...this will only lead to malware writers choosing other random ports for their zombie programs. I know this is expensive, but why not have an OSI Layer 4 or 5 level firewall checking for this type of activity?
I take serious issue with these institutions (namely Penn State) that take student money and divert it to services that students have not authorized the institution to do so. What if a student doesn't even own a computer? Should that student still have to pay for the service through their tuition?
The reality of the situation is the fact that "e-Voting" technology will continue to progress and these ladies you speak of will continue to disappear.
It really is a sad fact (highlighted by the Diebold debacle) that there is little honesty left in the world of electronic voting. And, for that matter, even if a company is "honest" how can we be sure they aren't just doctoring their checksums or other statistics? *sigh*
Whatever happened to free speech? What about the web sites that show vulnerabilities that could be easily exploited early in an outbreak?
Personally, I see no reason to patrol the Internet for viruses. The only way to stem the tide of viruses is to give those virus writers somewhere to use their talents is the Mitnick method: give them a job! </RANT>
But unfortunately, there is no central server (like gnutella or Napster 1.0) whereby one can simply launch the program and begin acquiring hosts. Maybe this should be a "bugfix" or feature consideration for the next version...
Minus the profanity, I agree with you wholeheartedly Tom. The media is a business like any other and is out to make a profit. That's why we (as media "consumers") need to be careful of what we consider as "the truth" and take everything we hear with a grain of salt -- just as if a friend or relative told you that their megazillion corporation just installed Linux.
Traceable...to a very loose association with an individual.
One could argue that the owner of the account is responsible, but what happens when there is a WAP that someome has hacked into* has their fat pipe 0wn3d by a neighborhood script kiddie? Who is legally responsible in this situation?
*this is assuming that all appropriate security precautions (WEP, SSID blocking, MAC ACL) have been taken
They simply cannot subpoena Grokster or KaZaA (thanks to the recent ruling) for users' names -- let alone actually find their e-mail address to send a nastier C&D 'letter'.
By doing this, the RIAA is basically admitting to the fact that they have lost their stranglehold on the music industry's implementation of non-DRM (or DRM lite) technology.
I don't mean to be nitpicky, but even though TCP/IP is involved there is still a fixed amount of ADC/DAC circuits available. Until we all get VoIP phones, there will still be the need for physical circuts (I think). Sorry I don't know ALL THAT much about the POTS network:(
Why not use SSH to add the additional layer the parent post speaks of? The cipher strength may be only 64-bit, but it at least adds another layer for the feds to decrypt.
Because, you see, Bill Gates has succumbed to what those crazy shrinks call his male superiority complex. If any company outshines his own, he must react immediately to squelch any support for such a company.
Silly Gates, stupid corporate tricks are for kids!
To solve this problem,
we define a security flag, known as the "evil" bit, in the IPv4
[RFC791] header. Benign packets have this bit set to 0; those that
are used for an attack will have the bit set to 1.
Oh great! So now my firewall can at least tell me whether it likes a packet or not!
Yes, I agree we (the U.S./U.K./Spain coalition) should show some resistance towards Europe for their stance on Iraq. However, bickering over GSM vs CDMA gets us nowhere.
Even though GSM is a "European" standard, it is becoming much more pervasive throughout the civilized world. (Even Albania has GSM access!)
As we all know, boycotting products/services always ends up hurting the little people. To boycott a protocol that is loosely associated with a union of countries is an asinine method of forcing a country's will upon others.
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...this will only lead to malware writers choosing other random ports for their zombie programs. I know this is expensive, but why not have an OSI Layer 4 or 5 level firewall checking for this type of activity?
What is this story doing on /. if there is no Linux or UNIX client?!?
I take serious issue with these institutions (namely Penn State) that take student money and divert it to services that students have not authorized the institution to do so. What if a student doesn't even own a computer? Should that student still have to pay for the service through their tuition?
It really is a sad fact (highlighted by the Diebold debacle) that there is little honesty left in the world of electronic voting. And, for that matter, even if a company is "honest" how can we be sure they aren't just doctoring their checksums or other statistics? *sigh*
What about a SimSynagogue or SimMosque? Let's be fair here :)
Personally, I see no reason to patrol the Internet for viruses. The only way to stem the tide of viruses is to give those virus writers somewhere to use their talents is the Mitnick method: give them a job! </RANT>
How about a KB article on why using Window$ itself is a security vulnerability?
Can I watch TV and smoke at the same time?
But unfortunately, there is no central server (like gnutella or Napster 1.0) whereby one can simply launch the program and begin acquiring hosts. Maybe this should be a "bugfix" or feature consideration for the next version...
Minus the profanity, I agree with you wholeheartedly Tom. The media is a business like any other and is out to make a profit. That's why we (as media "consumers") need to be careful of what we consider as "the truth" and take everything we hear with a grain of salt -- just as if a friend or relative told you that their megazillion corporation just installed Linux.
And by the way, her name is Lacey Peterson...
Why NWS would (in the case of the parent post) want to use Window$ for something as critical as forecasting in the first place is beyond me...
I wonder what kind of frame rate they are getting for Unreal Tournament...
You still have to admit that it does have a high drool factor...
One could argue that the owner of the account is responsible, but what happens when there is a WAP that someome has hacked into* has their fat pipe 0wn3d by a neighborhood script kiddie? Who is legally responsible in this situation?
*this is assuming that all appropriate security precautions (WEP, SSID blocking, MAC ACL) have been taken
They simply cannot subpoena Grokster or KaZaA (thanks to the recent ruling) for users' names -- let alone actually find their e-mail address to send a nastier C&D 'letter'.
By doing this, the RIAA is basically admitting to the fact that they have lost their stranglehold on the music industry's implementation of non-DRM (or DRM lite) technology.
It's like a throwback to the 1960's...I can just smell the fresh punch cards...
I don't mean to be nitpicky, but even though TCP/IP is involved there is still a fixed amount of ADC/DAC circuits available. Until we all get VoIP phones, there will still be the need for physical circuts (I think). Sorry I don't know ALL THAT much about the POTS network :(
Hold on a second! When you pick up a phone, don't you still connect to a physical circuit ?
Why not use SSH to add the additional layer the parent post speaks of? The cipher strength may be only 64-bit, but it at least adds another layer for the feds to decrypt.
Because, you see, Bill Gates has succumbed to what those crazy shrinks call his male superiority complex. If any company outshines his own, he must react immediately to squelch any support for such a company.
Silly Gates, stupid corporate tricks are for kids!
To solve this problem, we define a security flag, known as the "evil" bit, in the IPv4 [RFC791] header. Benign packets have this bit set to 0; those that are used for an attack will have the bit set to 1.
Oh great! So now my firewall can at least tell me whether it likes a packet or not!
Anyone notice his name is Michael Jordan? Maybe he's better suited playing basketball than managing IT firms...
Yes, I agree we (the U.S./U.K./Spain coalition) should show some resistance towards Europe for their stance on Iraq. However, bickering over GSM vs CDMA gets us nowhere.
Even though GSM is a "European" standard, it is becoming much more pervasive throughout the civilized world. (Even Albania has GSM access!)
As we all know, boycotting products/services always ends up hurting the little people. To boycott a protocol that is loosely associated with a union of countries is an asinine method of forcing a country's will upon others.