Responding on behalf of hosts that don't (aren't supposed to) exist isn't necessarily a bad thing. It can save on the 45 second timeout for customers, and can help keep FW state tables smaller.
That being said.. spoofing addresses to return RST commands and etc. just SUCKS.
I wish DSL providers would improve their coverage. Many people don't have a choice of anything BUT Comcrap.
Ok, Vista runs slower than XP. I don't debate that. But, XP ran slower than Windows 98, OR Windows 2000. How much of this is love-to-hate-microsoft, and how much of it is really truly bad?
I've been using Vista since October, and, where stuff is moved around, and a little different, it is NOT Satan personified. Turn of UAC, use Google Desktop instead of Windows Sidebar, Firefox instead of IE, and it's been very stable.
No. You shouldn't upgrade your old hardware. But, if it's new hardware, it will run just fine.
And, although fluff, Aero is actually COOL to play with. Useful? not really. but cool.
You are *NOT* alone in this. The fan noise is considerable on the XBOX360. Much more so than the original XBOX. Add to that the DVD spin noise, and it's even worse (HD/DVD spin isn't that bad, but it's hard to tell over the fans).
For this thing to be anything but a game console for me, it needs to be MUCH quieter. Almost SILENT.
I've been a fan of Firefox since 0.8... I'm typing this in Firefox for Windows under WinXP Pro. It's been running since first thing this morning, and according to the task manager, it is currently utilizing 114MB of memory. What's being done about the rampant memory usage in Firefox? I know of the rendering debate and memory usage. Can't there be some middle ground on memory collection to keep a 6MB file download from consuming now 115MB of RAM?
Much like the 'blink' font tag in HTML, Internet Ads need to learn that it's important to be present, but not distracting. No self repecting web designer uses the blink tag any more. It's just too obnoxious, and actually puts people OFF of the website. Online Ad designers need to embrace this same philosophy. It is my opinion that the adblock extenion for Mozilla browsers was created because some ads are just too destracting, and make the content of the PAGE harder to read.
Rotating images/text is one thing, but blinking/flashing graphics will NEVER get me to click on the link..
I have no problem with people whining. It's the people that a) listen to them, b) believe them, and c) ACT on what they're whining about that bothers me. And that includes the legal system, and the lawyers that exploit it.
I dunno.. I assume this information was posted in a publically accessible location. If this was sensitive data, then they should have secured it.
I like the newpaper analogy. Once it's in print, copyright or not, it's subject to archival by someone, somewhere. That's why companies don't publish all their documentation, and they have a records-retention policy.
So, if the developers of this new technology develop a system quickly, and with little regard for security, is it really paranoia? Yeah, new technologies are cool, but you HAVE to think about security during the design. It's fine to use things like TFTP for configs when you're doing a proof of concept, but before production release, maybe it be good to take out the unsecured protocols?
I used to spend a lot of time fixing friends computers because of viruses. Now, I spend it in cleaning up spyware. Spyware that was installed compliments of Internet Explorer, and has forced their machine to a GRINDING HALT.
Yet, I am still waiting for the first person that I have to spend 4 hours cleaning up spyware after they've switched to Mozilla/Firefox/Thunderbird.
Until I have confidence in IE to block popups, and stop installing apps w/out question (and I won't even to into FEATURES, like tabbed browsing, in-page document search, etc.), I'll stick to Firefox, thanks.
THis problem has existed with ever single industry around. Every talk to a car mechanic about what's REALLY wrong with your car? What about an electrician? How may people actually know what GFI is, other than that little button in your bathroom? And don't get me started about the legal industry.
Anything that is complex comes with technical 'jargon', and anything that is widely used is going to expose that 'jargon' to people who aren't familiar with it.
It's all about education. If you can't explain to someone in simple terms how a 'cookie' can be used as 'spyware', them you shouldn't be dealing with end users.
I think this is a bit of an over-simplification of the problem. The problem isn't how quickly a fix can be produced. The question is: how fast can you get an update installed on all of the vulnerable hosts..?
now, that being said, there is still the fact that 90% of all users run as administrator (or admin account) on windows, but with Linux/Unix it's a lot les likely to run as an administrative user.
"a vast fishing expedition", which means they don't know what they're looking for, but they'll know it when they see it...
The suit doesn't involve the FSF, or the GPL (this is a contract dispute. Hopefully, the FSF can tell them to go pound sand (In other words, tell us exactly what information you're looking for)...
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Responding on behalf of hosts that don't (aren't supposed to) exist isn't necessarily a bad thing. It can save on the 45 second timeout for customers, and can help keep FW state tables smaller.
That being said.. spoofing addresses to return RST commands and etc. just SUCKS.
I wish DSL providers would improve their coverage. Many people don't have a choice of anything BUT Comcrap.
Ok, Vista runs slower than XP. I don't debate that. But, XP ran slower than Windows 98, OR Windows 2000. How much of this is love-to-hate-microsoft, and how much of it is really truly bad?
I've been using Vista since October, and, where stuff is moved around, and a little different, it is NOT Satan personified. Turn of UAC, use Google Desktop instead of Windows Sidebar, Firefox instead of IE, and it's been very stable.
No. You shouldn't upgrade your old hardware. But, if it's new hardware, it will run just fine.
And, although fluff, Aero is actually COOL to play with. Useful? not really. but cool.
So, which is actually scarier:
1) The fact that the RIAA is trying to sell the concept that piracy leads other crimes
or
2) That law enforcement might actually believe them!?!?!
You are *NOT* alone in this. The fan noise is considerable on the XBOX360. Much more so than the original XBOX. Add to that the DVD spin noise, and it's even worse (HD/DVD spin isn't that bad, but it's hard to tell over the fans).
For this thing to be anything but a game console for me, it needs to be MUCH quieter. Almost SILENT.
This is funny. You just highlighted the business strategy behind Microsoft too.
Of course, this is why people pay for for a loaf of bread at 7-11. Convenience.
What good is one throat to choke when you spend all your time trying to choke it?
you still need to be faster than the internet. The hacks get around faster than you can follow.
Good luck with that.
Chris,
I've been a fan of Firefox since 0.8... I'm typing this in Firefox for Windows under WinXP Pro. It's been running since first thing this morning, and according to the task manager, it is currently utilizing 114MB of memory. What's being done about the rampant memory usage in Firefox? I know of the rendering debate and memory usage. Can't there be some middle ground on memory collection to keep a 6MB file download from consuming now 115MB of RAM?
I wish we could get royalties for developing the outline for your book.. that's what I wish..
Much like the 'blink' font tag in HTML, Internet Ads need to learn that it's important to be present, but not distracting. No self repecting web designer uses the blink tag any more. It's just too obnoxious, and actually puts people OFF of the website. Online Ad designers need to embrace this same philosophy. It is my opinion that the adblock extenion for Mozilla browsers was created because some ads are just too destracting, and make the content of the PAGE harder to read.
Rotating images/text is one thing, but blinking/flashing graphics will NEVER get me to click on the link..
I have no problem with people whining. It's the people that a) listen to them, b) believe them, and c) ACT on what they're whining about that bothers me. And that includes the legal system, and the lawyers that exploit it.
The horror. How could Microsoft not innovate!?!?! Adding features that other people thought of? I'm crushed!!!
No where does it say it uses the USB key to START IT.. It says it has an "interface port for multimedia applications"...
The article isn't that long.. maybe we could read it a little slower next time, huh?
I dunno.. I assume this information was posted in a publically accessible location. If this was sensitive data, then they should have secured it.
I like the newpaper analogy. Once it's in print, copyright or not, it's subject to archival by someone, somewhere. That's why companies don't publish all their documentation, and they have a records-retention policy.
So, if the developers of this new technology develop a system quickly, and with little regard for security, is it really paranoia? Yeah, new technologies are cool, but you HAVE to think about security during the design. It's fine to use things like TFTP for configs when you're doing a proof of concept, but before production release, maybe it be good to take out the unsecured protocols?
especially compared to SPYWARE.
I used to spend a lot of time fixing friends computers because of viruses. Now, I spend it in cleaning up spyware. Spyware that was installed compliments of Internet Explorer, and has forced their machine to a GRINDING HALT.
Yet, I am still waiting for the first person that I have to spend 4 hours cleaning up spyware after they've switched to Mozilla/Firefox/Thunderbird.
Until I have confidence in IE to block popups, and stop installing apps w/out question (and I won't even to into FEATURES, like tabbed browsing, in-page document search, etc.), I'll stick to Firefox, thanks.
THis problem has existed with ever single industry around. Every talk to a car mechanic about what's REALLY wrong with your car? What about an electrician? How may people actually know what GFI is, other than that little button in your bathroom? And don't get me started about the legal industry.
Anything that is complex comes with technical 'jargon', and anything that is widely used is going to expose that 'jargon' to people who aren't familiar with it.
It's all about education. If you can't explain to someone in simple terms how a 'cookie' can be used as 'spyware', them you shouldn't be dealing with end users.
61" LCD Television with all the trimmings
I mean, geez, it's only 30K.
I think this is a bit of an over-simplification of the problem. The problem isn't how quickly a fix can be produced. The question is: how fast can you get an update installed on all of the vulnerable hosts..?
now, that being said, there is still the fact that 90% of all users run as administrator (or admin account) on windows, but with Linux/Unix it's a lot les likely to run as an administrative user.
I beg to differ. Everyone ELSE that MS has 'teamed up with' has gotten stomped. If I was the RIAA, I'd watch my back...
It'll be like a battle-royale between EULAs.
I downloaded Gigli
Wait... someone took the time to rip Gigli AND POST it somewhere?
What a waste of bandwidth (both personal and network).
Now, if they'd only make IE ILLEGAL...
I'm not sure if it's capable of recording on all 4 simultaneously--
No. You can use any two tuners simultaneously: two satellite, or 2 terrestrial, or one satellite and one terrestrial.
IANAL, but I believe the phrase commonly used is:
"a vast fishing expedition", which means they don't know what they're looking for, but they'll know it when they see it...
The suit doesn't involve the FSF, or the GPL (this is a contract dispute. Hopefully, the FSF can tell them to go pound sand (In other words, tell us exactly what information you're looking for)...
Lemme get this correct:
EU: "You have a monopoly. You don't play well. Change"
Microsoft: "No."
EU: "Ok. So we'll fine you big"
Microsoft: "Ok. Oh, by the way.. Windows will be more expensive from now on."
EU: "That's OK. At least people can compete."
Microsoft: "FOOLS! We have a monopoly. People hwo WANT to use our software will pay for your ignorance."
EU: "Oops."