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  1. Re:Multiple Desktops on Apple's OS X Leopard In Depth · · Score: 2, Funny

    Ok, Nevermind, I guess you can...I had them shared. Better than nothing I guess...thanks again.

  2. Re:Multiple Desktops on Apple's OS X Leopard In Depth · · Score: 1

    Thanks, didn't know it existed (1st party). I did just install it and lame doesn't even cut it. All it does is mirror my desktop 3 more times. Sure, by definition I now have 4 desktops, but far from the functionality of what every other OS provides.

  3. Multiple Desktops on Apple's OS X Leopard In Depth · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Does anyone know what holds MS back from adding the Multiple Desktop feature? I know it can be had with 3rd party software, however last time I used one it really slowed down my machine and caused some crashes.

    The lack of such a feature that has been around for eons in the Unix/Linux world drives me crazy!

  4. Re:Just wonderful on New Password Recovery Technique Uses CPU and GPU Together · · Score: 1

    In UNIX, the salt is also stored in the passwd file (as cleartext) together with the hash of the salted password. See your wiki link...

  5. Re:AOL and TW Merged on AOL Cutting 2000 Additional Jobs · · Score: 3, Informative

    According to the Wiki you linked they were bought, but it was done in a merger fashion.

    "In 2000, a new company called AOL Time Warner was created when AOL purchased Time Warner for US$164bn.[3] The deal, announced on 10 January 2000[4] and officially filed on 11 February 2000,[5] employed a merger structure in which each original company merged into a newly created entity."

  6. Jail Break How-To on iPhone, iPod Touch 1.1.1 Firmwares Jailbroken · · Score: 4, Informative

    Reposted from: http://www.iphonealley.com/news/iphone-v1-1-1-jailbreak-apptapp-installation-guide

    Jailbreaking Steps

    1. Sync and pray
    1. Sync your iPhone with iTunes. You'll be losing all of your information, so it's a good idea to back up
    2. Downgrade to v1.0.2
    1. Hold down the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds. The phone should shut down.
    2. When the phone shuts down, release the Sleep/Wake button but continue holding Home
    3. Wait until iTunes recognizes the iPhone. The screen will appear to be off, but iTunes will eventually recognize the iPhone. When it does, let go.
    4. A message will appear telling you to restore. Click OK
    5. Using your favorite browser, download the v1.0.2 software from this location. You may need to rename to .ipsw if it comes as a .zip
    6. Back in iTunes, hold Option on the Mac or Shift on the PC while clicking Restore. Navigate to the software you downloaded and select it.
    7. The phone will restore, but it will fail. This is normal.
    8. Your iPhone should show a yellow triangle. Run Nullriver's AppTapp. It should bring you back to the Activation step on the phone and show an error in the application. Disregard the error.
    9. Run AppTapp again and it should succeed.
    10. If not using an AT&T SIM, use INdependence to activate your iPhone. That's it!
    3. Create Symlink
    1. If you haven't already, install Nullriver's AppTapp
    2. Go to http://conceitedsoftware.com/iphone/beta in iPhone's Safari. Tap "Yes" to add to Installer
    3. Plug iPhone in and open iTunes. Make sure it's recognized before proceeding
    4. Using Installer, install "Trip1Prepz" located under "System"
    4. Upgrade to v1.1.1
    1. In iTunes click "Upgrade" and not Restore. Restoring will ruin our progress.
    2. Once upgraded to 1.1.1, close iTunes
    5. Jailbreak
    1. Download iPHUC and friends from Rapidshare
    2. Extract the contents so that iphuc, fstab, and iphonefs are all on the Desktop
    3. If you don't have libreadline, download it and extract the zip to your Macintosh HD
    4. Open Terminal.app located in Applications>Utilities
    5. Type cd ~/Desktop and hit return
    6. Type ./iphuc and hit return
    7. Type getfile

  7. Re:It's always been like this on How Microsoft Beat Linux In China · · Score: 1

    Ready for the *home* desktop and ready for the office desktop are worlds apart, and because most (read: average user) would be more comfortable using the same OS at home that they do in the office, you're not going to see a change in the current market share. Did you miss the memo? Well, there was a memo that stated businesses aren't ready to adapt linux in the office for a large number of reasons. Least of which are application.

  8. Why not on Hobbyist One-Ups Sandia Labs · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Why not place it in a box? I understand he doesn't have the sensor working to stop it from going off the table, why would he not then place it in a box as it looks like the device recognizes an obstacle and changes courses.

  9. Re:Um on Borders Closes the Books on Amazon · · Score: 1

    Seriously, unless you have an emergency or dire need for something, does anyone actually buy much from B&M stores these days? I use them to go see something physically....then go to Amazon or wherever, to find the best deal with free shipping and no tax. Yes, it's still an experience for me. I enjoy walking through the isles and browsing. I think many avid readers are the same way. I still show at places like Amazon but it could not replace going to a brick and mortar completely and from the numberof other folks I still see in there with me I'm not alone. CS-
  10. Re:IBM or Microsoft on Microsoft Blasts IBM Over XML Standards · · Score: 1, Funny

    Hmm. Assuming you have no budget and no alternative computing facilities..

    Could the IBM product function without the MS one ? Yes, you could download an alternative OS for free.
    Could the MS product function without the IBM one ? No.

    Go with IBM, brother. When did Windows stop working on other Laptop/Desktop models...wait, don't answer that.

    Chris-
  11. Re:Your staff are the jewels... on Nine Ways to Stop Industrial Espionage · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The question was "So how do you protect your corporate crown jewels from staff..." Both you and the GP are thinking a bit small here for starters, you will not screen every employee/contractor 100% of the times to a degree that you can rule out them turning on you. You're also not taking into account trivial things like someone with a drug problem, gambling problem, etc that even with good pay and fair treatment can potentially become a liability. The list goes on. The first thing that needs to happen is propper access controls, people that don't need to access sensitive material need not have it either by defualt or design. Limiting the number of people with access t othe information will not only help to narrow down the number of people that could have given out secrets after the fact it will deter many as they know they can't easily hide. The question also can not be answered quite that easily, it requires many measures. Far to many IMO to cover in one post or even all the entires to follow. CS-

  12. Re:In New York City, we already have that. on Amazon to Launch Online Grocery Store · · Score: 1

    There are several full-size, full-service shops in NYC. Not many mind you. I live about 1.5 miles from a PathMark in Manhattan, however I despise the 2+ hours of my life that I have to spend shopping and then transporting the times home. I get my shopping done with FreshDirect in about 15 mins and have them brought up to my Apt. ( a 5 story walk-up!). There is a small premium on a number of items most of which I wouldn't find in my local store anyway and a tip for the burly men who bring the food upstairs. All-in-all I spend appx. 20$ more by using Freshdirect. Given the value I place on my time, I might as well be making money. Chris-

  13. There in lies the rub.. on Keystroke Logging Declared Illegal in Alberta · · Score: 5, Insightful
    Privacy be damned, as long as it's not abused, I welcome it.

    It *will* be abused and there is no ifs, ands or buts about it. CS-

  14. Re:It's all fun and games... on Online Poker Bots Becoming Problematic? · · Score: 1

    > until someone accidentally uses an aimbot, and blows a guy's head off.

    And then it becomes a sport!!!!

  15. The stakes haev been raised!! on SF Author Robert J. Sawyer Looks at 2014 · · Score: 1
    I don't want an electric car. I was promised a flying car and I'm not going to be satisfied until I get my FLYING CAR! Stop whatever you're doing and get working on my flying car. Now. I'm not kidding.

    Too late for that now. They have taken to long to deliver my Flying car, so now I want an ELECTRIC FLYING CAR!

  16. Notice how in 2014... on SF Author Robert J. Sawyer Looks at 2014 · · Score: 5, Funny

    He still hasn't received his pre-orderd copy of DNF! :)

  17. If it doesn't *SAVE* Dollars... on Fed-Up Hospitals Defy Windows Patching Rules · · Score: 1

    then it doesn't make sense. You are aware of the state of the US HealthCare system I assume (you may not, look it up). I'm sure cost is a HUGE factor in this dealy game of OS rulet.

    Sad, but true.

  18. They don't have a choice. on Google IPO Problems Surface · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Either you sell them back or get stuck holding toilet paper. There will be a period during which those shares are beign bought back, and after that those shares won't be valid. It probabbly will be automatic as well so you won't have to worry about missing out.

  19. I say we boycott... on European Council Approves Software Patents · · Score: 5, Funny
    We should boycott software from Feb. 31st to the Ides of march! if we don't use any software for that day, the EU will......

    What the hell am I talking about?

  20. All it needs to detect is.... on Smart Cars to Save Stupid Drivers? · · Score: 5, Funny
    Estrogen levels!!!!

    /ducks

  21. Customers who bought this book also bought: on Dating Design Patterns · · Score: 5, Funny
    Customers who bought this book also bought: Head First EJB by Bert Bates (Author), Kathy Sierra (Author)

    Finally a woman who agrees with me! HEAD FIRST, movie and a dinner later. :P

  22. Re:Suggestion for poll on Dating Design Patterns · · Score: 2, Funny
    Why are you so upset? Is this messing with you getting "real" news from /.?

    I mean really. If it sucks, this isn't the end of the internet. You *can* go to another site. may I suggest bbc.co.uk for your news needs or maybe even the onion for REAl reporting and none of that middle-to-left crap with a subscription needed *cough* NY TIMES *cough*

    :)~

  23. Too much choice? on The Paradox of Choice · · Score: 2, Funny
    Thats like saying ther is such a thing as getting laid too much.

    Linux (and Pizza) is like a Blowjob, no matter how bad it is, its still pretty good!

  24. Its all about "spin" on Mobile Wifi Backpack · · Score: 2, Funny
    "What idiot marketing person came up with the term "island internet". The words are mutually exclusive.

    The person that is trying to get Internet gambling on US soil. You see this way, he calls him self an "Island", puts a Hawiian shirt, some shorts and Sandals with black socks pulled up to his knees and voilla..... Instant offshore-onshore Gambling!!

  25. Excellent Question!!! on Essential Check Point Firewall-1 NG · · Score: 3, Insightful
    wonder if the problems covered therein will remain on the cutting edge of firewall management.

    The answer is NO! As security techs change the way they handle threats, from the borders and internally FW config and management is currently changing rapidly. Infact CheckPoint is now offering in-line IPS. This better layerd/mesh approach to security does chage what you need to do on your borders and how you do it. Coupled with node/desktop firewalls, current stratergies will change.