Not only that, in his example, you'd probably be able to type "Manipulation obj;" on the first line, and Visual Studio will ask you if you want to add a "using System.Csharp.Adding.Namespace.Collections.Stuff.Object" line up top, or if you want to prepend "System.Csharp.Adding.Namespace.Collections.Stuff.Object." to "Manipulation".
The Left 4 Dead engine *only* has modified code from the original Source Engine, released in 2004. That doesn't mean that it isn't drastically different.
The point is, if an adversary knows that you have a TrueCrypt Hidden OS, then it's no more secure than a plain old TrueCrypt-encrypted partition.
The point of a hidden OS is that you're supposed to use your computer in such a way that it's reasonable for your adversary to believe that your "normal" encrypted partition is the only partition, and that you didn't bother to set up a Hidden OS. If they don't know if you have a hidden partition, it may not be worth it to look for the existence of one. If they do know that a hidden partition exists, it may be worth their computational resources to decrypt it, even if it requires brute force.
It's only required to be Cat3, but it's possible (unlikely though) that he has Cat5 or higher run through his house, with only four of the eight wires terminated. Were I to build my own house, I'd go this route, myself, and this is what they did at a networking lab I used to work at instead of buying phone extension cables.
Maybe you shouldn't have windows within easy reach of the door? I know it looks better to have more glass on your house, but if you don't want break-ins, buy a home with a more secure design.
Except that if you never use the "visible" OS, then it will be fairly apparent that you have a hidden OS that you use all the time.
Personally, the next time I do a reinstall, I plan on using TrueCrypt, but I won't bother with a hidden partition or hidden OS. It'll give better plausible deniability to those of you who do.:)
So far as I know, if you wanted to build a 3g transmitting tower, you don't need an FCC license.
So in theory, if you had the money for the equipment, you could build a 3g LAN, if you wanted to... I don't know... provide LAN access over your 100-acre property.
ATSC added to the already large sum of patent royalties required. ATSC is under the "Mpeg2" header, since MPEG-2 is part of the ATSC standard. the "MPEG-LA" header is for all other licenses owned by the Licensing Authority that are required in DTVs.
There's a thing that has nothing to do with ATSC called Wi-LAN in there too.
Look at the chart -- Wi-LAN charges $0.65 per TV to put in a V-Chip, which is federally mandated in all new TVs.
Yes, I know that verifiability is Wikipedia's standard, but there are still power-hungry, freetime-rich jerks who do everything they can to prevent "their" article from being changed from the state they want it to stay.
These individuals, not vandals, are the most frustrating aspect of attempting to contribute to Wikipedia.
Except they use shipping casks for that purpose that are nigh on indestructible. Traffic accidents involving trucks (or train cars) carrying those casks would damage them about as much as me poking you lightly (for the purposes of this statement, I'm assuming you are not a hemophiliac).
It was released in beta a couple weeks ago. If you own the game, go to the "Tools" tab in Steam, and it should be there. In another few weeks, they said they'll be releasing the ability for the game to handle 3rd-party maps/campaigns.
I recently gave up on L4D because Valve has broken the ability to play Versus mode on advanced difficulty
IIRC, wasn't that changed while the game was still in beta? Personally, I think that it's better this way anyway, because in Versus mode the main challenge is supposed to be the Special Infected (controlled by players) anyway, not the Horde. If you want a tougher Versus game, a tight-knit team of opponents should suffice.
Melee cooldown also pissed me off quite a bit, it's gotta be off for Advanced.
It makes it so you can't just melee-spam your way through a mob of horde. As a player I agree it's annoying, but it's annoying in the same way that being out of breath while you're running is annoying. I can see why they did it; it makes it so you have to shoot your way through a mob, or even better for the Teamplay aspect of the game, get teammates to kill the Horde that's mobbing you at the moment.
And while I'm ranting, the lobby system sucks.
It doesn't work perfectly, but I can see why they wanted it that way; you can either join a random game with random strangers, or you can find a group of friends to play with. Left 4 Dead isn't the type of game where you want a traditional game-server model, which is best for Deathmatch and CTF, or similar styles derived from those. Instead, you want everyone to start at the same time, like in an RTS. A lobby is the best model for that.
Sorry to reply to myself, but I suppose I should tell you what my PC is, to preempt the console fanboys' cries of "LOL If you bought a 360 that wouldn't happen!" I think Valve does an excellent job of making their games run on all kinds of hardware, but my PC is almost 6 years old, with no hardware upgrades in the past 3 years:
Pentium 4 3.2, Nvidia 6600GT-AGP, 1GB DDR400 RAM.
I play Left 4 Dead at 1024x768, most settings at Low, and although my average frame rate is usually above 30, it dips below that mark on a regular basis.
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Obligatory Simpsons quote, when Principal Skinner shows up in court to prove that Bart did not kill him:
Prosecutor: "Your honor, I move that Principal Skinner's entire testimony be stricken from the record."
Judge: "Denied!"
Not only that, in his example, you'd probably be able to type "Manipulation obj;" on the first line, and Visual Studio will ask you if you want to add a "using System.Csharp.Adding.Namespace.Collections.Stuff.Object" line up top, or if you want to prepend "System.Csharp.Adding.Namespace.Collections.Stuff.Object." to "Manipulation".
The Left 4 Dead engine *only* has modified code from the original Source Engine, released in 2004. That doesn't mean that it isn't drastically different.
The point is, if an adversary knows that you have a TrueCrypt Hidden OS, then it's no more secure than a plain old TrueCrypt-encrypted partition.
The point of a hidden OS is that you're supposed to use your computer in such a way that it's reasonable for your adversary to believe that your "normal" encrypted partition is the only partition, and that you didn't bother to set up a Hidden OS. If they don't know if you have a hidden partition, it may not be worth it to look for the existence of one. If they do know that a hidden partition exists, it may be worth their computational resources to decrypt it, even if it requires brute force.
It's only required to be Cat3, but it's possible (unlikely though) that he has Cat5 or higher run through his house, with only four of the eight wires terminated. Were I to build my own house, I'd go this route, myself, and this is what they did at a networking lab I used to work at instead of buying phone extension cables.
I say he should have a web interface for his MythTV machine, so the public can choose what he watches each night. :)
Nobody does this -- so technically nearly everyone is guilty of this kind of tax evasion.
Not if you live in New Hampshire! :)
Correct, but if they suspect that there might be a hidden OS, then they'll investigate further, and try to discover your second password.
Maybe you shouldn't have windows within easy reach of the door? I know it looks better to have more glass on your house, but if you don't want break-ins, buy a home with a more secure design.
Not to mention that if you've published copyrighted material, they might get a false positive, indicating that you're infringing against yourself! ;)
certain "inalienable" rights
Don't you know anything? It's unalienable. ;)
Except that if you never use the "visible" OS, then it will be fairly apparent that you have a hidden OS that you use all the time.
Personally, the next time I do a reinstall, I plan on using TrueCrypt, but I won't bother with a hidden partition or hidden OS. It'll give better plausible deniability to those of you who do. :)
Now instead of having trained forensic experts, we'll have common beat cops searching your computer.
Attorney: How do you know he had illegal material on his computer?
Officer: I pushed the button, and the computer told me to arrest him.
So far as I know, if you wanted to build a 3g transmitting tower, you don't need an FCC license.
So in theory, if you had the money for the equipment, you could build a 3g LAN, if you wanted to... I don't know... provide LAN access over your 100-acre property.
ATSC added to the already large sum of patent royalties required. ATSC is under the "Mpeg2" header, since MPEG-2 is part of the ATSC standard. the "MPEG-LA" header is for all other licenses owned by the Licensing Authority that are required in DTVs.
There's a thing that has nothing to do with ATSC called Wi-LAN in there too.
Look at the chart -- Wi-LAN charges $0.65 per TV to put in a V-Chip, which is federally mandated in all new TVs.
I've seen that before, but thanks for the reminder. :)
I'd love one of those, but I'm not a DIYer, and $1200-1500 is a bit steep for a keyboard, despite how cool it would be.
Yes, I know that verifiability is Wikipedia's standard, but there are still power-hungry, freetime-rich jerks who do everything they can to prevent "their" article from being changed from the state they want it to stay.
These individuals, not vandals, are the most frustrating aspect of attempting to contribute to Wikipedia.
Oh man, circular keys? If someone besides Apple made it, I'd buy it for the nostalgic typewriter feel. :)
You realize that sometimes Wikijerks prevent people from revising an article to present the truth, right?
Except they use shipping casks for that purpose that are nigh on indestructible. Traffic accidents involving trucks (or train cars) carrying those casks would damage them about as much as me poking you lightly (for the purposes of this statement, I'm assuming you are not a hemophiliac).
It was released in beta a couple weeks ago. If you own the game, go to the "Tools" tab in Steam, and it should be there. In another few weeks, they said they'll be releasing the ability for the game to handle 3rd-party maps/campaigns.
I recently gave up on L4D because Valve has broken the ability to play Versus mode on advanced difficulty
IIRC, wasn't that changed while the game was still in beta? Personally, I think that it's better this way anyway, because in Versus mode the main challenge is supposed to be the Special Infected (controlled by players) anyway, not the Horde. If you want a tougher Versus game, a tight-knit team of opponents should suffice.
Melee cooldown also pissed me off quite a bit, it's gotta be off for Advanced.
It makes it so you can't just melee-spam your way through a mob of horde. As a player I agree it's annoying, but it's annoying in the same way that being out of breath while you're running is annoying. I can see why they did it; it makes it so you have to shoot your way through a mob, or even better for the Teamplay aspect of the game, get teammates to kill the Horde that's mobbing you at the moment.
And while I'm ranting, the lobby system sucks.
It doesn't work perfectly, but I can see why they wanted it that way; you can either join a random game with random strangers, or you can find a group of friends to play with. Left 4 Dead isn't the type of game where you want a traditional game-server model, which is best for Deathmatch and CTF, or similar styles derived from those. Instead, you want everyone to start at the same time, like in an RTS. A lobby is the best model for that.
Sorry to reply to myself, but I suppose I should tell you what my PC is, to preempt the console fanboys' cries of "LOL If you bought a 360 that wouldn't happen!" I think Valve does an excellent job of making their games run on all kinds of hardware, but my PC is almost 6 years old, with no hardware upgrades in the past 3 years:
Pentium 4 3.2, Nvidia 6600GT-AGP, 1GB DDR400 RAM.
I play Left 4 Dead at 1024x768, most settings at Low, and although my average frame rate is usually above 30, it dips below that mark on a regular basis.
My current PC runs Left 4 Dead only somewhat acceptably, and I was hoping that I could wait till 2010 to buy a new PC.
Sigh... Valve just killed that plan. :/
It's so bad...