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  1. US-CERT Cyber Security on Mailing Lists for Techies? · · Score: 3, Informative

    The Cyber Security Alert System provides all citizens--from computer security professionals to home computer users--with free, timely, actionable information to better secure their computer systems.

    http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html

  2. Re:whois weirdness on ICANN Accepting Public Comments On Whois Privacy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Wrong server, notice it goes to NSI first (whois.inetnic.net) then is redirected out to the SOA.

    $ whois google.com
    [Querying whois.internic.net]
    [Redirected to whois.alldomains.com]
    [Querying whois.alldomains.com]
    [whois.alldomains.com]
    All domains.com - The Leader in Corporate Domain Management
    --
    For Global Domain Consolidation, Research & Intelligence,
    and Enterprise DNS, go to: www.alldomains.com/corp/
    --

    The Data in Alldomains.com's WHOIS database is provided by Alldomains.com
    for information purposes, and to assist persons in obtaining information
    about or related to a domain name registration record. Alldomains.com
    does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree
    that you will use this Data only for lawful purposes and that, under no
    circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise
    support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or
    solicitations via e-mail (spam); or (2) enable high volume, automated,
    electronic processes that apply to Alldomains.com (or its systems).
    Alldomains.com reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
    By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy.

    Registrant:
    Google Inc. (DOM-258879)
    2400 E. Bayshore Pkwy
    Mountain View CA 94043
    US

    Domain Name: google.com

    Registrar Name: Alldomains.com
    Registrar Whois: whois.alldomains.com
    Registrar Homepage: http://www.alldomains.com

    Administrative Contact:
    DNS Admin (NIC-1340142) Google Inc.
    2400 E. Bayshore Pkwy Mountain View CA 94043
    US
    dns-admin@google.com
    +1.6503300100
    Fax- +1.6506181499
    Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
    DNS Admin (NIC-1340144) Google Inc.
    2400 E. Bayshore Pkwy
    Mountain View CA 94043
    US
    dns-admin@google.com
    +1.6503300100
    Fax- +1.6506181499

    Created on..............: 1997-Sep-15.
    Expires on..............: 2011-Sep-14.
    Record last updated on..: 2003-Apr-07 10:42:46.

    Domain servers in listed order:

    NS3.GOOGLE.COM 216.239.36.10
    NS4.GOOGLE.COM 216.239.38.10
    NS1.GOOGLE.COM 216.239.32.10
    NS2.GOOGLE.COM 216.239.34.10

    Alldomains.com - The Leader in Corporate Domain Management
    --
    For Global Domain Consolidation, Research & Intelligence,
    and Enterprise DNS, go to: www.alldomains.com/corp/
    --

  3. Re:They're begging for it on Yahoo Changes Protocol, Blocks Third Party Clients · · Score: 1

    Point one isn't really vaild. How many of the banner ads does your mom click on? Or is just being bombarded by them make her paying? As for webcams, that's up to the clients. Most of them use P2P and don't go through the service.

    In answer to your point #2, a single client with a single connection is better then 1 client with many connections all on different ports. Most of which need to be kept open, firewall rules created etc.

    Third point... I have a friend that works for jabber. And the do actually have a service (a jabber.org server) that you can connect to.

    However, the protocol is open, and there are tons of other servers out there that are not run by the parent company. That said, the jabber.org server doesn't have connectors at the moment.

    The nice thing about jabber is you can setup your own local private server. But also have connectors to other servers/services as you choose.

  4. Dual Function Device or buy a REAL converter on Do PS2-to-USB Keyboard Adapters Work? · · Score: 4, Informative

    Your problem is the keyboard, not the adapter.

    The adapter is only for dual function devices. These devices are able to tell the difference between PS/2 and USB and switch to that mode. The adapters are nothing more then strait through contacts with the correct pinout.

    What you need is a USB / PS/2 keyboard. Then you can plug it into the adapter and all will be well.
    Being slashdot, I doubt you read right off your own links.

    Application: USB ADAPTER for USB A Type Male to Mini Din 6 Pin Female ***IMPORTANT NOTE***: 10160 is the adapter ONLY, without chips and any software. If you do NOT have the related chips and software on your computer, we strongly recommend you to by the whole converter.

    So either get the right keyboard, or whole converter.

  5. Re:Use blacklists... on 71% of Spam Servers are Located in China · · Score: 1

    Yeah, but too bad tarpits don't work with NAT + contrack. If you use tarpit and contrack it will take up a resources for each hit. :(

  6. Transport Tycoon with DOSEmu on Is DOS Gaming Dead? · · Score: 2, Informative

    I wrote a quick how-to a while ago with Transport Tycoon. I still play DOS games every now and then. Some of the classics just haven't been replaced. And yes, I know aobut simutrans, but it's no where near as good as the original.

  7. Re:Linux is GREAT for games on THG Linux Migration, Part Two · · Score: 1

    Get the patch here: ut2004-kintersect-fix-x86.tar.bz2

  8. Re:Linux is GREAT for games on THG Linux Migration, Part Two · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well you're wrong.

    WC3,GT3, MOO3, and others DO work on WineX.

    WC3 w/ Screenshot
    GTA3 w/ Screenshot
    Masters of Orion III w/ Screenshot

    Do a little research before posting FUD!
    Sure a few don't work but many do.

  9. Re:RTFM on THG Linux Migration, Part Two · · Score: 3, Informative
  10. Linux is GREAT for games on THG Linux Migration, Part Two · · Score: 4, Informative
    Just a *few* big games that run WITHOUT Wine[X]

    And of course tons more run with Wine[X] including those Direct3D only ones.

    Lets not forget the GREAT Linux games too...

    NO reason not to use linux for games!
  11. One thing to say... on Rent A Bit Of Weta Digital · · Score: 5, Interesting

    seti@home!

  12. Hold up... on How To Fight International OSS License Violations? · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Posted @ 3/3/2004 12:11 PM

    As a last resort I yesterday asked them why they didn't simply obey the license terms and suddenly they were willing to do so. I've mailed what I wanted them to do (adding a single line to the about box, as stated in the license) however haven't heared since. I'll try mailing them later today again.


    Looks like they may have changed their minds. Might want to hold off on the witch hunt... then again why they are so much fun. :)

  13. Procmail on Bulk Email Tax Getting Closer · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Just goes to show you, the best things are free.

    Procmail and a good set of rules does wonders. I have a rather strict set myself. It gets around 99% of spam, and about 5% of legit mail. I'm willing to live with that considering it deletes THOUSANDS of spam messages. And yes I know since the setup I have does the following:

    1) Check the email for "flags" and mark add to the header X-Header: Spam-RC [Rule name it matched on]

    2) Count the number of flags in header >= 3 remove from inbox and add to gzipped file.

    3) End of every day report list of messages deleted (From and Subject Only)

    4) Delete all gzip archives older then two weeks. That way I can go back and get a valid message.

    This doesn't work for everyone, but I'm very happy with it. In addition, even if you don't host your own email, you can use fetchmail + procmail no matter what your ISP does.

  14. Re:Usability Questions on Review: KDE 3.2 · · Score: 3, Informative

    As a total non-geek GUI user here are my questions on KDE's usability.
    I would say so based on the questions, but..
    1) KDE (for as long as I can remember) has had a kappfinder that locates programs on your disk. You can run it then check off the apps you wanted added to the KMenu.
    2) Just drag a file and drop it somewhere, a context menu will appear and ask if you want a "copy,move, or shortcut (link)."
    4) Depends if the app was written correctly. UT2003, Savage, etc. all do this then put a link in ~/.kde/share/applink/* which is your KMenu entries.
    5) You can create links (shortcuts) that way. KMenueditor (right click the K menu icon, kde start button) and then do all your editing.
    6) Not that I'm aware of, but you can drag-drop a folder on the panel then either add shortcut URL to that dir OR a quick browse tray like you described.
    7) You can use ANYTHING you want. But what's wrong with konqueror? Hate to tell you but Windows does the SAME thing with ie. You're viewing your files in a webpage locally.
    8) Of course, this is dependant on your OS. But Linux or UNIX clone has all files by default in /home/username/*. That include all your settings too.
    9) Yes, KDE has had "LISA" for a long time. It's a samba network browser for KDE.
    10) I don't use Mac so can't say anything about it, but you need to look at the KDE "Control Center" and the GUI tools.

    Not sure, but you almost sound like a troll. I mean KDE isn't TRYING to emulate Windows/Mac/etc. They are out to just be a great desktop environment. KDE 3.2 goes a long way towards this. I suggest you try it and spend some time using it before you pass judgement on it because it doesn't have feature 'X' or 'Y'.

  15. Google is your friend. on Building Your Own Operating System? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I did this years ago. Had a quick boot floppy with a dumb OS that did almost nothing. But it was still cool "just for fun."

    As I suggested, google is your friend.

    Google gives you this first: http://mega-tokyo.com/osfaq2/.

    And this might be good for FS (Fat12) http://www.free2code.net/tutorials/other/20/os1.ph p

  16. Direct Patch Download Link on Savage Gets Extensive Patch, Publisher Unwell? · · Score: 1

    I know, I'm replying to my own post but found a direct link, instead of that lame filepost...

    savage20040118a-patch.tar.gz

  17. Patch Link, Plus Review of pre-patch on Savage Gets Extensive Patch, Publisher Unwell? · · Score: 2, Informative

    They only list Windows (.exe) patches, so I found the Linux patch (73MB) here http://www.fileshack.com/file.x?fid=4442"

    I also have a review with screenshots I wrote of it (pre-patch) here.

    I think Savage is a great game. Hell, even the game itself aside, I bought it because they put on the requirements "Windows OR Linux" on the box. That's worth my money alone. I support those companies who support Linux.

  18. Read his point #4 on On FPS Sniping And The Ruination Of Gameplay · · Score: 1

    " it's just a matter of who's faster and more accurate "

    Um... someone tell this whining child that's the whole point of most FPS games. He just can't stand to lose, so he has to whine about snipers.

  19. Looks like used in a movie on Windows that Double as LCD Monitors · · Score: 1

    This looks like the same technology used in Sum of All Fears when they walk into the glass room with panels and it goes to a white opaque.

  20. Thank God we're still alive on Looking for Quark-Gluon Plasma? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    It's a wonder with all the experiments with fission, fusion, and now big bang that we are still alive.

    Don't get me wrong, I'm all for learning and experimenting but just scares me to think of the magnitudes these could have. We have always been experimenting with things we don't fully understand. It seems to be just a matter of time before someone ends up blowing an entire country off the face of the earth... or worse.

  21. Re:Openoffice has word count on Application-Centricity in Our Schools? · · Score: 1

    Please,

    A simple macro will do that too. Really, learn to google it's your friend.

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8& oe =UTF-8&q=openoffice+macro+text+selection&btnG=Goog le+Search

    Gives you a forum post to this sice with the nice macros...

    http://www.darwinwars.com/lunatic/bugs/oo_macros .h tml

  22. Openoffice has word count on Application-Centricity in Our Schools? · · Score: 1

    Maybe you should look around a bit more.

    File/Properties

    Num Pages, tables, graphics, OLE Objects, Paragraphics, WORDS, Characters and Lines.

  23. Bug with 2.6.1 kernel + howto for Transport Tycoon on DOS Emulation Under Linux - a Simple Guide · · Score: 1

    I have had this running before but got it out today since it's been a while since I tried it.

    Well, I ran into a problem with it crashing on my new kernel. It turns out the memory remap function doesn't auto detect like it should with kernel 2.6.1 and it would crash before even giving me a prompt. I found a fix by forcing mapping mode to "mapfile". I also included screenshots of Transport Tycoon running on it and my configs.

    http://www.linuxlogin.com/games/dosemu.php

  24. Re:Um you need to check your history on Spirit Rover Lands Successfully · · Score: 1

    And maybe you should read my entire post. My point was that this wasn't the BIGGEST feat for NASA. Almost 30 years ago, and yes long before 97' we've landed on Mars.

    We've been there many times, today is wonderful but not the biggest event.

  25. Um you need to check your history on Spirit Rover Lands Successfully · · Score: 1

    We (US - NASA) have been there twice before sucessfully.

    June 1976 Viking I landed at Chryse Planitia
    Sep 1976 Viking II landed at Utopia Planitia

    Just think, we have 28 YEARS of new technology on what they did back then. It's a greater feat to have done it back in 76'