Actually you've just hit upon the reason the dupe problem is so bad on slashdot. Obviously, the editors have each unchecked the boxes of all the other editors.
If you discovered this exploit then so can someone else.
It's always best to assume that someone already has, before you did. Always look at the worst case scenario. Unfortunately, marketing is king in the tech world, so companies would rather give us the overly optimistic view than the worst case scenario.
If a company doesn't fix a problem that's brought to their attention, published or not, they could be found negligent for damages as a result of that security hole.
Not only that, my dear fitten, he started using this Apple hardware about a year ago. Unsurprisingly, it's now "NEWS!" at slashdot.
Given the high level of Linus worshipping that goes on here (higher than even the Steve Jobs worshipping), it's odd that more slashdotters weren't already aware of this.
I am somewhat reminded of the scene in Life of Brian when he loses his shoe while fleeing a crowd of would be worshippers, and the worshippers begin to argue over the meaning.
Most people won't have access to you personally to set up with linux. Do you want to come over to my house and get me up and running in linux? Also, I'll be calling you frequently for tech support.
Sure, this is a problem with windows as well, especially given all the problems with malware. Which is why I gave my dad an eMac. I honestly don't have the time to give him much tech support!
This is actually a pretty good car analogy (a rarity!), and it even holds up when you extend it slightly. I'll get to the extension in a moment, for now I want to explicate what I think is your point.
Linux is ready for some people's desktops, but not for others. It's that simple.
Just as some people like to tinker with cars, or even like certain cars that require extensive tinkering, some people like to tinker with their OS, and become quickly bored and limited by the proprietary OSes. I'm not thinking of junkers that remain in the road by means of baling wire, but of MGs, Jaguars, Muscle cars, Lowriders. Whatever. Some are highly customized, others just require mechanical skills and TLC. Also, there are those who like to machine their own parts (developers).
In the corporate environment, it's cost effective because you can have a pool of "mechanics" (and you generally have such a pool anyways, for Windows), and you can standardize on the configurations to make the mechanics more efficient. (I think this is where the analogy starts to break down. Is having a standard configuration akin to making all your users drive in first gear?)
If Harvard knew that they were prone to such ethical lapses, then, no, obviously not. For instance, if any had a criminal record, and Harvard was aware of this, it's doubtful they would be admitted.
Similarly, if they concealed such a record, and thereby gained admission, they would probably be expelled if the college ever discovered this.
Of course this doesn't apply to certain remarkable men, such as sons of senators who will become presidents.
I wish I was bitter enough to believe in a "privileged class". It would make life so much easier to be able to blame someone else for all my problems.
You kids today are so impatient. Give it time, you'll get there. Back in my day, we weren't in such a rush to become cynical. We knew it would come at the right time.
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At best, it's a retro-nym.
What, and miss the dupes?
Actually you've just hit upon the reason the dupe problem is so bad on slashdot. Obviously, the editors have each unchecked the boxes of all the other editors.
If you discovered this exploit then so can someone else.
It's always best to assume that someone already has, before you did. Always look at the worst case scenario. Unfortunately, marketing is king in the tech world, so companies would rather give us the overly optimistic view than the worst case scenario.
If a company doesn't fix a problem that's brought to their attention, published or not, they could be found negligent for damages as a result of that security hole.
Read any good EULAs lately?
If you hum a few bars, I'll fake it.
It will be interesting to see what computer he chooses the next time he has to actually pay for one.
Not only that, my dear fitten, he started using this Apple hardware about a year ago. Unsurprisingly, it's now "NEWS!" at slashdot.
Given the high level of Linus worshipping that goes on here (higher than even the Steve Jobs worshipping), it's odd that more slashdotters weren't already aware of this.
I am somewhat reminded of the scene in Life of Brian when he loses his shoe while fleeing a crowd of would be worshippers, and the worshippers begin to argue over the meaning.
My dad, my mom, my wife and several of my friends
Most people won't have access to you personally to set up with linux. Do you want to come over to my house and get me up and running in linux? Also, I'll be calling you frequently for tech support.
Sure, this is a problem with windows as well, especially given all the problems with malware. Which is why I gave my dad an eMac. I honestly don't have the time to give him much tech support!
Maybe Linux is ready for the desktop, but the vast majority of unsophisticated users aren't ready for the Linux desktop.
This is actually a pretty good car analogy (a rarity!), and it even holds up when you extend it slightly. I'll get to the extension in a moment, for now I want to explicate what I think is your point.
Linux is ready for some people's desktops, but not for others. It's that simple.
Just as some people like to tinker with cars, or even like certain cars that require extensive tinkering, some people like to tinker with their OS, and become quickly bored and limited by the proprietary OSes. I'm not thinking of junkers that remain in the road by means of baling wire, but of MGs, Jaguars, Muscle cars, Lowriders. Whatever. Some are highly customized, others just require mechanical skills and TLC. Also, there are those who like to machine their own parts (developers).
In the corporate environment, it's cost effective because you can have a pool of "mechanics" (and you generally have such a pool anyways, for Windows), and you can standardize on the configurations to make the mechanics more efficient. (I think this is where the analogy starts to break down. Is having a standard configuration akin to making all your users drive in first gear?)
Stand back! I'm about to power up my web browser!
Url? Check.
Plug-ins? Check.
Bookmarks? Check.
OK, ready?
Contact!
Pull out the chocks! Fasten your seatbelts!
Can you name a single big brand box maker that sells a "linux ready" PC for less than the same model loaded with Windows?
The last two links of the summary are fugged. One should be for the other, and vice versa. Don't editors check links anymore? Oh, I must be new here.
However, you do need to include the relevant copyright notices in the source.
I need that $800 step ladder, because I left my $500 hammer on top of this $4,000 file cabinet.
Which is why, if you're getting gov't funding, you want a block grant.
More ideal would be a private endowment, and run the publication off of the interest.
Heh. Yeah, I wasn't actually thinking of the current President when I wrote that.
Why the hell not? Just insert "Creation" in front of "Science" and it's a green light.
This square peg should fit in this round OSS hole. I'll just pound on it a bit with my GNU/ Hammer. OSS is the solution to everything!
Does the First Amendmentment cover yelling "Jump!" on a crowded ledge?
You beat me to it.
11,456,324 Slashdotters didn't read the fucking article.
If Harvard knew that they were prone to such ethical lapses, then, no, obviously not. For instance, if any had a criminal record, and Harvard was aware of this, it's doubtful they would be admitted.
Similarly, if they concealed such a record, and thereby gained admission, they would probably be expelled if the college ever discovered this.
Of course this doesn't apply to certain remarkable men, such as sons of senators who will become presidents.
Luckily, you had an alibi, an your dog was able to vouch for you.
I wish I was bitter enough to believe in a "privileged class". It would make life so much easier to be able to blame someone else for all my problems.
You kids today are so impatient. Give it time, you'll get there. Back in my day, we weren't in such a rush to become cynical. We knew it would come at the right time.
Put on your tin foil thinking cap and cogitate for a moment. We'll wait.
Yes, the "anonymous hacker" was none other than Kim Clark!
Not sure what a cooming girl would be like
You'll just have to wait for the launch of www.hot-illiterate-teen-erotic-robot-crushing.com
It will be much hotter than www.badrobots-andthe-teenies-wholovethem.com