That's not a bad idea, though if they can log keystrokes, they can certainly log mouse movements. The problem with computer security is that everything is digitized. Even an eye scan or a fingerprint gets digitized at some point. That datastream can be captured and replayed.
Of, relating to, extending to, or affecting the entire world or all within the world; worldwide: "This discovery of literature has as yet only partially penetrated the universal consciousness" (Ellen Key).
Including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under consideration: the universal skepticism of philosophers. See synonyms at general.
Applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations: a universal remedy.
Of or relating to the universe or cosmos; cosmic.
Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad.
Adapted or adjustable to many sizes or mechanical uses.
I was thinking 3 - but you are right, something can be proprietary and universal at the same time. As long as everyone in the universe uses it.
In case you are out of the gaming loop like me, UMD stand for Sony's proprietary 1.8 GB "Universal Media Disk".
UMD (Universal Media Disc) is a new, proprietary, high-capacity optical medium enabling game software, full-motion video and other forms of digital entertainment content such as movies and music, to be stored. The newly developed UMD is the next-generation compact storage media and at only 60mm in diameter, can store up to 1.8GB of digital data, making it perfect for a portable entertainment player like the PSP system. UMD stores a broad range of digital entertainment content including games, music, movies, and more.
The
VR-4200 is our active projector that works with shutter glass technology. Weighing just under 6 pounds, it is the first lightweight, portable 3D projector based on the advanced DLP(TM) technology, allowing for superior resolution and brightness. The VR-4200 is an affordable solution for research in the area of scientific visualization.
For the United States, the laws that control libel and slander first began to take shape even before the colonies gained their independence from Britain. One of the most famous American cases involved New York publisher John Peter Zenger, who was imprisoned in 1734 for printing political attacks against the colonial governor of New York. Zenger's lawyer established a legal precedent by arguing successfully that truth is an absolute defense in libel cases. Up until then, it had never mattered much whether the allegedly libelous statements about someone were true or false. Since the Zenger case, however,
someone can sue successfully for libel only if the defamatory information is proven to be false. [emphasis mine]
Wait, Bruce, how can I get into your business... that's really something!
What they didn't see, they would not have to testify about. They agreed, thanked me for being so careful regarding their interest, and happily paid me for a report I never delivered!
Hmmm. That's no good. I can imagine that that can be pretty gross.
Maybe not before proven guilty...
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I can see the point that this is no different than celebrities or politicians being booked and the media showing up. How about if it were done after one is proven guilty - sort of as an extra punishment.
The argument of OSRM is that as long as nobody else knows what the list is, then everyone else is protected. That's really wierd. The fact that the knowledge exists isn't that sufficent?
Imagine if my lawyer does some research and finds out that my technology potentially violates several patents. And then I tell him, don't tell me, I want to be protected. I smell a rat, and I bet it has something to do with the insurance money.
Linux founder and leader Linus Torvalds has taken that approach. "Finding patent infringement has always been a responsibility of the patent holders," he said in a 2003 interview. "It is a fact that I do not encourage engineers to look up patent information
Actually, I read an article in Wired maybe a year ago quoting Torvalds as saying that he personally avoids looking at patents because willful violation leads to triple damages. Better just to close your eyes and do whatever...
I had to rub my eyes to make sure the news was real... I bet there is a really good story behind this. What does Roxio have that Apple and Microsoft don't? Roxio has links with every CD/DVD hardware manufacturer. It's software is embedded in XP. How does the market for online music compare to that of CD/DVD recording software (hmm, its sort of related...). The answer I bet will be in the Sonic Solutions documentation. What are the caveats to the sale? The folks at Roxio aren't dumb... they've done quite well.
Does anyone know if details on FTC spending on such matters is publically available? I'm not really concerned about D Squared - since, as Paul so gently reminded us, it is only one company. I am concerned that this makes fighting spam the perogative of the FTC. How many individuals/companies exploit OS flaws to sell stuff?
Now, in this case, D Squared was able to exploit the Messenger feature (easily fixed... or turned off). Bascially no one signed up for it, it wasn't even that they clicked on a website or opened up some email.
This is completely insane. How is the FTC going to regulate this? Don't we have better things to spend our money on? I tell you who is going to be the big winner here - the legal community.
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That's not a bad idea, though if they can log keystrokes, they can certainly log mouse movements. The problem with computer security is that everything is digitized. Even an eye scan or a fingerprint gets digitized at some point. That datastream can be captured and replayed.
- Of, relating to, extending to, or affecting the entire world or all within the world; worldwide: "This discovery of literature has as yet only partially penetrated the universal consciousness" (Ellen Key).
- Including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under consideration: the universal skepticism of philosophers. See synonyms at general.
- Applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations: a universal remedy.
- Of or relating to the universe or cosmos; cosmic.
- Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad.
- Adapted or adjustable to many sizes or mechanical uses.
I was thinking 3 - but you are right, something can be proprietary and universal at the same time. As long as everyone in the universe uses it.Are you sure you don't mean 100000000?
Wait, I'm sitting in front of a CRT right now! Are there any thinks between HV and cancer?
but that projector is the backbreaker How about putting a large old-style monitor under the table, you could play on top of some frosted glass...
Bring on the 3d googles!
Is that picture of Jimbo and the gals real? What do the t-shirts say?
Remember, always two there are, a master and an apprentice...
Hmmm. That's no good. I can imagine that that can be pretty gross.
I can see the point that this is no different than celebrities or politicians being booked and the media showing up. How about if it were done after one is proven guilty - sort of as an extra punishment.
The argument of OSRM is that as long as nobody else knows what the list is, then everyone else is protected. That's really wierd. The fact that the knowledge exists isn't that sufficent? Imagine if my lawyer does some research and finds out that my technology potentially violates several patents. And then I tell him, don't tell me, I want to be protected. I smell a rat, and I bet it has something to do with the insurance money.
I had to rub my eyes to make sure the news was real... I bet there is a really good story behind this. What does Roxio have that Apple and Microsoft don't? Roxio has links with every CD/DVD hardware manufacturer. It's software is embedded in XP. How does the market for online music compare to that of CD/DVD recording software (hmm, its sort of related...). The answer I bet will be in the Sonic Solutions documentation. What are the caveats to the sale? The folks at Roxio aren't dumb... they've done quite well.
Does anyone know if details on FTC spending on such matters is publically available? I'm not really concerned about D Squared - since, as Paul so gently reminded us, it is only one company. I am concerned that this makes fighting spam the perogative of the FTC. How many individuals/companies exploit OS flaws to sell stuff?
Now, in this case, D Squared was able to exploit the Messenger feature (easily fixed... or turned off). Bascially no one signed up for it, it wasn't even that they clicked on a website or opened up some email.
Point well taken... what do you call it when the FTC decides something... is it a law? A regulation? I guess it is a law.
Laws = lawyers = spending money. Token power I think, unless there is a class action - and guess who wins here. Who backed this bill anyway?
This is completely insane. How is the FTC going to regulate this? Don't we have better things to spend our money on? I tell you who is going to be the big winner here - the legal community.