I think we can all agree that the FSF reached PETA "sea kittens" levels of batshit
Actually no.
I really like this idea. Basically all they're saying is that a website should tell you if you're entitled to use something like Greasemonkey to replace their javascript with your own clean version (eg if they use crappy, DRM ridden, or annoying javascript). It's a nice, simple way to give control back to the computer user, which is the FSF's raison d'etre.
You must have a different version from mine then, because the MS Office I see used in most businesses crashes, locks up, loses formatting, corrupts documents and is generally one of the biggest causes of wasted time in any working office environment.
Look, I get tat you don't like Libre Office, but don't pretend the MS version is any paragon of stability. It just isn't.
You won't need to tell them. By the time the real targets run out, there'll be a small percentage of those bioweapons that're happy munching on other DNA patterns.
Then after a few of their generations, we'll all be passing it on.
The right to petition Federal Parliament has been one of the rights of citizens since federation, and it is the only way an individual can directly place grievances before the Parliament.
Android outsells iPhone globally by about 4 to 1. Given that their search hits are ballpark similar to those of iOS, a sensible person must conclude that Android is around 4 times safer.
Or that you've chosen a pointless metric to measure by.
"The Australian Communications and Media Authority has published detailed statistics of malware infections identified by their online security team (AISI). The team scans and identifies and compromised computers on Australian IP addresses and reports daily to around 130 participating ISPs.
Their breakdown shows about infected 16,500 devices are online at any one time. The malware type for all infections is available on the site."
If you look at the breakdown of malware infected IPs, there are around 16,500 active infections at any one time. Around 20 Windows viruses make up more than 99% of all infections. In the "Other" section, there are around 100 active IPs with rarer Windows viruses, and Mac, iOS, Linux and Android infections.
In other words, the total of all Android malware is competing with space in the fraction of 1% of malware instances that aren't on Windows.
While there may be laws on the books in the US protecting citizens from the CIA, NSA, DHS, FBI, etc...(goddamn long list of Govt. agencies) those laws have been ignored for a dozen years.
How can they be sure you're a citizen if they don't spy on you?
Google+ hasnt had a lot of traction with me, so I am not really sure if this is just going to be one less google product that I will be using now.
It's going to be a lot more interesting, and presumably compelling when it's completed. Hangouts isn't intended as a simple chat client replacement.
Google dropping XMPP support is only mildly interesting, but the reason behind it is far more ambitious than TFA discusses. The Verge has a better article, but TLDR is that It's part of a long-term plan to change the way communication works on phones and computers.
XMPP obviously won't be suitable for unifying so many different communication paths. Given Google's efforts with WebRTC, I suspect that'll be the underlying standard for their new platform, though it hasn't been stated as such anywhere I'm aware of.
Maybe half a decade ago. Now, for anything that's supported, Linux is far easier than Windows.
Buy a device for windows, (screen, printer, wifi key, whatever), plug it in, works.
Sometimes, but most times you ahve to track down and install a driver along with a gigabyte or two of annoying bloatware to get a device which works, but constantly nags you with crap you don't want to have to deal with.
Yes I did read it, and it yes does. In fact the EFF goes beyond straight comparisons in the text:
In the category of protecting user privacy in the courts, Google deserves special recognition this year for challenging a National Security Letter.
I'm glad this is a field where companies are competing to outdo each other. Microsoft's efforts to present a rival in unwarranted poor light does us all a disservice.
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You don't need to.
Try using Greasemonkey for a while - There are already plenty of scripts out there that'll change the way you see and use the web.
I think we can all agree that the FSF reached PETA "sea kittens" levels of batshit
Actually no.
I really like this idea. Basically all they're saying is that a website should tell you if you're entitled to use something like Greasemonkey to replace their javascript with your own clean version (eg if they use crappy, DRM ridden, or annoying javascript). It's a nice, simple way to give control back to the computer user, which is the FSF's raison d'etre.
Simple, clear and functional. I like it.
The data centre in Singapore and the Patriot act make it impossible.
While we might be willing to accept the USA as our seventh state, you'd need to adopt our laws, not the other way around.
Good luck with your application to join though.
the fact is that MS office is super super stable
You must have a different version from mine then, because the MS Office I see used in most businesses crashes, locks up, loses formatting, corrupts documents and is generally one of the biggest causes of wasted time in any working office environment.
Look, I get tat you don't like Libre Office, but don't pretend the MS version is any paragon of stability. It just isn't.
You won't need to tell them. By the time the real targets run out, there'll be a small percentage of those bioweapons that're happy munching on other DNA patterns.
Then after a few of their generations, we'll all be passing it on.
Which is equally applicable on the PC these days
Exactly
Which is why I don't buy games any more. If I wanted to jump through hoops, I'd join a real circus, not this Microsoft clown outfit.
My Black and Decker drill has never exploded, which is what the NSW police are warning people about.
As you'd expect from today's Slashdot, the title and summary of TFA are deceptive.
The right to petition Federal Parliament has been one of the rights of citizens since federation, and it is the only way an individual can directly place grievances before the Parliament.
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Petitions
Android outsells iPhone globally by about 4 to 1. Given that their search hits are ballpark similar to those of iOS, a sensible person must conclude that Android is around 4 times safer.
Or that you've chosen a pointless metric to measure by.
Yep, it's another AV vendor beat-up.
"The Australian Communications and Media Authority has published detailed statistics of malware infections identified by their online security team (AISI). The team scans and identifies and compromised computers on Australian IP addresses and reports daily to around 130 participating ISPs.
Their breakdown shows about infected 16,500 devices are online at any one time. The malware type for all infections is available on the site."
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD..PC/pc=PC_600121
If you look at the breakdown of malware infected IPs, there are around 16,500 active infections at any one time. Around 20 Windows viruses make up more than 99% of all infections. In the "Other" section, there are around 100 active IPs with rarer Windows viruses, and Mac, iOS, Linux and Android infections.
In other words, the total of all Android malware is competing with space in the fraction of 1% of malware instances that aren't on Windows.
The addition of holes is very interesting and I'd be interested to hear the rational for incorporating such sections into the wheels.
To drop any sand or grit out once per revolution. You wouldn't want it to build up.
Not sure what Mother Theresa would print.
Nothing.
Poverty and pain are good for people. "'the most beautiful gift for a person that he can participate in the sufferings of Christ"
While there may be laws on the books in the US protecting citizens from the CIA, NSA, DHS, FBI, etc...(goddamn long list of Govt. agencies) those laws have been ignored for a dozen years.
How can they be sure you're a citizen if they don't spy on you?
Be reasonable.
.. and anybody else, as long as the authority can label them "potential threats"
"Diplomats" is a clearly defined set. The set "suspected spies and terrorists" already contains everybody.
That's sort of the point of WebRTC.
Your computer is broken.
It's not my computer, it's a work one, but yeah, you're right, it's running Windows and IE.
If IBTimes wants to piss people off with autoplay videos, why link to them?
Here's El Reg's version of the same story:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/05/17/lulzsec_analysis/
Google+ hasnt had a lot of traction with me, so I am not really sure if this is just going to be one less google product that I will be using now.
It's going to be a lot more interesting, and presumably compelling when it's completed. Hangouts isn't intended as a simple chat client replacement.
Google dropping XMPP support is only mildly interesting, but the reason behind it is far more ambitious than TFA discusses. The Verge has a better article, but TLDR is that It's part of a long-term plan to change the way communication works on phones and computers.
XMPP obviously won't be suitable for unifying so many different communication paths. Given Google's efforts with WebRTC, I suspect that'll be the underlying standard for their new platform, though it hasn't been stated as such anywhere I'm aware of.
Or walk around an IKEA. There's plenty of existing furniture that does the job.
While all the news and discussion on Slashdot revolves around Apple, there actually IS a fork of Android for DoD and business.
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/mobile/solution/security/samsung-knox
I expect most of the security improvements will also be available for standard Android before too long.
Maybe half a decade ago. Now, for anything that's supported, Linux is far easier than Windows.
Buy a device for windows, (screen, printer, wifi key, whatever), plug it in, works.
Sometimes, but most times you ahve to track down and install a driver along with a gigabyte or two of annoying bloatware to get a device which works, but constantly nags you with crap you don't want to have to deal with.
When Ubuntu introduced Unity, I switched to Cinnamon. It's a shame that a DE has divided the biggest desktop Linux community
Why?
That's the the whole benefit of open source right there in one sentence. They did something you didn't like, you weren't locked in.
Yes I did read it, and it yes does. In fact the EFF goes beyond straight comparisons in the text:
In the category of protecting user privacy in the courts, Google deserves special recognition this year for challenging a National Security Letter.
I'm glad this is a field where companies are competing to outdo each other. Microsoft's efforts to present a rival in unwarranted poor light does us all a disservice.
I'll get my axe!
...that you'll know about. You're not allowed to check.