isn't the way to promote good work.
What happened when I needed to get a site that is blocked? I could contact my boss, then wait three days for anything to be done (if he's not on holiday again; wasting company profits - no wonder they're going bankrupt), then find out that the site still doesn't work, the client has been lost, all because of bad filtering. Personally, I won't stand for it in any new companies (I'm unemployed). If I need to get to a site that is blocked, and they're not willing to listen, there are more than enough ways around it. If my employer isn't happy that a navigated around the pathetic proxying, even after explaining the site is required for work, then I expect to be dismissed. If the site is for work, I'll happily hack around anything. If its not work related, then I expect to be punished.
Employers, don't disable or filter any internet access. Filtering isn't powerful enough to know what sites you need for work, and too easy to circumnavigate. If an employee doesn't need internet access, don't let them have it. But don't block random websites just because you don't trust them. If you don't think a site should be visited during work hours, then bring it up with the employee. If they continue, there are procedures that you yourselves have put in place to warn your employees. Don't lose respect for all your employees, just the ones that deserve it.
I bought myself an XDA II and I love it! I'd always wanted a PDA, mainly because of the 'cool^H^H^H^Hgeekness' factor, but also because I wanted to be able to make notes and keep up with schedules and stuff, but knew if I brought a palm, I wouldn't use it all the time.
I've had my XDA II for about 6 months now, it was 300 to buy on contract, and I barely pay ~30 a month for sending up to 300 sms/month + free calls and stuff.
To be honest, I was a bit worried about the size of it; its a pretty big beast, and I wouldn't suggest one if you're likely to break them, but for being in the office and at home its great! I can check my email, look at websites (at about the same speed of my dial up!), text anyone, sign onto MSN (if I felt the need) and take phone calls.
Personally, I think its great. Obviously its not suited to everyone, but if you like the idea of a fullscreen phone with loads of software, internet access, and that runs at a suitable speed, without crashing (amazingly...) and most importantly, a linux distro is being developed, so yeah, it CAN run linux!:P
Now, it doesn't run PalmOS so probably isn't suitable for the poster, and it does have a camera - thankfully its pretty hidden so I've never had any problems in companies that don't like them.
I haven't had any problems with voice quality, apart from some minor problems with speakerphone using auto gain control whilst driving, as because I have to have it loud enough to hear safely while driving (I don't do it very often, but sometimes it is essential), the speech can be sometimes distorted, especially from people with crappy phones/people who shout on the phone/hold the phone too close - something I have discovered it is almost impossible to convince people to stop doing, especially when you can't hear a word they say (rbsfou, that means you!).
So, to summerise, I love my XDA II, haven't had (many) problems (apart from breaking the stylus! my own fault, obviously! - spares are available), the phone is good apart from the speakerphone at loud volumes, the texting is great, especially being able to use Graffiti, a keyboard, or various other input methods, and I haven't had many people comment on it:)
Plus being able to have loads of games, playing video, especially with a huge SD card - I picked up a 256mb cheap and can carry whole 30min videos. portable pr0n anyone? and record audio/video, take pictures, use it as portable storage, a scheduler, web browser, or door stop, its great, but shop around:)
The brown note (that causes bowels to release); normally known as the Sphincter Resonance - In the 1960s, apparently, somebody discovered the resonating frequency of the sphincter. They created a device called an "Anal Sphincter Resonator" - an organ-like device. It was used in a suspense thriller play - they intended it to "shake up" the audience when danger was being acted out - apparently it caused the entire audience to soil themselves. It approximately at 5 or 12 hz (I'm unsure which!), hearing the sound isn't important; its a resonance frequency.
I can't find much information from google on it, but you can generate the frequency using a Win32 app called BwGen (Brainwave Generator); the preset is at http://www.bwgen.com/presets/desc475.htm
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Shithead, Why do you think that every application and network service can be run on the same operating system without removing or adding anything in? Isn't this extremely inefficient as unused services have to be loaded and working for MS Windows to work? Go suck a cow, Dug
With all the marketing crap you make up, extorionate prices you charge, and viruses & spyware distributing and infecting users of your operating systems, how do you manage to sleep at night? Dug
I've been reading the 'Get the Facts' campaign with delight, it really cheers me up no end that a company like yours can spread so much uncertainty about the linux kernel and its capabilities, spend millions on marketing campaigns and still manage to sell a product that in reality shouldn't even be shareware.
What I'm more concerned about is that Microsoft's stance on security - you seem to spend a lot of time disparaging other O/Ss but seem to be unable to keep up with your own security updates.
So, why does Microsoft seem to think that by having a few dozen people working on closed code that cannot be used to integrate with anything else without permission from Microsoft, is more secure than, say Linux - which has the possibility of being edited, reviewed and tested by anyone and everyone that wants to? Is it very difficult for your guys to keep up this charade?
Thanks!
Dug
Woo. Office supports XML. C'mon, they can't even get HTML right! (not even in Frontpage...)
1. Microsoft don't take responsibily whatsoever anyway
2. You don't expect it to not break or to work as expected?
3. What exactly do you expect Microsoft to help with anyway? They only ever release patches 3 months late that break more than they fix?
Personally? I've had no problems with SP2, works great on my laptop, like the updated wireless configuration, and nice to still be able to disable its firewall and use a proper one. A friend of mine has managed to get his hyperthreading working with it and couldn't with SP1. But I've also heard of a lot of BSODs and problems.
Personally, if the machine is being reformatted or I just don't care about it being wiped, then it seems like its worth trying SP2, IMHO.
Dug
I thought it was Film Actors' Guild... Teach me to watch Team America too often....
:D
Posting anonymously from the UK
F.A.G?
Not me either! :D
If Jesus himself came back with Stephen J. Gould and told them all that they're idiots and evolution is the best theory, they wouldn't believe it.
Do you really think Jesus is going to come back after what happened last time?
I know what you're saying, but I have a router acting as a connection to my adsl, also providing dhcp and dns, like a lot of people probably do. I have no ports open on the internet side, apart from a couple of port forwards I'm aware of. On the inside, I don't *always* run a firewall, yet I feel fairly safe that no-one can connect to me from the outside world. That means I'm perfectly safe to install SuSE 9.1 from my FTP server internally without having to firewall all my services straight away.
:-P
With IPv6, this may not be necessary, as, I understand it, the router will know the intended route because of the 'subnet' the address is in, therefore many home networks may be more likely to have IPv6 routers configured to allow all traffic sent in. I just hope this doesn't happen, Cisco, Netgear, and all the others....
But yeah, I understand the importance of running a personal dual-way firewall. Just when installing Windows XP, I don't wanna have to deal with my router sending the next W32 virus straight to me before I get a chance to install a firewall, cos obviously I download the newest version...
Dug
Yes, you're probably right, with the phase in of IPv6, IPv4 won't go away overnight, and running both IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time hopefully will become more and more common.
My point was that it was my understanding that if you were to run IPv6, then a router or other internet connection device could enable an internet user to connect to a client directly without transversing any subnets; as each machine is defined uniquely.
To me, this would imply that a IPv6-enabled TCP/IP worm (like blaster was for IPv4, for example) could therefore connect to any IPv6 machine connected to the internet, unless it's firewalled.
Windows + IPv6... could be an interesting prospect, and running each one uniquely on the 'net might just be a bad idea... for the moment.
Personally, I'm still avoiding IPv6 as it offers no advantage at home to me at present. Could be interesting to mention at work, if there are any advantages?
Dug
Plus, don't forget that on IPv4, NATs have become compulsary; making some worms unable to contact some 'natted' pcs... IPv6 might mean these machines will be contactable directly....
Just my £0.0111123, tho I'm not that knowledgable of IPv6 yet... Apart from that nice article the other day. That was good, that was. Probably should read it though.
How about a nice article about it? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/11/22/ruin_your
Dear Sir or Madam,
I write as a concerned user of the internet, as I was made aware of the Motion Picture Association (MPAA)'s site at http://www.respectcopyrights.com/
Unfortuately, I am unable to view this site as I do not wish to install the Macromedia Flash plugin. I am also concerned for Macromedia, as their site states (http://www.macromedia.com/help/copyright.html):
"Unless otherwise specified, the materials and services on this website are for your personal and non-commercial use, and you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from the website without the written permission from Macromedia."
The site, http://www.respectcopyrights.com/ appears to be infringing on this by linking to a plugin on the Macromedia site without any comment on the ownership of the software used. Therefore the MPAA may be guilty of infriging terms of agreement and not respecting copyright.
As a company that is so obviously respected by users of the internet, who I am sure all will agree are a worthwhile organisation to ensure that all members of the community are aware of copyright infringment, and healthly promote DRM, accurate reporting and statistics and ensure that copying and backing up of video and data so obviously causes terrorism (I cannot see how anyone can not make the connection in my opinion).
I have forwarded this message onto both the MPAA, my website, and Macromedia, and I reserve the right to publish this message and any replies, direct or indirect.
Good luck, Macromedia!
Yours,
imai diot
Thats December 16th 2008, people!
Lets start planning the party now!
Dug
Yes, there is a new EULA http://www.skype.com/eula.html, but unless I'm seriously mistaken, it does not forbid you to make worldwide calls; it says: "Please note that you are not allowed to use the Skype Software and the Services in territories where offering or using such services is forbidden by law. By agreeing to this End User License Agreement, you will explicitly state that you have verified in your own territory if the offering and use of such services is allowed." That's usual. If I'm wrong though, please correct me! Dug
I've been using Skype at home for a few days now; the sound quality is adequate, and I haven't had any problems with it; its probably equal or better than the POTS.
:)
Plus you can log into Skype onto multiple machines, if someone tries to contact you they both ring. I'm not sure about messaging yet though!
Still, I'll be downloading this and upgrading. I like it! Its definately worth a try out if you're interested in making phone calls. I've only tried the IP2IP connections btw, and have no idea of IP2POTS
Dug
P.S. I often make up words due to psudeoapathy.
I wasn't going to comment on this article, but I'm out of work at the moment, partly due to policies including internet filtering - and it was at an internet hosting company. I will mention the name; http://www.hi-tech-south.co.uk/ - its a small company with a director more suited to toilet waste management; he's a good manager, but a bad director.
/. (lunchtime anyone?); but patches, ideas, fixes, etc.
Anyhow, he decided to implement internet filtering at the company; I was a programmer (ASP, VB and SQL... bah! I'm a linux-only dude now!); and internet was essential to my work. Until it was blocked. Your employees will need to access the internet; the faster it is, the quicker they can do it! Not just for surfing
I believe that filtering has a place in some situations, as long as it is not a replacement for supervision.
Some companies still block sites. Maybe the employer does not trust or can keep track of their employees. This can make sense, but what happens when a site is blocked that is needed for work? And what about advertising? Are websites meant to not make money when being surfed by other businesses? What about at lunchtime?
This isn't the way to promote good work.
What happened when I needed to get a site that is blocked? I could contact my boss, then wait three days for anything to be done (if he's not on holiday again; wasting company profits - no wonder they're going bankrupt), then find out that the site still doesn't work, the client has been lost, all because of bad filtering. Personally, I won't stand for it in any new companies (I'm unemployed). If I need to get to a site that is blocked, and they're not willing to listen, there are more than enough ways around it. If my employer isn't happy that a navigated around the pathetic proxying, even after explaining the site is required for work, then I expect to be dismissed. If the site is for work, I'll happily hack around anything. If its not work related, then I expect to be punished.
Employers, don't disable or filter any internet access. Filtering isn't powerful enough to know what sites you need for work, and too easy to circumnavigate. If an employee doesn't need internet access, don't let them have it. But don't block random websites just because you don't trust them. If you don't think a site should be visited during work hours, then bring it up with the employee. If they continue, there are procedures that you yourselves have put in place to warn your employees. Don't lose respect for all your employees, just the ones that deserve it.
Dug
I bought myself an XDA II and I love it! I'd always wanted a PDA, mainly because of the 'cool^H^H^H^Hgeekness' factor, but also because I wanted to be able to make notes and keep up with schedules and stuff, but knew if I brought a palm, I wouldn't use it all the time.
:P
:)
:)
I've had my XDA II for about 6 months now, it was 300 to buy on contract, and I barely pay ~30 a month for sending up to 300 sms/month + free calls and stuff.
To be honest, I was a bit worried about the size of it; its a pretty big beast, and I wouldn't suggest one if you're likely to break them, but for being in the office and at home its great! I can check my email, look at websites (at about the same speed of my dial up!), text anyone, sign onto MSN (if I felt the need) and take phone calls.
Personally, I think its great. Obviously its not suited to everyone, but if you like the idea of a fullscreen phone with loads of software, internet access, and that runs at a suitable speed, without crashing (amazingly...) and most importantly, a linux distro is being developed, so yeah, it CAN run linux!
Now, it doesn't run PalmOS so probably isn't suitable for the poster, and it does have a camera - thankfully its pretty hidden so I've never had any problems in companies that don't like them.
I haven't had any problems with voice quality, apart from some minor problems with speakerphone using auto gain control whilst driving, as because I have to have it loud enough to hear safely while driving (I don't do it very often, but sometimes it is essential), the speech can be sometimes distorted, especially from people with crappy phones/people who shout on the phone/hold the phone too close - something I have discovered it is almost impossible to convince people to stop doing, especially when you can't hear a word they say (rbsfou, that means you!).
So, to summerise, I love my XDA II, haven't had (many) problems (apart from breaking the stylus! my own fault, obviously! - spares are available), the phone is good apart from the speakerphone at loud volumes, the texting is great, especially being able to use Graffiti, a keyboard, or various other input methods, and I haven't had many people comment on it
Plus being able to have loads of games, playing video, especially with a huge SD card - I picked up a 256mb cheap and can carry whole 30min videos. portable pr0n anyone? and record audio/video, take pictures, use it as portable storage, a scheduler, web browser, or door stop, its great, but shop around
Dug
The brown note is the note that causes bowels to release.
The brown noise is like pink and white noise; more information here: http://www.techlar.com/fractals/websys.exe/music/b rown.html
The brown note (that causes bowels to release); normally known as the Sphincter Resonance - In the 1960s, apparently, somebody discovered the resonating frequency of the sphincter. They created a device called an "Anal Sphincter Resonator" - an organ-like device. It was used in a suspense thriller play - they intended it to "shake up" the audience when danger was being acted out - apparently it caused the entire audience to soil themselves. It approximately at 5 or 12 hz (I'm unsure which!), hearing the sound isn't important; its a resonance frequency.
I can't find much information from google on it, but you can generate the frequency using a Win32 app called BwGen (Brainwave Generator); the preset is at http://www.bwgen.com/presets/desc475.htm
Dug
FNORD HAILERIS, eh? All your shift-keys are communicating with us...
A locked room, the spammer, fifteen minutes, and a 20-lb lump hammer?
I call shotgun!
D
Actually, Binatural stuff is pretty interesting, kinda unrelated to this, but interesting none-the-less is Brainwave Generator at www.bwgen.com.
Scientifically, I'm still skeptical, but its interesting and in my experience makes some interesting effects!
Dug
each battery would have a battery
And whats wrong with a dirty great giant crank handle?