"The vulnerability could only be exploited by an attacker who persuaded a user to open a specially crafted file or to view a directory that contains the specially crafted image," Microsoft said in a statement. "There is no way for an attacker to force a user to open a malicious file."
The problem is not "forcing" people to open attachments, the problem has always been that people open attachments.
Actually, if you have faulty brakes, you may fly. It's kinda like what MS is doing. It's more like, they are telling the people with the extended warranty about the faulty brakes before other customers, but they all will eventually get new brakes. I guess the point would be that if you knew you had faulty brakes, perhaps you wouldn't drive.
I think it may have to do with the fact that most of us deal with two different types of "users". There are the "users" in the business - the people who do their main work on their machines, develop software, write reports, etc. Then there are the "users" who may only use their machines to do email and surf the web, management. Unfortuneately, it is management who makes most purchasing decisions, and whether or not to go to a product called "UserLinux". I think the name is fine, but I understand where the other posts are coming from.
Perhaps the biggest stumbling block to wide-spread adoption - the name, "Gnomoradio". Come on guys, we can be a little more creative than that - not everything that is created for Gnome needs to use "Gnome" or a derivative there of in it's title.
I've used cafedvd.com. They were great when I lived out in the boonies and didn't have easy access to a local video store. I liked that I didn't have to do the monthly rental - where you get to watch as many as you want for a set fee. I don't watch that many movies, and making that work was not worth it, especially with mailing delays. They allow you to buy a set number of credits that you can use when you want. I don't know how it compares now, since I don't use them anymore, but I never had any trouble with them.
The simple answer is that it is due to the very poor planning in the creation and implementation of IPv4 coupled with the unexpected explosive expansion of the internet.
Was it poor planning? The article states that there was an unexpected explosive expansion of the Internet. I believe it's like the Y2K problem, they didn't think their programs would still be in use around 2000, so they only needed to store a two digit year. The same happened here, they didn't realize the Internet would become the World Wide Web, the New Economy, etc. Hell, even Bill Gates didn't see it coming.
It's funny though - when we have people over and we all decide to watch a movie and we decide on one that I have on laserdisc, the looks on some people's faces when they see how large they are is hilarious. "What is that, a big DVD?" Sorta. And I have to agree on the more elegant format - granted they're big, but I've never had any trouble watching one - I even have one with a large crack running through it and it still plays fine. If I rent a DVD and it has even the slightest, tiniest, smallest, infintesimal scratch on it, it will skip and freeze. I've given up renting them since they almost never work unless I get it when it first comes out. I rent more VCR tapes now - not exactly a step forward. Too bad no one rents laserdiscs anymore.:-)
I have thought about doing this for most of my laserdisc collection - it is quite large, but haven't gotten around to it. I know my wife would be very happy to have my boxes of "albums" in a smaller format.
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No, I think it's the "Open" part that bugs them the most.
The problem is not "forcing" people to open attachments, the problem has always been that people open attachments.
I've heard of them, unfortuneately my professors obviously haven't.
Kind of inappropriate if you ask me.
Pretty much sums up most physics books I've ever seen.
Lindon, Utah is sure a happening place.
Well, if my job "requires" me to use Internet Explorer, it's time for a new job.
Actually, if you have faulty brakes, you may fly. It's kinda like what MS is doing. It's more like, they are telling the people with the extended warranty about the faulty brakes before other customers, but they all will eventually get new brakes. I guess the point would be that if you knew you had faulty brakes, perhaps you wouldn't drive.
So, switching to someone who just got into the business and has no history in dealing with security issues with routers, is a more secure option?
Bradbury must be getting old if he can't remember the titles of his own books.
I think it may have to do with the fact that most of us deal with two different types of "users". There are the "users" in the business - the people who do their main work on their machines, develop software, write reports, etc. Then there are the "users" who may only use their machines to do email and surf the web, management. Unfortuneately, it is management who makes most purchasing decisions, and whether or not to go to a product called "UserLinux". I think the name is fine, but I understand where the other posts are coming from.
Perhaps the biggest stumbling block to wide-spread adoption - the name, "Gnomoradio". Come on guys, we can be a little more creative than that - not everything that is created for Gnome needs to use "Gnome" or a derivative there of in it's title.
I guess it depends on if the chute opens or not
So what does that mean, I can't have privacy in a public place?
No, we have a whole series of books for that.
Actually, I found them, here they are.
I've used cafedvd.com. They were great when I lived out in the boonies and didn't have easy access to a local video store. I liked that I didn't have to do the monthly rental - where you get to watch as many as you want for a set fee. I don't watch that many movies, and making that work was not worth it, especially with mailing delays. They allow you to buy a set number of credits that you can use when you want. I don't know how it compares now, since I don't use them anymore, but I never had any trouble with them.
I didn't realize the zombies of voodoo legend were online.
Was it poor planning? The article states that there was an unexpected explosive expansion of the Internet. I believe it's like the Y2K problem, they didn't think their programs would still be in use around 2000, so they only needed to store a two digit year. The same happened here, they didn't realize the Internet would become the World Wide Web, the New Economy, etc. Hell, even Bill Gates didn't see it coming.
Sure, as soon as Ken Lay justifies his pay, I'll justify mine.
Well, we still make kick-ass movies...oh wait
They've been saying this in California for awhile
That's what I'm thinking too. So, is the cheapest the way to go, or any suggestions on make/model that works well at playing scratched DVDs?
It's funny though - when we have people over and we all decide to watch a movie and we decide on one that I have on laserdisc, the looks on some people's faces when they see how large they are is hilarious. "What is that, a big DVD?" Sorta. And I have to agree on the more elegant format - granted they're big, but I've never had any trouble watching one - I even have one with a large crack running through it and it still plays fine. If I rent a DVD and it has even the slightest, tiniest, smallest, infintesimal scratch on it, it will skip and freeze. I've given up renting them since they almost never work unless I get it when it first comes out. I rent more VCR tapes now - not exactly a step forward. Too bad no one rents laserdiscs anymore. :-)
I have thought about doing this for most of my laserdisc collection - it is quite large, but haven't gotten around to it. I know my wife would be very happy to have my boxes of "albums" in a smaller format.