It looks like you're trying to sue Microsoft... I can't let you do that Dave... *BOOM*
And so it was that half the EU was wiped off the map with the hidden thermite that comes standard as part of Windows TCP/IP - Terrorist Controlled Protection for Intellectual Property.
If you remember the other big IM worm a few weeks (months?) ago, browser didn't matter. Just user stupidity. So, as I said then, tell your friends and family to NOT CLICK LINKS! Unless of course, whomever im'ed them can repeat a phrase, such as "I AM a bot, you stupid fool!!!" Security at its finest.
77 games? Hmm... I'm guessing (having not read TFA) they've got a 200 GB disc in there. My 160 holds about 50, and they range from 2GB to 4GB a piece. A 200 GB drive costs roughly $75-$100 on sale, and the chip costs between $40-$50. A Base XBox (new, not used) would cost $180, so I think what the agents paid was actually a good deal *grin*. Note, all the above prices are based on prices from a while ago, and could be cheaper now. please don't ream me for missing a Best buy sale somewhere.
But yes, these guys are fools for selling it with the games. I also think this is appropriate behavior for the DMCA. They weren't charged due to modding the box, it was the content they sold on it that drew attention. I have modded quite a few boxes, mine, my friends, and other people that my friends know. Before I mod it, I have the other person buy the chip, drive, and I warn them "Microsoft doesn't like this, don't copy games you don't own." I would never sell someone XBox games, that's just stupid, and begging to be caught.
It would be nice if the DMCA was only used in these cases, not ones where some grandmother is accused of something she can't even pronounce, let alone do.
I've tested my bank against all the browsers I can get my hands on. It works quite pleasingly. Displays the same on all of them.
I've also recently closed a bank account due to poor service, and they asked ye olde "why are you choosing to switch away from us?" I had the good pleasure of expressing my complaints, and the person on the other side said "Huh, haven't heard that before, I'll pass it along." Whether they did or not, I don't know, but they DO care about business, and some employees even like to see their business succeed.
I know some businesses around my college don't test on certain browsers because they think no one uses them. I was helping one guy out, and mentioned I use Firefox, and he was taken aback.
Unfortunatly (or perhaps fortunatly) it IS still a Microsoft world, and many people don't know other browsers exist. I you come across a website/company that doesn't utilize a browser, let them know, it does work.
While I see what you mean, here is a good read. Yes, its a valid term. However, I agree that discrimination is discrimination. This merely defines a certain type, as sexual discrimination does, that is minority against majority.
I don't think its fair to blame the desired morality of a select few, MPAA and Jack Thompson to name just two, on the country. Many of us Americans would have no problem seeing a little bulge, heck I've got a little one myself (little indeed...).
But I completely agree with the rest of your comment. Imagine if you would, a drama, but where every male's nipples were pixilated. It'd be hysterical. Or perhaps whenever they cursed the mouth was pixilated, and a really bad dub was put in. I kind of want to see this movie now....
The summary says "radiation-proof robot", but TFA says "Phil had estimated that the robot could remain ambulatory in the radiation field for only 50 minutes, and in fact the robot's lower portion was no longer responding to commands."
I'ma call shenanigans on this one. And "making life easier for folks in the military?!" In ONE instance, this helped what happened to be a Military research plant. But the poster makes it seem like this'll win the war in Iraq. Seriously, this is a HORRIBLE scew to put on the article.
Rant aside, I think this is very interesting problem solving. Especially the 10-foot poll bit. Just goes to show that technology can't win everything. Not by a long shot. Interesting problem, interesting solution, both very complicated.
If I recall correctly, at one point the government standard for "clean" was around 10 wipes of a program like the one you described above. Though it might have alternated between 1's and 0's (first pass 0, second 1, etc).
Again, if I recall correctly, a smaller number of passes, say.... two, doesn't cut it. I know people who claim to be able to still get data from there. Whether it'd be reliable, I dunno.
But, how they could tell "This has been zeroed maliciously" verus "he cleaned his drive like a responsible person during a reformat and was going to put an OS on" I don't know.
Well, I think you hit the nail on the head. I'm fairly young, but even with my book collection there's been a big difference in what gets used.
My first books back in 4th grade were all HTML references (donated from my father) which then became Visual Basic books in 5th grade. Then I went to calculator manuals, then java tomes, and then c/c++/perl/python/php. Throw in some classics like Knuth's series (I've read the first edition, thanks to my father!) and that'd be it.
Now, do I ever read them HTML manuals? Hardly, though my O'Rielly pocket reference is 12 inches from my monitor. Java? Eh, occasionally when I wanna do something fun in an afternoon. The rest are stuff I'm working on now.
Oh, and remember,
Together with or along with; in addition to; as well as. Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that have the same grammatical function in a construction.
The 'and' signifies the joining of two other phrases, in this case one word phrases. It is not meant to be part of the two words. I guess I figured CS people might understand that using the '|' does not make the '|' part of the expression, just join's em.
I'll rephrase for you:
$supply = 0x01;
$demand = 0x10;
$result = $supply | $demand;
Please note, this is not supposed to be working code, of any perticular language, merely an example...
huh. Didn't think about that, but it makes sense. It kind of makes me want to goto my local Walmart and see what's there. This might be a fun economics experiement.
Hmm... Having worked on computer systems at my school for everyone from faculty, to departments, to fellow students, I know many passwords and secuirty schemes. I happen to have a very good memory for passwords I don't know why. However, I would never violate someone's trust by giving that information up, or using it to my advantage. I hope that others have the same morals, though from discussions on here before about snooping on PCs that you're fixing, I have my doubts.
I fail to see, however, how me, one person, or even, say 12000 people from one compnay knowing that scheme is as bad as someone not changing the password. As I said, some number of people be they small (1-100) or large (100,000) might know a company's security scheme, but if you use a default password, the entire internet (though google) can know it, as well as people who may only be familiar with the equipment, and don't even need a list.
I know a good deal of router's and modem's passwords, which has actually come in handy for friends that don't know computers, and sometimes its good there's a default, but to say that it's worse to know linsys's security schemes, than knowing the default password is admin->admin is foolish, because linksys employees would only know it for one company, passwords are forever(if I may steal a diamond commercial).
supply and demand. Not that I just hate microsoft, but I really think this is a clever ploy.
They can beta test on a limited number of systems, so any recalls would be very small.
They can get all their units sold quick, not waste any sitting on shelves for a week. By sending out more of the higher end systems, you could convince someone who was waffling between the base and the high end to buy, just by being able to.
Oh, and I imagine that's what Ballmer looks like when he's constipated, great picture!
I have to get online to scan myself for virii. Ok, yea, that's not what the article is about, but it kinda seems like that's what they're moving towards.
I have to use software that someone else chose, propriatary software probably, which I do not agree with, as opposed to something free, preferably open-source? Well, what about my Linux system, that I'm posting from, and I prefer for secure connections, as I trust it a lot more? WIll they support that? Or Mac? How about older, non-XP versions of Windows? I'm willing to bet no.
I should rely on my "bank" telling me I have a virus, and believe them when they say "click here to fix it"? That's just begging to get exploited. Imagine a phishing trip where they get your info, AND get to install a few trojans/key loggers on your system in case you change it.
"Once you move to the service situation then the footprint becomes almost irrelevant." Ok, true, but that's like putting a medic for our forces in Iraq in a bunker in Germany, then driving the medical supplies through enemy territory in an open-topped jeep! I would never trust such a system, though I do dislike Symantec's product due to it's size and speed (or lack thereof).
This could be paid for by the customer using their credit card or by adding it to their mobile phone bill by sending a text message, said Sykes, who warned that banks could decide not to provide access to anyone with an infected computer.
So, lemme get this part straight. I have to pay my bank to do all of the above which I have moral/sercurity problems with, or else I can't use their system?! What a joke! If my bank tried that I'd promptly find a new one.
Ok, so I focused a lot on the 'bank' aspect of this, which I probably shouldn't have, but it was the most obvious that came to mind. Same goes for an ISP, however, and they could screw you much worse. Imagine if you will, a world where you have to have your computer scanned daily in order to keep your internet connection. Or every time you attempt to logon to their network you had to do a "quick" five minute scan?
This whole idea is a joke, and I hope it never comes to pass as standard. I would much rather keep my computer protected myself, and am quite capable of that, then trust some unknown entity from the internet telling me to click here.
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And so it was that half the EU was wiped off the map with the hidden thermite that comes standard as part of Windows TCP/IP - Terrorist Controlled Protection for Intellectual Property.
If you remember the other big IM worm a few weeks (months?) ago, browser didn't matter. Just user stupidity. So, as I said then, tell your friends and family to NOT CLICK LINKS! Unless of course, whomever im'ed them can repeat a phrase, such as "I AM a bot, you stupid fool!!!" Security at its finest.
Lets not all move to Canada... just remember, this is America. Get your voice heard and call your congressman/woman! Plan B, move to Canada.
77 games? Hmm... I'm guessing (having not read TFA) they've got a 200 GB disc in there. My 160 holds about 50, and they range from 2GB to 4GB a piece. A 200 GB drive costs roughly $75-$100 on sale, and the chip costs between $40-$50. A Base XBox (new, not used) would cost $180, so I think what the agents paid was actually a good deal *grin*. Note, all the above prices are based on prices from a while ago, and could be cheaper now. please don't ream me for missing a Best buy sale somewhere.
But yes, these guys are fools for selling it with the games. I also think this is appropriate behavior for the DMCA. They weren't charged due to modding the box, it was the content they sold on it that drew attention. I have modded quite a few boxes, mine, my friends, and other people that my friends know. Before I mod it, I have the other person buy the chip, drive, and I warn them "Microsoft doesn't like this, don't copy games you don't own." I would never sell someone XBox games, that's just stupid, and begging to be caught.
It would be nice if the DMCA was only used in these cases, not ones where some grandmother is accused of something she can't even pronounce, let alone do.
My other tooth is a canine?
I always use Pointer arithmatic in c?
Sorry, those were bad but please, throw me a bone here, and give me a break.
What he said.
I've tested my bank against all the browsers I can get my hands on. It works quite pleasingly. Displays the same on all of them.
I've also recently closed a bank account due to poor service, and they asked ye olde "why are you choosing to switch away from us?" I had the good pleasure of expressing my complaints, and the person on the other side said "Huh, haven't heard that before, I'll pass it along." Whether they did or not, I don't know, but they DO care about business, and some employees even like to see their business succeed.
I know some businesses around my college don't test on certain browsers because they think no one uses them. I was helping one guy out, and mentioned I use Firefox, and he was taken aback.
Unfortunatly (or perhaps fortunatly) it IS still a Microsoft world, and many people don't know other browsers exist. I you come across a website/company that doesn't utilize a browser, let them know, it does work.
While I see what you mean, here is a good read. Yes, its a valid term. However, I agree that discrimination is discrimination. This merely defines a certain type, as sexual discrimination does, that is minority against majority.
I don't think its fair to blame the desired morality of a select few, MPAA and Jack Thompson to name just two, on the country. Many of us Americans would have no problem seeing a little bulge, heck I've got a little one myself (little indeed...).
But I completely agree with the rest of your comment. Imagine if you would, a drama, but where every male's nipples were pixilated. It'd be hysterical. Or perhaps whenever they cursed the mouth was pixilated, and a really bad dub was put in. I kind of want to see this movie now....
Faster than a speeding bullet?
Wait... I didn't see anything in TFA about Al Gore....
Good point, got any interns?
"Troops save troop-saving robot." Ohh... a paradox. Which saved first, the troops, or the robot?
I'ma call shenanigans on this one. And "making life easier for folks in the military?!" In ONE instance, this helped what happened to be a Military research plant. But the poster makes it seem like this'll win the war in Iraq. Seriously, this is a HORRIBLE scew to put on the article.
Rant aside, I think this is very interesting problem solving. Especially the 10-foot poll bit. Just goes to show that technology can't win everything. Not by a long shot. Interesting problem, interesting solution, both very complicated.
Ah, that's right, thanks for the help. Though personally.... I just use a shotgun!
Where do all Pointers go that haven't been marked? Back into that Big Heap in the Sky of course!
Again, if I recall correctly, a smaller number of passes, say.... two, doesn't cut it. I know people who claim to be able to still get data from there. Whether it'd be reliable, I dunno.
But, how they could tell "This has been zeroed maliciously" verus "he cleaned his drive like a responsible person during a reformat and was going to put an OS on" I don't know.
What do ya mean? I'll bet nethack will work on IPv6 within a week!
Got it, thanks
Well, I think you hit the nail on the head. I'm fairly young, but even with my book collection there's been a big difference in what gets used.
My first books back in 4th grade were all HTML references (donated from my father) which then became Visual Basic books in 5th grade. Then I went to calculator manuals, then java tomes, and then c/c++/perl/python/php. Throw in some classics like Knuth's series (I've read the first edition, thanks to my father!) and that'd be it.
Now, do I ever read them HTML manuals? Hardly, though my O'Rielly pocket reference is 12 inches from my monitor. Java? Eh, occasionally when I wanna do something fun in an afternoon. The rest are stuff I'm working on now.
is your friend!Oh, and remember,
The 'and' signifies the joining of two other phrases, in this case one word phrases. It is not meant to be part of the two words. I guess I figured CS people might understand that using the '|' does not make the '|' part of the expression, just join's em.
I'll rephrase for you:
$supply = 0x01;
$demand = 0x10;
$result = $supply | $demand;
Please note, this is not supposed to be working code, of any perticular language, merely an example...
Damn I hate grammar nazis!
huh. Didn't think about that, but it makes sense. It kind of makes me want to goto my local Walmart and see what's there. This might be a fun economics experiement.
also admin/, that was my wireless (note: was)
Hmm... Having worked on computer systems at my school for everyone from faculty, to departments, to fellow students, I know many passwords and secuirty schemes. I happen to have a very good memory for passwords I don't know why. However, I would never violate someone's trust by giving that information up, or using it to my advantage. I hope that others have the same morals, though from discussions on here before about snooping on PCs that you're fixing, I have my doubts.
I fail to see, however, how me, one person, or even, say 12000 people from one compnay knowing that scheme is as bad as someone not changing the password. As I said, some number of people be they small (1-100) or large (100,000) might know a company's security scheme, but if you use a default password, the entire internet (though google) can know it, as well as people who may only be familiar with the equipment, and don't even need a list.
I know a good deal of router's and modem's passwords, which has actually come in handy for friends that don't know computers, and sometimes its good there's a default, but to say that it's worse to know linsys's security schemes, than knowing the default password is admin->admin is foolish, because linksys employees would only know it for one company, passwords are forever(if I may steal a diamond commercial).
Not that I just hate microsoft, but I really think this is a clever ploy.
Oh, and I imagine that's what Ballmer looks like when he's constipated, great picture!
So, lemme get this part straight. I have to pay my bank to do all of the above which I have moral/sercurity problems with, or else I can't use their system?! What a joke! If my bank tried that I'd promptly find a new one.
Ok, so I focused a lot on the 'bank' aspect of this, which I probably shouldn't have, but it was the most obvious that came to mind. Same goes for an ISP, however, and they could screw you much worse. Imagine if you will, a world where you have to have your computer scanned daily in order to keep your internet connection. Or every time you attempt to logon to their network you had to do a "quick" five minute scan?
This whole idea is a joke, and I hope it never comes to pass as standard. I would much rather keep my computer protected myself, and am quite capable of that, then trust some unknown entity from the internet telling me to click here.