"They" (the media) only hinted at that in January. But if you look they said that at least initially even those with pirated copies could get security fixes.
That's true...though I've been slightly annoyed at the little line in the top right of the main page. When you're signed into gmail it gives you an account options and sign out link.
Congratulations! We have collected 1 million email addresses (including yours) and distributed them to the biggest spammers in exchange for millions of dollars! We're rich and you're screwed!
The MSN link is still the Apple site. Apparently you have to click Permalink and bring up an annoying window to get the link to what you want.
MSN's map
Seriously though, that hanging italics tag appears to be messing with the main page. While the headlines appear fine, all the "Read More" lines all the way down the page are now italicized.
So, what is not so good about this book?...Of course, there are additional things that I would have liked to see in the book: (c) pictures to illustrate some of the concepts such as life cycle of an Ant
Here's the text from the page (since it has ceased loading)
The graphical ratings they gave were 5 out of 5 for #1, 2, and 3, 4 out of 5 for #4-6, 3 out of 5 for #7-8, 2 out of 5 for #9-10, and 1 out of 5 for the rest.
1. Network Computing Online Backup Services
Steven Hill
Oct. 28, 2004 This is by far the most thorough testing we found on online file-storage services. Six providers are tested, each on identical Dell OptiPlex computers running Windows 2000. Various files, including Office documents, PowerPoint presentations and digital images, are loaded as test data. LiveVault comes in as the editor's choice for its excellent management options and easy interface. However, this service is used to back up servers versus end users' computers, so LiveVault is out of the scope of our report. For end users' computers IBackup also ranks highly. Steven Hill says all of the tested backup solutions were effective, and "The only major difference is in how well their cost and features list mesh with your enterprise-specific backup and user-support requirements."
2. PC Today
Jay Munro
Nov. 2004 PC Today reviews three packages and, while all three prove to provide significant advantages, Files Anywhere Remote Backup stands out as the winner. Xdrive provides the highest amount of storage space for the least amount of money, but isn't as feature-filled as the others. Files Anywhere Remote Backup offers automated online encrypted storage, as does IBackup, and is said to have the best desktop software, automated backups and restoration.
3. PC Magazine
Ben Z. Gottesman
June 8, 2004 This review covers eighteen backup systems in the three formats currently available: Optical media (CDs and DVDs), backup to a second hard drive (either internal or external), and backup to a remote, online backup service. Of the five online systems reviewed, IBackup is preferred most by both editors and members. Editors like its unique features such as e-mailing file attachments straight to your online storage, and configuring an online drive to show up on your computer as a local drive. Connected DataProtector also gets kudos, with editors noting its standout feature of keeping current versions of popular software on their servers, and the ability to data share with other users. Xdrive rates low because of a slow, sensitive interface and because there is no encryption of data on the server.
4. Smart Computing
Christian Perry
Jan. 2005 In the category of online storage, only one service is discussed. Yahoo! Briefcase is touted for its free storage of up to 30MB of data. The perk here, in addition to the savings, is that you can register multiple accounts to increase your storage capabilities. Another standout feature is the ability to grant file access to other Yahoo! users.
5. Smart Computing
Mark Scapicchio
Oct. 2003 Of the online backup services mentioned, such as @Backup and Connected.com, Smart Computing recommends Streamload.com. It's favored because accounts can grow to a virtually unlimited size, it's free up to 1GB of storage, and because plans, and thus prices, are determined by download amount. Reviewer Mark Scapicchio says this may be "considerably less if you're using the service as a backup in case of disaster."
6. PC Magazine
Francisco Cheng
June 17, 2003 In this review of three popular backup services, there is no clear winner. IBackup and Connected score the highest for opposite reasons. IBackup has many features, including a convenient drag/drop tool, but backup time is slow. Connected is quick but has few features. @Backup places third, and editors say it is quick and easy to use. According to Cheng, the definite loser is the now defunct Online Backup Center.
7. Network Computing Backup So Easy Even Your Users Can Do It
Steven Hill
June 10, 2004 Although this article speaks to businesses, online backup services are discussed in a consu
Slashdot Mirror
It even looks like the name might be a total flop for them :)
I ReadTFA...they'll let someone with a pirated copy get security fixes, but not service packs or other updates. An example would be SP2.
"They" (the media) only hinted at that in January. But if you look they said that at least initially even those with pirated copies could get security fixes.
So if your copy of Windows is pirated, they'll prevent you from breaking it by not allowing you to install new service packs :)
That's true...though I've been slightly annoyed at the little line in the top right of the main page. When you're signed into gmail it gives you an account options and sign out link.
I'm at work so I'm using IE, but sliding open that menu made IE have an error. (I'm using IE 6.0)
Congratulations! We have collected 1 million email addresses (including yours) and distributed them to the biggest spammers in exchange for millions of dollars! We're rich and you're screwed!
When you're in the Google Map, hit "Link to this page" and the page will reload. In the address bar the part after ll= is the latitude and longitude.
The MSN link is still the Apple site. Apparently you have to click Permalink and bring up an annoying window to get the link to what you want.
MSN's map
MSN's map
Google's Map
"Google Hacking" isn't a book, it's a web site.
Actually, it's both.
The Book
The website
Like it said in the review, they called the book "Google Hacking" for short.
Seriously though, that hanging italics tag appears to be messing with the main page. While the headlines appear fine, all the "Read More" lines all the way down the page are now italicized.
Okay, you got it. No more italics.
My cell phone is telling me that on thursday I will read this story again.
It must be buggy, because it's more like Tuesday at the latest.
*Beep* It's been a month since you showered and stepped out of the house! *Beep*
Any chance there's some sort of Russian Spam mob going on?
Yes, I hear they make delicious sandwiches.
Funny thing is that I am in NYC. How did you know? We are everywhere. (Even in tinfoil hats.)
Why can't my tax dollars go to these projects instead of the military?
Because hammers are expensive.
So, what is not so good about this book?...Of course, there are additional things that I would have liked to see in the book: (c) pictures to illustrate some of the concepts such as life cycle of an Ant
Here ya go:
Life Cycle
Here's the text from the page (since it has ceased loading)
The graphical ratings they gave were 5 out of 5 for #1, 2, and 3, 4 out of 5 for #4-6, 3 out of 5 for #7-8, 2 out of 5 for #9-10, and 1 out of 5 for the rest.
1. Network Computing Online Backup Services
Steven Hill
Oct. 28, 2004 This is by far the most thorough testing we found on online file-storage services. Six providers are tested, each on identical Dell OptiPlex computers running Windows 2000. Various files, including Office documents, PowerPoint presentations and digital images, are loaded as test data. LiveVault comes in as the editor's choice for its excellent management options and easy interface. However, this service is used to back up servers versus end users' computers, so LiveVault is out of the scope of our report. For end users' computers IBackup also ranks highly. Steven Hill says all of the tested backup solutions were effective, and "The only major difference is in how well their cost and features list mesh with your enterprise-specific backup and user-support requirements."
2. PC Today
Jay Munro
Nov. 2004 PC Today reviews three packages and, while all three prove to provide significant advantages, Files Anywhere Remote Backup stands out as the winner. Xdrive provides the highest amount of storage space for the least amount of money, but isn't as feature-filled as the others. Files Anywhere Remote Backup offers automated online encrypted storage, as does IBackup, and is said to have the best desktop software, automated backups and restoration.
3. PC Magazine
Ben Z. Gottesman
June 8, 2004 This review covers eighteen backup systems in the three formats currently available: Optical media (CDs and DVDs), backup to a second hard drive (either internal or external), and backup to a remote, online backup service. Of the five online systems reviewed, IBackup is preferred most by both editors and members. Editors like its unique features such as e-mailing file attachments straight to your online storage, and configuring an online drive to show up on your computer as a local drive. Connected DataProtector also gets kudos, with editors noting its standout feature of keeping current versions of popular software on their servers, and the ability to data share with other users. Xdrive rates low because of a slow, sensitive interface and because there is no encryption of data on the server.
4. Smart Computing
Christian Perry
Jan. 2005 In the category of online storage, only one service is discussed. Yahoo! Briefcase is touted for its free storage of up to 30MB of data. The perk here, in addition to the savings, is that you can register multiple accounts to increase your storage capabilities. Another standout feature is the ability to grant file access to other Yahoo! users.
5. Smart Computing
Mark Scapicchio
Oct. 2003 Of the online backup services mentioned, such as @Backup and Connected.com, Smart Computing recommends Streamload.com. It's favored because accounts can grow to a virtually unlimited size, it's free up to 1GB of storage, and because plans, and thus prices, are determined by download amount. Reviewer Mark Scapicchio says this may be "considerably less if you're using the service as a backup in case of disaster."
6. PC Magazine
Francisco Cheng
June 17, 2003 In this review of three popular backup services, there is no clear winner. IBackup and Connected score the highest for opposite reasons. IBackup has many features, including a convenient drag/drop tool, but backup time is slow. Connected is quick but has few features. @Backup places third, and editors say it is quick and easy to use. According to Cheng, the definite loser is the now defunct Online Backup Center.
7. Network Computing Backup So Easy Even Your Users Can Do It
Steven Hill
June 10, 2004 Although this article speaks to businesses, online backup services are discussed in a consu
Not specific companies, but comparisons. Here's a good comparison page...though the page is slow loading already :)
e _file_storage/reviews.html
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/computers/onlin
6. Chop down all peg legs...timberrrrr!
Wrong country, but he's still ronery :)
Even more likely: Here's another BS survey with wide generalizations and ambiguous wording. Let the speculation/discussion begin!
Basically, if you have a job at the one place and you quit, you can never work again at that job?
It's not never again, it's one year. At least in Microsoft's case.