Actually, they do have the right not to be offended. I mean, it's not like we're forcing them to be offended. There's plenty of people who could care less.
One wonders how they manage to keep failing at this. I mean, it's the DHS. You'd think they'd be on top of this kind of thing.
Then one wonders, what if they really are? I mean, it's the DHS. A tempting target for any terrorist hackers. What if they're really more secure than they've made themselves out to be? Could it be that the DHS network is just a giant honeypot?
You have to admit, it would be an interesting idea, and not exactly stupid. But then again, this goverment isn't on the ball as far as "not stupid" is concerned, are they?
1. Give crappy dial-up service
2. Give crappy broadband service
3. Increase the price of your crappy dial-up service
4. Profit!!!! Or go out of business.
I didn't say I was keeping score; I'm an avid *nix user. I'm just saying that using generalizations like "Mac NEVER gets viruses" or "*nix is ALWAYS better than Windows" is a very easy way to get yourself smacked down by someone on the ohter side of the fence.
Apple has *never* had any virus's out in the field.
You mean like the one that was reported earlier today? It may not be as easy to catch the virus as some on Windows can be, but it's still a virus. Plus, even before that, many proof-of-concept viruses have been written for Unix based systems. Watch where you're slinging those generalities.
Which is why it's interesting to me that people would be speaking out like this. It would be like drug dealers complaining about the showing of COPS on TV because it promotes violence against them.
That may well be, but the only people whose files they'll be interested in cracking will probably be the people who're more careful with their data anyways, e.g., making a password that's already MD5 hash.
I mean, normal people may have stupid passwords like their mother's maiden name or 'password123' or something silly like that may be easy to crack, but why would the gov't want to get into their files in the first place?
Complete Corresponding Source Code also includes any encryption or authorization codes necessary to install and/or execute the source code of the work, perhaps modified by you, in the recommended or principal context of use, such that its functioning in all circumstances is identical to that of the work, except as altered by your modifications. It also includes any decryption codes necessary to access or unseal the work's output. Notwithstanding this, a code need not be included in cases where use of the work normally implies the user already has it.
I think that's what he's talking about, seeing as that's the only section I see having to do with encryption/private keys. I don't see how that requires developers to give out their private keys, but then again, I'm not privy to exactly how the Linux development process works.
So if I called for people to bring kerosene and matches to the school's server room and set it on fire, and they did it, the entirity of the blame falls squarely on me.
Is it just me, or could that have been better written as Warner Chappell Apology to PearLyrics? If you don't know the names of the people involved, one would think that the person who wrote the program is apologizing for making it in the first place.
Dude, it's bugzilla.
*looks at some of the "bugs"*
Somehow, I think that "implement p3p in Firefox" and "Search for bookmark should show parent folder" don't even count as bugs, let alone "minor" or "moderately minor" ones. Not that I'm saying it's bug free, but I'm sure Windows has hella more than 6100+ suggestions for features and/or modifications to the UI.
Ability to change your nick. Ability to set auto-reply messages. Direct connect for quicker file transfers. Ability to send messages to people that are offline that they will receive next time they sign on.
Wow, that almost sounds like IRC...
Personally, I like the back of my laptop. Mine informs people that "Opening this product will void the warranty" and "Run CD First before connecting cables".
No, this isn't censorship because content is not being taken out.
Censorship: The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated. (Wiktionary.org)
Sounds like censorship to me.
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Actually, they do have the right not to be offended. I mean, it's not like we're forcing them to be offended. There's plenty of people who could care less.
One wonders how they manage to keep failing at this. I mean, it's the DHS. You'd think they'd be on top of this kind of thing.
Then one wonders, what if they really are? I mean, it's the DHS. A tempting target for any terrorist hackers. What if they're really more secure than they've made themselves out to be? Could it be that the DHS network is just a giant honeypot?
You have to admit, it would be an interesting idea, and not exactly stupid. But then again, this goverment isn't on the ball as far as "not stupid" is concerned, are they?
That only works if your neighbor isn't using AOL too...
1. Give crappy dial-up service
2. Give crappy broadband service
3. Increase the price of your crappy dial-up service
4. Profit!!!! Or go out of business.
Another failed attempt to fill in step 3.
I didn't say I was keeping score; I'm an avid *nix user. I'm just saying that using generalizations like "Mac NEVER gets viruses" or "*nix is ALWAYS better than Windows" is a very easy way to get yourself smacked down by someone on the ohter side of the fence.
Not to say that I don't agree completely with this, but I think these kinds of topics require another moderation:
+5 Tinfoil Hat
Apple has *never* had any virus's out in the field.
You mean like the one that was reported earlier today? It may not be as easy to catch the virus as some on Windows can be, but it's still a virus. Plus, even before that, many proof-of-concept viruses have been written for Unix based systems. Watch where you're slinging those generalities.
"Bad" levels are debatable; however, in most of the US, prostitution still illegal.
Which is why it's interesting to me that people would be speaking out like this. It would be like drug dealers complaining about the showing of COPS on TV because it promotes violence against them.
That may well be, but the only people whose files they'll be interested in cracking will probably be the people who're more careful with their data anyways, e.g., making a password that's already MD5 hash.
I mean, normal people may have stupid passwords like their mother's maiden name or 'password123' or something silly like that may be easy to crack, but why would the gov't want to get into their files in the first place?
Next up: removal of Firefox and OpenOffice.
Those doctored images of it flagging Firefox from when it first came out might just turn out to be true...
Complete Corresponding Source Code also includes any encryption or authorization codes necessary to install and/or execute the source code of the work, perhaps modified by you, in the recommended or principal context of use, such that its functioning in all circumstances is identical to that of the work, except as altered by your modifications. It also includes any decryption codes necessary to access or unseal the work's output. Notwithstanding this, a code need not be included in cases where use of the work normally implies the user already has it.
I think that's what he's talking about, seeing as that's the only section I see having to do with encryption/private keys. I don't see how that requires developers to give out their private keys, but then again, I'm not privy to exactly how the Linux development process works.
On the other, if I was still in middle school, I think DDRing in front of middle school girls would be a sure way to cause permanent psychic scarring.
They would visciously abuse you with the power of their MINDS. I've always suspected females were capable of this.
Seriously, though, I think you're looking for the word "mental" there.
So if I called for people to bring kerosene and matches to the school's server room and set it on fire, and they did it, the entirity of the blame falls squarely on me.
Stupid, stupid, stupid.
Using IE without an eCondom leaves the chance of ending up with unwanted bastard processes...plus you might catch some nasty viruses.
So yes, I would say they chose that name correctly. It seems to work the same way...
Is it just me, or could that have been better written as Warner Chappell Apology to PearLyrics? If you don't know the names of the people involved, one would think that the person who wrote the program is apologizing for making it in the first place.
Because a vanilla installation of anything-besides-gentoo has *so* many fewer ports open than a vanilla installation of Windows...
Ahem. You might want to read the subject line.
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A deep unwavering belief is a sure sign you're missing something...
Make sense now?
Dude, it's bugzilla.
*looks at some of the "bugs"*
Somehow, I think that "implement p3p in Firefox" and "Search for bookmark should show parent folder" don't even count as bugs, let alone "minor" or "moderately minor" ones. Not that I'm saying it's bug free, but I'm sure Windows has hella more than 6100+ suggestions for features and/or modifications to the UI.
Ability to change your nick. Ability to set auto-reply messages. Direct connect for quicker file transfers. Ability to send messages to people that are offline that they will receive next time they sign on. Wow, that almost sounds like IRC...
For the record, it's www.free60.org, not free360.org.
Personally, I like the back of my laptop. Mine informs people that "Opening this product will void the warranty" and "Run CD First before connecting cables".
Tinfoil hats, anyone?
When did I say that? I'm just saying it is, in fact, censorship.
No, this isn't censorship because content is not being taken out.
Censorship: The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated. (Wiktionary.org)
Sounds like censorship to me.
Okay, I apologize. I meant MP3s that you rip off of other artists and distribute over a P2P network, without the permission of the original artist.