But is it really the same if the individuals are participating willingly and not through some worm or virus?
No, it's completely different...the individuls participating willingly would be more accountable for their actions than the ones whose machines are infected.
The influx of tens of thousands of requests exactly at the same time floods the spammers' Web site, causing it to become inoperable.
Sounds a lot like a DDOS attack...in fact, it sounds exactly like a DDOS attack. But aren't they illegal?
Also from TFA:
Launching a distributed denial of service attack is illegal in the U.S. and in most European countries.
That's what I thought...what does Blue Security have to say in their defense?
Again from TFA:
Blue Security's Reshef bristles at the notion that his firm is involved with any type of DDoS attack. "We aren't trying to shut down any Web sites. We are just trying to slow these sites down so much the spammers can't earn money"
Sorry, Reshef, but what you are describing is a textbook example of a DDOS attack. Whether the site in question is actully shut down, or merely incapacitated, is beside the point.
This whole caper is a non-starter, especially so since a precedent for this sort of thing has already been established by Lycos Europe.
Here's a link containing some more detailed information about ClearCube's technology.
So...thin clients are back in vogue yet again...let's see if they stick this time. With the Blade Desktop's modular architecture and ability to run the KVM over standard, existing LAN infrastructure, this iteration might have a shot.
but still, I figure there have got to be the better part of a hundred subscribers minimum who were trying to control this train at the same time as you.
And out of the hundreds of us, not one of us managed to get the train moving? Not even a little bit?
I'm a subscriber...tried (and failed) to control the train over 15 minutes ago...well before the story went live and the inevitable slashdot effect began.
I'd recommend against cable ties unless you're making an attachment you know you won't have to move anytime soon...otherwise, you waste too many cable ties cutting things loose. A better solution for more temporary attachments is double-sided velcro...comes on a roll, you can cut pieces to need.
Here's the solution I've come up with...hope this helps...
I purchased a cheap wire shelfabout 18x36, 2 shelves. I attached pulleys to the top of the shelf, and attached two smooth metal rods to the ceiling for the pulleys to ride on. All my systems are on the bottom shelf, all routers, switches, modems, access points, etc. are on the top shelf. Power strips are zip-tied directly to the shelf, powered by a UPS on the floor. Any unit can be taken off the shelf and placed on the workbench without disconnecting any cables. The entire shelf can be pulled out to allow easy access to the rear of the units, or pushed right up against the wall to to conserve space. And because all components are well off the ground, I don't have to worry about flooding (an occasional hazard in my basement) or excess dust accumulation inside the cases (I have two cats).
Fan filtration is optional; dust may get in your system anyway
I'd hardly consider filtration optional...especially on any system deemed important enough to build a custom fan solution for. Dust shortens the life of not only your board components, but those fans as well.
So yeah, Test Servers are important but if you are in a hurry it is sometimes better to skip them in case you crash them beyond repair and hold up the rollout.
That's easily the most insane thing I've heard all week. Such a strategy obviates the whole point of having test servers.
It is never better to skip the test servers. Period. Before a patch makes it to the production environment, it must be tested to ensure it is ready for prime time. If a patch crashed your test servers totally, then congrats...they just paid for themselves.
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But is it really the same if the individuals are participating willingly and not through some worm or virus?
No, it's completely different...the individuls participating willingly would be more accountable for their actions than the ones whose machines are infected.
From TFA:Sounds a lot like a DDOS attack...in fact, it sounds exactly like a DDOS attack. But aren't they illegal?
Also from TFA:That's what I thought...what does Blue Security have to say in their defense?
Again from TFA:Sorry, Reshef, but what you are describing is a textbook example of a DDOS attack. Whether the site in question is actully shut down, or merely incapacitated, is beside the point.
This whole caper is a non-starter, especially so since a precedent for this sort of thing has already been established by Lycos Europe.
Never happen...Microsoft would never abuse their market domainance to foist an inferior product upon the industry...
Oh wait...
Ahh...he must be using Windows 95, then.
Probably on dialup, too, for the complete pennance package.
DIY stories so far today:
Homebuilt 19" Mini-ITX Server Rack
The Floating Powerbook
A Practical Guide to DIY LCD Projectors
How to Build a 17-ft Wind Turbine
And it's only 2:45pm EST.
Did Bob Vila donate a large sum of money to Slashdot or something?
The NSA has unclassified a pdf on how to secure your network in sixty minutes.
This was classified? All the information in this document has been freely available on the Web for quite some time now...
I'm still gonna print this up and put it on my shelf...the NSA logo on the front looks pretty impressive. ^_^
If you're a neoluddite, how do you explain your using an evil computer to post to this wicked discussion group?
According to SpaceRef.com, the shuttle could launch as early as tomorrow.
Put the lcd without backlight on the projector, and you are done.
Just remember to put a spacer in between the LCD and the projecor, with a fan pushing air between the two, or you will scorch your LCD panel.
Cool...I had no idea you could get the releasable ones so cheaply...thanks for the info. =)
Here's a link containing some more detailed information about ClearCube's technology.
So...thin clients are back in vogue yet again...let's see if they stick this time. With the Blade Desktop's modular architecture and ability to run the KVM over standard, existing LAN infrastructure, this iteration might have a shot.
What the hell??? Is the shuttle cursed?
FWIW, if the previous window cover fell off on its own, I wouldn't put too much faith in the replacement...
Most wire shelving available these days (such as the shelving I use) is coated...no bare metal.
but still, I figure there have got to be the better part of a hundred subscribers minimum who were trying to control this train at the same time as you.
And out of the hundreds of us, not one of us managed to get the train moving? Not even a little bit?
I'm a subscriber...tried (and failed) to control the train over 15 minutes ago...well before the story went live and the inevitable slashdot effect began.
Well...went and visited the site...took a whack at controlling the train...
Q: What's more boring than controlling an electric train from a website.
A: NOT controlling an electric train from a website.
Yup...doesn't seem to be working. I went to check this out expecting to be unimpressed, but now I'm unimpressed and disappointed.
I need a beer.
Actually, no...until I saw this story posted, I never thought twice about my setup. I'll see if I can take some pictures of it tonight.
I'd recommend against cable ties unless you're making an attachment you know you won't have to move anytime soon...otherwise, you waste too many cable ties cutting things loose. A better solution for more temporary attachments is double-sided velcro...comes on a roll, you can cut pieces to need.
I put in a dedicated 30-amp outlet for my rack at home...I'd strongly recommend it.
Also, get yourself a UPS to condition the power further before it gets to your systems.
Um...no. Here's the context of my previous quote...from TFA: It's clear the author was referring to long-term fan filtration here, not filtration during the construction phase of the case mod.
Here's the solution I've come up with...hope this helps...
I purchased a cheap wire shelfabout 18x36, 2 shelves. I attached pulleys to the top of the shelf, and attached two smooth metal rods to the ceiling for the pulleys to ride on. All my systems are on the bottom shelf, all routers, switches, modems, access points, etc. are on the top shelf. Power strips are zip-tied directly to the shelf, powered by a UPS on the floor. Any unit can be taken off the shelf and placed on the workbench without disconnecting any cables. The entire shelf can be pulled out to allow easy access to the rear of the units, or pushed right up against the wall to to conserve space. And because all components are well off the ground, I don't have to worry about flooding (an occasional hazard in my basement) or excess dust accumulation inside the cases (I have two cats).
Mabye you should read that actual paper by Professor Landsburg, rather than relying soley on Mr Tierney's second-hand ramblings.
On the other hand, perhaps you shouldn't. Without Tierney's tounge-in cheek treatment of the subject, Landsburg just comes off as a sociopath.
So yeah, Test Servers are important but if you are in a hurry it is sometimes better to skip them in case you crash them beyond repair and hold up the rollout.
That's easily the most insane thing I've heard all week. Such a strategy obviates the whole point of having test servers.
It is never better to skip the test servers. Period. Before a patch makes it to the production environment, it must be tested to ensure it is ready for prime time. If a patch crashed your test servers totally, then congrats...they just paid for themselves.
He's the one who chose to spout off on the topic...if he wants to write about a professional computer topic, he'll be judged accordingly.