Previous versions of MSNP used md5 to code the password. With the latest version (msnp9) you are being send thru a bunch of Passport servers, and you have to logon using an SSL Socket.
I don't know about sending messages. But I guess they will have some kind of security measure (I HOPE!)... sending plain html requests over the internet, doesn't seem very secure to me...
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Sjeesh, it's gettin' really annoying all this talk about SCO. Thanks to mr. Thorvalds we have yet another SCO newsday.
But anyway, I think Linus is right. He gave the right answer, be polite, and say fsck off at the same time:). His way of communicating should be an example for all the OSS developers:).
Perhaps a recommendation for the next HIG version? I do agree that the close button can be confusing, at least for a windows user point of few. The first thing that came to my mind, when seeing the close button was: will it save my changes.
But still, I'm quite impressed in how the applications look. Probably not perfect yet. But they are trying to do their best:).
Gnome has become more polished, and looks more like a mature desktop offering. The HIG had a really good impact on Gnome. Every close button is where it belongs, you don't even have to think about where it is. The only thing I miss are animations/eyecandy, they could improve the usability alot. 2.4 will be a nice improvement over 2.2.
Gnome 2.6 will probably be the same as 2.2/2.4: more polishing. I hope they will improve the gnome main menu (its just a win95 rip off). Better integration with the internet would also be nice. Just imagine, that you search for an amazon book with the search for files tool (should be called just 'Search' then;)).
Anyway, I wish the Gnome development team lots of luck with the further development of the gnome desktop!
What do you think of software patents? (Think SCO and Microsoft lawsuit with Eolas)
Are they good for the economy, or are they just bad?
Please give us your opinion about this subject.
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Previous versions of MSNP used md5 to code the password. With the latest version (msnp9) you are being send thru a bunch of Passport servers, and you have to logon using an SSL Socket.
I don't know about sending messages. But I guess they will have some kind of security measure (I HOPE!)... sending plain html requests over the internet, doesn't seem very secure to me...
Be afraid... very afraid.
Sjeesh, it's gettin' really annoying all this talk about SCO. Thanks to mr. Thorvalds we have yet another SCO newsday.
:). His way of communicating should be an example for all the OSS developers :).
But anyway, I think Linus is right. He gave the right answer, be polite, and say fsck off at the same time
Its still irritating anyhow.
But still, I'm quite impressed in how the applications look. Probably not perfect yet. But they are trying to do their best :).
Gnome has become more polished, and looks more like a mature desktop offering. The HIG had a really good impact on Gnome. Every close button is where it belongs, you don't even have to think about where it is. The only thing I miss are animations/eyecandy, they could improve the usability alot. 2.4 will be a nice improvement over 2.2.
Gnome 2.6 will probably be the same as 2.2/2.4: more polishing. I hope they will improve the gnome main menu (its just a win95 rip off). Better integration with the internet would also be nice. Just imagine, that you search for an amazon book with the search for files tool (should be called just 'Search' then ;)).
Anyway, I wish the Gnome development team lots of luck with the further development of the gnome desktop!
What do you think of software patents? (Think SCO and Microsoft lawsuit with Eolas) Are they good for the economy, or are they just bad? Please give us your opinion about this subject.