If they're removing all the stories about Russia hacking the Election or not.
Seeing as not one bit of evidence has been produced to back the story up, I would have to put it directly into the " Fake News " category until proven otherwise.
Of course, that won't sit well with Team Democrat now will it . . . .
Do you know how much time encryption would add to the photo process ?
Right now we have to buy the blistering fast cards in order to utilize extended shooting with fast frame rates.
Even THEN, the cameras will eventually fill their buffers because we can't write to the cards fast enough.
Imagine how long it would take to write a dozen 30MP+ shots to the card if we encrypted them first.
Besides, your Smartphone is likely protected by a password and they have no issues with beating it out of you, using a hack to get in or just jailing you for not providing the key upon demand.
I don't see any positives from adding encryption to a camera platform.
That the judge in this case is a blithering idiot and this will likely get overturned on appeal, the overall lesson here is this:
Don't store anything on your damn Smartphone that might be used against you. Treat it like the Police own the phone and they're letting you borrow it for a while. Assume that any and all applications you put on it are there to spy on you or report your behavior in some form or another. If you plan on doing anything questionable, don't take it with you.
I use mine to do text messaging, read Slashdot, a few other news sites and take calls. That's it. The cameras are covered up. The microphone is terrible to the point where using it as a speakerphone is impossible.
I will never allow it access to my bank accounts nor will I ever use it to type in any login information for websites that require it.
Yes it's inconvenient, but I will never trust the platform enough to use it for anything I consider important or critical.
This way, if / when the next blithering idiot judge decides to ignore the Fifth Amendment protections, you can just unlock the phone and let them look at lolcat pictures and Slashdot browsing history until they're blue in the face. Will probably keep you out of jail for contempt or whatever else they make up to coerce you into giving up your pass codes.
Make sure you bring the lawsuit afterwards though.
Can't have them running roughshod over the Constitution when it suits them and you might even be able to retire early.
It's fairly common for folks who work with Classified systems / material / data to eventually get tired of all the bureaucratic bullshit that goes along with it. Especially if they can work elsewhere for significantly more money and a whole lot less of the aforementioned bullshit / responsibility.
Once you obtain a high level clearance, you also have to maintain it.
Your life has to be squeaky clean. It has to be verified as such from time to time. One simple mistake can cost you your clearance and thus, your job.
Lots of rules, regulations and restrictions you have to be willing to live with.
It really gets old after a while when you realize it's not nearly as neat or glamorous as you thought it was going to be. ( Especially since you can't talk about it with anyone )
The problem is Microsoft is only looking at the requirements for a single application. Updating the drivers might work out great for that particular application, while completely borking up others you may have.
On the tablet I use ( Wacom Mobile Studio Pro ) in addition to disabling as much of the telemetry as I can, the home router has instructions to prevent any tablet data from leaving the local network at all.
If necessary, I can transfer files locally to and from a NAS unit when at home or I can just use a USB stick if necessary.
I want the programs I have running on the tablet to perform without hiccup or issues. Something that's impossible to do when MS shoves an update down and breaks a bunch of shit in the process.
Easy answer: Because, due to a lack of regulation, we have the most expensive Health Care industry on the planet.
When you allow Big Pharma and Hospitals to essentially charge whatever they want, you end up with those ludicrous trillion dollar budgets to deal with.
Regulate some common sense into that equation and that number will decrease exponentially.
It does make you think a bit that if they have this ability, what's to keep any carrier from nudging down the percentage your phone will charge it's battery over time with each update ? With most batteries soldered in place, it would be a fantastic way to force folks to buy a new phone.
Crazy idea ? Of course it is, then again VW got caught red handed cheating the emissions systems via software. Remember, where money is involved, there is no limit to what companies are willing to do.
While I understand that batteries degrade over time, now I'm curious if it's truly the battery that's giving out or if the folks wanting to sell you more phones have a hand in it.
An active cellular card is effectively a backdoor into your computer. If your computer is connected to your network, then it's also a backdoor into your network.
I doubt it would take much in the way of malware . . . . er . . . . NIT as the FBI calls it, to enable that cellular interface without telling you about it. Some cooperation from the local telco would authorize the SIM on their network and presto, instant access from everywhere.
As it stands now, any device I own that has a cellular interface resides on a protected VLAN. ( phones, tablets, alarm system, etc ) I do not let those devices converse with any of the other networks as I have no way of knowing who, when and what will have access to the device in question. If it needs access to network resources, it gets a physical cable.
If incapable of using a physical cable, it doesn't get access to those resources.
of everyone who thinks this system will ever only be used to flag and filter " extremist " content.
While I realize this will be a global system, I'm curious how this will butt heads with the First Amendment in the United States as this will inevitably be a system that will censor information that is embarrassing or uncomfortable to the chosen few who will decide what is " extremist".
So what's the plan to power this amazing desktop killer of the future ?
The kind of horsepower a desktop or workstation is typically known for will eat a mobile battery in very short order.
Because of power limitations, mobile will forever be playing catch up I think.
While a few generations of mobile hardware down the road will be amazingly powerful and sip power, their big brothers ( without the same power limitations ) will be even more so.
Tobacco in general is terrible for you, yet it is legal. Alcohol is also known to cause serious issues, yet it is legal.
I personally fail to see the difference if someone does something stupid while under the influence of X vs Y. What difference does it make ?
I neither smoke nor drink, but it seems rather stupid to allow one but not the other, when it's known that BOTH are bad for you to begin with. Just treat Pot like a different flavor of tobacco and tax it the same way. Done.
I would say legalize any drugs that are naturally occurring. Anything that requires refinement / processing can remain regulated, but chasing after folks who grow specific plants is a complete waste of time and money.
Though you would think the folks negotiating said licenses would realize that a streaming solution would reach a larger audience and would be pushing for streaming vs hardcopy delivery methods.
and why would it cost me $100 / month if Netflix offers unlimited DVD plans for $7.99 / month ? What exactly is the $92 / month difference if I pop a rental disc into a player vs watching a streaming version of it ?
Netflix still has to get permissions to distribute those discs. Doing so via a streaming solution cuts down on their media and shipping costs.
These people want to scrap the system that has been in place since the whole thing began because things didn't turn out in their favor ?
It seems that the current generation just can't handle defeat ( they've been insulated against it their entire lives ) so when things don't go their way, the best course of action is to loudly demand that the rules be changed ? If that doesn't work, organize protests and maybe cry on camera a bit ? Perhaps hire a celebrity to be " The voice for the unheard " or some other silly attention seeking behavior.
Welcome to reality kids. Where life is cold, uncaring, unfair and, occasionally, absolutely horrific. By the time you become an adult, we've flat run out of consolation and / or participation prizes. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
So strap yourselves in, because it's going to be a rough ride.
For anyone who argues Trump supporters would be doing the same thing were the situation reversed, I call out your bullshit and will say it's pure speculation on your part. Right now the only folks who are actively participating in the riots and general stupidity are those who claim to be the " more educated, intelligent and / or informed " than those " Deplorable " Trump Supporters ( Hillary's description of them I believe ).
I don't recall any of this sort of bullshit when Obama got elected. ( Or any President in recent history for that matter. Republican or Democrat )
So, other than dealing with the most coddled, spoiled, insulated and catered-to generation of all time, what do you believe has changed to cause such behavior issues from the very folks who own words claim intellectual superiority over everyone else, while their actions say otherwise ?
Once a thing becomes enough of a problem where it's obvious it isn't going to fix itself, rules / laws and regulations show up to fix it for us.
Personally, I'm all for it. Been asking for it for years.
I see WAY too many people fiddling with their phone while driving. If I were to make an estimate, I would say one in four of everyone I'm driving around are on their phone.
Since people are too damned stupid to realize their behavior puts everyone ELSE at risk, then we have to rely on other methods to deal with it.
Self drive cars is one of them but will be a decade or more before those are commonplace.
Disabling everything except emergency calls while in motion is another.
Need to make a call, text your buddies or get your Candy Crush fix ? Pull the fuck over and do what you will.
Failure to do so will introduce Big Brother to the equation and he will do it for you, regardless of your opinion on the matter.
An ObamaCare alternative just requires some very difficult ( and unpopular in certain circles ) decisions to be made.
You start by declaring Health Care a right and a critical one at that. Health shouldn't be a perk for the rich only. You then regulate the entire Health Care industry. This includes Big Pharma. Means: No more 5000% price increases on medications or $50,000 hospital bills that your insurance refuses to cover Once regulated, the prices are now something most can afford and makes it easier to switch to a National Healthcare System.
If the prices are reasonable enough, folks won't need to pay $$$$ in monthly premiums, deductibles and out of pocket costs because we won't need to.
If necessary, bump taxes across the board ( personal and corporate ) a bit to help offset the costs. What's 1-2% in taxes compared to what you pay as stated above already ? Unlike the individual mandate, it's a bit tougher to avoid paying taxes. Want some more money to play with ? Quit playing World Police and bring the Defense Budget down to something reasonable.
Can solve the illegal problem at the same time. Go ahead and let them work here, just tax them much higher ( say 10%+ ) so they can help pay into the services they're utilizing.
If the Health Care industry gives you any shit, threaten to open the borders to allow medications from outside of the US. They'll stfu in a hurry. The prices are what they are due to what is effectively a Monopoly they currently enjoy.
Slashdot Mirror
If they're removing all the stories about Russia hacking the Election or not.
Seeing as not one bit of evidence has been produced to back the story up, I would have to put it directly into the " Fake News " category until proven otherwise.
Of course, that won't sit well with Team Democrat now will it . . . .
One of their more insightful legal types told them who would be at fault if another one caught fire.
Especially since Samsung did their part to limit any further injuries.
or gtfo and stfu.
Lest ye contribute to the whole " Fake News " crisis the administration is currently all hot and bothered about.
Remember, fake news is bad unless it's supporting your team :|
Do you know how much time encryption would add to the photo process ?
Right now we have to buy the blistering fast cards in order to utilize extended shooting with fast frame rates.
Even THEN, the cameras will eventually fill their buffers because we can't write to the cards fast enough.
Imagine how long it would take to write a dozen 30MP+ shots to the card if we encrypted them first.
Besides, your Smartphone is likely protected by a password and they have no issues with beating it out of you, using a hack to get in or just jailing you for not providing the key upon demand.
I don't see any positives from adding encryption to a camera platform.
That the judge in this case is a blithering idiot and this will likely get overturned on appeal, the overall lesson here is this:
Don't store anything on your damn Smartphone that might be used against you. Treat it like the Police own the phone and they're letting you borrow it for a while. Assume that any and all applications you put on it are there to spy on you or report your behavior in some form or another. If you plan on doing anything questionable, don't take it with you.
I use mine to do text messaging, read Slashdot, a few other news sites and take calls. That's it.
The cameras are covered up. The microphone is terrible to the point where using it as a speakerphone is impossible.
I will never allow it access to my bank accounts nor will I ever use it to type in any login information for websites that require it.
Yes it's inconvenient, but I will never trust the platform enough to use it for anything I consider important or critical.
This way, if / when the next blithering idiot judge decides to ignore the Fifth Amendment protections, you can just unlock the phone and let them look at lolcat pictures and Slashdot browsing history until they're blue in the face. Will probably keep you out of jail for contempt or whatever else they make up to coerce you into giving up your pass codes.
Make sure you bring the lawsuit afterwards though.
Can't have them running roughshod over the Constitution when it suits them and you might even be able to retire early.
It's fairly common for folks who work with Classified systems / material / data to eventually get tired of all the bureaucratic bullshit that goes along with it.
Especially if they can work elsewhere for significantly more money and a whole lot less of the aforementioned bullshit / responsibility.
Once you obtain a high level clearance, you also have to maintain it.
Your life has to be squeaky clean.
It has to be verified as such from time to time.
One simple mistake can cost you your clearance and thus, your job.
Lots of rules, regulations and restrictions you have to be willing to live with.
It really gets old after a while when you realize it's not nearly as neat or glamorous as you thought it was going to be.
( Especially since you can't talk about it with anyone )
BTDT. Have zero desire to ever do it again.
Already is, most just don't realize it.
It's called a SmartPhone that folks can't ever seem to put down.
Why force a mark on someone when they're willing to buy one ?
The problem is Microsoft is only looking at the requirements for a single application.
Updating the drivers might work out great for that particular application, while completely borking up others you may have.
On the tablet I use ( Wacom Mobile Studio Pro ) in addition to disabling as much of the telemetry as I can, the home router has
instructions to prevent any tablet data from leaving the local network at all.
If necessary, I can transfer files locally to and from a NAS unit when at home or I can just use a USB stick if necessary.
I want the programs I have running on the tablet to perform without hiccup or issues. Something that's impossible to do when
MS shoves an update down and breaks a bunch of shit in the process.
Easy answer: Because, due to a lack of regulation, we have the most expensive Health Care industry on the planet.
When you allow Big Pharma and Hospitals to essentially charge whatever they want, you end up with those ludicrous trillion dollar budgets to deal with.
Regulate some common sense into that equation and that number will decrease exponentially.
-tinfoilhat-
It does make you think a bit that if they have this ability, what's to keep any carrier from nudging down the percentage your phone will charge it's battery over time with each update ? With most batteries soldered in place, it would be a fantastic way to force folks to buy a new phone.
Crazy idea ? Of course it is, then again VW got caught red handed cheating the emissions systems via software. Remember, where money is involved, there is no limit to what companies are willing to do.
While I understand that batteries degrade over time, now I'm curious if it's truly the battery that's giving out or if the folks wanting to sell you more phones have a hand in it.
-/tinfoilhat-
Listening to folks yell into their phones passing by or in a restaurant is bad enough, imagine sitting next to one for an eight hour flight. :|
With no way to escape it.
Would almost be worth opening the door and jumping to your death from 30,000 feet. . . .
An active cellular card is effectively a backdoor into your computer. If your computer is connected to your network, then it's also a backdoor into your network.
I doubt it would take much in the way of malware . . . . er . . . . NIT as the FBI calls it, to enable that cellular interface without telling you about it.
Some cooperation from the local telco would authorize the SIM on their network and presto, instant access from everywhere.
As it stands now, any device I own that has a cellular interface resides on a protected VLAN. ( phones, tablets, alarm system, etc )
I do not let those devices converse with any of the other networks as I have no way of knowing who, when and what will have access to the device in question.
If it needs access to network resources, it gets a physical cable.
If incapable of using a physical cable, it doesn't get access to those resources.
I see a future in shielded laptop bags :|
of everyone who thinks this system will ever only be used to flag and filter " extremist " content.
While I realize this will be a global system, I'm curious how this will butt heads with the First Amendment in the United States as this will inevitably be a system that will censor information that is embarrassing or uncomfortable to the chosen few who will decide what is " extremist".
For the rest of the World anyway.
Let the UK implement their silly backdoor idea and just sit back and wait.
If a decade goes by without the whole thing being compromised it would impress me.
See how much it costs them to clean up that mess after someone exploits their newly implemented idea.
A master key is very convenient, but very insecure. Both digitally and in its original form, the common door lock.
Though, when I needed to bypass such things ( door locks ) I certainly appreciated it when they made my job that much easier.
By this logic, it would be in the Governments best interests to simply lock up the entire population before they can commit any crimes :|
I mean, why wait for anyone to actually commit a crime if it's easier to just throw everyone in jail just in case ?
So what's the plan to power this amazing desktop killer of the future ?
The kind of horsepower a desktop or workstation is typically known for will eat a mobile battery in very short order.
Because of power limitations, mobile will forever be playing catch up I think.
While a few generations of mobile hardware down the road will be amazingly powerful and sip power, their big brothers ( without the same power limitations ) will be even more so.
It's the hypocrisy that's annoying.
Tobacco in general is terrible for you, yet it is legal.
Alcohol is also known to cause serious issues, yet it is legal.
I personally fail to see the difference if someone does something stupid while under the influence of X vs Y.
What difference does it make ?
I neither smoke nor drink, but it seems rather stupid to allow one but not the other, when it's known that BOTH are bad for you to begin with.
Just treat Pot like a different flavor of tobacco and tax it the same way. Done.
I would say legalize any drugs that are naturally occurring.
Anything that requires refinement / processing can remain regulated, but chasing after folks who grow specific plants is a complete waste of time and money.
True.
Though you would think the folks negotiating said licenses would realize that a streaming solution would reach a larger audience and would be pushing for streaming vs hardcopy delivery methods.
and why would it cost me $100 / month if Netflix offers unlimited DVD plans for $7.99 / month ?
What exactly is the $92 / month difference if I pop a rental disc into a player vs watching a streaming version of it ?
Netflix still has to get permissions to distribute those discs. Doing so via a streaming solution cuts down on their media and shipping costs.
Increase the streaming catalog to include everything they have in their mailing only DVD catalog.
Without a decent catalog of something to watch, offering folks the ability to watch it offline is rather pointless I think.
For a few $, I'm sure you can find some lowly underpaid clerk who has access to those databases.
Given that possibility, I would think a lot more than just the original list will ultimately have access to that data.
These people want to scrap the system that has been in place since the whole thing began because things didn't turn out in their favor ?
It seems that the current generation just can't handle defeat ( they've been insulated against it their entire lives ) so when things don't go
their way, the best course of action is to loudly demand that the rules be changed ? If that doesn't work, organize protests and maybe
cry on camera a bit ? Perhaps hire a celebrity to be " The voice for the unheard " or some other silly attention seeking behavior.
Welcome to reality kids. Where life is cold, uncaring, unfair and, occasionally, absolutely horrific.
By the time you become an adult, we've flat run out of consolation and / or participation prizes.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
So strap yourselves in, because it's going to be a rough ride.
For anyone who argues Trump supporters would be doing the same thing were the situation reversed, I call out your bullshit and will say
it's pure speculation on your part. Right now the only folks who are actively participating in the riots and general stupidity are those who
claim to be the " more educated, intelligent and / or informed " than those " Deplorable " Trump Supporters ( Hillary's description of them I believe ).
I don't recall any of this sort of bullshit when Obama got elected.
( Or any President in recent history for that matter. Republican or Democrat )
So, other than dealing with the most coddled, spoiled, insulated and catered-to generation of all time, what do you believe has changed to
cause such behavior issues from the very folks who own words claim intellectual superiority over everyone else, while their actions say otherwise ?
Once a thing becomes enough of a problem where it's obvious it isn't going to fix itself, rules / laws and regulations show up to fix it for us.
Personally, I'm all for it. Been asking for it for years.
I see WAY too many people fiddling with their phone while driving. If I were to make an estimate, I would say one in four of everyone I'm driving around are on their phone.
Since people are too damned stupid to realize their behavior puts everyone ELSE at risk, then we have to rely on other methods to deal with it.
Self drive cars is one of them but will be a decade or more before those are commonplace.
Disabling everything except emergency calls while in motion is another.
Need to make a call, text your buddies or get your Candy Crush fix ? Pull the fuck over and do what you will.
Failure to do so will introduce Big Brother to the equation and he will do it for you, regardless of your opinion on the matter.
Just how much of the stuff we buy / consume / use isn't what it claims to be.
An ObamaCare alternative just requires some very difficult ( and unpopular in certain circles ) decisions to be made.
You start by declaring Health Care a right and a critical one at that. Health shouldn't be a perk for the rich only.
You then regulate the entire Health Care industry. This includes Big Pharma.
Means: No more 5000% price increases on medications or $50,000 hospital bills that your insurance refuses to cover
Once regulated, the prices are now something most can afford and makes it easier to switch to a National Healthcare System.
If the prices are reasonable enough, folks won't need to pay $$$$ in monthly premiums, deductibles and out of pocket costs because
we won't need to.
If necessary, bump taxes across the board ( personal and corporate ) a bit to help offset the costs. What's 1-2% in taxes compared
to what you pay as stated above already ? Unlike the individual mandate, it's a bit tougher to avoid paying taxes. Want some
more money to play with ? Quit playing World Police and bring the Defense Budget down to something reasonable.
Can solve the illegal problem at the same time. Go ahead and let them work here, just tax them much higher ( say 10%+ ) so they can
help pay into the services they're utilizing.
If the Health Care industry gives you any shit, threaten to open the borders to allow medications from outside of the US. They'll
stfu in a hurry. The prices are what they are due to what is effectively a Monopoly they currently enjoy.