I don't believe that is what the editors meant--the fact that they DID put pressure on the open source projects because of using their patented technology shows how Unisys did not, in the past, respect the ideals of open source.
This is why Spiderman sequels come out right with crappy superhero movies. Many would have lost faith in the human race if Daredevil weren't playing at the same time Spiderman was!
On the page http://ilovebees.com/hives.html, this sound file is played.
it sounds a bit weird to me. is this just some stock bee sound you can find online? it sounds like something might be hidden in it backwards or something.
ermm... if i'm not mistaken, you should mod parent down. this is an amazon affiliate link. this is like karma whoring except with money instead of karma points:)
On the other hand, would these same ISPs no longer be bombarded with users who think that they are the people who can help them fix the worm they got? I'd venture to say there would be more of those users than there would of angry users because of the worm blocking method.
I have been doing a high school science research class project on stopping the spreading of internet-borne worms though analysis of epidemic models and such. I have come across many different methods for stopping the distribution of vulnerability-based worms, so I'll share here (in order from most innovative to most obvious):
First, a very ingenious method coming from Dartmouth's Institute for Security Technology Studies. They propose a method called monitoring the internet for plumes of ICMP unreachable messages. Software is installed on routers which records the ICMP unreachable messages being sent and sends data every once in a while to a central server which analyzes the data and sees which things are probably random-scanning worms. This is probably the best idea I've seen yet, but most likely the hardest to implement (as router software is usually tried to keep air-tight). The bad ports and such would then be filtered or turned off as appropriate.
A second method which may have been talked about on here or not is "good" worms. Worms which sit around and listen for worm data would then send a copy of itself from the computer which was scanning them, therefore fixing another hole and having that computer be another "good" computer. The bad thing with this is that it will only really work when the worm is at its peak, when damage has already been done. It would be useful for cleanup, but of course there are issues with privacy and control would be rampant.
Another "solution" is getting users to install firewalls and anti-virus software but thats a more obvious and hard to implement solution.
I am modeling all of these possibilities using a mathematical model for epidemics, and seeing where which one would theoretically be most useful and such, and I'll take a look at the method used in the article.
(note: i am not an expert and am quite naiive when it comes to software matters but anyway...)
Would using the Longhorn built in APIs and UI markup langauges improve the performance/stability of the browser on that platform? Couldnt a group just maintain the Longhorn version of the browser, much as the Windows version of GAIM is handled?
I just watched the live JPL NASA webcast and they said that the wheel technique did not work, today they will lower the wheel back down and try to retract the bag by revolving the retraction motor 6 more times. If it does not work, they still have plenty of other possible routes; they are just trying to make sure nothing is compromised so early in the mission.
Since they say they use arrays of HDTV storage devices for storing their video, couldn't they broadcast it by just composing the data over 16 different satellite HDTV channels? Have the TV put it together - otherwise they'll have to figure out some way of transferring HUGE amounts of data over a smaller line, which would be better in the long run, though.
If you seriously think this, then you obviously don't read many slashdot articles. Almost every single time a large file is mentioned (ISOs for distros, audio files, whatever), someone puts up a torrent and many people get the files that way.
The media companies have full control over what files users can get from them, too. With other methods of distribution, with illegal files mixed in, many users would feel "why should I get the 1 episode of the animatrix when i can rip off the whole DVD just by clicking a different file?" when they search for the Animatrix, while getting the DVD is illegal and the one episode is not.
I could see BitTorrent being embraced by the media companies, simply because it is less associated at its core with infringing on IP and such. The media companies have had huge legal battles with Kazaa; why would they possibly want to have anything to do with them besides trying to shut them down?
torrents can be used for files less than 100mb in size:)
i was getting a very quick download speed, i'm guessing many people are leaving theirs open even after the download.
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I don't believe that is what the editors meant--the fact that they DID put pressure on the open source projects because of using their patented technology shows how Unisys did not, in the past, respect the ideals of open source.
Who'd have thought!
This is why Spiderman sequels come out right with crappy superhero movies. Many would have lost faith in the human race if Daredevil weren't playing at the same time Spiderman was!
Liquid war is one of the most fun open source games I've played. I'm surprised BZFlag wasnt mentioned!
On the page http://ilovebees.com/hives.html, this sound file is played. it sounds a bit weird to me. is this just some stock bee sound you can find online? it sounds like something might be hidden in it backwards or something.
ermm... if i'm not mistaken, you should mod parent down. this is an amazon affiliate link. this is like karma whoring except with money instead of karma points :)
I'm sure it would be a different story if the boy had been killed in the accident.
On the other hand, would these same ISPs no longer be bombarded with users who think that they are the people who can help them fix the worm they got? I'd venture to say there would be more of those users than there would of angry users because of the worm blocking method.
I have been doing a high school science research class project on stopping the spreading of internet-borne worms though analysis of epidemic models and such. I have come across many different methods for stopping the distribution of vulnerability-based worms, so I'll share here (in order from most innovative to most obvious): First, a very ingenious method coming from Dartmouth's Institute for Security Technology Studies. They propose a method called monitoring the internet for plumes of ICMP unreachable messages. Software is installed on routers which records the ICMP unreachable messages being sent and sends data every once in a while to a central server which analyzes the data and sees which things are probably random-scanning worms. This is probably the best idea I've seen yet, but most likely the hardest to implement (as router software is usually tried to keep air-tight). The bad ports and such would then be filtered or turned off as appropriate. A second method which may have been talked about on here or not is "good" worms. Worms which sit around and listen for worm data would then send a copy of itself from the computer which was scanning them, therefore fixing another hole and having that computer be another "good" computer. The bad thing with this is that it will only really work when the worm is at its peak, when damage has already been done. It would be useful for cleanup, but of course there are issues with privacy and control would be rampant. Another "solution" is getting users to install firewalls and anti-virus software but thats a more obvious and hard to implement solution. I am modeling all of these possibilities using a mathematical model for epidemics, and seeing where which one would theoretically be most useful and such, and I'll take a look at the method used in the article.
and nobody has mentioned that the article was not even written by CNN! more like "AP notices that wifi is insecure".
xerox would have been a much better company to make the comparison with.
(note: i am not an expert and am quite naiive when it comes to software matters but anyway...) Would using the Longhorn built in APIs and UI markup langauges improve the performance/stability of the browser on that platform? Couldnt a group just maintain the Longhorn version of the browser, much as the Windows version of GAIM is handled?
I just watched the live JPL NASA webcast and they said that the wheel technique did not work, today they will lower the wheel back down and try to retract the bag by revolving the retraction motor 6 more times. If it does not work, they still have plenty of other possible routes; they are just trying to make sure nothing is compromised so early in the mission.
Since they say they use arrays of HDTV storage devices for storing their video, couldn't they broadcast it by just composing the data over 16 different satellite HDTV channels? Have the TV put it together - otherwise they'll have to figure out some way of transferring HUGE amounts of data over a smaller line, which would be better in the long run, though.
.. further shows Ben Affleck isn't trying to follow in the footsteps of Matt Damon. I swear.
yes they are ;)
Yes, because most Linux installs don't require users to jump through hoops.
While this is not Information Technology, this is most certainly technology (the application of science).
If you seriously think this, then you obviously don't read many slashdot articles. Almost every single time a large file is mentioned (ISOs for distros, audio files, whatever), someone puts up a torrent and many people get the files that way. The media companies have full control over what files users can get from them, too. With other methods of distribution, with illegal files mixed in, many users would feel "why should I get the 1 episode of the animatrix when i can rip off the whole DVD just by clicking a different file?" when they search for the Animatrix, while getting the DVD is illegal and the one episode is not.
I could see BitTorrent being embraced by the media companies, simply because it is less associated at its core with infringing on IP and such. The media companies have had huge legal battles with Kazaa; why would they possibly want to have anything to do with them besides trying to shut them down?
somebody post a torrent of the video as a reply; mod whoever's post is a torrent up and mine down
Is there a torrent out there with the kernel in it? Mod the reply with torrent link up.
information will these rovers be collecting? Will they be sending many photos back to Earth?
would have been nice if they had also provided torrents of the game itself (which you have to extract some level file or something from)
torrents can be used for files less than 100mb in size :)
i was getting a very quick download speed, i'm guessing many people are leaving theirs open even after the download.