And if Mallory captures their computing devices, you don't want him to be able to forge messages using their private keys that make it look like they said something they didn't.
Then I guess you don't want to be using OTR then, because this is one of its features.
From the OTR site:
The messages you send do not have digital signatures that are checkable by a third party. Anyone can forge messages after a conversation to make them look like they came from you.
This is actually what gives you deniability. After the chat is completed, anyone can forge additional content. This means that no particular piece of content can be proven to be a part of the original conversation.
Apparently SSL encryption at all of the large internet corps is handled by dedicated front-ends - and the network between the SSL front-ends and the real guts of entities like facebook, google, etc are all in the clear. That makes for a perfect location for the NSA to drop their sniffers in, no need to compromise any SSL certs at all, no forward secrecy, etc, just wide open traffic perfect for raw harvesting.
Even if they are using SSL between the front end and the middle tier, self signed certs are probably used between those layers and its "game over" anyway in that case.
Usually the courts determine after the fact that the actions were unconstitutional. I suspect it will also happen in this case, if we wait long enough.
But if he isn't given a suitable brutal treatment, it could inspire future leakers. National security demands he not only be caught wherever he may run, but then be given the most blatantly unfair trial possible and subjected to the harshest public punishment to serve as an example to others: Don't screw with the US government, for they don't play by their own rules.
He will be given a fair trial, after which he will be shot.
Why do we even have an "ask slashdot" section if none of the editors are ever going to post a story there? Of course the story is relevant in other sections or it wouldn't be posted here at all. That's not a reason to post it to a different section ough. Either post question type stories to the "ask slashdot" section or get rid of it. And no, putting "ask slashdot" in the title or adding it as a tag is not an acceptable alternative. It's a section for a reason.
I think the term we're looking for is simply cyberpunk. "Japan-inspired neon with rain and grime" is also a pretty good description of William Gibson's books.
Well, the stuff he wrote pre-2000 anyway. He has moved in a different direction since then.
Timothy,
I know you know how to post "ask slashdot" stories to the Ask Slashdot section. I see other articles in that section that have been posted by you. If the submission is an "Ask Slashdot", then it belongs in that section. Otherwise what is the point in having sections and the ability to set a filter?
Timothy,
Learn how to post "ask slashdot" stories to the Ask Slashdot section so that filters work correctly. Otherwise what is the point in having the ability to set a filter.
I'm pretty certain their contract doesn't specificially say that you can't have racks with servers - the most I'm betting is that it says "no servers", which of course is then weasel wording for _anything_ high bandwidth.
No, it's pretty clear. From the TOS:
You also may not exceed the bandwidth usage limitations that Verizon may establish from time to time for the Service, or use the Service to host any type of server . Violation of this section may result in bandwidth restrictions on your Service or suspension or termination of your Service.
Is there any way to get paintballs filled with regular oil-based permanent paint (like typical Krylon spray-can paint)?
There should still be. When I first started playing paintball, the only guns were cattle marking pistols that fired oil based paint and used the small CO2 cartridges. You had to shake up the tube of paintballs or they would wobble and fly in a curve when you fired them. Hurt a lot more when you got hit too.
I think this whole snooping on the reporters thing has them deciding to fight back and send a big "F you".
Double plus good on this then. The media has been too damn cozy with both corporations and governments for a while now. Their relationship should be adversarial rather than cooperative.
You may be able to simulate all the basic mechanics of a brain and an organism by modeling all the neurons and synapses, but I suspect that the soul and the spark of sentience probably rests in quantum mechanics, string theory, multiverses, or something similar that we presently don't understand. You can build a Watson, you may be able to pass a Turing test but it wont have intuition or inspiration. Nor will it be alive or a real intelligence. It certainly might pass for an "artificial" intelligence.
Why do you think that this spark of sentience would be limited to organic, human brains? If such a thing exists, I see no reason why a silicon mind wouldn't be just as suitable a vessel for this spark.
I had this happen to me. Individual demanded my phone and threatened me with a knife if I didn't give it to him. He changed his mind when I drew my glock instead. He did have the presence of mind to run rather than try anything though.
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And if Mallory captures their computing devices, you don't want him to be able to forge messages using their private keys that make it look like they said something they didn't.
Then I guess you don't want to be using OTR then, because this is one of its features.
From the OTR site:
The messages you send do not have digital signatures that are checkable by a third party. Anyone can forge messages after a conversation to make them look like they came from you.
This is actually what gives you deniability. After the chat is completed, anyone can forge additional content. This means that no particular piece of content can be proven to be a part of the original conversation.
Examples:
Apparently SSL encryption at all of the large internet corps is handled by dedicated front-ends - and the network between the SSL front-ends and the real guts of entities like facebook, google, etc are all in the clear. That makes for a perfect location for the NSA to drop their sniffers in, no need to compromise any SSL certs at all, no forward secrecy, etc, just wide open traffic perfect for raw harvesting.
Even if they are using SSL between the front end and the middle tier, self signed certs are probably used between those layers and its "game over" anyway in that case.
Usually the courts determine after the fact that the actions were unconstitutional. I suspect it will also happen in this case, if we wait long enough.
Because that worked so well with the telcos.
But if he isn't given a suitable brutal treatment, it could inspire future leakers. National security demands he not only be caught wherever he may run, but then be given the most blatantly unfair trial possible and subjected to the harshest public punishment to serve as an example to others: Don't screw with the US government, for they don't play by their own rules.
He will be given a fair trial, after which he will be shot.
texting while driving is against the law
Not in Ohio, at least not for adults such as myself.
It depends on the county. For example in Hamilton county (Cincinnati area) it is against the law.
Why do we even have an "ask slashdot" section if none of the editors are ever going to post a story there? Of course the story is relevant in other sections or it wouldn't be posted here at all. That's not a reason to post it to a different section ough. Either post question type stories to the "ask slashdot" section or get rid of it. And no, putting "ask slashdot" in the title or adding it as a tag is not an acceptable alternative. It's a section for a reason.
/me steps down from the soapbox
What will it take for them to finally do something about it because, up until now, they've barely paid lip service to the problem with their platform.
It will take them being held financially responsible for the damage caused by their lackadaisical attitude toward the issue.
...while they drink the abortion known is the American Budweiser.
You know why they call Budweiser "sex in a canoe"? Because it's fscking close to water.
I think the term we're looking for is simply cyberpunk. "Japan-inspired neon with rain and grime" is also a pretty good description of William Gibson's books.
Well, the stuff he wrote pre-2000 anyway. He has moved in a different direction since then.
Timothy,
I know you know how to post "ask slashdot" stories to the Ask Slashdot section. I see other articles in that section that have been posted by you. If the submission is an "Ask Slashdot", then it belongs in that section. Otherwise what is the point in having sections and the ability to set a filter?
Timothy,
Learn how to post "ask slashdot" stories to the Ask Slashdot section so that filters work correctly. Otherwise what is the point in having the ability to set a filter.
also on s60's you could have contextual (time, location) based profile changes about a decade ago now..
That's awesome. How's that company doing now? Oh really? That's too bad. They had a good run.
But one alternative to PayPal is Dwolla, the payment processor that people used to use to get their money in and out of Mt. Gox.
Another alternative would be LibertyReserve...what's that? ... oh, never mind.
Is anyone really entertaining the delusions of these detached, clueless, dinosaurs?
Yes, the lawmakers who keep passing the laws they paid for.
FTFY
Second priority is to have it made as quickly and as cheaply as possible. To achieve that, quality must be sacrificed.
Good, fast, cheap. Pick any two.
I'm pretty certain their contract doesn't specificially say that you can't have racks with servers - the most I'm betting is that it says "no servers", which of course is then weasel wording for _anything_ high bandwidth.
No, it's pretty clear. From the TOS:
You also may not exceed the bandwidth usage limitations that Verizon may establish from time to time for the Service, or use the Service to host any type of server . Violation of this section may result in bandwidth restrictions on your Service or suspension or termination of your Service.
apple has nothing like this, do they? normally, its an all or nothing wipe, just like outlook 'wants'.
Not Apple per se, but check out air-watch. We use it at work to put a wall around corporate data on our user's personal iOS devices.
Is there any way to get paintballs filled with regular oil-based permanent paint (like typical Krylon spray-can paint)?
There should still be. When I first started playing paintball, the only guns were cattle marking pistols that fired oil based paint and used the small CO2 cartridges. You had to shake up the tube of paintballs or they would wobble and fly in a curve when you fired them. Hurt a lot more when you got hit too.
I think this whole snooping on the reporters thing has them deciding to fight back and send a big "F you".
Double plus good on this then. The media has been too damn cozy with both corporations and governments for a while now. Their relationship should be adversarial rather than cooperative.
You may be able to simulate all the basic mechanics of a brain and an organism by modeling all the neurons and synapses, but I suspect that the soul and the spark of sentience probably rests in quantum mechanics, string theory, multiverses, or something similar that we presently don't understand. You can build a Watson, you may be able to pass a Turing test but it wont have intuition or inspiration. Nor will it be alive or a real intelligence. It certainly might pass for an "artificial" intelligence.
Why do you think that this spark of sentience would be limited to organic, human brains? If such a thing exists, I see no reason why a silicon mind wouldn't be just as suitable a vessel for this spark.
I had this happen to me. Individual demanded my phone and threatened me with a knife if I didn't give it to him. He changed his mind when I drew my glock instead. He did have the presence of mind to run rather than try anything though.
Thank you Cory Doctorow.
Papers, please.
Ihre papiere, bitte.
Other than the article suggests, 0xFFFF != 255
Sure it does.
0xFFFF = -1 (signed int) = -1 (signed char) = 255 (unsigned char)