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  1. Re:Welcome to the land of the free on Microsoft Settles More Lawsuits · · Score: 1

    Tell MJ that.

  2. yeah, but... on Implanted RFID Tag To Replace Cash? · · Score: 1
    doesn't unix treat all things as if they were files? I.e.:

    Do wake up. Write(1) foot to /usr/slippers.
    mv self-bathroom. /sbin/pee -l | /usr/toilet
    make coffee -cream. Write(1) coffee to /dev/mouth

    If humans used Unix like computers do.

  3. 777 not 666 on Implanted RFID Tag To Replace Cash? · · Score: 1

    Okay...

    First, UGW/RWX... user, group, world/read, write, execute. The universal access mode is 777, not 666. If the mode is 666, it means that no one can execute the file with that mode.

    binary decimal english
    100b (4d)means read only (no writing or running)
    010b (2d)means write only (no reading or running)
    001b (1d)means execute only (no reading or writing)
    101b (5d)means read and run, but no write
    110b (6d)means read and write, but no execute
    011b (3d)means write and execute, but no read
    111b (7d)means full access

    The mode is given in decimal for User, Group, World, so that 777 means anyone can do anything to the file, and 000 means no one can do anything to the file. 700 means user can rwx it, but no one else can do anything (saving, as always, root). 754 would mean that user can do anything (7d), other group members can read and execute it, but not write to it, and that the world (outside the group, user(owner) and root of course) can only read it, but cannot write it or execute it.

    666 means anyone can read or write it, but no one can execute it, (except again, root, the superuser, also sometimes refered to appropriately in this case, as God.) :)

    I am pretty sure that's all right, I may have slipped up on a detail here or there, but basically that's what that all means.

    So... back onto topic, I feel RFID implants are badwrong, or b'dong if you will, because:

    A- Unneccessary
    B- Eliminates annonymity ('cept on /.!)
    C- Potential alergic reaction/infection/rejection
    D- Would allow the authorities (boo! hiss!) to track the whereabouts of all citizens. Sacrifice freedom for the two seconds it takes to whip out a credit card? Are you HIGH??
    E- Cost
    F- Lack of security
    G- How's that "golden" (like that fooled anyone!) dollar coin replacement for the dollar bill working out? If you're in Denver, and your driving to Phoenix, how often will you see a sign telling you how many more KILOMETERS it is to your destination?
    H- "I don't want a red one, I want a blue one that flashes pink, can I get have one of those?"
    I- "You'll plant that chip in ma ahhrm after I plant this double-ought buck in your a$$!"
    J- "IT'S THE DEVIL!!!"
    K- "Well, M$ RFIDOS has just been hacked again for like... the fiftieth time... this morning..."
    L- "It's burning me! Get it out! Get it ouuuuut!"
    M- "Okay, I took two, but I still don't feel anymore convenient"
    N- "Oh I'm sorry, is that your RFID ringing or mine?"
    O- "Okay, the captain would like to ask, before we slam into the ocean at 600MPH, who was using the cellphone? Oh, you have an RFID. Nevermind.
    P- "Warning: The RFID tag in your arm contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm"
    Q- "No, I swear on my mother! I was taken abord their spaceship and they implanted... oh GOD! They got you too? You're... ONE OF THEM!"
    R- "In a party-line vote, the house passed a resolution requireing all RFID's and silicone breast implants to be removed from Americans arms, buttocks, etc., by not later than 30 October 2004

    Need I go on?

    Z

  4. Re:IMO on Israeli Ministry of Commerce Picks OO.org Over MS · · Score: 1
    still happily using things like PIII600's with 128Mb RAM and users don't complain at all. Oh, and don't forget the laptops of similar age

    Still? Still? I'm still using a 486SX at home, you insensitive clod!

    z