It works if Mallory pretends to be Bob to Alice, and Alice to Bob. He can simply decrypt and re-encrypt, forwarding the packets between them. Both parties need to be sure of who is on the other end of the line, and in a practical system it may not be possible to check many kilometres of fibre for tampering.
As I understand it, quantum cryptography is only used as a method of key distribution, which then put into a "normal" cryptosystem like AES. The supposed advantage over asymmetric public-key distribution is that it can't be broken by a quantum computer. However, it is still vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks, and encryption is worthless without authentication — so why consider quantum cryptography in the first place?
Slashdot will post a million articles and opinions from anybody on the Internets that hates DRM, yet never post any opinions that defend it.
Well, you're here now. So you tell us: what's good about DRM? What's good about taking control of someone's computer? What's good about encumbering CDs with vulnerable, untrustworthy software, surreptitiously installing it, and having it run in Ring 0 so that people can listen to a crude, lossy approximation of the music for which they have paid? What's so damn good about selling broken CDs?
Yes, but you should always make a child aware of the existence of Microsoft Windows as an operating system used by many people every day. That way, he or she will not be shocked when they encounter people who lead this alternative lifestyle.
But tell them to stay away from BSD users because they'll just lead you astray;)
If I understand correctly, the user manual states that the appliance uses the Linux kernel... if this is so, has anyone found a link on their web-site to any GPL'd code included with the software updates?
OK, clumsy syntax. I could have instead put, "manipulation, handling and distribution of media for the purposes of erotic entertainment whose production necessitates deliberate violence and/or damage to human wellbeing", etc.
Don't be stupid. The GPL states that Linux may be used for any purpose the user sees fit. That can be good or bad. Things to note:
People do bad things using Linux on a daily basis including cracking, handling violent or child pornography, sending spam, and writing unpleasant messages to people.
War happens so get over it. Kernels don't make war, human nature and the tendency of agressors to wind up in positions of power do. If Linux provides better accuracy that allows us to moderate destruction and keep it to strategic targets, then that is a good thing.
You really cannot be serious "all the people who... have taken part in building weapons that kill". They didn't build weapons, they built general purpose software. They can have completely clear consciences about this. Don't let one application of this software politicise Linux or the Free Software movement in this way.
For every well adjusted, friendly physicist there's at least one other who thinks himself a living diety.
Steady on, Cowboy! The ratio is no where near that high. I'm a Theoretical Physics Ph.D. student, and in all my time I can honestly say I've only met about three people who thought they were God's Gift to the Lagrangian. I've never come across a Rodney McKay.
If there are Linux drivers used on commercial routers, aren't they required to GPL them?
That's sticky ground. Does writing a module, compiling it and distributing the object code constitute a "derivative work" of the Kernel? If so, then they are required to GPL it.
Speaking of which, has anyone burned down Broadcom yet (the miserable fucks)? ndiswrappers are a sweet thing, but I'd much prefer a native driver.
Yes, "miserable fucks" is a good description (although I doubt burning them down is a good solution...). There's an (heroic, in my opinion) effort to create drivers by reverse-engineering those used in Linux/MIPS-based routers via a cleanroom design.
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I know that several people around here are currently looking for a "Score:5, Funny" way to work the words "foil", "hat" and "tin" into a comment.
If I were paranoid, think I'd rather exchange CDs at a nondescript restaurant in Prague!
It works if Mallory pretends to be Bob to Alice, and Alice to Bob. He can simply decrypt and re-encrypt, forwarding the packets between them. Both parties need to be sure of who is on the other end of the line, and in a practical system it may not be possible to check many kilometres of fibre for tampering.
As I understand it, quantum cryptography is only used as a method of key distribution, which then put into a "normal" cryptosystem like AES. The supposed advantage over asymmetric public-key distribution is that it can't be broken by a quantum computer. However, it is still vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks, and encryption is worthless without authentication — so why consider quantum cryptography in the first place?
Then are you a condensed-matter experimentalist, by any chance?
And to think that just today someone asked me why The GIMP has a toilet-paper template. Now I know why! For that printer!
Maybe Wheatus should bundle disinfection tools on Suck Fony.
Well, you're here now. So you tell us: what's good about DRM? What's good about taking control of someone's computer? What's good about encumbering CDs with vulnerable, untrustworthy software, surreptitiously installing it, and having it run in Ring 0 so that people can listen to a crude, lossy approximation of the music for which they have paid? What's so damn good about selling broken CDs?
Yes, but you should always make a child aware of the existence of Microsoft Windows as an operating system used by many people every day. That way, he or she will not be shocked when they encounter people who lead this alternative lifestyle.
But tell them to stay away from BSD users because they'll just lead you astray ;)
Emacs.
Main screen turn off!
All your baNO CARRIER
If I understand correctly, the user manual states that the appliance uses the Linux kernel... if this is so, has anyone found a link on their web-site to any GPL'd code included with the software updates?
OK, clumsy syntax. I could have instead put, "manipulation, handling and distribution of media for the purposes of erotic entertainment whose production necessitates deliberate violence and/or damage to human wellbeing", etc.
Da!
Have you been hacking the Shargar microkernel or something?
Don't be stupid. The GPL states that Linux may be used for any purpose the user sees fit. That can be good or bad. Things to note:
You really cannot be serious "all the people who ... have taken part in building weapons that kill". They didn't build weapons, they built general purpose software. They can have completely clear consciences about this. Don't let one application of this software politicise Linux or the Free Software movement in this way.
Red Hat Linux, then Red Flag Linux, and now RedHawk Linux. What next, Red Light Linux bundling a GPL alternative to Leisure Suit Larry?
Sounds like you should check out the brief history of Linux.
Steady on, Cowboy! The ratio is no where near that high. I'm a Theoretical Physics Ph.D. student, and in all my time I can honestly say I've only met about three people who thought they were God's Gift to the Lagrangian. I've never come across a Rodney McKay.
That'll help prevent interstellar buffer overruns 'sploits!
Either that or we'll send them Theo de Raadt.
Try finger instead.
.."port knocking" and "port sniffing".
Don't forget xxx! As a high-energy theory Ph.D. student, I have to say I've found the arXiv much more useful than many journals.
Yes, "miserable fucks" is a good description (although I doubt burning them down is a good solution...). There's an (heroic, in my opinion) effort to create drivers by reverse-engineering those used in Linux/MIPS-based routers via a cleanroom design.