We need to keep up with this momentum to make firefox the standard browser.
I also hope, the firefox/mozilla team does not rest on its laurels, and create new features and innovations which can be used as the basis for the next generation of web applications (the last ones were when there was a competetion of sorts between IE and NS)
The US is not protecting this guy yet. It may try since but the Indian government has done nothing to try and actually get him extradited.
Indian government is made up of people who have been paid up to prolong the case, they are not acting in the best interests of the people, but rather for the people who want to drag this case till it dies.
Remember, who gains from dragging this case? Hint, it is not the affected people or the government. Also remember, that a case going on for long enough can be closed without any judgement once the main parties are no longer alive/doing business.
The little backstabbers have been living here free, getting the most of their funds from US taxpayers, all the while breaking state and federal laws with diplomatic immunity.
US has not paid its dues in many years, always bickering and holding up payments until UN does things their way. I would love to do the same to my creditors.
I believe Lexmark recentl lost a case where they tried to apply the DCMA against a 3rd party ink cartridge manufacturer. Since now they cannot force he user to buy their high priced cartridges, perhaps this way, they would know that you used one of these cartridges and they can then void your warranty
However, this does not justify them sending the data without your knowing/asking. If they wanted to keep a flag in the printer and when you return the printer for a repair under warranty, they cold check for this flag and refuse to honor the warranty.
And, why would they want to hide their intent and send the data to a wierd sounding URL (lkcc1.com)? I would have first suspected some other scumware trying to phone home, never suspecting lexmark. Well, guess you cannot trust any compan to have honor ro ethics these days.
Not sure I understand the original story. From the translation, it seems that MS just created the sound files using some tool in the market (GNU or freeware or priced, it is irrelevent). Whats next, MS boot image JPG was created with IrfanView?
Not to troll, but what 'innovations' can we honestly think of coming from the Novell camp in the past decade, apart from Netware?
Wordperfect lost out to Word due to one plain and simple reason, GUI version. I still remember back in early 90s when people were still sticking to simple text mode WP without WYSIWYG v/s the appeal of word for windows. That plus the fact that word did try to help migration by providing same/simillar keystrokes, templates, conversion etc.
Also, microsoft has to patent their ideas lest someone else patents it and holds it for a ransom (we all remember the lawsuit on plugins) once it becomes commonplace.
All good programmers can step through code compiled with debugging option. Commercial executables are stripped of all symbols, so debugging is limited to assembly debugging. I have been in this industry for over 15 years and havent met too many people who can debug in assembly.
Email is inter-personnel communication, ergo, style. If people want substance, they would go back to old bulletin boards/usenet
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Are you smoking crack? Nope
You can't arbitrarily get at source code on someone's web server Like I said, this is more a bug of the IIS server
Web apps aren't written in JavaScript I understand web apps are server side, but most of the UI logic is in JS. These may be simple navigational or more complex XSL which would expose a lot more. Plus with more 'richer' applications, a lot of processing is done on the client side. I have seen many a system with JS for dynamic navigation, badly designed for sure, but the code exposes the URLs which are not to be used by the user directly
Please get a clue and stop spreading your FUD around. I'm not. These are facts. Some are still valid, some are fixed. Even now, I can get any java applet, decompile and see how it was done.
It's not all that hard to reverse engineer compiled C - if you step it through a debugger You miss the main point. Decompiling the.class file gives me a very readable.java file. Stepping through debugger is not something average programmer can do
As for being "open", what do you mean? By open, I mean open to the world. I'm an architect and I would never keep my appserver exposed. I would have the HTTP server outside of the firewall, but all rest stays within the DMZ
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My bad, didn't do research fully on the ASP issue. Here is the URL describing the problem.
That said, the alternate data stream issue can be found here
Im sick of people suggesting not to use outlook/any other rich client.
It is upto an individual to select if they want a rich experience in their emails. I, personally would prefer plain old text mails, but that is a choice I made. A rich client like outlook supports rich mail, but the MIME RFC clearly recommends that if the mail contains HTML, it should be a html/txt MIME attachment, with a plan text copy attached as the main message. Thus, a non rich mail client, can still display this primary message (which is supposed to be the simple text representation of the formatted rich mail, but often not followed by spammers).
If grandma wants to send johnny a birthday greetings, trust me, in big letters with all formatting, it has more inherent value. If it has a flash content, so much the better.
Flamebait: If you want to live in the dark ages, be my guest, just dont thrust your opinion/prejudices on the rest of us. Many of us are aware of the risks and have a consious choice
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It has always been the case with Java (and in general many other interpretted/pcode generating languages) that enable them to be decompiled. I remember, back in old VB days, you could take a VB (pre 3.0) executable and decompile to get the original source. Of course, variable names were changed (since VB compiler changed them when converting to pcode).
As systems get more open/advanced, the sources are more difficult to hide. In case of web apps, there is no need to decompile anything, the javascripts are available for all to see in plain text. Even more advanced applications that use ASP pages that execute on the server, can be seen by changing the URL to list the source rather than execute them (I dont remember the exact syntax, but I think it is related to the alternate data stream in NTFS)
That is the reason, we have copyright. On a more personal note, I think it serves the community if someone can see your implementation in code, get inspiration and either correct mistakes or expand on the code.
AFAIK, this is related to the way generic windows work. When an application pops up a window or dialog, the topmost window of the application with the same window class as the caller is what is next behind the popup. In case of browsers, all windows/tabs are just running in a separate thread, so when thread A (from tab A) wants to pop-up a dialog box, if the topmost window of the application is B (which has the same class), the dialog will appear as though it is from window B.
Sorry, dont think we can blame IE/Firefox or anyone else for this one.
No updates available for me (is it because Im running 0.9.1) But then again, it doesnt serve much purpose if updates are only available for the latest/greatest version.
Noble as your intentions are in spreading the word, Firefox will NOT solve the spyware/adware problems. Much of these malware re installed by the user implicitly by installing other shareware/freeware products. It just so happens that the IE monoculture is making these malware authors to target IE for some of their scripts (to automatically install). Once Firefox reaches a critical mass, it will too have these problems. Remember, malware along with spam is a socual problem, not a technological one, so the solution is also social. for
Not to troll or something, whats up with these new 'enhanced' DVDs. I mean, it is the same movie, same scenes, with some extra conversations added and repackaged and sold as 'new and improved'. This is actually worse than the sequels to squeeze more money off the first one. Cant believe people still fall for it.
On a side note, I think this trend will continue since it seems to be the only way to make money despite piracy, increase customer base or sell more to same customers, in essence increase revenue. Trouble is at some point, the proverbial camel's back would break and people would comletely refuse to buy these 'new and improved' items.
IIRC, the recording company owns the right to the original recording. There is some provision in the copyright act which gives permission for others to reproduce a 'cover version' sans copyright violations.
Or else, we would reach a point where simple tune 'da-ra-pa-pa-pa' is copyrighted by some artist/company and can no longer be used.
This feature is already in XP SP2 here
Basically, if a program demonstrates worm like behavious, windows makes the network connectivity slower. One of the many steps in the right direction (I'm a very happy linux user, but don't want to always blame MS for all evil).
Perhaps, HP got it a bit too late, unfortunately, thats how software market is. Unless HP was sure they have a better product, no point in competing with something the OS offers now.
IIRC, a MP3 file is made up of frames which contain the sound data in its entirity. You should be able to just cut a block anywhere in the middle, say any 20 second piece and expect at elast 18 seconds of continous sound. Too lazy to script it.
I second this. Usually people in these countries are poor or low income due to the high competetion for success. Anything that can give them an edge in this is more of a necessity than a luxury.
Im from a country where the average income per capita is under $2K and none of the people I know have that many kids, usually, the number is closer to 2 (though, I know of more people in this country/US with multiple siblings).
The target for this PC are people from 'not rich' countries. Remember LowIncome!=TooManyKids, rather LowIncome==MoreReasonToBeEducatedToSucceed
The problem is not only with these investment firms. Basically, any middleman who does not an value to the end product, would resist all initiatives that potentially could undercut his role.
M guess, there is going to be a behind the door compromise, much like insurance. FYI, an agent gets a good chunk of your premium as commision, but if a company goes direct to the customer, thus cutting the agent out, the agents threaten complete boycot. So, under the compromise, even if you deal directy with the company (Gieco, Progressive, you name it), the company assigns the 'sale' to an agent who gets the commission based on your address.
Of course, we happily think, we are getting a good deal, when in fact the agent gets all the benefits without spending anything.
A degree is only as valuable as the university giving it. Once the students start coming into the job market, the companies will obviously realize the quality of this accelerated education and then decide what a degree from such an university is worth.
If not, a BS degree from a local smalltime university should be at par with a BS from MIT. Sadly, we know this is not true.
I do however like the idea of an intense curriculum, hopefully this does not go the way of the DeVry
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I also hope, the firefox/mozilla team does not rest on its laurels, and create new features and innovations which can be used as the basis for the next generation of web applications (the last ones were when there was a competetion of sorts between IE and NS)
And when they do that, US cries foul saying trade barriers are being put up.
The US is not protecting this guy yet. It may try since but the Indian government has done nothing to try and actually get him extradited.
Indian government is made up of people who have been paid up to prolong the case, they are not acting in the best interests of the people, but rather for the people who want to drag this case till it dies.
Remember, who gains from dragging this case? Hint, it is not the affected people or the government. Also remember, that a case going on for long enough can be closed without any judgement once the main parties are no longer alive/doing business.
The little backstabbers have been living here free, getting the most of their funds from US taxpayers, all the while breaking state and federal laws with diplomatic immunity.
US has not paid its dues in many years, always bickering and holding up payments until UN does things their way. I would love to do the same to my creditors.
However, this does not justify them sending the data without your knowing/asking. If they wanted to keep a flag in the printer and when you return the printer for a repair under warranty, they cold check for this flag and refuse to honor the warranty.
And, why would they want to hide their intent and send the data to a wierd sounding URL (lkcc1.com)? I would have first suspected some other scumware trying to phone home, never suspecting lexmark. Well, guess you cannot trust any compan to have honor ro ethics these days.
Not sure I understand the original story. From the translation, it seems that MS just created the sound files using some tool in the market (GNU or freeware or priced, it is irrelevent). Whats next, MS boot image JPG was created with IrfanView?
Wordperfect lost out to Word due to one plain and simple reason, GUI version. I still remember back in early 90s when people were still sticking to simple text mode WP without WYSIWYG v/s the appeal of word for windows. That plus the fact that word did try to help migration by providing same/simillar keystrokes, templates, conversion etc.
Also, microsoft has to patent their ideas lest someone else patents it and holds it for a ransom (we all remember the lawsuit on plugins) once it becomes commonplace.
All good programmers can step through code compiled with debugging option. Commercial executables are stripped of all symbols, so debugging is limited to assembly debugging. I have been in this industry for over 15 years and havent met too many people who can debug in assembly.
Email is inter-personnel communication, ergo, style. If people want substance, they would go back to old bulletin boards/usenet
Nope
You can't arbitrarily get at source code on someone's web server
Like I said, this is more a bug of the IIS server
Web apps aren't written in JavaScript
I understand web apps are server side, but most of the UI logic is in JS. These may be simple navigational or more complex XSL which would expose a lot more. Plus with more 'richer' applications, a lot of processing is done on the client side. I have seen many a system with JS for dynamic navigation, badly designed for sure, but the code exposes the URLs which are not to be used by the user directly
Please get a clue and stop spreading your FUD around.
I'm not. These are facts. Some are still valid, some are fixed. Even now, I can get any java applet, decompile and see how it was done.
It's not all that hard to reverse engineer compiled C - if you step it through a debugger .class file gives me a very readable .java file. Stepping through debugger is not something average programmer can do
You miss the main point. Decompiling the
As for being "open", what do you mean?
By open, I mean open to the world. I'm an architect and I would never keep my appserver exposed. I would have the HTTP server outside of the firewall, but all rest stays within the DMZ
My bad, didn't do research fully on the ASP issue. Here is the URL describing the problem.
That said, the alternate data stream issue can be found here
Im sick of people suggesting not to use outlook/any other rich client.
It is upto an individual to select if they want a rich experience in their emails. I, personally would prefer plain old text mails, but that is a choice I made. A rich client like outlook supports rich mail, but the MIME RFC clearly recommends that if the mail contains HTML, it should be a html/txt MIME attachment, with a plan text copy attached as the main message. Thus, a non rich mail client, can still display this primary message (which is supposed to be the simple text representation of the formatted rich mail, but often not followed by spammers).
If grandma wants to send johnny a birthday greetings, trust me, in big letters with all formatting, it has more inherent value. If it has a flash content, so much the better.
Flamebait: If you want to live in the dark ages, be my guest, just dont thrust your opinion/prejudices on the rest of us. Many of us are aware of the risks and have a consious choice
It has always been the case with Java (and in general many other interpretted/pcode generating languages) that enable them to be decompiled. I remember, back in old VB days, you could take a VB (pre 3.0) executable and decompile to get the original source. Of course, variable names were changed (since VB compiler changed them when converting to pcode).
As systems get more open/advanced, the sources are more difficult to hide. In case of web apps, there is no need to decompile anything, the javascripts are available for all to see in plain text. Even more advanced applications that use ASP pages that execute on the server, can be seen by changing the URL to list the source rather than execute them (I dont remember the exact syntax, but I think it is related to the alternate data stream in NTFS)
That is the reason, we have copyright. On a more personal note, I think it serves the community if someone can see your implementation in code, get inspiration and either correct mistakes or expand on the code.
AFAIK, this is related to the way generic windows work. When an application pops up a window or dialog, the topmost window of the application with the same window class as the caller is what is next behind the popup. In case of browsers, all windows/tabs are just running in a separate thread, so when thread A (from tab A) wants to pop-up a dialog box, if the topmost window of the application is B (which has the same class), the dialog will appear as though it is from window B.
Sorry, dont think we can blame IE/Firefox or anyone else for this one.
No updates available for me (is it because Im running 0.9.1) But then again, it doesnt serve much purpose if updates are only available for the latest/greatest version.
Noble as your intentions are in spreading the word, Firefox will NOT solve the spyware/adware problems. Much of these malware re installed by the user implicitly by installing other shareware/freeware products. It just so happens that the IE monoculture is making these malware authors to target IE for some of their scripts (to automatically install). Once Firefox reaches a critical mass, it will too have these problems. Remember, malware along with spam is a socual problem, not a technological one, so the solution is also social. for
Not to troll or something, whats up with these new 'enhanced' DVDs. I mean, it is the same movie, same scenes, with some extra conversations added and repackaged and sold as 'new and improved'. This is actually worse than the sequels to squeeze more money off the first one. Cant believe people still fall for it.
On a side note, I think this trend will continue since it seems to be the only way to make money despite piracy, increase customer base or sell more to same customers, in essence increase revenue. Trouble is at some point, the proverbial camel's back would break and people would comletely refuse to buy these 'new and improved' items.
IIRC, the recording company owns the right to the original recording. There is some provision in the copyright act which gives permission for others to reproduce a 'cover version' sans copyright violations.
Or else, we would reach a point where simple tune 'da-ra-pa-pa-pa' is copyrighted by some artist/company and can no longer be used.
This feature is already in XP SP2 here Basically, if a program demonstrates worm like behavious, windows makes the network connectivity slower. One of the many steps in the right direction (I'm a very happy linux user, but don't want to always blame MS for all evil).
Perhaps, HP got it a bit too late, unfortunately, thats how software market is. Unless HP was sure they have a better product, no point in competing with something the OS offers now.
AP = Access point
IIRC, a MP3 file is made up of frames which contain the sound data in its entirity. You should be able to just cut a block anywhere in the middle, say any 20 second piece and expect at elast 18 seconds of continous sound. Too lazy to script it.
I second this. Usually people in these countries are poor or low income due to the high competetion for success. Anything that can give them an edge in this is more of a necessity than a luxury.
Im from a country where the average income per capita is under $2K and none of the people I know have that many kids, usually, the number is closer to 2 (though, I know of more people in this country/US with multiple siblings).
The target for this PC are people from 'not rich' countries. Remember LowIncome!=TooManyKids, rather LowIncome==MoreReasonToBeEducatedToSucceed
M guess, there is going to be a behind the door compromise, much like insurance. FYI, an agent gets a good chunk of your premium as commision, but if a company goes direct to the customer, thus cutting the agent out, the agents threaten complete boycot. So, under the compromise, even if you deal directy with the company (Gieco, Progressive, you name it), the company assigns the 'sale' to an agent who gets the commission based on your address.
Of course, we happily think, we are getting a good deal, when in fact the agent gets all the benefits without spending anything.
A degree is only as valuable as the university giving it. Once the students start coming into the job market, the companies will obviously realize the quality of this accelerated education and then decide what a degree from such an university is worth.
If not, a BS degree from a local smalltime university should be at par with a BS from MIT. Sadly, we know this is not true.
I do however like the idea of an intense curriculum, hopefully this does not go the way of the DeVry