If you did your research, you would know that "maths" is a very recent invention in Great Britain. It only started in the 1970's, and didn't become common until the 1990's. That doesn't change the facts of what I stated, which is that mathematics is not a plural word, and the abbreviation, according to the rules of English as the British themselves define them, is math. This isn't an American vs. British issue, this is about a misunderstanding of the language. Just because it has taken foothold in Britain and some of its former colonies doesn't make it correct.
The abbreviation of the word mathematics is not "maths". Mathematics is not a plural word, rather, it is plurale tantum, which is Latin for in plural form only. The reason for this is that the root word mathematic is not a singular noun, but an adjective. To create the noun, an "s" is added, resulting in the noun mathematics. However, when a word which is plural tantum is abbreviated, the "s" does not come along for the ride.
In short "maths" is the British equivalent of "nucular" and should be avoided by anyone who knows better.
All those protests about HUAWEI - the real reason we scared everyone about them is for precisely the opposite reason than was claimed. HUAWEI is not in the pocket of the NSA, which makes them useless from an espionage standpoint. The problem isn't that their equipment has spyware, it's that it doesn't (as far as the NSA is concerned.)
Yes, and since Active Directory is largely based on Kerberos and LDAP, we must assume that MIT and everyone involved in LDAP/X.500 have no idea what is going on either. Because some anonymous asshat said so. Please share your text file based solution to managing 100K users and all of their associated equipment, we'll wait.
1. Fog Machines. You'll need to generate enough fog to completely eliminate visibility. Run the fog juice through the muffler, then route the exhaust into the passenger cabin, and you are good to go.
2. Anesthetics. Pump some "anesthizine gas" into the cabin, and knock everyone out. See Star Trek: TNG for the specifics.
3. Blinding Lights. Deploy lights so bright that the burn out any camera sensors and/or retinas. Optionally, provide shielding visors. See Star Trek: TOS "Operation: Annihilate!" for the specifics.
There was a specific policy, covering all departments, that information like that was not to be transmitted in the clear, and even when transmitted encrypted, the applications were to be registered with the security department. Those applications would be subject to increased scrutiny, particular for extrusions and data leakage.
As the device could only catch unencrypted transmissions, those were all, by definition, in violation of policy.
Years ago I worked for a government IT department. A vendor wanted us to try out a product. The device plugs directly into the Internet connection, and monitors every packet, in real time, looking for strings matching an array of string that you provide. We ran queries against our internal databases, and compiled a list of SSNs and CCNs. The vendor programmed that data into their device, which from what I can tell used an FPGA to perform deep packet inspections.
We expected that we might see maybe an email every week or two where someone accidentally sent that kind of information.
First hit occurred 12 seconds after turning the device on.
Second occurred.47 seconds later.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Within an hour, we had overrun the quota on the network directory where we were logging this data.
We found hundreds of separate systems that were transmitting this kind of data without authorization. We were planning a massive internal sweep to find and fix them all, when the following came down from management:
Shut it down. Remove the device. Destroy all logs, emails, EVERYTHING. Offer the vendor a payment in return for signing an NDA. All employees required to sign secrecy docs (unenforceable at that level of govt, but still.)
I believe this is how the acronym SNAFU came into existence.
I'd be fine if the manufacturers and carriers would just make their bloatware an optional "feature" that users could take or leave. Like AT&T Maps; it's $10/month, the one time I used it was by accident because I confused it for Google Maps.
Every new revision of Android is this large, monolithic package that seems to take years to get right. If Android were more modular, you could have teams working in parallel on various modules, and releasing them as needed. This is what regular Linux does, so I don't see why Android doesn't do more of it. Other than the Google Apps package, everything else seems to be lumped together. (and yes, I know it's more modular behind the scenes, but if it isn't that way for the user, it's a moot point.)
The Turkey Point power plant in Homestead, Florida took the brunt of Hurricane Andrew (a Category 5 storm) and came through unscathed. Hurricanes are not a grave threat to nuclear power plants. The U.S. is also better equipped to provide backup power should the reactor(s) need to be shut down.
As an IT consultant for SMB, I am constantly having to moderate people's expectations for what they can accomplish on their tablet. From attorneys that want to create 50+ page legal documents on their iPad, to professionals who want to do everything that they would do on their desktop machine from anywhere in the world on their Nexus 7. These devices are great for web browsing, ebook reading, and other minor apps. Remote Desktop scenarios? - ok in a pinch, when you don't have your desktop with you, but not as your main device.
Please, if you want to get real work done, put down the tablet and pick up your laptop again.
One thing people need to keep in mind is that the larger the building, the more rebar and concrete went into building it. The extra strength required to build a large building has a direct positive effect on the buildings ability to withstand hurricanes. To my knowledge, the only really large building during Hurricane Andrew that suffered damage rendering it unusable was the Burger King Headquarters, a building with full glass walls located directly on the water. Even that building though, suffered primarily cosmetic damage; the core of the structure was fine, and the bulding was refurbished and returned to use. Your typical data center bunker would get through fine.
Now, a slow moving, heavy rainfall hurricane could cause real problems, for Miami-Dade, as the County Data Center was built in a small valley and has real drainage issues...
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If you did your research, you would know that "maths" is a very recent invention in Great Britain. It only started in the 1970's, and didn't become common until the 1990's. That doesn't change the facts of what I stated, which is that mathematics is not a plural word, and the abbreviation, according to the rules of English as the British themselves define them, is math. This isn't an American vs. British issue, this is about a misunderstanding of the language. Just because it has taken foothold in Britain and some of its former colonies doesn't make it correct.
The abbreviation of the word mathematics is not "maths". Mathematics is not a plural word, rather, it is plurale tantum, which is Latin for in plural form only. The reason for this is that the root word mathematic is not a singular noun, but an adjective. To create the noun, an "s" is added, resulting in the noun mathematics. However, when a word which is plural tantum is abbreviated, the "s" does not come along for the ride.
In short "maths" is the British equivalent of "nucular" and should be avoided by anyone who knows better.
I suggest we send them a trampoline.
All those protests about HUAWEI - the real reason we scared everyone about them is for precisely the opposite reason than was claimed. HUAWEI is not in the pocket of the NSA, which makes them useless from an espionage standpoint. The problem isn't that their equipment has spyware, it's that it doesn't (as far as the NSA is concerned.)
He actively and publicly contributed to and campaigned for an amendment to take rights away from others. His conduct is most certainly fair game.
Yes, and since Active Directory is largely based on Kerberos and LDAP, we must assume that MIT and everyone involved in LDAP/X.500 have no idea what is going on either. Because some anonymous asshat said so. Please share your text file based solution to managing 100K users and all of their associated equipment, we'll wait.
1. Fog Machines. You'll need to generate enough fog to completely eliminate visibility. Run the fog juice through the muffler, then route the exhaust into the passenger cabin, and you are good to go.
2. Anesthetics. Pump some "anesthizine gas" into the cabin, and knock everyone out. See Star Trek: TNG for the specifics.
3. Blinding Lights. Deploy lights so bright that the burn out any camera sensors and/or retinas. Optionally, provide shielding visors. See Star Trek: TOS "Operation: Annihilate!" for the specifics.
There was a specific policy, covering all departments, that information like that was not to be transmitted in the clear, and even when transmitted encrypted, the applications were to be registered with the security department. Those applications would be subject to increased scrutiny, particular for extrusions and data leakage.
As the device could only catch unencrypted transmissions, those were all, by definition, in violation of policy.
Years ago I worked for a government IT department. A vendor wanted us to try out a product. The device plugs directly into the Internet connection, and monitors every packet, in real time, looking for strings matching an array of string that you provide. We ran queries against our internal databases, and compiled a list of SSNs and CCNs. The vendor programmed that data into their device, which from what I can tell used an FPGA to perform deep packet inspections.
We expected that we might see maybe an email every week or two where someone accidentally sent that kind of information.
First hit occurred 12 seconds after turning the device on.
Second occurred .47 seconds later.
Etc. Etc. Etc.
Within an hour, we had overrun the quota on the network directory where we were logging this data.
We found hundreds of separate systems that were transmitting this kind of data without authorization. We were planning a massive internal sweep to find and fix them all, when the following came down from management:
Shut it down. Remove the device. Destroy all logs, emails, EVERYTHING. Offer the vendor a payment in return for signing an NDA. All employees required to sign secrecy docs (unenforceable at that level of govt, but still.)
I believe this is how the acronym SNAFU came into existence.
Almost every Windows corporate PC has been running a logon.bat script at least once a day for the last twenty years.
Now every logon.bat is different, but if we are playing loose with the semantics...
my god... it's full of idiots. and trolls. and closet cases...
It really depends on the buffer size, which tends to be brain specific.
I assume you mean this Rick Shaw:
http://www.pbase.com/donboyd/memories_rickshaw
Clearly, the only way we can be sure is to disassemble Bruce Schneier. Glove up.
If you don't think that Oreos are just as addictive as cocaine, then you clearly aren't snorting/freebasing/mainlining them properly.
Funny how the most secure organization in the world let Snowden just walk out the door with everything on a flash drive.
Clueless hypocrite.
From the website:
'The current Demo CD is based on the eComStation 1.2 product and does not reflect the current state of the eComStation 2.0 product."
"the equivalent of studying GLORIOUS EAGLES." get your imagery straight.
I'd be fine if the manufacturers and carriers would just make their bloatware an optional "feature" that users could take or leave. Like AT&T Maps; it's $10/month, the one time I used it was by accident because I confused it for Google Maps.
Every new revision of Android is this large, monolithic package that seems to take years to get right. If Android were more modular, you could have teams working in parallel on various modules, and releasing them as needed. This is what regular Linux does, so I don't see why Android doesn't do more of it. Other than the Google Apps package, everything else seems to be lumped together. (and yes, I know it's more modular behind the scenes, but if it isn't that way for the user, it's a moot point.)
The Turkey Point power plant in Homestead, Florida took the brunt of Hurricane Andrew (a Category 5 storm) and came through unscathed. Hurricanes are not a grave threat to nuclear power plants. The U.S. is also better equipped to provide backup power should the reactor(s) need to be shut down.
As an IT consultant for SMB, I am constantly having to moderate people's expectations for what they can accomplish on their tablet. From attorneys that want to create 50+ page legal documents on their iPad, to professionals who want to do everything that they would do on their desktop machine from anywhere in the world on their Nexus 7. These devices are great for web browsing, ebook reading, and other minor apps. Remote Desktop scenarios? - ok in a pinch, when you don't have your desktop with you, but not as your main device.
Please, if you want to get real work done, put down the tablet and pick up your laptop again.
"For reasons that scientists have not conclusively determined, women are happier than men..."
Well, it's not like they NAG THEMSELVES.
One thing people need to keep in mind is that the larger the building, the more rebar and concrete went into building it. The extra strength required to build a large building has a direct positive effect on the buildings ability to withstand hurricanes. To my knowledge, the only really large building during Hurricane Andrew that suffered damage rendering it unusable was the Burger King Headquarters, a building with full glass walls located directly on the water. Even that building though, suffered primarily cosmetic damage; the core of the structure was fine, and the bulding was refurbished and returned to use. Your typical data center bunker would get through fine.
Now, a slow moving, heavy rainfall hurricane could cause real problems, for Miami-Dade, as the County Data Center was built in a small valley and has real drainage issues...
The Turkey Point power plant is on the coast adjacent to Homestead Florida. Came through fine.