I ran into the same problem with Gentoo (probably not Gentoo-specific, though, as I used very mild flags). I avoid ReiserFS like the plague, now. Sure, ext3 is "slower" than reiserfs, but but data doesn't morph and my system is stable.
Of course, it's probably chipset related, as I'm sure you'll find others who've used reiserfs without a lick of trouble. For me, as I'm sure for everyone else, when it comes to a filesystem, slower is much better than faster but corrupt.
In all seriousness, if TiVo can get it right, then I'm all for it making suggestions. I'm an infrequent TV viewer at best, and if there are shows along the lines of the few that I do watch, I want to know abou them.
Well, sure, that'd change the icon. When you double-click on it, Windows would run the app associated with.mp3 files and pass it this file to "play". Now if the file then takes advantage of a security hole in the player that is launched, obviously it's a problem. Windows would not simply run filename.mp3 as an executable.
After STFA (Skimming TFA) I didn't see anything about this trojan taking advantage of Apple's MP3 player. Is this the case, or would OSX go ahead and run it as an executable?
"Doctor, he could've been saved if only you'd have gotten the phone call!"
"That doesn't matter, nurse, the ring was destroyed and Sauron defeated!"
I truly hope folk don't use this on the sly. Should be law that where they're in use, HUGE signs in obvious-to-see places let you know you won't be getting any calls.
There's a lot more to life than just staring at screens.
Now why the hell didn't anyone tell me that earlier?! Oh, probably because I spent my youth building forts in a field and shooting BB guns at my friends.
Remember, folks, people don't put friends eyes out, small brass balls do!
Provided it's easy (AND cheap) to get software onto a machine to be, well, vended (probably not a word), then this is a fantastic distribution mechanism for those indie devs who'd like to have a presence in a B&M. They don't have to worry about shelf placement, the overhead of boxes, old stock, etc.
The only trouble is how would you advertise on the machine to help direct purchases to your title?
I just installed Acrobat Reader yesterday (rebuilding a box), and it was 2 clicks, one to get to the download page, and one to download it (ok, ok, you also have to select platform, language, etc., but I'm not counting those). There's a little icon on their front page that says "Get Adobe Reader" that does the trick.
Actually, the system I'm developing uses both mechanisms. Initial data entry/editing use data from the database, and when anything is commited, the actual HTML on the filesystem is updated to reflect what's in the database. With this system, you get dynamic, easily modified content, but a very quick presentation layer.
I also have dynamic PHP code that is dynamically built in PHP include files. The menuing system is comprised of PHP arrays declared and defined in the include files, and the menu system engine simply iterates over the arrays.
So far, it looks like the system works pretty well, but at the moment I have no way of testing it under heavy loads. Anyone know of any load-testing mechanisms I can use?
Microsoft has a nice bit of info for developers. All in all, I'm pretty impressed with the work and thought they've put into this SP--should make the world just a little bit safer for computing (of course, only for the folk running XP, the rest of their offerings don't have any of this as far as I know).
You know, I started to think this would be a good idea, then I realized it's a consumer-only authentication method.
E-mail is a viable method of mass-distribution of information. Mailing lists, opt-in specials (yes, many people actually want to be notified of specials that, say, Best Buy might be offering), etc. IMO the system simply wouldn't work in the real world.
Honestly, ever since I've been married my 13 hours of sleep a night have gone right out the window. And with a baby now, I'm lucky if I get 5 solid hours of sleep a night. My career needs a divorce, damnit!
Wouldn't an intelligent hacker who's turned spammer be able to parse the presentation layer of any web page, and thus be able to get a pristine e-mail address regardless of how obfuscated you diplay it via JavaScript?
For someone on the ball, I bet they could take any open source rendering engine and mold it into a pretty nice e-mail harvester based simply on the presentation layer.
Boxing day, eh? Any news on the Beagle? Next potential for communications is suppose to be on boxing day... Let those who are still on Christmas know so we won't have to wait!
This will probably mark me as a Troll--if so, so be it...
Ruling for business over private citizens. Now that's something that takes real guts in the US.
Actually, with the current president, it would take real guts not to rule in favor of business over private citizens, unless the private citizens happen to be among the wealthiest in the country.
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I ran into the same problem with Gentoo (probably not Gentoo-specific, though, as I used very mild flags). I avoid ReiserFS like the plague, now. Sure, ext3 is "slower" than reiserfs, but but data doesn't morph and my system is stable.
Of course, it's probably chipset related, as I'm sure you'll find others who've used reiserfs without a lick of trouble. For me, as I'm sure for everyone else, when it comes to a filesystem, slower is much better than faster but corrupt.
Note: This does not mean you can stop brushing your teeth, people! Flossing, okay, maybe, but continue to brush. Please...
Yes, I remember clippy, thanks for reminding me!
In all seriousness, if TiVo can get it right, then I'm all for it making suggestions. I'm an infrequent TV viewer at best, and if there are shows along the lines of the few that I do watch, I want to know abou them.
Very cool/refreshing to see an honest-to-god helpfull answer to a potential troll without any namecalling/flaming/etc. Thanks, you made my day!
What, apple users were slaves generations ago, and once they won their freedom they were still treated like 3rd class citizens? Go away, troll.
Well, sure, that'd change the icon. When you double-click on it, Windows would run the app associated with
After STFA (Skimming TFA) I didn't see anything about this trojan taking advantage of Apple's MP3 player. Is this the case, or would OSX go ahead and run it as an executable?
"Doctor, he could've been saved if only you'd have gotten the phone call!"
"That doesn't matter, nurse, the ring was destroyed and Sauron defeated!"
I truly hope folk don't use this on the sly. Should be law that where they're in use, HUGE signs in obvious-to-see places let you know you won't be getting any calls.
Now why the hell didn't anyone tell me that earlier?! Oh, probably because I spent my youth building forts in a field and shooting BB guns at my friends.
Remember, folks, people don't put friends eyes out, small brass balls do!
Provided it's easy (AND cheap) to get software onto a machine to be, well, vended (probably not a word), then this is a fantastic distribution mechanism for those indie devs who'd like to have a presence in a B&M. They don't have to worry about shelf placement, the overhead of boxes, old stock, etc.
The only trouble is how would you advertise on the machine to help direct purchases to your title?
I just installed Acrobat Reader yesterday (rebuilding a box), and it was 2 clicks, one to get to the download page, and one to download it (ok, ok, you also have to select platform, language, etc., but I'm not counting those). There's a little icon on their front page that says "Get Adobe Reader" that does the trick.
Actually, the system I'm developing uses both mechanisms. Initial data entry/editing use data from the database, and when anything is commited, the actual HTML on the filesystem is updated to reflect what's in the database. With this system, you get dynamic, easily modified content, but a very quick presentation layer.
I also have dynamic PHP code that is dynamically built in PHP include files. The menuing system is comprised of PHP arrays declared and defined in the include files, and the menu system engine simply iterates over the arrays.
So far, it looks like the system works pretty well, but at the moment I have no way of testing it under heavy loads. Anyone know of any load-testing mechanisms I can use?
Microsoft has a nice bit of info for developers. All in all, I'm pretty impressed with the work and thought they've put into this SP--should make the world just a little bit safer for computing (of course, only for the folk running XP, the rest of their offerings don't have any of this as far as I know).
You know, I started to think this would be a good idea, then I realized it's a consumer-only authentication method.
E-mail is a viable method of mass-distribution of information. Mailing lists, opt-in specials (yes, many people actually want to be notified of specials that, say, Best Buy might be offering), etc. IMO the system simply wouldn't work in the real world.
You should see the Solitaire winning screen, cards flying around like there's no tomorrow!!
42 is the answer to "What is the Meaning of Life, The Universe, and Everything?" (at least I think I got that quote right).
Then have an RFID reader in the toilet so you can tell if who stole your lunch from the shared fridge!
Don't keep any guns in the house...
Only for completion.
Honestly, ever since I've been married my 13 hours of sleep a night have gone right out the window. And with a baby now, I'm lucky if I get 5 solid hours of sleep a night. My career needs a divorce, damnit!
then digging a foxhole "to spec" in hard Georgia clay. Then a 26-mile forced march back "home". I DO so miss the Army!
Wouldn't an intelligent hacker who's turned spammer be able to parse the presentation layer of any web page, and thus be able to get a pristine e-mail address regardless of how obfuscated you diplay it via JavaScript? For someone on the ball, I bet they could take any open source rendering engine and mold it into a pretty nice e-mail harvester based simply on the presentation layer.
Which is why you'd have to bring along extra oxygen.
:)
You bean counter!
Boxing day, eh? Any news on the Beagle? Next potential for communications is suppose to be on boxing day... Let those who are still on Christmas know so we won't have to wait!
This will probably mark me as a Troll--if so, so be it...
Ruling for business over private citizens. Now that's something that takes real guts in the US.
Actually, with the current president, it would take real guts not to rule in favor of business over private citizens, unless the private citizens happen to be among the wealthiest in the country.