Mark Allen Ludwig wrote a controversial book on computer viruses in 1991. If I recall correctly he discusses (with full source) five viruses of increasing complexity - the ultimate being a "stealth virus." It's an interesting read for anyone into computer security. He has also written a second book on email viruses.
Little Black Book of Computer Viruses: Technical Aspects, Vol. 1 by Mark A. Ludwig American Eagle Publications, Incorporated (May 1991). ISBN: 0929408020
The Little Black Book of Email Viruses: A Technical Guide by Mark Allen Ludwig American Eagle Publications, Incorporated (February 2002) ISBN: 0929408330
The guy who uploaded that tarball to our public server was just an intern we hired over
the summer. Unless the Executive VP of
Intellectual Property personally fired up an
FTP client, the license doesn't apply...
Although not in their (BSA) jurisdiction, I'd love to hear SCO use this argument against against the BSA
If the RIAA forbids the copying of CD's, why do they receive a royalty on blank casettes and recordable CD's? Specifically, why does the RIAA assume I will be using the recordable CD specifically for recording copyrighted material. What if I were to record my *own* music? It seems like a double standard to me.
"This is a key time in the college admission process. Stay organized, keep your grades up, and before you know it you'll be checking your mailbox for fat envelopes."
Yeah, the Dell guy's gonna send him mail saying "Dude, you're going to college!"
This is a perfect opportunity to speak about the chilling effects of the DMCA and how it was used in this case as an effective short term "gag" order through a "cease-and-desist" letter. The mere mention of the inability to speak implies too that there's not only something wrong with the DMCA but a security flaw in Blackboard's system. The best solution is to give this presentation as much publicity as possible; only then will the public realize the ramifications of the DMCA. Every such incident should be reported in a big way until it hammers the point into the ground.
Why not evaluate N2H2's filtering software as a black box by observing which sites get blocked. One could have two computers connected to internet: one is filtered by N2H2, the other is not. Visit the same sites, see what happens, document!
While it is slow and tedious, it violates no laws.
If you're really paranoid about the FBI reviewing your circulation record, I suggest reading the book within the library or photocopying it; perhaps over several days time. Copyright infringement? Maybe. Expensive? Possibly. Anonymous? Absolutely.
Perhaps, I'm wrong. Fundamentally the problem is open relays. I like the idea of defining a new email protocol as a means of starting fresh. I don't know if this would count as a new protocol or simply a procedure but the idea that an email message is waiting on the sender's server while the receiver is sent an email notification that "a message is waiting on sender's server" is more along the lines of what I'm thinking. Of coarse, having an 8-bit clean email protocol would be nice too.
A server with open relays has the burden then of hosting a massive number of emails from the spammer.
There is still the problem of tracing the spammer. Even if they're found guilty, what'll happen if they don't pay the fine? Will we send the spammer to a collection agency? Will we send the Mafia after them? C'mon. Why don't we just pass a law fining all ISP's with open relays? This "anti-spam" law sounds as effective as putting a Band-Aid on a compound fracture. Why don't we start a new anti-spam political campaign: "Just say NO to spam!" Define a new email protocol. Elliminate SMTP. Done. If you miss some email because the sender doesn't speak the new protocol, well...too bad for them. Sheesh.
All software (like TurboTax) must include a label clearly stating it writes to a hidden track/sector of one's hard drive (Windows) as a means of copy restriction. As such, there is a risk of overwriting other information there.
Slashdot Mirror
Does this include www.subway.com ?
Positive news like this doesn't hurt GNU/Linux's image while the SCO fiasco ensues.
All your BIOS are belong to us.
Mark Allen Ludwig wrote a controversial book on computer viruses in 1991. If I recall correctly he discusses (with full source) five viruses of increasing complexity - the ultimate being a "stealth virus." It's an interesting read for anyone into computer security. He has also written a second book on email viruses.
Little Black Book of Computer Viruses: Technical Aspects, Vol. 1
by Mark A. Ludwig
American Eagle Publications, Incorporated (May 1991).
ISBN: 0929408020
The Little Black Book of Email Viruses: A Technical Guide
by Mark Allen Ludwig
American Eagle Publications, Incorporated (February 2002)
ISBN: 0929408330
The guy who uploaded that tarball to our public server was just an intern we hired over the summer. Unless the Executive VP of Intellectual Property personally fired up an FTP client, the license doesn't apply...
Although not in their (BSA) jurisdiction, I'd love to hear SCO use this argument against against the BSA
If the RIAA forbids the copying of CD's, why do they receive a royalty on blank casettes and recordable CD's? Specifically, why does the RIAA assume I will be using the recordable CD specifically for recording copyrighted material. What if I were to record my *own* music? It seems like a double standard to me.
rob
Hearing impaired.
> The job of a mainframe operator has absolutely nothing to do with programming.
I agree. Becoming a mainframe operator is my suggested alternative - a steady job in the IT field.
"This is a key time in the college admission process. Stay organized, keep your grades up, and before you know it you'll be checking your mailbox for fat envelopes."
Yeah, the Dell guy's gonna send him mail saying "Dude, you're going to college!"
According to this Computer World article discussed here on Slashdot, mainframe operators in IT are still needed.
...would it be stuff that matters?
The help menu's on Microsoft applications as well as the OS have a "frame" look to them. Prior art?
From the start button on Win95, click:
Start -> Help
On the help window, select the tab labeled "Index".
This looks like a "frame" to me.
Did the help windows display similar behavior in win 3.1?
Wouldn't a class-action counter-suit be effective -
in essence, suing for court costs and lawyer fees?
"You've lost mail"
Apple Records? I don't think the Beatles will go for it.
rob
This is a perfect opportunity to speak about the chilling effects of the DMCA and how it was used in this case as an effective short term "gag" order through a "cease-and-desist" letter. The mere mention of the inability to speak implies too that there's not only something wrong with the DMCA but a security flaw in Blackboard's system. The best solution is to give this presentation as much publicity as possible; only then will the public realize the ramifications of the DMCA. Every such incident should be reported in a big way until it hammers the point into the ground.
rob
Why not evaluate N2H2's filtering software as a black box by observing which sites get blocked. One could have two computers connected to internet: one is filtered by N2H2, the other is not. Visit the same sites, see what happens, document!
While it is slow and tedious, it violates no laws.
rob
If you're really paranoid about the FBI reviewing your circulation record, I suggest reading the book within the library or photocopying it; perhaps over several days time. Copyright infringement? Maybe. Expensive? Possibly. Anonymous? Absolutely.
rob
Forget soda, I want a Slurpee [tm] machine.
rob
Attack of the Clones?
Missing too is the option "Do not ask me ask me again."
rob
Forget sending/receiving email; regress back to the days of the Pony Express.
rob
Perhaps, I'm wrong. Fundamentally the problem is open relays. I like the idea of defining a new email protocol as a means of starting fresh. I don't know if this would count as a new protocol or simply a procedure but the idea that an email message is waiting on the sender's server while the receiver is sent an email notification that "a message is waiting on sender's server" is more along the lines of what I'm thinking. Of coarse, having an 8-bit clean email protocol would be nice too.
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A server with open relays has the burden then of hosting a massive number of emails from the spammer
There is still the problem of tracing the spammer. Even if they're found guilty, what'll happen if they don't pay the fine? Will we send the spammer to a collection agency? Will we send the Mafia after them? C'mon. Why don't we just pass a law fining all ISP's with open relays? This "anti-spam" law sounds as effective as putting a Band-Aid on a compound fracture. Why don't we start a new anti-spam political campaign: "Just say NO to spam!" Define a new email protocol. Elliminate SMTP. Done. If you miss some email because the sender doesn't speak the new protocol, well...too bad for them. Sheesh.
rob
All software (like TurboTax) must include a label clearly stating it writes to a hidden track/sector of one's hard drive (Windows) as a means of copy restriction. As such, there is a risk of overwriting other information there.
rob