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  1. Re:Really? on The Un-Internet and War On General Purpose Computers · · Score: 1

    Run OS X in a virtual machine. Under Windows, Linux, or OS X itself.

  2. Re:No on Do Slashdotters Encrypt Their Email? · · Score: 2

    "Don't meet me at the 5:10pm train and don't pick up my shirts at the laundry." Neat, huh?

    Don't keep us in suspense. Aren't you going to decrypt that for us?

  3. What is your computer setup? on Kevin Mitnick Answers · · Score: 4, Interesting

    KM: You send me yours along with the IP address, and I'll tell you mine. Good try at information reconnaissance.

    Oh please. The poor fanboy just wanted to have the same setup you are using. From your visit to Atlanta in 2008:

    "In his luggage, they found a MacBook Pro, a Dell XPS M1210 laptop, an Asus 900 mini-laptop, three or four hard drives, numerous USB storage devices, some Bluetooth dongles, three iPhones, and four Nokia cell phones (with different SIM cards for different countries).

    They also found a lock-picking kit and an HID proximity card spoofer that can be used to snag data stored on physical access cards by swiping it in front of them. The data can then be used to enter locked doors without having to make a forged access card. Mitnick says he used the device in a demonstration about security in his speech in Bogota, but that the customs agents' eyes lit up when they saw it, thinking it was a credit card reader.

    (Source: Kevin Mitnick Detained in Atlanta for having computer equipment on flight)

  4. Too fast on What Happens If You Get Sucked Out of a Plane? · · Score: 1

    If you fall from 30,000 feet, ignoring air resistance, you'd hit the ground in 43 seconds. I'm guessing air resistance would make that closer to 75 seconds. Not what I'd call "long dead before you hit the ground" as the summary suggests.

  5. Re:No, I have not read the story... on It's World Backup Day · · Score: 1

    Yes indeed, why bother to read anything when you can assume that any cynical thing that pops into your head is correct.

  6. Re:This would be news on Hungary Uses iPad To Draft New Constitution · · Score: 1

    Apparently this approach has spread to America, and we now have a constitutional monarchy. His Royal Highness August Busch IV will be most pleased.

  7. Re:Backups on Ransomware Making a Comeback · · Score: 1

    The private key can fit on a cheap usb thumb drive, or even a piece of paper. You can put a copies of your key in your safe-deposit box, at your friends' houses, at your relatives houses, at your work and home. The key doesn't change frequently, so you aren't driving around swapping media.

  8. Cinnamon and Toxic chemicals on Using Cinnamon In the Production of Nanoparticles · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, that explains Cinnabon.

  9. Re:It is a shame on Assange Denied Swedish Residence On Confidential Reasons · · Score: 2, Informative

    (Sorry amicusNYCL, great minds think alike.)

  10. It is a shame on Assange Denied Swedish Residence On Confidential Reasons · · Score: 3, Funny

    secrecy prevails in reference to the grounds for such a decision

    If only there were some site that could be used to leak that kind of information.

  11. Re:Get your ass to Gliese 581g! on Earth-Like Planet That Could Sustain Life Found · · Score: 1

    The first name for the planet was "Gliese 581g", a rather dry scientific name given to it in the early 21st century. The second name was "Hellfire", given by the initial landing party. That name never was heard on Earth, however, due to the obvious marketing issues. So for the third time, the planet was christened "Eden", which was oddly appropriate given the huge snakes-like natives. The planet was given other names by the colonists, but it would be better not to repeat them here.

  12. Re:5 page paper? on Facebook Post Juror Gets Fined, Removed, Assigned Homework · · Score: 3, Insightful

    The issue isn't getting out of jury service, the issue is that once you are a juror you are given no choice but to "agree" to a number of rules. There is no meeting of minds so a juror isn't really agreeing, just complying.

    I might add that it is getting harder to avoid jury service, even if various tricks work in some courts. I wish jury service was a voluntary duty, not unlike voting.

  13. Re:5 page paper? on Facebook Post Juror Gets Fined, Removed, Assigned Homework · · Score: 4, Insightful

    you agree not to talk about the case with anyone else

    Agree?? When do you have an opportunity to agree to anything in jury service? You are required to show up on such-and-such date at such-and-such time. You may not wear shorts, tank tops, beach shoes or t-shirts, or any clothing with offensive language or logos. Don't do this, and for heaven's sake, don't do that! Jurors lose quite a bit of freedom when they get that notice in the mail.

    The possible penalties are made abundantly clear.

    Yes indeed, the penalties are stacked neatly up to the ceiling.

  14. Re:Why is anyone still complaining about this? on Throwing Out Software That Works · · Score: 1

    Apple gives people a tradeoff: stability and easy of use and shiny at the cost of freedom and configurability and more cash.

    I lust for the shiny but the lack of cash enforces restraint.

  15. Re:You don't need to go as far on Managing the Most Remote Data Center In the World · · Score: 1

    Wow. I guess that rules out RAID configurations too (aside from RAID-0).

  16. Grow up on Pakistan To Scour Google, Yahoo For Blasphemy · · Score: 0, Troll

    Just because you know calling another kid a name will make him mad doesn't mean that you should do it. A little respect, please.

  17. Re:Why not? on Coming Soon, Web Ads Tailored To Your Zip+4 · · Score: 1

    The problem with seeing more ads that are targeted to you is that advertising works. Yes, it even works on you. That means we'll be buying more junk we don't really need but is appealing to us. I'd rather have ads that have nothing to do with me - at work our internet connection is routed through another state and I see ads for "local" businesses.

  18. Re:Can You Spot the Difference? on Bill Gates's New Version of the Einstein Letter · · Score: 1

    Billionaire, I studied with Al Einstein, I knew Al Einstein, Al Einstein was a friend of mine. Billionaire, you're no Al Einstein.

  19. No worries on FTC Bombs Massive Robocall Operation · · Score: 1

    Not to worry, the politicians will be soon calling to tell you who you should be voting for. By the way, the Tea Party Patriots are an excellent choice for all your voting needs. Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Market, and No Thinking Required! It is the low stress alternative to researching and understanding those complicated issues!

  20. Re:Binging on Revenge of the Cable Customer · · Score: 1

    Sigs almost never offer anything germane to any discussion.

    What does this have to do with Germany?

    Helloooooo.... nothing! Did you miss the part about "almost never offer anything germane"?? So it almost never has anything to do with Germany.

  21. Re:Adding to the Speculation on Mark Twain To Reveal All After 100 Year Wait · · Score: 1

    Alan Turing wasn't all that great because he was rubbish at water polo. For all I know Alan Turing was great at water polo, my point is that it is irrelevant.

    No, you had it right the first time - Alan Turing was horrible at water polo. His horses kept drowning.

  22. Re:Common Sense on Writer Peter Watts Sentenced; No Jail Time · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, indeed. If there is one take-away from all this, it is obey. Hell, if a Canadian isn't polite enough, you need to be on your best behavior. So keep your head down citizen and don't ask any questions. If beaten, be sure to thank the border guard, and try to not bleed on their uniform. They hate when you bleed on their uniform.

  23. Re:Be happy on DNSSEC May Cause Problems On May 5 · · Score: 1

    And how did you count that?

  24. Re:The Gambia on Man Put On "No-Fly List" While In Air To NYC · · Score: 1

    This country is, funnily enough, actually called "The Gambia", not Gambia

    and which is commonly known as Gambia by its residents (from the same source you cited)

  25. Postponed until Tuesday on Shuttle Reentry Over the Continental US · · Score: 2, Informative

    The landing has been postponed until Tuesday (at least) due to rain. Check SpaceWeather for updates.