What about Macs, and Moonlight. Granted Using Silverlight is a stupid move done by STUPID Developers, and braindead PHB. But still if you wanted to do bidding you had ways.
Well here's the shocker, unless I'm using a computer, I can't use Moonlight! I smell a plot!
Seriously folks, this is a non-issue except to people like RMS and his followers, and they will not be bidding anyway.
"The Guild" is *not* a widely accepted representative of mainstream authors. This whole business is just an attempt by "The Guild" to convince people that they are relevent. But they are really no different than if me and a few friends got together and built a Web page to solicit "dues" from writers. It's basically a business.
This 'Author's Guild' makes a lot of noise like they represent the majority of writers. But do they really? Do they have any "official" standing with anyone? Any "big names" on board with them? Or are they just a bunch of hot air with an important sounding name? Who are they really?
Visitors get a tracking cookie, which happens literally all the time when you visit websites. So why is this suddenly a big deal when it involves the President's blog?
It's *not* an issue except to those who take every opportunity to huff and puff about anything.
The fact is, those who are concerned about cookies know that it is trivial to wipe them or turn them off altogether. And they probably do.
I know this is going to get be a "troll" or "flamebait", but honestly, the only ones bent out of shape over cookies are those who look for reasons to be bent out of shape.
Which one is the chemist? And which one is the guy who died on a passenger ship in the first half of the 1900s? I know the answer, but how would anyone else?
Common sense?
But yes, it's a very questionable practice to use Google as a primary source for background checking.
As easy as it is is to anonymously libal someone on the Intertubes, so is it to create a false background. Information on The Tubes is only as accurate as its source...
I didn't realise Heide Iravani might have had an STD until she fought so hard to stop people talking about it.
Yes, but prior to this Slashdot story, you didn't even know Heide's name. On the other hand, current and possible future employers might do a Google search and find this, and well as potential love interests. Posts like the ones that Heide is upset about may not bother typical Slashdotters, but we have very thick skin here. Heide should be able to this type of harassment, as it significantly impacts her life.
when I was a federal employee it was illegal to use frequent flyer bonuses of any type.
No, it's allowed now. Mostly worthless anyway since airlines make it almost impossible to use them.
Now, have a look at this: they had the DEFAULT configuration? Good grief!
The General Services Administration (GSA) and Northrop Grumman (NG) contractor has conducted extensive forensic analysis and confirmed that the GovTrip systems were successfully compromised. Forensic analysis revealed that hackers were able to gain access from four remote systems (3 systems residing in Taiwan and 1 system belonging to Harvard University) to exploit a default configuration setting in the GovTrip eAuthentication module that allowed remote administration using the Internet.
Reportedly, Google has figured out a way to block "Google Bombing" from their indexing. And from what I hear, Google doesn't follow links in Slashdot posts anyway (true?).
Honestly, who cares? As long as no one is hurt, it should be legal. The government is not our moral compass. As long as it does not negatively impact you or anyone who didn't agree with it (and agreement should not have an age restriction), it should be, by definition, legal.
That's what a lot of people here say, but the problem is that a lot of people think exactly that and so this is why our elected representatives craft such laws.
Not only that, the summary says "the banner seen at right..."
I understand it's a straigh cut-and-paste from the Wired story, but is it possible for the Slashdot "editors" to actually do some, you know, "editing"?
It seems that the problem was that Windows was cooperating with the app vendor to lock out such hacking attempts.
Who owns your computer? You or the ISV's?
There are many legitimate reasons a "power user" might want to dink with DLLs, and none of them are Microsoft's business.
And now an analogy that I'm sure someone will object to...
You buy a car. You want to "upgrade" the carb with a custom device. You can't, the car wont run with non-factory mods.
Why is it that so many "Liberal Democrats" are against things like Net Nutrality and copyright / patent reform? I would have though they would be all over it, but instead are more repugnant on the issue than Repugnians.
So when the falcons eventually eliminate the nasty birds that bring our planes down, which is their food source . . . they will go out seeking alternative food sources . . . like your cat, your dog or your toddler.
They arn't WILD falcons. They eat rats and mice purchased for the purpose (NOTIFY PETA!!!)
Frankly, if I were a Vodafone exec in a country with a reputation "of torturing and murdering detainies, or having them 'disappear'" I'd probably cough up information pretty readily, too. If you don't like that, then forbid Vodafone from operating there - don't complain that they are playing by the home field rules.
The point here is that the definition for being a "good corporate citizen" should extend beyond "making boat-loads of cash-ola for the stockholders". It should also involve some form of ethics that do not include facilitating torture.
Remember, incorporation in most countries involves a favorable leagl status for the corporation. In return the corporation should benifit not only the stockholders, but society as a whole.
How about make the planes look like huge falcons- paint eyes on them, paint the undersides and wings so they look a bit like soaring raptors from below.
Or paint some falcon pics/silhouttes on various parts of the plane fuselage.
Well, they like to clear the birds BEFORE the planes are in the air...
Here at McChord, we've found the most effective methods involve a combination of ground cover control (eliminate food that the birds eat) and a 24 / 7 team of falcon handlers. But then, we don't have as much traffic as Sea-Tac...
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What about Macs, and Moonlight. Granted Using Silverlight is a stupid move done by STUPID Developers, and braindead PHB. But still if you wanted to do bidding you had ways.
Well here's the shocker, unless I'm using a computer, I can't use Moonlight! I smell a plot!
Seriously folks, this is a non-issue except to people like RMS and his followers, and they will not be bidding anyway.
Ok, so when do we get to throw Diebold exec in jail for election tampering already?
The better question might be when will Diebold ask for a stimulous bail-out?
"The Guild" is *not* a widely accepted representative of mainstream authors. This whole business is just an attempt by "The Guild" to convince people that they are relevent. But they are really no different than if me and a few friends got together and built a Web page to solicit "dues" from writers. It's basically a business.
This 'Author's Guild' makes a lot of noise like they represent the majority of writers. But do they really? Do they have any "official" standing with anyone? Any "big names" on board with them? Or are they just a bunch of hot air with an important sounding name? Who are they really?
Visitors get a tracking cookie, which happens literally all the time when you visit websites. So why is this suddenly a big deal when it involves the President's blog?
It's *not* an issue except to those who take every opportunity to huff and puff about anything.
The fact is, those who are concerned about cookies know that it is trivial to wipe them or turn them off altogether. And they probably do.
I know this is going to get be a "troll" or "flamebait", but honestly, the only ones bent out of shape over cookies are those who look for reasons to be bent out of shape.
Which one is the chemist? And which one is the guy who died on a passenger ship in the first half of the 1900s? I know the answer, but how would anyone else?
Common sense?
But yes, it's a very questionable practice to use Google as a primary source for background checking.
As easy as it is is to anonymously libal someone on the Intertubes, so is it to create a false background. Information on The Tubes is only as accurate as its source...
I didn't realise Heide Iravani might have had an STD until she fought so hard to stop people talking about it.
Yes, but prior to this Slashdot story, you didn't even know Heide's name. On the other hand, current and possible future employers might do a Google search and find this, and well as potential love interests. Posts like the ones that Heide is upset about may not bother typical Slashdotters, but we have very thick skin here. Heide should be able to this type of harassment, as it significantly impacts her life.
Crossmr the homosexual Wiki Nazi.
...nothing but a rumor.
Synonym for fact here at Slashdot.
when I was a federal employee it was illegal to use frequent flyer bonuses of any type.
No, it's allowed now. Mostly worthless anyway since airlines make it almost impossible to use them.
Now, have a look at this: they had the DEFAULT configuration? Good grief!
The General Services Administration (GSA) and Northrop Grumman (NG) contractor has conducted extensive forensic analysis and confirmed that the GovTrip systems were successfully compromised. Forensic analysis revealed that hackers were able to gain access from four remote systems (3 systems residing in Taiwan and 1 system belonging to Harvard University) to exploit a default configuration setting in the GovTrip eAuthentication module that allowed remote administration using the Internet.
Reportedly, Google has figured out a way to block "Google Bombing" from their indexing. And from what I hear, Google doesn't follow links in Slashdot posts anyway (true?).
Honestly, who cares? As long as no one is hurt, it should be legal. The government is not our moral compass. As long as it does not negatively impact you or anyone who didn't agree with it (and agreement should not have an age restriction), it should be, by definition, legal.
That's what a lot of people here say, but the problem is that a lot of people think exactly that and so this is why our elected representatives craft such laws.
Not only that, the summary says "the banner seen at right..."
I understand it's a straigh cut-and-paste from the Wired story, but is it possible for the Slashdot "editors" to actually do some, you know, "editing"?
So... How long have you been sucking Balmer's cock? Who's cum tastes better, Balmer's or Gates?
It seems that the problem was that Windows was cooperating with the app vendor to lock out such hacking attempts. Who owns your computer? You or the ISV's?
There are many legitimate reasons a "power user" might want to dink with DLLs, and none of them are Microsoft's business.
And now an analogy that I'm sure someone will object to...
You buy a car. You want to "upgrade" the carb with a custom device. You can't, the car wont run with non-factory mods.
A router takes out 'half the internet' and I learn this from Slashdot?
Non, no, no. You messed up the troll and got modded "Insightful". Let me fix that for you:
A router takes out 'half the internet' and this is front page news at Slashdot? Slow news day?
Thank you, I'll be here all week...
They want to ban conservative talk radio.
Bullshit. The Fairness Doctrine does not ban anything.
Why is it that so many "Liberal Democrats" are against things like Net Nutrality and copyright / patent reform? I would have though they would be all over it, but instead are more repugnant on the issue than Repugnians.
10 grand buys a lot of Cheetos's and Dew...
So when the falcons eventually eliminate the nasty birds that bring our planes down, which is their food source . . . they will go out seeking alternative food sources . . . like your cat, your dog or your toddler.
They arn't WILD falcons. They eat rats and mice purchased for the purpose (NOTIFY PETA!!!)
Okay, so make that into a law. Harassing Vodafone might feel good, but isn't going to change the situation.
Depends. If it adversly effects Vodafone's bottom line, it might...
Frankly, if I were a Vodafone exec in a country with a reputation "of torturing and murdering detainies, or having them 'disappear'" I'd probably cough up information pretty readily, too. If you don't like that, then forbid Vodafone from operating there - don't complain that they are playing by the home field rules.
The point here is that the definition for being a "good corporate citizen" should extend beyond "making boat-loads of cash-ola for the stockholders". It should also involve some form of ethics that do not include facilitating torture.
Remember, incorporation in most countries involves a favorable leagl status for the corporation. In return the corporation should benifit not only the stockholders, but society as a whole.
How about make the planes look like huge falcons- paint eyes on them, paint the undersides and wings so they look a bit like soaring raptors from below. Or paint some falcon pics/silhouttes on various parts of the plane fuselage.
Well, they like to clear the birds BEFORE the planes are in the air...
Here at McChord, we've found the most effective methods involve a combination of ground cover control (eliminate food that the birds eat) and a 24 / 7 team of falcon handlers. But then, we don't have as much traffic as Sea-Tac...
The same reason you, me and management always reach for the bowl of cookie dough:
shiny features
I don't know about you, but I try to avoid cookie dough with shiny features.