I find that saying an unprotected computer connected to the internet does not follow todays current norm.
People have routers, or windows firewall (default), or both.
To say a windows machine is vulnerable today is ignorant of the knowledge of hacking.
As long as they have a firewall and dont open ports, they should be fine.
Basic hacking requirement... you have to have an open port and a service on that port that has an exploit of some type.
This is why website hacks, browser exploits, emails to get people to click, and social engineering are so important to hackers. Most people already have protection against direct attacks.
There do seem to be an increasing number of companies jumping on the anti-google wagon.
I like Google because of their search engine, I use their gmail because it is efficient for personal things and their anti spam is very good.
I use the front page to pull feeds from other sites and get a quick glance at things.
I use Android based phones because I like their business model.
But if Google ever does me wrong, I will find alternatives.
Businesses really dont have to try this hard to smear Google, eventually they will buckle under their own weight or because some idiot will get into a position they shouldnt be in and make a decision that harms the consumer. I know this is an inevitability, so do most smart consumers. Let it go companies, right now you just look petty.
A few million sure, and it is a rare thing.
When a few million rise up and the government doesnt consent, it turns into Libya.
It is great that these things happen. however for Iran, it turned into a repressive regeime did it not?
Hardly the ideal candidate for following such ideology
Iraq, sure we went in and attacked. Cut off the head. But instead of leaving them to their own devices, we stayed and helped.
We only know one way to setup a government, one that is ruled by the people, not a single dictator.
We are trying to get them to take responsibility by allowing them to chose. In fact we did not force this type of government.
Instead we suggested and said we could help, because we have the experience. They are making their own government, making their own constitution, and making their own mistakes.
I would rather we attempt to guide and nurture what we know than just leaving and say, "good luck".
Saying "They did not realize the situation" is in fact true. They had no idea cheap speed sensors purchased by the plane manufacturer did not protect against freezing.
The irony is you are the one being self centered.
"If it doesnt happen to me, then it is not my problem" is what you are saying.
True, I wish people would pick up a stick and start charging, but the realization is that you can not fight people with guns this way.
So people will stay in the situations they are in until someone with a bigger gun comes and says "hey, that is wrong"
If you are being beat on by three people and four people walk by, what do you hope happens?
I suggest you reflect further upon your thoughts in these matters.
Actually some of the points are valid.
Our schools are receiving less and less money, reducing our GPA as a whole and decreasing our abilities to field educated people in our society.
The issues in Texas where they have put creationism in books, a fundamentally specific religious ideology towards christianity.
The issue where the Church somehow gets a pass on pedoiphilia without being prosecuted.
Republicans do have that ideology, but constantly increase government, look at both Bushes vs Clinton.
What they do though, is they try to underfund/undermine those parts of the government that actually look after consumers and patrons.
Queue images of Gulf Oil Spill and Katrina.
If it is my standard to prevent mutilation of teens, then I am self centered
If it is my standard to prevent stoning of people, then I am self centered
If it is my standard to require due process and truth, then I am self centered
If it is my standard to require people treated humanely, then I am self centered
If it is your standard that people be killed on your word, then you are.........
If it is your standard that people not receive due process, then you are.........
If it is your standard that vigilantism trumps the rule of law, then you are.........
The point that is being made is, that if nothing is conscious (read: can understand its surroundings and what it means to them), nothing serves a purpose, therefore, nothing exists.
Slashdot Mirror
The day Fox news posts real news... yeah, it will never happen.
Ha!
I love it when people pull this. My response to them is "No, Im just speaking my opinion. You are the one that wants to put labels on it."
Seriously, everyone who is a computer geek/nerd/dork/wannabe knows this.
But seeing this made me weep.
The universe is beautiful.
Why was I modded down?
I find that saying an unprotected computer connected to the internet does not follow todays current norm.
People have routers, or windows firewall (default), or both.
To say a windows machine is vulnerable today is ignorant of the knowledge of hacking.
As long as they have a firewall and dont open ports, they should be fine.
Basic hacking requirement... you have to have an open port and a service on that port that has an exploit of some type.
This is why website hacks, browser exploits, emails to get people to click, and social engineering are so important to hackers. Most people already have protection against direct attacks.
There do seem to be an increasing number of companies jumping on the anti-google wagon.
I like Google because of their search engine, I use their gmail because it is efficient for personal things and their anti spam is very good.
I use the front page to pull feeds from other sites and get a quick glance at things.
I use Android based phones because I like their business model.
But if Google ever does me wrong, I will find alternatives.
Businesses really dont have to try this hard to smear Google, eventually they will buckle under their own weight or because some idiot will get into a position they shouldnt be in and make a decision that harms the consumer. I know this is an inevitability, so do most smart consumers. Let it go companies, right now you just look petty.
Dont make me go upside your head!
A few million sure, and it is a rare thing.
When a few million rise up and the government doesnt consent, it turns into Libya.
It is great that these things happen. however for Iran, it turned into a repressive regeime did it not?
Hardly the ideal candidate for following such ideology
Iraq, sure we went in and attacked. Cut off the head. But instead of leaving them to their own devices, we stayed and helped.
We only know one way to setup a government, one that is ruled by the people, not a single dictator.
We are trying to get them to take responsibility by allowing them to chose. In fact we did not force this type of government.
Instead we suggested and said we could help, because we have the experience. They are making their own government, making their own constitution, and making their own mistakes.
I would rather we attempt to guide and nurture what we know than just leaving and say, "good luck".
Saying "They did not realize the situation" is in fact true. They had no idea cheap speed sensors purchased by the plane manufacturer did not protect against freezing.
and it is on a 2d format... WTF?
I dont think that is right.
Do you know a teacher starts out at 35k and they end around 55k average?
That is barely lower middle class and a shame.
The irony is you are the one being self centered.
"If it doesnt happen to me, then it is not my problem" is what you are saying.
True, I wish people would pick up a stick and start charging, but the realization is that you can not fight people with guns this way.
So people will stay in the situations they are in until someone with a bigger gun comes and says "hey, that is wrong"
If you are being beat on by three people and four people walk by, what do you hope happens?
I suggest you reflect further upon your thoughts in these matters.
Actually some of the points are valid.
Our schools are receiving less and less money, reducing our GPA as a whole and decreasing our abilities to field educated people in our society.
The issues in Texas where they have put creationism in books, a fundamentally specific religious ideology towards christianity.
The issue where the Church somehow gets a pass on pedoiphilia without being prosecuted.
Republicans do have that ideology, but constantly increase government, look at both Bushes vs Clinton.
What they do though, is they try to underfund/undermine those parts of the government that actually look after consumers and patrons.
Queue images of Gulf Oil Spill and Katrina.
If it is my standard to prevent mutilation of teens, then I am self centered
......... ......... .........
If it is my standard to prevent stoning of people, then I am self centered
If it is my standard to require due process and truth, then I am self centered
If it is my standard to require people treated humanely, then I am self centered
If it is your standard that people be killed on your word, then you are
If it is your standard that people not receive due process, then you are
If it is your standard that vigilantism trumps the rule of law, then you are
The guy I voted for got beat by money that was backing a puppet.
redundant comment is redundant
I agree, many people will die between 2012 and 2015.
Would you also like to predict which way water falls?
The point that is being made is, that if nothing is conscious (read: can understand its surroundings and what it means to them), nothing serves a purpose, therefore, nothing exists.
Its like you know me.
How many "concept art" drawings have we seen from NASA regarding anything deep space?
Stop talking about it and start doing it.
Linux writing Linux?
Now I have seen everything!
Like they wouldn't go to another provider... much like they do now if they get shut down.
Or you know... the Jews being the reason Germany lost WW1. o.O
Or today, anything on Fox News.
100 Dells huh?
Wait a year... HDs will start dropping like flies.
In My experience, perhaps 50% will fail.
I dunno I started thinking about how ...... zzzzzzzzzz