"The tinfoil hat worry is that, with all the data in a central repository, whoever controls the repository controls the information."
If you worry about someone getting into your info...the first off you think you are too important. No one wants YOUR info...you're just a poor geek...if they took your info, they would give it back in pity. Secondly, if you don't like it, it's not for you:)
It's nice to see a company making a program that is optimized for LESS powerful hardware, rather than the other way around. It gets old having to upgrade hardware year after year because you can no longer run the software you want to. I think it's a great idea for companies to sell "lite" version of their flagship products.
I think a variety of logins makes my information more secure
I'm just pondering, but I think that you would also have to consider that for a person to use your password, they would have to know the sites that you have logins for, and also they would have to know that you use the same password for everything. I suppose that's not too far out that they would suspect you use the same password, but it would be more difficult to figure out the websites you visit/have logins for.
"Telewest have stated that they knew about the problem and have been working with customers to regain control of their machines."
Somehow I have a bit of trouble believing this. How hard would it be for a large company like Telewest to send it's subsribers a CD with anti-virus/adware removal tools on it? Or an email with such software in it? Or even call users and tell them they have an issue?
I don't think they've done jack crap myself. And anything they have done is some token gesture to salvage their image.
As a former CEO of the RIAA, she likely has a lot of money. And as a person with a lot of money, probably hangs out with people who have a lot of money. The price of an iPod is probably chump change.
A girlfriend, for those Slashdotters who don't know many, is often a friend who is a girl...and does not neccessarily denote lesbianism. Example: My fiance often goes out shopping with her "girlfriends" who are mostly married and definately not lesbians.
Sure you can, if that's how the software is supposed to work.
2. If a power failiure or error occurs during the install it could cause serious problems and data loss.
Then maybe they should figure out how to make updates that don't do that...which would be a good thing anyway.
3. The user could have customized the OS in some way as to make an updater break and cause data loss and even hardware damage
Hardware damage from a security patch? I think you exaggerate...
4. Someone could hijack the software update session or make the machine connect to a bad site and download malware instead of an update.
Like someone's machine being hijacked anyway because they didn't get the security updates?
5. It would nice if some people like yourself stopped endlessly trying to punish Windows users and talk to them like second class citizens who need software updates spoon feeding to them. It's just silly.
It would be nice if some people like yourself would realize that a good majority of computer users know very little about their computers and really do need software updates, expecially ones that concern security, spoon fed to them. The feature that I suggested is obviously not meant for the user that knows what they are doing. Don't get so damned offended at things taht aren't meant for you.
That it is a good thing that the Firefox download is only 5 mb...
And how often to people actually download the IE updates? As a phone support guy, I can tell you that 9 out of ten people who call in have never run Windows update. At least Firefox lets you know when there is an update available for it. Windows Update just sits in the corner and tells you that updates are available in general...no hints as to what updates.
What are we going to have to do to convince "ordinary users" to visit WindowsUpdate once in a while?"
Simple...don't give them a choice. Don't give people the option to turn off automatic updates. Or at least not on the Home edition of XP. Why in the world should a novice computer user be asked whether or not to install a security update? 99% don't even know what Windows Update does and won't download the updates becuase they don't want to wait for their computer to restart. And in that respect....why isn't Windows more like Linux, where patches don't require reboots?
But if a great portion of hte population finds that the theory of evolution has too many holes in it for them to believe 100%, they have every right to pursue another explaination for life on earth that they find more plausible. They really do. And in the end, it really IS NOT hurting you if they do.
Build a better mousetrap and they build a better mouse...
If they sold the drives separately, it would likely still qualify as an MP3 device, since it's purpose would be to store mp3's for an mp3 player. And even if it didn't, they'd probably modify the law so it did.
I think there is a point where you can go overboard. Like having crazy security like that on a personal computer... I mean, geeze, there is a point where the inconvenience outweighs the benefit. (If there is any benefit for a home user to use a Smart Card.)
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"The tinfoil hat worry is that, with all the data in a central repository, whoever controls the repository controls the information."
:)
If you worry about someone getting into your info...the first off you think you are too important. No one wants YOUR info...you're just a poor geek...if they took your info, they would give it back in pity. Secondly, if you don't like it, it's not for you
It's nice to see a company making a program that is optimized for LESS powerful hardware, rather than the other way around. It gets old having to upgrade hardware year after year because you can no longer run the software you want to. I think it's a great idea for companies to sell "lite" version of their flagship products.
I think a variety of logins makes my information more secure
I'm just pondering, but I think that you would also have to consider that for a person to use your password, they would have to know the sites that you have logins for, and also they would have to know that you use the same password for everything. I suppose that's not too far out that they would suspect you use the same password, but it would be more difficult to figure out the websites you visit/have logins for.
I'm not sure what you mean by matching older kids. They've used the same kids through the whole series so far.
Actually, the trailer "hit the web" about a week or so ago.
Forgot to post anon...oh well.
"News for nerds. Stuff that matters.
I think some of the moderators missed the joke in the parent post...you know..how the parts "appeared" when the cut the video?
"Telewest have stated that they knew about the problem and have been working with customers to regain control of their machines."
Somehow I have a bit of trouble believing this. How hard would it be for a large company like Telewest to send it's subsribers a CD with anti-virus/adware removal tools on it? Or an email with such software in it? Or even call users and tell them they have an issue?
I don't think they've done jack crap myself. And anything they have done is some token gesture to salvage their image.
As a former CEO of the RIAA, she likely has a lot of money. And as a person with a lot of money, probably hangs out with people who have a lot of money. The price of an iPod is probably chump change.
A girlfriend, for those Slashdotters who don't know many, is often a friend who is a girl...and does not neccessarily denote lesbianism. Example: My fiance often goes out shopping with her "girlfriends" who are mostly married and definately not lesbians.
Maybe I'm behind on the times, but that seems like one hell of a good picture to be taken from a camera phone.
1.You can't force an update on anyone
Sure you can, if that's how the software is supposed to work.
2. If a power failiure or error occurs during the install it could cause serious problems and data loss.
Then maybe they should figure out how to make updates that don't do that...which would be a good thing anyway.
3. The user could have customized the OS in some way as to make an updater break and cause data loss and even hardware damage
Hardware damage from a security patch? I think you exaggerate...
4. Someone could hijack the software update session or make the machine connect to a bad site and download malware instead of an update.
Like someone's machine being hijacked anyway because they didn't get the security updates?
5. It would nice if some people like yourself stopped endlessly trying to punish Windows users and talk to them like second class citizens who need software updates spoon feeding to them. It's just silly.
It would be nice if some people like yourself would realize that a good majority of computer users know very little about their computers and really do need software updates, expecially ones that concern security, spoon fed to them. The feature that I suggested is obviously not meant for the user that knows what they are doing. Don't get so damned offended at things taht aren't meant for you.
That it is a good thing that the Firefox download is only 5 mb...
And how often to people actually download the IE updates? As a phone support guy, I can tell you that 9 out of ten people who call in have never run Windows update. At least Firefox lets you know when there is an update available for it. Windows Update just sits in the corner and tells you that updates are available in general...no hints as to what updates.
What are we going to have to do to convince "ordinary users" to visit WindowsUpdate once in a while?"
Simple...don't give them a choice. Don't give people the option to turn off automatic updates. Or at least not on the Home edition of XP. Why in the world should a novice computer user be asked whether or not to install a security update? 99% don't even know what Windows Update does and won't download the updates becuase they don't want to wait for their computer to restart. And in that respect....why isn't Windows more like Linux, where patches don't require reboots?
It doesn't matter what the majority of people believe. That doesn't make it science.
Then why is it always pointed out that "a majority" of scientists believe evolution is correct? (whether they do or not, I don't know)
Parent poster's Method
1. Observe belief system that you disagree with
2. Find particular item of disagreement
3. Make insulting exaggerations and inaccuracies
4. Repeat
But if a great portion of hte population finds that the theory of evolution has too many holes in it for them to believe 100%, they have every right to pursue another explaination for life on earth that they find more plausible. They really do. And in the end, it really IS NOT hurting you if they do.
You forgot to mention:
12. List of common Slashdot posts
"Ever wonder where database technology is going?"
Yeah, all the time.
It's more of a juice mixer than a juicer. I had envisioned something that took fruit and turned it into juice. This was a bit of a let down.
1) Charge a ridiculous tax on iPods
2) Profit!
Wait a second, something's missing here.
Yeah, you're missing step 3:
3) ???
which represents the confusion and consternation of the general populace
Build a better mousetrap and they build a better mouse... If they sold the drives separately, it would likely still qualify as an MP3 device, since it's purpose would be to store mp3's for an mp3 player. And even if it didn't, they'd probably modify the law so it did.
Apple could sell iPods with removable drives...but I doubt that hte Netherlands passing this law is going to provide enough demand for Apple to do so.
I think there is a point where you can go overboard. Like having crazy security like that on a personal computer... I mean, geeze, there is a point where the inconvenience outweighs the benefit. (If there is any benefit for a home user to use a Smart Card.)