On x86 processors (and probably most others), the stack pushes backward in memory
As I understand it, this is not the case for PowerPC processors - so once Apple migrates to x86, so potentially a class of exploits will become possible. This is one of the things that I am not looking forward to about the "switch":(
Let's face it: the author meant to say "sounds the death knell" or "rings the death knell" or something to that effect, and just got it horribly, horribly wrong in his mind, likely using the same logic you did
I think that you have hit the hammer right between the eyes
I look forward to finally replacing my Powerbook with a nice speedy Intel-powered machine in a year or two, and I bet many Apple users will be with me
I have a Powerbook 12" with a G4 at 1.33 GHz. I have had it for almost a year and was considering moving up to the 15". For me, the speed bump would be even smaller right now.
My biggest problem with the GPL is the FSF's position that even dynamically linking against a library under GPL is enough to make the resulting code a derivative work (and thus also subject to the GPL).
I agree. It was largely this clause that inspired me to recommend the use of the MPL instead of the GPL for a product that my company intends to release in the future.
The following post was made by codeweavers onto the Darwine project mailing list:
Message: 3 Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 16:12:49 -0500 From: Jeremy White To: Darwine Devel Subject: [Darwine] Slightly OT; we've announced a roadmap to the Mac
I just wanted to let folks know that we've officially announced that we'll be providing CrossOver Office for the Mac. We will likely be using/supporting/aiding + abetting the Darwine project/process as our way of achieving that.
This is pretty exciting for us; we've done a lot of Mac work through the years, and have some Mac bigots on staff. We'd just never seen a way to make a Mac version of CrossOver make business sense...until now.
We're still figuring out just how we want to attack this, and so on (and waiting for our dev kit to arrive ). Right now, we're trying to encourage ISVs to partner with us; the more interest we can generate now, the more energy we can put into this prior to the official Intel/Mac launch.
But I figured I'd drop a note to let folks know, and to say thank you for all the work you've put in. I hope we can pitch in and help out!
Likewise in Australia, there is just federal income tax and no state income tax. I am actually astounded that you guys in the US would put up with two income tax returns:)
The Australian Tax Office (ATO is equiv to IRS) has some e-tax software to help you prepare your tax return (even for more complicated tax returns including rental income, capital gains, business income, depreciation etc). This can either be submitted online or printed and submitted via snail mail.
Unfortunately I think that previous versions have been Windows only but since their corporate stuff is now Java maybe that is where e-tax is headed too?
I got the hunch that Altivec had extra stuff than SSE2/3 based on the universal binary document from Apple which details the changes required to port Altivec code to SSE2/3 code. When reading that section, I couldn't help thinking "I bet that Apple knows everything about SSE4".
Maybe that is just the same wishful thinking that had me thinking yesterday that maybe Intel was going to make a version of the Pentium M that understood the PPC ISA:)
The standard package format on Windows is a windows installer (MSI) package. This is used by Office 2000/XP/2003 etc. Think of it as functionally equivalent to an RPM.
The windows installer package can be deployed with the built-in software installation via group policy (aka intellimirror) or the more feature rich (and expensive) options like SMS, ZenWorks, Altiris etc
Increasingly more FOSS projects are distributing the installations for Windows as windows installer packages - for example Apache
For FOSS projects that use legacy installers, the installation can be repackaged into windows installer format using a variety of tools.
[Blatant self promotion]Building windows installer packages is one of my companies core skills, we actually have our Firefox and Thunderbird packages available for free download[/Blatant self promotion]
On both the OS X and Windows version of Adobe Reader 7.0, you get a huge speed up if you remove all the useless plug-ins.
To do this on the OS X version, just right click/CTRL click on "Adobe Reader 7.0" and select "Get Info". In the plugins section deselect everything except Search.AcroPlugin.
To do this on the Windows version, just move the unwanted plugins from "c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\Plugins" to "c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\Optional".
In both cases, if you end up needing one of the plugins that you removed, then just put it back!
I would definately recommend a backpack from STM. They have heaps of pockets and places to stash stuff, they are strong and they don't look like a typical laptop bag.
I vaguely remember a US supplier being publicised, but you can get them everywhere in Australia
I think that the compulsory military service is a red herring - we don't have it in Australia (and our gun death rate is much lower than the USA)
Perhaps the problem is that some states in the USA make it a little easier to get hold of guns? Seriously, I suspect that the issue is only partially about gun availability, and more to do your culture
Seriously, why don't you look around the world at countries that don't have gun problems.
I live in Australia and our annual gun death toll is still in double digits (homicide+accidents+cops shooting bad guys). If we are too far away to visit, I have heard the Canadians manage to do much better than the USA too!
The line once the victim disarmers disarm themselves by law, they won't be able to force their views on others anymore was a joke, but this is what scares the rest of the world about the USA. There seems to be this mindset that the strongest force wins, the ends is more important that the means (I am thinking of Microsoft, George W, Rumsfeld, Kissinger, etc).
Make no mistake, I am no US hater, but I seriously do not know if I would feel safe enough to visit
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On x86 processors (and probably most others), the stack pushes backward in memory As I understand it, this is not the case for PowerPC processors - so once Apple migrates to x86, so potentially a class of exploits will become possible. This is one of the things that I am not looking forward to about the "switch" :(
Apparently no-one had an argument with this point :)
It looks like Jobs should have just kicked a chair and swore alot instead...
I think that you have hit the hammer right between the eyes
Oops, looks like MS got there first :)
I have a Powerbook 12" with a G4 at 1.33 GHz. I have had it for almost a year and was considering moving up to the 15". For me, the speed bump would be even smaller right now.
He lists his e-mail as 19inch@gamil.com - I would have thought that the pr0n guys would have been using that already?
It only passes if you use a nightly. For those that aren't aware, you can build your own or download Safari on Acid
My biggest problem with the GPL is the FSF's position that even dynamically linking against a library under GPL is enough to make the resulting code a derivative work (and thus also subject to the GPL). I agree. It was largely this clause that inspired me to recommend the use of the MPL instead of the GPL for a product that my company intends to release in the future.
Never fear, Automator is coming to an x86 near you soon :)
I wonder if it was only US CC numbers or if we all have to worry?
The Australian Tax Office (ATO is equiv to IRS) has some e-tax software to help you prepare your tax return (even for more complicated tax returns including rental income, capital gains, business income, depreciation etc). This can either be submitted online or printed and submitted via snail mail.
Unfortunately I think that previous versions have been Windows only but since their corporate stuff is now Java maybe that is where e-tax is headed too?
I got the hunch that Altivec had extra stuff than SSE2/3 based on the universal binary document from Apple which details the changes required to port Altivec code to SSE2/3 code. When reading that section, I couldn't help thinking "I bet that Apple knows everything about SSE4".
Maybe that is just the same wishful thinking that had me thinking yesterday that maybe Intel was going to make a version of the Pentium M that understood the PPC ISA:)
So should I be cheering for my country (Australia) to get up to the top of the list or not :)
This is from Rob Enderle who has been described as Wrong more often than a broken clock and "Guys in Suits Who Smoke a Lot of Crack and Still Make Six Figures" poster boy
Previously statements include:
The standard package format on Windows is a windows installer (MSI) package. This is used by Office 2000/XP/2003 etc. Think of it as functionally equivalent to an RPM.
The windows installer package can be deployed with the built-in software installation via group policy (aka intellimirror) or the more feature rich (and expensive) options like SMS, ZenWorks, Altiris etc
Increasingly more FOSS projects are distributing the installations for Windows as windows installer packages - for example Apache
For FOSS projects that use legacy installers, the installation can be repackaged into windows installer format using a variety of tools.
[Blatant self promotion]Building windows installer packages is one of my companies core skills, we actually have our Firefox and Thunderbird packages available for free download[/Blatant self promotion]
On both the OS X and Windows version of Adobe Reader 7.0, you get a huge speed up if you remove all the useless plug-ins.
To do this on the OS X version, just right click/CTRL click on "Adobe Reader 7.0" and select "Get Info". In the plugins section deselect everything except Search.AcroPlugin.
To do this on the Windows version, just move the unwanted plugins from "c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\Plugins" to "c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\Optional".
In both cases, if you end up needing one of the plugins that you removed, then just put it back!
My parent post got moderated insightful, funny and flamebait - it probably deserved the second two more than the first :)
Last stable release in 2002 - how can they possibly compete with Microsoft whose last desktop operating system release was in 2001 :)
The NewsMonster project on Freshmeat lists burtonator as the lead developer.
Gee, I love Google :)
DIY just beats the heck out of getting someone to do the job for you
I vaguely remember a US supplier being publicised, but you can get them everywhere in Australia
Perhaps the problem is that some states in the USA make it a little easier to get hold of guns? Seriously, I suspect that the issue is only partially about gun availability, and more to do your culture
Seriously, why don't you look around the world at countries that don't have gun problems.
I live in Australia and our annual gun death toll is still in double digits (homicide+accidents+cops shooting bad guys). If we are too far away to visit, I have heard the Canadians manage to do much better than the USA too!
The line once the victim disarmers disarm themselves by law, they won't be able to force their views on others anymore was a joke, but this is what scares the rest of the world about the USA. There seems to be this mindset that the strongest force wins, the ends is more important that the means (I am thinking of Microsoft, George W, Rumsfeld, Kissinger, etc).
Make no mistake, I am no US hater, but I seriously do not know if I would feel safe enough to visit