Public key cryptography is based on the intractability of one way functions. The simple fact that someone has your public key does NOT enable them to decrypt data sent to your private key.
You are thinking of symmetrical encryption schemes. Where both parties use the same key.
With it, they only have to have a letter from Ashcroft saying it is OK to pick your locks, sneak and peak your data, monitor the keystrokes on your keyboard, tap your phone, capture every bit of data passing through your internet connection and whatever else they can think of.
The only thing they have to do is somehow connect it with terrorism. But that really doesn't mean much, look at what happened with the guys in Vegas (a public corruption and money laundering probe).
So much for needing to get a warrant. Here in America... (oh forget it, it's 2004 not 2000).
I agree that we should encrypt everything, but as the previous poster indicated, that would probably be all the justification Ashcroft would need go after you.
I agree with Michael Moore on this one. Dude where's my country?
I have bought equipment from Cowan Alexander's auctions that still had intact data present. No once over write. No Format the Partitions. No Del the Partition Table.
I can remember finding an offline copy of one company's Exchange Server's priv & pub (the entire email database if you're familiar with M$ Exchange server). Just for shits and giggles, I preped a recovery server, mounted the priv and pub. Everything in everyone's email (it was a telecom company or ISP if I remember right) available to my prying eyes.
After a few mailboxes, I lost interest and blew the whole thing away.
Oh and while on the subject. Notice how Cowan's registration page asks for credit card info, yet the page is NOT ENCRYPTED?
I was assured that a script just verifies that the number is legit (validation algorithm). I was further told if I don't like it, don't use it. I told them I should take TCP Drump and verfiy it for myself.
I sent an email to sans.org re: the possible submission of unencrypted CC data being sent via cowan, but never heard back from them.
I'm sure someone here may verify what indeed happens to this data.
What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
That said, I don't think the current composition of the Supreme Court will rule in a similar manner to the case you've cited. Which I see as a weakening of the Bill of Rights.
That'll have our Founding Father's spinning in their graves.
> Some of these bootleg DVDs and CDs I see being sold on the street look almost like the real thing.
Is it really a good thing or a waste of time?
Funny I've never seen anything like that on the street. Now maybe the reason I don't see it is I don't go looking for. And I'd have no idea how good or bad these fakes are. Because I don't buy them.
Now if you're buying bootleg copies on the street, does it matter if it has this new seal on it? I wouldn't know.
Some stupid seal on a DVD means nothing to me. I'm not concerned with renting or buying a bootleg DVD in Blockbuster, FRY's etc.
This is one of the most compelling arguments for software like DVDXcopy Platinum (I have nothing to do with 321 studios).
It allows you to take back your rights of how to use products you own.
Plus it also gives you a reason to boot-up a M$ box. If I knew of a linux alternative, I'd be that much closer to freedom.
I think the next time I have to re-activate DVDXcopy because I've upgraded my hardware (again), I'm just going to "activate it myself". Another effort to take back some of the rights we are entitle to when we buy a product.
Here in California there are laws on the books that Require everyone to carry and provide ID at ALL Times and produce it to a LEO (Law Enforcement Office) upon request. Not doing so is a misdemeanor and you are subject to arrest.
As this case points out, being an asshole will get you arrested.
FYI a "barely streetable car" will run maybe under a 14 quater mile.
Which means I'll be parked by the time your "high" torque * rpm = HP (kick ass) car..... finally makes it to the end of the strip.
You can google for the specs on any car or engine you'd like.
The Bottom line is HP/LBS. Torque = yea whatever...End of Rant. Or in other words put up or shutup .
It's called attention to detail
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Try it. It works.
Do you think anything that requires specialization is any different?
Let me guess, the first time you wrote a program it worked flawlessly and you didn't have to debug it.
I thought so.
There is NO MAGIC.
For me there are very few BLACK BOXES (and not in the phrack sense).
Rodger
Again correct me if I'm wrong, but
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So you're agument is that HP=Torque*RPM
Basically C=A*B but B is really the determining factor.
I'll be more than happy to show you that the true equation is hp/lb. Or Bragging rights=C/D
No "street legal" or even anything short of a drag strip car can beat my motorcycle which doesn't make anywhere near the torque that even a 4 cyl car does.
The gaulet has been cast. Will you pick it up?
How much of a head start will you require?
Mine runs a 10.5 quater mile @ 135 mph. What's your high torque auto run?
Rodger
V8 with a 4 CYL Tranny
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Can you even bolt a V8 to a 4 CYL tranny.
In the old days they were bolt patern incompatible.
Have you read the manufacturer warranty on brakes. Before you put your foot further into your mouth, I'd suggest you do. Usually brakes are only covered 6 months or 5,000 miles.
My Dodge Dakoda has very much under engineered brakes. They had warped rotors within 20K. I turned the rotor and replaced the pads at the dealer. And I don't/can't ride the brakes, I have a manual transmission. Then they warped again about 45K. At which point I replaced the factory pads with the BEST aftermarket pads I could buy and again turned the rotors.
Doubt my claims, just google for info RE: dakoda and brakes. The next time I have to do it, I'll be buying vented aftermarket rotors. I hope one of the previous posters who was afraid to be near a car he had worked on designed anything associated with those parts.
FYI a forged crank is common among "race cars". For Instance the Hemi engines from Dodge/Chrysler in the late 60's.
That said, converting a diesel engine to gasoline would indeed be an extreme modification. Unless there is something I'm missing like it's the same block and just different head and intake between the gas and diesel engines????
I could be mistaken, but I thought that Torque was the "response/sensation" like the car wanting to do a wheelie whereas Horsepower was the actual rubber meets the road (as in go fast).
In an automobile that is.
However the real equation is HP/weight.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Rodger
Guess you don't roam on the internet
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Because that windows code can kill your computer. See Magistr.
And in answer to your question: How about electricity? It's everywhere, used by everyone and could easily kill you if someone fucked up.
10.5:1 is your compression ratio
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I'm totally amazed how clueless your average/.er is RE: automoive issues.
My motorcycle is 10.5:1 (compression ratio) Stock. Off the showroom floor. Of course I bought it used and let someone else take the 50% loss driving it off the showroom floor (more than 10 years ago).
And it'll beat ANYTHING on 4 wheels that ANYONE can drive (legally) on the street. Hands Down. And VERY easily.
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I'd suggest you go here:
http://www.cacr.math.uwaterloo.ca/hac/
and read a little.
Public key cryptography is based on the intractability of one way functions. The simple fact that someone has your public key does NOT enable them to decrypt data sent to your private key.
You are thinking of symmetrical encryption schemes. Where both parties use the same key.
With it, they only have to have a letter from Ashcroft saying it is OK to pick your locks, sneak and peak your data, monitor the keystrokes on your keyboard, tap your phone, capture every bit of data passing through your internet connection and whatever else they can think of.
The only thing they have to do is somehow connect it with terrorism. But that really doesn't mean much, look at what happened with the guys in Vegas (a public corruption and money laundering probe).
So much for needing to get a warrant. Here in America... (oh forget it, it's 2004 not 2000).
I agree that we should encrypt everything, but as the previous poster indicated, that would probably be all the justification Ashcroft would need go after you.
I agree with Michael Moore on this one. Dude where's my country?
Please be Chrysler.
Please be Chrysler.
Please be Chrysler.
Some time later.
I Won!
Sort of a mixed blessing. I hate Chrysler, but love Linux.
I guess you can't have everything.
I'm thinking that both groups:
Computer users have a much larger user base than HAM, majority vote and possibly infulence.
I also figure power companies have a lot more money than HAM to buy laws/rulings with.
Therefore I think both are likely to favor BPL over HAM.
But I think everyone hates SPAM (wonder if someone will try to blame HAM for it).
The majority often times rules. Or at least lately those with the most money make the rules/laws.
I think it is fair to say that the vast majority of computer/internet users would side with $30/month symmetrical 1Mbps.
Nothing personal and I'm not trying to offend anyone.
How about symmetrical data rates?
How about less than either cable or DSL pricing?
How about available anywhere you have power (which computers usually need to operate)?
As soon as it's available in my AO, I'll be jumping ship from my current provider.
How about RTFA?
I've personally seen people (cowan alexander auction) pay more for used stuff without a warranty than you could buy it new (with warranty).
Right.
I have bought equipment from Cowan Alexander's auctions that still had intact data present. No once over write. No Format the Partitions. No Del the Partition Table.
I can remember finding an offline copy of one company's Exchange Server's priv & pub (the entire email database if you're familiar with M$ Exchange server). Just for shits and giggles, I preped a recovery server, mounted the priv and pub. Everything in everyone's email (it was a telecom company or ISP if I remember right) available to my prying eyes.
After a few mailboxes, I lost interest and blew the whole thing away.
Oh and while on the subject. Notice how Cowan's registration page asks for credit card info, yet the page is NOT ENCRYPTED?
I was assured that a script just verifies that the number is legit (validation algorithm). I was further told if I don't like it, don't use it. I told them I should take TCP Drump and verfiy it for myself.
I sent an email to sans.org re: the possible submission of unencrypted CC data being sent via cowan, but never heard back from them.
I'm sure someone here may verify what indeed happens to this data.
I just waited for my girlfriend to buy one (at a cowan alexander auction).
When she became an ex-girlfriend, she just left the chair with me. I never even asked her for. Rather I asked her to take it several times.
What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
- Patrick Henry
You miss underestimate me.
GWB
I took my settlement a long time ago.
....
The RIAA can shove their check up their
I was wrong. Thank you for correcting me.
That said, I don't think the current composition of the Supreme Court will rule in a similar manner to the case you've cited. Which I see as a weakening of the Bill of Rights.
That'll have our Founding Father's spinning in their graves.
> Some of these bootleg DVDs and CDs I see being sold on the street look almost like the real thing.
Is it really a good thing or a waste of time?
Funny I've never seen anything like that on the street. Now maybe the reason I don't see it is I don't go looking for. And I'd have no idea how good or bad these fakes are. Because I don't buy them.
Now if you're buying bootleg copies on the street, does it matter if it has this new seal on it? I wouldn't know.
Some stupid seal on a DVD means nothing to me. I'm not concerned with renting or buying a bootleg DVD in Blockbuster, FRY's etc.
Rodger
This is one of the most compelling arguments for software like DVDXcopy Platinum (I have nothing to do with 321 studios).
It allows you to take back your rights of how to use products you own.
Plus it also gives you a reason to boot-up a M$ box. If I knew of a linux alternative, I'd be that much closer to freedom.
I think the next time I have to re-activate DVDXcopy because I've upgraded my hardware (again), I'm just going to "activate it myself". Another effort to take back some of the rights we are entitle to when we buy a product.
Here in California there are laws on the books that Require everyone to carry and provide ID at ALL Times and produce it to a LEO (Law Enforcement Office) upon request. Not doing so is a misdemeanor and you are subject to arrest.
As this case points out, being an asshole will get you arrested.
FYI a "barely streetable car" will run maybe under a 14 quater mile.
..... finally makes it to the end of the strip.
..End of Rant. Or in other words put up or shutup .
Which means I'll be parked by the time your "high" torque * rpm = HP (kick ass) car
You can google for the specs on any car or engine you'd like.
The Bottom line is HP/LBS. Torque = yea whatever.
Try it. It works.
Do you think anything that requires specialization is any different?
Let me guess, the first time you wrote a program it worked flawlessly and you didn't have to debug it.
I thought so.
There is NO MAGIC.
For me there are very few BLACK BOXES (and not in the phrack sense).
Rodger
So you're agument is that HP=Torque*RPM
Basically C=A*B but B is really the determining factor.
I'll be more than happy to show you that the true equation is hp/lb. Or Bragging rights=C/D
No "street legal" or even anything short of a drag strip car can beat my motorcycle which doesn't make anywhere near the torque that even a 4 cyl car does.
The gaulet has been cast. Will you pick it up?
How much of a head start will you require?
Mine runs a 10.5 quater mile @ 135 mph. What's your high torque auto run?
Rodger
Can you even bolt a V8 to a 4 CYL tranny.
In the old days they were bolt patern incompatible.
Maybe I'm just getting old.
Rodger
Have you read the manufacturer warranty on brakes. Before you put your foot further into your mouth, I'd suggest you do. Usually brakes are only covered 6 months or 5,000 miles.
My Dodge Dakoda has very much under engineered brakes. They had warped rotors within 20K. I turned the rotor and replaced the pads at the dealer. And I don't/can't ride the brakes, I have a manual transmission. Then they warped again about 45K. At which point I replaced the factory pads with the BEST aftermarket pads I could buy and again turned the rotors.
Doubt my claims, just google for info RE: dakoda and brakes. The next time I have to do it, I'll be buying vented aftermarket rotors. I hope one of the previous posters who was afraid to be near a car he had worked on designed anything associated with those parts.
Oh and it's time to say this again.
FUCK YOU DODGE aka Daimler Chrysler.
The motor is Over-engineered.
So it's safe to "boost" it.
FYI a forged crank is common among "race cars". For Instance the Hemi engines from Dodge/Chrysler in the late 60's.
That said, converting a diesel engine to gasoline would indeed be an extreme modification. Unless there is something I'm missing like it's the same block and just different head and intake between the gas and diesel engines????
Rodger
I could be mistaken, but I thought that Torque was the "response/sensation" like the car wanting to do a wheelie whereas Horsepower was the actual rubber meets the road (as in go fast).
In an automobile that is.
However the real equation is HP/weight.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Rodger
Because that windows code can kill your computer. See Magistr.
And in answer to your question: How about electricity? It's everywhere, used by everyone and could easily kill you if someone fucked up.
I'm totally amazed how clueless your average /.er is RE: automoive issues.
My motorcycle is 10.5:1 (compression ratio) Stock. Off the showroom floor. Of course I bought it used and let someone else take the 50% loss driving it off the showroom floor (more than 10 years ago).
And it'll beat ANYTHING on 4 wheels that ANYONE can drive (legally) on the street. Hands Down. And VERY easily.
Rodger