So I guess it must bug you that NT has never allowed you to log in and browse the web with the SYSTEM account?
Get a grip. This is the architecture of NT, it's not anything new, and this isn't some secret attempt to lock the user out of having control of their system. They've just separated SYSTEM, NETWORK SERVICE, LOCAL SERVICE accounts into a more finely-grained system. The purpose is to further adjust the capabilities of each individual system account, so that it can do what it needs to do, and nothing more.
I recall reading a technical overview of this card a few months back. Apparently, it's running Linux of some sort on its host processor. So, how awesome would it be if some remote vulnerability affected the card, allowing someone to implant a rootkit on the device? Now all of your raw network traffic can be captured, your machine can be joined to a botnet, etc. and you'll probably have absolutely no way of knowing about it.
Granted, most people that will use this NIC (the few who do) probably aren't communicating a whole lot of sensitive data. Still, the whole thing just looks like a disaster waiting to happen.
Do you think that Microsoft would just like to improve IIS' PHP support? You know, so that they might attract more web developers to the IIS platform naturally?
Yeah because nobody has ever leveraged an exploit like this by executing it through an exploited privelege escalation vulnerability in another part of the system.
I don't know anything about physics but dude, I will get you laid. And you're probably all like, "but I'm paralyzed." Dude, you don't even know. The bitches I know don't give a fuck. I'm tellin' you man they're crazy!
"The fact that I can't transfer a OEM Windows licence from one PC to another is rubbish."
Ugh. I hear this all the time. Have you ever tried CALLING THEM? I've never once been denied a product ID key when I tell the support rep that it's an OEM key. Moving the software from one system to another, using a retail CD with an OEM key, etc. Never a single issue.
If you want that level of control you will have to override the update by selecting either "Download updates and prompt me for installation" or "Notify me of updates but don't download." You should then be able to deselect the update and have it automatically ignored in all future instances.
Considering the size of your site, you should probably consider using Windows Software Update Services. You can then pick and choose the updates that your machines receive from a single point.
Okay. I have used Vista with the low-end UI on my laptop, which has an ATI Radeon 320M chip. This is DX7-level, and at the time I was using Vista I only had it set for 8MB shared video RAM. WORKED FINE.
Here in Washington state we have a ton of craneflies, probably more than mosquitos. They love to divebomb people's heads, I don't know why. I've been camping a few times where we've been under attack by craneflies rather than mosquitos. And the way that their legs just flail about while they're flying? Yeah, they freak the shit out of me.
Well I wouldn't be surprised. Everybody wants Unix nowadays. Personally, I would love to see Microsoft develop a new operating system with Unix underpinnings. I'm sure that, even though the majority of this crowd here would love to use it, endless comparisons and flames would be made in regards to Microsoft "stealing" the design behind OS X.
NT has always worked like this. Each UI instance is a "window station" and like X, you can have multiple window stations on one machine. It's just only recently that Microsoft decided that it would be to the home user's advantage to be able to utilize Windows' support for multiple window stations on a single local machine. For what it's worth, this has always been possible since the very first releases of NT.
"The reason why americans are driving SUVs is because US goverment is subsidizing personal driving, by not taxing car owners the cost that are associated with using cars. "
Okay, if you are sure of that. We are taxed quite well on initial vehicle registration (when you purchase the vehicle), annual vehicle license renewal, and gas taxes (amount depends upon which state you are in). Toll-based roads, bridges, tunnels are also an occasional occurance.
It just seems that you've been convinced for too long that the amount of taxes your government collects is fair and necessary.
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Then why isn't it tosu.edu?
Or why does the web site say "Welcome to Ohio State" in its title?
So I guess it must bug you that NT has never allowed you to log in and browse the web with the SYSTEM account?
Get a grip. This is the architecture of NT, it's not anything new, and this isn't some secret attempt to lock the user out of having control of their system. They've just separated SYSTEM, NETWORK SERVICE, LOCAL SERVICE accounts into a more finely-grained system. The purpose is to further adjust the capabilities of each individual system account, so that it can do what it needs to do, and nothing more.
It's actually a good thing. Shocking!
I recall reading a technical overview of this card a few months back. Apparently, it's running Linux of some sort on its host processor. So, how awesome would it be if some remote vulnerability affected the card, allowing someone to implant a rootkit on the device? Now all of your raw network traffic can be captured, your machine can be joined to a botnet, etc. and you'll probably have absolutely no way of knowing about it.
Granted, most people that will use this NIC (the few who do) probably aren't communicating a whole lot of sensitive data. Still, the whole thing just looks like a disaster waiting to happen.
Do you think that Microsoft would just like to improve IIS' PHP support? You know, so that they might attract more web developers to the IIS platform naturally?
God no. They must be trying to destroy it.
Slashdot logic.
Yeah because nobody has ever leveraged an exploit like this by executing it through an exploited privelege escalation vulnerability in another part of the system.
NEVER EVER.
I want my OS to be resistant to running arbitrary code
Arbitrary code? You mean unsigned code? So, what you want is DRM.
and be able to give me control over and info about programs and processess are running on my computer.
Hi, my name is Task Manager. I was born in 1993. Nice to meet you, sir. Also, meet my good friends tasklist.exe and taskkill.exe.
I don't know anything about physics but dude, I will get you laid. And you're probably all like, "but I'm paralyzed." Dude, you don't even know. The bitches I know don't give a fuck. I'm tellin' you man they're crazy!
Hope to hear back from you!
Your grandpa grows shit?
"The fact that I can't transfer a OEM Windows licence from one PC to another is rubbish."
Ugh. I hear this all the time. Have you ever tried CALLING THEM? I've never once been denied a product ID key when I tell the support rep that it's an OEM key. Moving the software from one system to another, using a retail CD with an OEM key, etc. Never a single issue.
If you want that level of control you will have to override the update by selecting either "Download updates and prompt me for installation" or "Notify me of updates but don't download." You should then be able to deselect the update and have it automatically ignored in all future instances.
Considering the size of your site, you should probably consider using Windows Software Update Services. You can then pick and choose the updates that your machines receive from a single point.
I just can't help myself!
Gentoo on OS X? Yuck. Please just use pkgsrc for a source-based package management system that is actually maintained by SANE developers.
E-mail me.
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Okay. I have used Vista with the low-end UI on my laptop, which has an ATI Radeon 320M chip. This is DX7-level, and at the time I was using Vista I only had it set for 8MB shared video RAM. WORKED FINE.
Very cool. Had no idea that tool existed. Thanks!
Only if you want Aero.
Big mistake, you shouldn't have said that. Don't go to sleep tonight, because Derek Smart is gonna be there to suffocate you with your own pillow.
Here in Washington state we have a ton of craneflies, probably more than mosquitos. They love to divebomb people's heads, I don't know why. I've been camping a few times where we've been under attack by craneflies rather than mosquitos. And the way that their legs just flail about while they're flying? Yeah, they freak the shit out of me.
Not everybody here watches every god damn episode of your favorite TV show.
Well I wouldn't be surprised. Everybody wants Unix nowadays. Personally, I would love to see Microsoft develop a new operating system with Unix underpinnings. I'm sure that, even though the majority of this crowd here would love to use it, endless comparisons and flames would be made in regards to Microsoft "stealing" the design behind OS X.
NT has always worked like this. Each UI instance is a "window station" and like X, you can have multiple window stations on one machine. It's just only recently that Microsoft decided that it would be to the home user's advantage to be able to utilize Windows' support for multiple window stations on a single local machine. For what it's worth, this has always been possible since the very first releases of NT.
That's interesting. I like to think of Ayn Rand as a rambling bitch.
"The reason why americans are driving SUVs is because US goverment is subsidizing personal driving, by not taxing car owners the cost that are associated with using cars. "
Okay, if you are sure of that. We are taxed quite well on initial vehicle registration (when you purchase the vehicle), annual vehicle license renewal, and gas taxes (amount depends upon which state you are in). Toll-based roads, bridges, tunnels are also an occasional occurance.
It just seems that you've been convinced for too long that the amount of taxes your government collects is fair and necessary.
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Mind sharing what application it is, and what it's for? I'm curious now.