You know, I used to work with a guy who actually believed that. He claimed that eventually Windows would be the most secure OS because of all the experience MS was getting at fixing security holes.
I don't agree. I think it will continue to get exploited as long as it has a 1) Registry that can be modified by third party programs and 2) has Active X controls
Wow, I got modded as a troll. I didn't mean it as a troll, I just don't want to install APE. I am glad that Landon Fuller and others are doing the patches.
Yes, my initial thought on using APE was: Its very cool of them to patch the bugs, but I'm not going to install APE on my system. A couple of years ago I read some info on APE that outlined how it modifies the system and because of that it is a potential security risk.
Actually, I think a better analogy would be if the lock on the car door was broken in some way, and someone were going around shouting "Hey, you can open this car door if you do this" and then demonstrating the technique to open the door.
The difference is that the owner would need to take the car in to the dealer to get it fixed (a patch) or they would have to devise a method to keep from getting ripped off while waiting for the dealer to come up with a fix (a workaround).
That analogy also helps to explain why it is unethical to announce the flaw before the vendor has an opportunity to try to fix it. It isn't the user's fault that the door lock has a design flaw, but the user will be affected by getting their stuff ripped off. If it is reported to the car manufacturer, then they can come up with a fix and recall the car for a repair, hopefully before a lot of users get ripped off.
I was also thinking the same but only two classifications:
Vaporware - the dictionary version - announced but not yet available
Malicious Vaporware - which would cover #1 in your post.
Macs started using file extensions with the introduction of OS X in 2001. I think its a holdover from NextStep. You are probably thinking about the "Classic" Mac OS which used a Type and Creator Code for each file. That system is still supported, but file extensions are used when the file doesn't have the Type and Creator code.
You can tell Software Update to ignore updates for software you don't want. Like the iPod updater for the iPod you will never own. Choose the Menu: Update>Ignore Update
I have two: 4GB Nano and 20GB 3rd Gen. I originally bought the Nano for skiing, but I have found that it is much more convenient to take everywhere because its so small. But I still use the 20 GB in the car, because it has my whole collection of music on it.
I challenge you to give me one, just ONE, good reason to switch to a Macintosh
If you like it, switch. That would be the reason. If you don't like it, then don't. Its not going to hurt my feelings. I happen to like the Mac better than Windows, and I have the opportunity to use either one.
Reportedly, you can just rip into iTunes on a Mac. The DRM software won't run on a Mac, so it is ignored. I haven't tried this, because I refuse to buy any CDs with any type of copy protection.
I have been using Vectorworks (previously MiniCad) for about 10 years now. In fact, the first Mac that we bought at work was specifically for running MiniCad which was Mac only back then.
Its a good program for light mechanical drafting. I think it is used much more widely in Architecture because a lot of the features are geared toward Architectural Drafting.
I like Apple and I use Apple products. But it won't matter that much in the long run if the labels cut Apple off. Apple doesn't make a lot from the iTMS. I will still use my iPod(s) even without the iTMS.
But how will I get my music? The same way that I get the majority of my music now: Buy Used CDs. No (new) revenue for the labels, no DRM on my music and I am supporting a local business that buys and sells Used CDs. I could use P2P for anything I can't find used, but I really can live without it; I have way more music right now than I have time to listen to.
One more point: The used CD market really sets the value that I'm willing to pay per song. Most used CDs are available for $6.99 to $7.99 (sometimes even less). So if there are 10 tracks on a CD, they are only really worth $.80 max / track. I may pay $.99 for certain songs if I don't want the whole album, but no way would I pay more than that.
My speculation would be that maybe there was not enough room for a standard connector. They could have made a custom connector, but that would be expensive. Or, possibly, they eliminated the connector altogether to save money.
I don't see this as preventing replacement of the battery, but you need to have some skill with a soldering iron or pay someone to do it for you.
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I don't agree. I think it will continue to get exploited as long as it has a 1) Registry that can be modified by third party programs and 2) has Active X controls
Wow, I got modded as a troll. I didn't mean it as a troll, I just don't want to install APE. I am glad that Landon Fuller and others are doing the patches.
Yes, my initial thought on using APE was: Its very cool of them to patch the bugs, but I'm not going to install APE on my system. A couple of years ago I read some info on APE that outlined how it modifies the system and because of that it is a potential security risk.
"They" are saving the MS Office bugs for weeks 2 and 3
Hey, thanks for providing the runtime fix(es).
Actually, I think a better analogy would be if the lock on the car door was broken in some way, and someone were going around shouting "Hey, you can open this car door if you do this" and then demonstrating the technique to open the door.
The difference is that the owner would need to take the car in to the dealer to get it fixed (a patch) or they would have to devise a method to keep from getting ripped off while waiting for the dealer to come up with a fix (a workaround).
That analogy also helps to explain why it is unethical to announce the flaw before the vendor has an opportunity to try to fix it. It isn't the user's fault that the door lock has a design flaw, but the user will be affected by getting their stuff ripped off. If it is reported to the car manufacturer, then they can come up with a fix and recall the car for a repair, hopefully before a lot of users get ripped off.
I was also thinking the same but only two classifications: Vaporware - the dictionary version - announced but not yet available Malicious Vaporware - which would cover #1 in your post.
Macs started using file extensions with the introduction of OS X in 2001. I think its a holdover from NextStep. You are probably thinking about the "Classic" Mac OS which used a Type and Creator Code for each file. That system is still supported, but file extensions are used when the file doesn't have the Type and Creator code.
Cause you're not really locked in. You can burn to CD or find a program to strip the Fairplay DRM.
Or just don't buy from iTMS. Your choice.
You can tell Software Update to ignore updates for software you don't want. Like the iPod updater for the iPod you will never own. Choose the Menu: Update>Ignore Update
So sad, but very true.
I don't listen to Rush Limbaugh, but I have read articles that indicate that he is a Mac user and sometimes mentions them on his show.
I have two: 4GB Nano and 20GB 3rd Gen. I originally bought the Nano for skiing, but I have found that it is much more convenient to take everywhere because its so small. But I still use the 20 GB in the car, because it has my whole collection of music on it.
I'm also mirroring it in my Public folder http://homepage.mac.com/dogfriend/FileSharing4.htm l
If you like it, switch. That would be the reason. If you don't like it, then don't. Its not going to hurt my feelings. I happen to like the Mac better than Windows, and I have the opportunity to use either one.
Reportedly, you can just rip into iTunes on a Mac. The DRM software won't run on a Mac, so it is ignored. I haven't tried this, because I refuse to buy any CDs with any type of copy protection.
Post your email, and I will forward all of the Viagra spam I get to you.
If it was possible to mod you both "funny" and "troll" at the same time, I would.
All of the new displays use DVI. They haven't used ADC connections for awhile now. http://www.apple.com/displays/digital.html
I don't know if two wrongs make a right, but that has to be the most effective and amusing way to deal with the problem
Its a good program for light mechanical drafting. I think it is used much more widely in Architecture because a lot of the features are geared toward Architectural Drafting.
I used Brasso to remove two small scratches from the right side of the screen on my Black nano. It worked fine.
The labels are the "ice house" owners of our time.
But how will I get my music? The same way that I get the majority of my music now: Buy Used CDs. No (new) revenue for the labels, no DRM on my music and I am supporting a local business that buys and sells Used CDs. I could use P2P for anything I can't find used, but I really can live without it; I have way more music right now than I have time to listen to.
One more point: The used CD market really sets the value that I'm willing to pay per song. Most used CDs are available for $6.99 to $7.99 (sometimes even less). So if there are 10 tracks on a CD, they are only really worth $.80 max / track. I may pay $.99 for certain songs if I don't want the whole album, but no way would I pay more than that.
My speculation would be that maybe there was not enough room for a standard connector. They could have made a custom connector, but that would be expensive. Or, possibly, they eliminated the connector altogether to save money. I don't see this as preventing replacement of the battery, but you need to have some skill with a soldering iron or pay someone to do it for you.