I think it really doesn'y matter. As soon as someone gets the notification someone will tell the press. Also, by releasing it out you control the story and timing. There is no way a story about a large university losing this data would stay out of the media.
Sensitive information should be placed in a central repository and then encrypted and guarded. The mere fact that someone can download this to a laptop shows that their mindset is that this information is just normal stuff like a word document. Before you can have true security organizations need to get this first.
I believe the logic behind suing Vonage is this--if you are going to be taking on a utility service to consumers but you (i.e., Vonage) still don't want to be regulated by collecting any taxes on 911 nor a telecommunications entity then you will bear the brunt of appearing to be a utility service, providing a utility service but not regulated nor subject to the laws applying to utility services. Therefore, you will be subject to taking responsibility for all actions coming from the use of your service. There is no doubt in the coming age Vonage and other VOIP providers will come under some modified regulations but until then states are going to have no mercy on them when they are being beaten by VOIP providers at each turn.
Being a web hosting company and offering MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL, we have NEVER had anyone ask about converting from MS SQL to MySQL. While the article is comprehensive the people and applications using the MS SQL database are not the same ones using MySQL. When someone setups a MS SQL database they are doing so because they are looking for certain features and/or requirements from software they are installing. Under these circumstances the two are not interchangeable.
I suppose if you have a roll-your-own db interface and wanted to drop the license fee for MS SQL you would do this. But realistically the ones who are using MS SQL have already sunk big $$$ into the license (or are renting for a fraction of the cost which would make switching for the money irrelevant). I doubt they would chuck MS SQL just for the security issues associated with Microsoft products.
I agree and would hire the previous poster in a heartbeat. Don't be so quick to burn your bridges. Your current employer is in a bind when you leave and they are asking for quite a lot (as many have pointed out). However, you can negotiate anything you wish. As a former employment litigation attorney I can tell you that the employees who leave on good terms rather than on bad terms have better work careers.
While your current employer might not have any have room for growth they might network with other executives who run companies who have growth. Just think about being a jackass to your current employer and then applying for a position in a new company a few years down the road and finding out the hiring manager knows the boss of your old company. Think you will be hired? Try again.
You don't have to be a slave to your old employer but you don't have to be a dick either. Sit down with the old employer and say this is what I can do, what would you like me to concentrate on before I leave? Ask them if they would need help in documenting any procedures before you leave or assist in the training of the new person before you can go. But don't leave yourself on call. You might want to leave yourself open to exchanging emails for a week but indicate to your old employer that your new employer will take priority.
Be honest and direct and both you and your employer will benefit. Let them know what to expect from you and know what you expect from them. Discussions like this will put you head and shoulders above the crowd.
I agree with the technology being there already. I think NASA was feeling the heat from amateur astonomers pointing their webcams at the stars so they decided to capture the headlines first.;)
Is it me or does it seem consoles are coming out faster than linux distribution upgrades?
It seems to me that if game companies spent more time on developing the games rather than bringing out a new console model every year they might reap more profit. Or maybe just concentrate on an upgradeable model.
"when people do hosting they want reliability not bandwidth"
Not necessarily. Hosting like everything else is split among different needs and wants. There are some who will never pay more than $.99 per year for unlimited everything. Then there are those who will pay $100.00 per month for redundant reliable connections. To each their own.
I have no doubt the service will be around for a while and if they need cash then enter the advertisers. Ads everywhere and then the selling of your personal data. They could then move to a 1&1 promo--credit card needed for free service then charge after a year after you have long forgotten them.
If they are hosted with Server Beach the bandwidth is pretty cheap but you may or may not have problems as others have had in the past with them. But you will get the quality you pay for which in this case is $0.00.
I recognize your patent and will promptly terminate my post. However, I have patented the process of "replying" to a posted individualized comment posted under your patent, there for you are in violation and must terminate your post.
Aside from the numerous religious discussions I know that the IMAX near me is just using this as an excuse. They show the "artsy-fartsy" films from time to time, but then they also show the action blockbusters as well. Guess which one draws more money???
My first thought is no way, this is so obvious. But then I got thinking--if the process of selecting individualized blogs is the true patent (basically selecting items for different individuals based upon viewing past history, etc.) then I might see this being upheld. Usually when you do have a process though you will see the word "process" somewhere. It will be interesting if they leave the patent like this or seek to further clarify.
Rob Lowe and Demi Moore did this (tethered headsets) in a movie called About Last Night. They ended up having sex (then again when doesn't Rob not end up having sex). It seemed to work pretty good as a move in the movie (better than yawning and stretching your arm).
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On another note, it looks like he did a nice job, but from one Shuffle owner to another, the thing I like best about the Shuffle is that it is so small I can stuff it easily into my pocket and move along. Stuffing the Shuffle into huge headsets seems to be at the exact opposite of its advantage. Oh well, to each their own.
I think you missed the point--from the original post:
"The best way would be to set up a standard and then begin to push the agenda across the linux distributions asking them to ask the developers to abide by the standard."
The rest was not meant to be serious...
And yes, I have seen programs want to install binaries in/etc as part of their normal configuration, hence the problem and I believe the reason for the question.
Insert a clause in the GPL stating that all programs using any part of any component or system must prepare their config files in the following format and must have the following directory structure/etc/program/bin,/etc/program/config, etc.
Seriously though. The best way would be to set up a standard and then begin to push the agenda across the linux distributions asking them to ask the developers to abide by the standard.
Another offbeat solution is that: (You can have a kernel module which reads the program files and if not in the correct format will tell the user it is wrong and therefore it will not run the binary. This would get users to 1. hack a solution or hopefully 2. complain to the developers to fix the problem.)
Or maybe make programs use a specific installer which does this...
Or you could chmod all the other directories to prohibit the programs from writing someplace else...
Yeah, but Wired has enough readers to make it worth his time to do it. (Although I agree, this is SEO 101 or maybe SEO 90). For good SEO information about google check out www.webmasterworld.com. They have a in depth discussion about SEO and Google.
Roxe noted that customers can purchase support on VB6 for three more years or use credits from an existing support contract for VB6-related incidents. Microsoft already added two years to its initial deadline for cutting off mainstream support, extending it to seven years.
I have seen that there seems to be a buzz around Postgresql over the last few months. More and more people are requesting Postgresql in web hosting. It seems that this is not a substitution for MS SQL but people are migrating from MySQL to Postgresql for one reason or another. Granted this is just one perspective from a web host and not scientifically significant.
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Updating to include all this new stuff (new to Microsoft, not everyone else) is nothing but a vanity move. Why should Microsoft care if Firefox takes 100% of the market. It's not like they are making money on IE. Who cares if their market share is 2%? Microsoft really should let Firefox take the market and then concentrate on what brings in $$$ and let someone else do the work for them by maintaining the browser.
Don't count on it anytime soon though. cPanel marks a lot of things beta, working on it, almost finished etc. For example, they have been working on a Windows cPanel 87% finished for *years* now.
I would say it will be at least six months before they release a compatible version and then at least a few months more before the bugs are worked out. However, when you do see cPanel fully supporting the installation and features of PHP 5 you will then see the slew of web hosts begin to offer it.
We have had a few requests for this new version but have not installed it on any production servers simply because there are existing clients who would be destroyed by the sudden change they would have to make in their scripts and programs. There are a lot of people who do not need the latest and greatest one function but are too busy managing the true reason for a web site (make money, forward a concept, do business, etc.) to be changing something that already works. Between taking care of business and taking care of potential security concerns the typical website owner does not need (nor want) to redo a site with the latest [fill in the blank].
The sole reason Fedora started to make a gain is because Redhat wanted to start charging for its OS. All those people who were using Redhat for free and getting updates suddenly found themselves without a free OS with updates. What people did is go to Fedora because it was similiar in nature to the last Redhat version (9.0).
Fedora Core 1 did not majorly break any software and worked with major control panels without too much porting. What has happened recently is that the Core 2 and more recently Core 3 aren't as stable. For example cPanel (a popular control panel) does not support Core 3 due to the SELinux complications. This is trend which you will see Fedora taper off.
The other reason why Fedora will taper off is that people have a lot of problems with it. You can login to any major webhosting forum and see problems people are having with Fedora. What the general recommendation is to do is go to CentOS. CentOS is a copyright free build of Redhat ES. (Basically the developers of CentOS take the source builds of Redhat ES and strip out the copyrighted logos, etc. and then build from there.) CentOS is a free version of Redhat ES. Why anyone uses Fedora when they can have a stable version of Redhat ES is a wonder. Over time you will see CentOS make a large jump in the survey (if netcraft can determine the difference).
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I think it really doesn'y matter. As soon as someone gets the notification someone will tell the press. Also, by releasing it out you control the story and timing. There is no way a story about a large university losing this data would stay out of the media.
Why was all of this on a laptop?
Sensitive information should be placed in a central repository and then encrypted and guarded. The mere fact that someone can download this to a laptop shows that their mindset is that this information is just normal stuff like a word document. Before you can have true security organizations need to get this first.
I believe the logic behind suing Vonage is this--if you are going to be taking on a utility service to consumers but you (i.e., Vonage) still don't want to be regulated by collecting any taxes on 911 nor a telecommunications entity then you will bear the brunt of appearing to be a utility service, providing a utility service but not regulated nor subject to the laws applying to utility services. Therefore, you will be subject to taking responsibility for all actions coming from the use of your service. There is no doubt in the coming age Vonage and other VOIP providers will come under some modified regulations but until then states are going to have no mercy on them when they are being beaten by VOIP providers at each turn.
Being a web hosting company and offering MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL, we have NEVER had anyone ask about converting from MS SQL to MySQL. While the article is comprehensive the people and applications using the MS SQL database are not the same ones using MySQL. When someone setups a MS SQL database they are doing so because they are looking for certain features and/or requirements from software they are installing. Under these circumstances the two are not interchangeable.
I suppose if you have a roll-your-own db interface and wanted to drop the license fee for MS SQL you would do this. But realistically the ones who are using MS SQL have already sunk big $$$ into the license (or are renting for a fraction of the cost which would make switching for the money irrelevant). I doubt they would chuck MS SQL just for the security issues associated with Microsoft products.
I agree and would hire the previous poster in a heartbeat. Don't be so quick to burn your bridges. Your current employer is in a bind when you leave and they are asking for quite a lot (as many have pointed out). However, you can negotiate anything you wish. As a former employment litigation attorney I can tell you that the employees who leave on good terms rather than on bad terms have better work careers.
While your current employer might not have any have room for growth they might network with other executives who run companies who have growth. Just think about being a jackass to your current employer and then applying for a position in a new company a few years down the road and finding out the hiring manager knows the boss of your old company. Think you will be hired? Try again.
You don't have to be a slave to your old employer but you don't have to be a dick either. Sit down with the old employer and say this is what I can do, what would you like me to concentrate on before I leave? Ask them if they would need help in documenting any procedures before you leave or assist in the training of the new person before you can go. But don't leave yourself on call. You might want to leave yourself open to exchanging emails for a week but indicate to your old employer that your new employer will take priority.
Be honest and direct and both you and your employer will benefit. Let them know what to expect from you and know what you expect from them. Discussions like this will put you head and shoulders above the crowd.
I agree with the technology being there already. I think NASA was feeling the heat from amateur astonomers pointing their webcams at the stars so they decided to capture the headlines first. ;)
but I just bought it five minutes ago...
Is it me or does it seem consoles are coming out faster than linux distribution upgrades?
It seems to me that if game companies spent more time on developing the games rather than bringing out a new console model every year they might reap more profit. Or maybe just concentrate on an upgradeable model.
Not necessarily. Hosting like everything else is split among different needs and wants. There are some who will never pay more than $.99 per year for unlimited everything. Then there are those who will pay $100.00 per month for redundant reliable connections. To each their own.
I have no doubt the service will be around for a while and if they need cash then enter the advertisers. Ads everywhere and then the selling of your personal data. They could then move to a 1&1 promo--credit card needed for free service then charge after a year after you have long forgotten them.
If they are hosted with Server Beach the bandwidth is pretty cheap but you may or may not have problems as others have had in the past with them. But you will get the quality you pay for which in this case is $0.00.
I recognize your patent and will promptly terminate my post. However, I have patented the process of "replying" to a posted individualized comment posted under your patent, there for you are in violation and must terminate your post.
Aside from the numerous religious discussions I know that the IMAX near me is just using this as an excuse. They show the "artsy-fartsy" films from time to time, but then they also show the action blockbusters as well. Guess which one draws more money???
My first thought is no way, this is so obvious. But then I got thinking--if the process of selecting individualized blogs is the true patent (basically selecting items for different individuals based upon viewing past history, etc.) then I might see this being upheld. Usually when you do have a process though you will see the word "process" somewhere. It will be interesting if they leave the patent like this or seek to further clarify.
Rob Lowe and Demi Moore did this (tethered headsets) in a movie called About Last Night. They ended up having sex (then again when doesn't Rob not end up having sex). It seemed to work pretty good as a move in the movie (better than yawning and stretching your arm).
---
On another note, it looks like he did a nice job, but from one Shuffle owner to another, the thing I like best about the Shuffle is that it is so small I can stuff it easily into my pocket and move along. Stuffing the Shuffle into huge headsets seems to be at the exact opposite of its advantage. Oh well, to each their own.
I think you missed the point--from the original post:
/etc as part of their normal configuration, hence the problem and I believe the reason for the question.
"The best way would be to set up a standard and then begin to push the agenda across the linux distributions asking them to ask the developers to abide by the standard."
The rest was not meant to be serious...
And yes, I have seen programs want to install binaries in
Insert a clause in the GPL stating that all programs using any part of any component or system must prepare their config files in the following format and must have the following directory structure /etc/program/bin, /etc/program/config, etc.
Seriously though. The best way would be to set up a standard and then begin to push the agenda across the linux distributions asking them to ask the developers to abide by the standard.
Another offbeat solution is that: (You can have a kernel module which reads the program files and if not in the correct format will tell the user it is wrong and therefore it will not run the binary. This would get users to 1. hack a solution or hopefully 2. complain to the developers to fix the problem.)
Or maybe make programs use a specific installer which does this...
Or you could chmod all the other directories to prohibit the programs from writing someplace else...
Yeah, but Wired has enough readers to make it worth his time to do it. (Although I agree, this is SEO 101 or maybe SEO 90). For good SEO information about google check out www.webmasterworld.com. They have a in depth discussion about SEO and Google.
You can just call up ChoicePoint and get all the data you want.
From the article:
Roxe noted that customers can purchase support on VB6 for three more years or use credits from an existing support contract for VB6-related incidents. Microsoft already added two years to its initial deadline for cutting off mainstream support, extending it to seven years.
I have seen that there seems to be a buzz around Postgresql over the last few months. More and more people are requesting Postgresql in web hosting. It seems that this is not a substitution for MS SQL but people are migrating from MySQL to Postgresql for one reason or another. Granted this is just one perspective from a web host and not scientifically significant.
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a keyboard with 102 keys! Now that's inventive.
Updating to include all this new stuff (new to Microsoft, not everyone else) is nothing but a vanity move. Why should Microsoft care if Firefox takes 100% of the market. It's not like they are making money on IE. Who cares if their market share is 2%? Microsoft really should let Firefox take the market and then concentrate on what brings in $$$ and let someone else do the work for them by maintaining the browser.
Don't count on it anytime soon though. cPanel marks a lot of things beta, working on it, almost finished etc. For example, they have been working on a Windows cPanel 87% finished for *years* now.
I would say it will be at least six months before they release a compatible version and then at least a few months more before the bugs are worked out. However, when you do see cPanel fully supporting the installation and features of PHP 5 you will then see the slew of web hosts begin to offer it.
We have had a few requests for this new version but have not installed it on any production servers simply because there are existing clients who would be destroyed by the sudden change they would have to make in their scripts and programs. There are a lot of people who do not need the latest and greatest one function but are too busy managing the true reason for a web site (make money, forward a concept, do business, etc.) to be changing something that already works. Between taking care of business and taking care of potential security concerns the typical website owner does not need (nor want) to redo a site with the latest [fill in the blank].
The sole reason Fedora started to make a gain is because Redhat wanted to start charging for its OS. All those people who were using Redhat for free and getting updates suddenly found themselves without a free OS with updates. What people did is go to Fedora because it was similiar in nature to the last Redhat version (9.0).
Fedora Core 1 did not majorly break any software and worked with major control panels without too much porting. What has happened recently is that the Core 2 and more recently Core 3 aren't as stable. For example cPanel (a popular control panel) does not support Core 3 due to the SELinux complications. This is trend which you will see Fedora taper off.
The other reason why Fedora will taper off is that people have a lot of problems with it. You can login to any major webhosting forum and see problems people are having with Fedora. What the general recommendation is to do is go to CentOS. CentOS is a copyright free build of Redhat ES. (Basically the developers of CentOS take the source builds of Redhat ES and strip out the copyrighted logos, etc. and then build from there.) CentOS is a free version of Redhat ES. Why anyone uses Fedora when they can have a stable version of Redhat ES is a wonder. Over time you will see CentOS make a large jump in the survey (if netcraft can determine the difference).
Well in my browser they both are the same background -- black.
/usr/bin/lynx
In fact they all are black. I think it is a conspiracy and all domain names should be given up.
Well, back to browsing: