Just so you know, you can WRITE to ROM. Think -> FLASH UPDATES... But that's not the only way.. ROM is kinda a funny one, it is not MEANT to be written to by say.. an end-user, but you DO have the capability.
In fact, older virii would infect your ROM, and you would have to actually bring the whole CPU back to your manufactor to get it restored. That's why you see "Chip-Away virus protection" or some sort when you boot many of the new computers..
Ummm, NO!?!! There has never been an issue COPYING data from a CD. There has been an issue with WRITING to a CD, but you've ALWAYS been able to copy the information from it. And it was _NEVER_ impossible to write to a cd (copy from cd to cd), it just used to be really expensive ($10,000..). As long as you were a RICH end user...:)
Re:What is this basic of which you speak????
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Same thing, different text book. It is called Alkaline, or "basic"..
Wrong.
H2O2 is USABLE for providing Oxygen to plants. This is a proven fact.
o3 may not be breathable to us, but it's presence means that we could extract the Oxygen from it (EASILY because o3 is unstable).
That's why water on mars is so important, if it's there, we can EXTRACT the oxygen and breath it. If it's there, it's usable!
Ph 14 would be the opposite of Ph 0. It is considered the most extreme side of the BASIC scale (opposite of the ACID side). It does exist, but the original poster was wrong in what he thought was the scale..
If there is vast quantities of H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide), wouldn't that indicate the presense of life is more likely? It would indicate high levels of oxygen, since, H2O2 is obviously oxygen risk. Many farmers on earth use H2O2 to increase the concentration of oxygen in the water supply, so wouldn't that work on Jupiter as well?? Any chemists out there know the answer?
"Once again/. offers excellent analysis. spylog.com is not spyware. It's site statistics. In fact the article author says spylog.com is used to gather statistics. Slashdot editors don't read the articles?"
Yeah, what the HELL.. That's not spyware!!! Who would have thought that people keeping statistics on me, without my knowledge, from some application that has installed itself on my computer in the background, would be called SPYWARE.. You/. editors just don't have a CLUE do you?! *cough* *LAUGH* ok, I couldn't hold it in..
Seriously SORLOV, why don't you look up the definition of spyware, before posting such trash? I mean, the name "SPYLOG" pretty much should sum it up for you. Maybe if they called it "THISISFUCKINGSPYWAREYOUSTUPIDPIECEOFSHIT.EXE" you'd think "umm, it's just keeping harmless statistics"..
Do you really want ANYTHING from RUSSIA installed on your computer? Now do you want ANYTHING with the word "SPY" installed on your computer? How about anything from russia with SPY in it.. Nope, your right...harmless..
(Now THAT was a rant!)
Sure, as soon as the next buffer overrun, or HTML exploit is found, it will be.. Examples? Take any of the last exploits, and go back in time, and at their you have it..
True: If your system is updated you are secure against OLD exploits. Here's the issue, knowing exploits happen at a given rate of like 1000 a month (haha, okay, say 1/2 a month.. whatever.), then ever time a new exploit comes out, you could have a virus uploaded (well DOWNLOADED actually) and executed, without an attachment being opened (that preview pane sure is nice, eh?)..
Haha, that's what I was thinking. You wouldn't believe how many times "Homer Simpson" has said at the Howard Johnson in Toronto, and had huge parties! I think I've singled handledly destroyed any chances homer will ever have good credit again.
BTW- I'm not so worried about MY gov't collecting info on me, as I'm worried about YOUR gov't (read - Carnivore) collecting information on me...
Anyone find it interesting this is Friday the 13th? Microsoft has some bad luck this year.. Today's trading show's share's are falling steady. Well, what's bad luck for some is good luck for others, huh? I wonder if we'll have a new "I love you" for v day tomorrow?
"With closed source, you just have to take their word for it. "
Actually, no you don't, as I pointed out in prior posts, they release the source code, regardless if it's closed or open source, to the MIL if it is released.
Sorry, looks like I was the one that had the mis-understanding!
"The corp stores always have the newest tech, except for the newly started franchisees. So yes, you are right, they likely *aren't* all on the same systems, but when they report sales and do brower, they are all talking to the same machine."
This is true, they all talk to the same machine. Which talks to another machine, and that's where the data comes from. The first machine is the "polling" machine, and it too, is W2K Adv. Server.
BTW- I didn't get my information "from a friend", I've seen it all first hand. So it is definitely realiable..
Couldn't they just change the code before it was compiled and installed in the machines anyways (after you said it was safe I mean..)? I mean, if you want to talk about that kind of conspiracy, do you really think a buncha non-paid programmers are gonna be able to stop them??
They get the source, your correct, regardless is it's closed or open source, that's kinda the point anyways! You can "license" closed source software, I know of many companies who have the source code for Windows (or at least parts of it). They must of course sign non-disclosure agreements..
Your agreeing with me, re-read what I posted, you funny funny man..
"He said over conversation that McD's uses about 27 backend Microsoft 2000 servers (up to last year)for various "
That's what I said, except I said 4 servers, and I said they were for Credit card processing, I did not make mention of email, polling, or other requirements, ONLY cc processing. And btw, they _are_ running Windows 2K, ADVANCED server, not just server, because they needed to run WLBS to cluster the servers..
As for the actual POS's, some are DOS, some are windows, soon they will all be windows based. The corporate stores and franchisees are _NOT_ on the same systems, YET.
True, but with closed source, at least you know who exactly is responsible.. I support open source, but come on guys, would you really want Linux supporting your nuclear arsonal? Or anything else to do with Bombs? Not _all_ closed source is bad, just because you don't like microsoft.
I would feel much better knowing that they were using z/OS or some type of source from IBM. Or if they are going to use open source, hire the man power, to double check all the security related code...
Although a good idea, remember the RIAA loves paper trails, which money is so good at leaving.. Buyer beware!! Just think about how they "caught" some of the other users (no they did not just collect ISP information.).
Before virus companies took over, people would normally come up with a name first, because their virus had an intended target. For example the virus "Silence of the Lambs" was apparently targetted at a certain high school VP named Mrs. Lamb. Of course that was just a rumour:P
Re:McDonalds and SCO
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"where is McDonalds using UNIX? in the cash register systems? "
Of course not..
There cash registers run on Windows. They are talking about there US chain _ONLY_ and they are talking about the credit card processing server. All of there stores connect to a SCO Unix box in their HQ, and are then routed to the bank (there is only 1 US connection to the bank from MCd's, not from ever store.. This is true of 90% of _ALL_ retailers in North America and it's spreading to the UK fast.).
I happen to know FOR A FACT, that McDonalds Canada, does NOT use SCO Linux for there server, they are running 4 redundant Compaq server's in two locations (2 per location) each with redundant T1 lines to the bank. These server's are ALL running Windows 2000 Advanced Server. I also know this is a trial run, and if successful, all other McDonalds (World Wide) will be switching, starting with the EU, then the USA. So, they are getting rid of SCO for Microsoft.. Now, this should get some interesting reactions..:)
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Just so you know, you can WRITE to ROM. Think -> FLASH UPDATES... But that's not the only way.. ROM is kinda a funny one, it is not MEANT to be written to by say.. an end-user, but you DO have the capability.
In fact, older virii would infect your ROM, and you would have to actually bring the whole CPU back to your manufactor to get it restored. That's why you see "Chip-Away virus protection" or some sort when you boot many of the new computers..
Ummm, NO!?!! There has never been an issue COPYING data from a CD. There has been an issue with WRITING to a CD, but you've ALWAYS been able to copy the information from it. And it was _NEVER_ impossible to write to a cd (copy from cd to cd), it just used to be really expensive ($10,000..). As long as you were a RICH end user... :)
Same thing, different text book. It is called Alkaline, or "basic"..
Wrong. H2O2 is USABLE for providing Oxygen to plants. This is a proven fact. o3 may not be breathable to us, but it's presence means that we could extract the Oxygen from it (EASILY because o3 is unstable). That's why water on mars is so important, if it's there, we can EXTRACT the oxygen and breath it. If it's there, it's usable!
Ph 14 would be the opposite of Ph 0. It is considered the most extreme side of the BASIC scale (opposite of the ACID side). It does exist, but the original poster was wrong in what he thought was the scale..
The scale goes:
Ph0 - Most acidic Ph7 - Neutral Ph14 - Most Basic
Ph0 Ph7 Ph14
Acid Neutral Basic
Your completely wrong, it's a sliding scale.
7 = Neutral
7 = Base.
A Ph of 0 would burn directly through your cars engine block (solid steel!), no problem.
If there is vast quantities of H2O2 (Hydrogen peroxide), wouldn't that indicate the presense of life is more likely? It would indicate high levels of oxygen, since, H2O2 is obviously oxygen risk. Many farmers on earth use H2O2 to increase the concentration of oxygen in the water supply, so wouldn't that work on Jupiter as well?? Any chemists out there know the answer?
"Once again /. offers excellent analysis. spylog.com is not spyware. It's site statistics. In fact the article author says spylog.com is used to gather statistics. Slashdot editors don't read the articles?"
Yeah, what the HELL.. That's not spyware!!! Who would have thought that people keeping statistics on me, without my knowledge, from some application that has installed itself on my computer in the background, would be called SPYWARE.. You /. editors just don't have a CLUE do you?! *cough* *LAUGH* ok, I couldn't hold it in..
Seriously SORLOV, why don't you look up the definition of spyware, before posting such trash? I mean, the name "SPYLOG" pretty much should sum it up for you. Maybe if they called it "THISISFUCKINGSPYWAREYOUSTUPIDPIECEOFSHIT.EXE" you'd think "umm, it's just keeping harmless statistics"..
Do you really want ANYTHING from RUSSIA installed on your computer? Now do you want ANYTHING with the word "SPY" installed on your computer? How about anything from russia with SPY in it.. Nope, your right...harmless..
(Now THAT was a rant!)
Sure, as soon as the next buffer overrun, or HTML exploit is found, it will be.. Examples? Take any of the last exploits, and go back in time, and at their you have it..
True: If your system is updated you are secure against OLD exploits. Here's the issue, knowing exploits happen at a given rate of like 1000 a month (haha, okay, say 1/2 a month.. whatever.), then ever time a new exploit comes out, you could have a virus uploaded (well DOWNLOADED actually) and executed, without an attachment being opened (that preview pane sure is nice, eh?)..
I blame it on our strong weed and beer.
Police Information Systems,
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Information Practices and
Individual Privacy.
If your really interested in Ontario's laws regarding information storage, read the following article:
http://qed.econ.queensu.ca/pub/cpp/March97/Sche
Haha, that's what I was thinking. You wouldn't believe how many times "Homer Simpson" has said at the Howard Johnson in Toronto, and had huge parties! I think I've singled handledly destroyed any chances homer will ever have good credit again.
BTW- I'm not so worried about MY gov't collecting info on me, as I'm worried about YOUR gov't (read - Carnivore) collecting information on me...
Anyone find it interesting this is Friday the 13th? Microsoft has some bad luck this year.. Today's trading show's share's are falling steady. Well, what's bad luck for some is good luck for others, huh? I wonder if we'll have a new "I love you" for v day tomorrow?
Your aka is "democracy" and your from "la belle province" huh? If that isn't irony I don't know what is!!
"With closed source, you just have to take their word for it. " Actually, no you don't, as I pointed out in prior posts, they release the source code, regardless if it's closed or open source, to the MIL if it is released.
Sorry, looks like I was the one that had the mis-understanding! "The corp stores always have the newest tech, except for the newly started franchisees. So yes, you are right, they likely *aren't* all on the same systems, but when they report sales and do brower, they are all talking to the same machine." This is true, they all talk to the same machine. Which talks to another machine, and that's where the data comes from. The first machine is the "polling" machine, and it too, is W2K Adv. Server. BTW- I didn't get my information "from a friend", I've seen it all first hand. So it is definitely realiable..
Well then your WRONG. Don't'cha think they could include multiple binaries for different chips??
It's in c (at least the core pieces). the older modules may contain assembler.
Couldn't they just change the code before it was compiled and installed in the machines anyways (after you said it was safe I mean..)? I mean, if you want to talk about that kind of conspiracy, do you really think a buncha non-paid programmers are gonna be able to stop them??
They get the source, your correct, regardless is it's closed or open source, that's kinda the point anyways! You can "license" closed source software, I know of many companies who have the source code for Windows (or at least parts of it). They must of course sign non-disclosure agreements..
Your agreeing with me, re-read what I posted, you funny funny man.. "He said over conversation that McD's uses about 27 backend Microsoft 2000 servers (up to last year)for various " That's what I said, except I said 4 servers, and I said they were for Credit card processing, I did not make mention of email, polling, or other requirements, ONLY cc processing. And btw, they _are_ running Windows 2K, ADVANCED server, not just server, because they needed to run WLBS to cluster the servers.. As for the actual POS's, some are DOS, some are windows, soon they will all be windows based. The corporate stores and franchisees are _NOT_ on the same systems, YET.
True, but with closed source, at least you know who exactly is responsible.. I support open source, but come on guys, would you really want Linux supporting your nuclear arsonal? Or anything else to do with Bombs? Not _all_ closed source is bad, just because you don't like microsoft.
I would feel much better knowing that they were using z/OS or some type of source from IBM. Or if they are going to use open source, hire the man power, to double check all the security related code...
Although a good idea, remember the RIAA loves paper trails, which money is so good at leaving.. Buyer beware!! Just think about how they "caught" some of the other users (no they did not just collect ISP information.).
Before virus companies took over, people would normally come up with a name first, because their virus had an intended target. For example the virus "Silence of the Lambs" was apparently targetted at a certain high school VP named Mrs. Lamb. Of course that was just a rumour :P
"where is McDonalds using UNIX? in the cash register systems? "
:)
Of course not..
There cash registers run on Windows. They are talking about there US chain _ONLY_ and they are talking about the credit card processing server. All of there stores connect to a SCO Unix box in their HQ, and are then routed to the bank (there is only 1 US connection to the bank from MCd's, not from ever store.. This is true of 90% of _ALL_ retailers in North America and it's spreading to the UK fast.).
I happen to know FOR A FACT, that McDonalds Canada, does NOT use SCO Linux for there server, they are running 4 redundant Compaq server's in two locations (2 per location) each with redundant T1 lines to the bank. These server's are ALL running Windows 2000 Advanced Server. I also know this is a trial run, and if successful, all other McDonalds (World Wide) will be switching, starting with the EU, then the USA. So, they are getting rid of SCO for Microsoft.. Now, this should get some interesting reactions..