I agree that hiding file extensions is a problem in terms of security, however I don't think it will solve the problem. If a malware writer uses the standard text file icon as the application's icon, then your average user (the kind that get infected by these sort of things), will still click on it anyway. After all, since it has the text icon, it must be a text file.
I'm thinking that your average user will continue to determine file type based on the icon.
I'm thinking its probably an effort to placate the masses, so to speak. Make empty promises about improving the work environment to make the workers complacent.
It's important that the employees stick to their guns and not be satisfied with empty processes.
Does anyone else feel like this is still a cop-out? If I were in the position of these developers, I would be dissapointed. I'd much rather prefer working 40-60 hours a week rather than working 80 and receiving overtime.
Even if they get paid overtime, their lives and families are still going to suffer because of the insane hours EA makes them work. Extra money really isn't much good if you don't have free time to enjoy it.
Plus, Anime fansubbers use Bittorrent, and I often go to Suprnova to find those torrents.
Plus anime fansubbing has been mostly embraced by the industry. Mainly because it brings attention to shows and encourages people to purchase the shows upon local release. That and legitimate fansubbing groups pull distribution once their shows are licensed in America.
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I agree that hiding file extensions is a problem in terms of security, however I don't think it will solve the problem. If a malware writer uses the standard text file icon as the application's icon, then your average user (the kind that get infected by these sort of things), will still click on it anyway. After all, since it has the text icon, it must be a text file. I'm thinking that your average user will continue to determine file type based on the icon.
I'm thinking its probably an effort to placate the masses, so to speak. Make empty promises about improving the work environment to make the workers complacent.
It's important that the employees stick to their guns and not be satisfied with empty processes.
Does anyone else feel like this is still a cop-out? If I were in the position of these developers, I would be dissapointed. I'd much rather prefer working 40-60 hours a week rather than working 80 and receiving overtime. Even if they get paid overtime, their lives and families are still going to suffer because of the insane hours EA makes them work. Extra money really isn't much good if you don't have free time to enjoy it.
In other industries maybe, but there are plenty of kids fresh out of college who would take the job for a chance to break into the game industry.
Plus, Anime fansubbers use Bittorrent, and I often go to Suprnova to find those torrents. Plus anime fansubbing has been mostly embraced by the industry. Mainly because it brings attention to shows and encourages people to purchase the shows upon local release. That and legitimate fansubbing groups pull distribution once their shows are licensed in America.
Just browsing the pictures of Weatherpulse, it seems like its overkill for your average user.