Simon
I agree, I'm tired of reading this crap, the whole "Who would run Linux on a Mac? OS X is Unix after all" type of comments do not help. The idea that anyone who does this hasn't seen what OS X has to offer, and after they will they'll dump Linux on the desktop. Other comments like "You can run all the apps you can run in Linux on OS X" also don't take into account that some people *prefer* to work in a Linux/BSD desktop environment. I'm sick of reading about how OS X is the best UI and such, while it's very nice, it's not for everyone. My main gripe is that it's not as configurable as desktops or window managers in Linux. I'm used to being able to change every thing I can so it's how I just like it, in OS X you're pretty much stuck with the options they allow you to tweak. But that's not just it, what is it is the *feel* of the OS. Yep, you can drop to a term and bang around, but wait,/User/Library...what the hell is this? Does it work for their intended audience? Sure, but people that talk down to ppl that suggest that Linux is a great fit on ppc/laptops are annoying; just because they don't get it doesn't mean it's not for anyone.
Disclaimers: I run Ubuntu Linux / OS X (for iTunes to sync my iPod only) on my iBook (800mhz dual-usb) and it's a great fit with all hardware (perhaps save for the modem, I'm not sure) is supported. I can run iTunes from within Linux via Mac-on-linux, which gives me access to iTunes w/o having to leave Linux. Also, at work I *have* to run XP (yeah, I'm looking for another job right now) but I run bb4win - a blackbox desktop for Windows, which keeps me pretty happy.
I actually like it, there are always good articles on 'other pages' (ie - not the front page) but I rarely ever look around for them. I used to click on the Apple section, but all of those are now on the front page, thus I don't anymore. Often I've read great BSD stories, but since they weren't on the front page there was little or no discussion attached to them; this should address both points and make Slashdot more interesting/informative. A welcomed update, thanks!
1. Use the strongest language possible. Calling names is always effective, and four-letter words show that you mean business.
6. If you find a sentence early in the article that rubs you the wrong way, you are by no means obligated to finish reading. Stop right where you are--express your anger while it's still good and hot! What are the odds that the writer is going to say anything else relevant to your point later in the piece, anyway?
Bravo!
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/18/technology/circu its/19POGUE-EMAIL.html
Really, this issue has come up before and handled in a myrid of ways. From having the content scanned for profanity before posting (easy to get around I know, but still), or a simple moderator setup. Post is added, email goes to moderator who reviews it and publishes it or not. Then close comments for a story a few days/week later so the moderator can focus on a new story.
Why is it that professioal corps can't deal with things like this, but geeks running their own websites have been handling things like this for years?
Yep, I realized where I was and that a statement like that would loose some folks, but hey, be as close minded as you want, there are plenty of others like you. Talk to me in 50 years when our children are dealing with the problems that we ignored.
You'd think these things would have been more thought out in the past, but judging by the shortsidedness of the current global warming fun (it was almost 70 in St. Louis yesterday) it isn't surprising. Seeing as how the last space shuttle disaster was caused by something hitting it, you'd think this would be a big risk, but it's a big sky and that's why they're monitoring those things. But hell, it'd keep me awake if I were on the shuttle/space station, most of that 'junk' is likely moving at a good clip, and what about things smaller than 4"? Are these 'rogue' things out there moving faster than a bullet headed towards the delecate skin of a ship? Hope they get it solved before the put the Howard Johnson hotel up there, can't wait for that!;)
This comes up every few months in a new article, and I'm quite surprised nothing has ever happened with it. Think about it, there haven't been any new keyboard technology to combat this. I've taken to bringing a thing of wet wipes to work and wiping my keyboard/mouse off a few times a week. Ppl used to make fun of me for spraying lysol on my key/mouse, but hey, I have two kidos under 5 at home, I get sick plenty already thank you!
...and I completely agree, Microsoft shouldn't be held accountable for crappy software produced by a third party causing issues; don't think I'm just defending Linux, this report is silly for everyone. Plus things like Gator can hardly be faulted to MS.
Exactly, I have software installed so that I *can* have a life; if these things weren't running things wouldn't be up to date, and then I could have a problem. So yeah, here are the lines that run in cron to keep Spamassassin up to date and learning, plus the other lines to update virus definitions:
I get emails if there are any issues with these commands, otherwise I know that things are working. And yeah, as the previous posted commented, "I thought everybody did this", since everyone I know that runs their own mailserver does.
Considering Linux is a Kernel, to say there were 1000s of bugs again Linux is silly. Let's see how many were against the Linux kernel vs all the userland apps that don't touch anything system level. Now I'll admit bugs show up, and I think that's Open Source's strength; there's constantly ppl combing over the code finding f'd up stuff that no one would think to look at. This is only achieved through constant gazing at the source code, whereas with Windows a bug is usually found out after it's a vuln. Also, I'm happy that MS patched the issue so quickly, even if they were beaten to the punch, perhaps they'll take things (security) more seriously now that they're pushing 'trusted computing'. Not that I care that much, I'm sold on Linux, OS X on the desk and freeBSD on the server, but I did play with ReactOS the other night, and see a future for x-Windows folks who don't want to lose Windows compat when XP support goes away...
While you're waiting for this to show up, there's a realtime way of doing this in AJAX now: AJAX translator, and I could see this making it's way in a website, or forum to provide the same 'on the fly' translation of text. With all that's been done with the internet, it's still pretty segmented in terms of languages; this would open up that knot.
I'm not obsessive compulsive, keeping virus definitions up to date is very important, more so for corporations, so I only check once a day (nightly). From ClamAV's faq they talk of how to update 4 times/hour!
If you are running ClamAV 0.7x do NOT check more often than once per hour. If you are running ClamAV 0.8x or later, you can check for database update as often as 4 times per hour provided that you have the following options in freshclam.conf:
DNSDatabaseInfo current.cvd.clamav.net
DatabaseMirror db.XY.clamav.net
DatabaseMirror database.clamav.net
Replace XY with your country code. If you don't have that option, then you must stick with 1 check per hour.
Hey, I've got another one for him, apparently he's a winner! Someone forward this on to James McCalla as well, seems his money problems are behind him!
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Euro - Afro Asian Sweepstake Lottery An Affiliate of Foundmoney International Arena Complex Km 18 Route de Rufisque I.P.P Award Dept. Johannesburg, South Africa. Ref: EAASL/941OYI/03 Batch: 03/06/MA34
WINNING NOTIFICATION: Attn:Dear Sir/Madam
We happily announce to you the draw of the Euro - Afro Asian Sweepstake Lottery International programs held on the 1st of May 2004 in Dakar Senegal.Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 564 75600545 188 with Serial number 5388/02 drew the lucky numbers: 31-6-26-13-35-7, which subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category. You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of US$4,500,000.00 (Four million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in cash credited to file KPC/9080118308/03.This is from a total cash prize of US $ 45 Million dollars, shared amongst the first Ten (10) lucky winners in this category.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the world.
This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of software producers. we hope with part of your winning,you will take part in our next year US$20 million international lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our paying officer: Contact Person:Mr Peter Moyo Foundmoney Int. Email:pmoyo@lycos.co.uk
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 25th of September,2004.After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications,please remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program. Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program.
Sincerely, SIR T.U.Quarshie AFRO-ASIAN Zonal Coordinator
Would someone please forward the following to James McCalla for me, it seems they've been trying to reach him for some time!
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FREELOTTO GROUP INTERNATIONAL Prize Remittance Division (PRD)
RE: OFFICIAL WINNING NOTIFICATION FILE REF NO: 07- 321786542 FAST NO: 2912144 LOTTO REF: FL/0507/FAST
Dear Prize Winner,
This email confirms that you have received from the FREELOTTO GROUP INTERNATIONAL an official notification of your lotto winning in the FREELOTTO AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION TICKET GAME (F.A.S.T) played on the 1st of january 2006, at our lottery office complex Trafford, London.
You have won a FREELOTTO PRIZE OF £ 500,000 [five hundred thousand pounds sterlings], a prize payout of your winning has been approved by the FREELOTTO GROUP. In accordance with the United Kingdom lottery ordinance, you are authorized as the lotto prize winner to request claims of your winning prize.
The FREELOTTO AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION TICKET (F.A.S.T) GAME is an online promotional program organized by the FREELOTTO GROUP INTERNATIONAL. A total of 500,000 different email addresses are entered for the FREELOTTO AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION TICKET GAME (F.A.S.T).
More of this needs to happen to show Spammers that it's not going to be economically feasable to spam ppl anymore. I'm surprised more ISPs aren't shutting more and more of these folks down, but I guess open relays, anon proxies and zombie machines (everywhere) give the spammers a good choice of SMTP options. Personally I love my server setup to deal with Spam:
greylisting -> postfix -> mailscanner -> razor2 -> pyzor -> dcc checks -> spam assassin -> clamav -> bitdefender -> mailscanner -> ~/Maildir
I haven't had a real spam get into my INBOX in months, and I update my SA rules and virus defs nightly. I wish more would create these kinds of blocks and stick them in front of more and more mailservers...would help cut down on the spam, thus stopping more of it from being clicked on, thus cutting down on the economics of it all. Having a user click a 'this is spam' button is after the fact. I'm also a fan of tarpitting, though I haven't set it up...yet. Since I keep a list of spammers now, I can use that list once I have la brea or the like setup, thus hurting spammers more by tying up their sending boxes. Anyone have other ideas on how to automate this return fight?
...and I see this trend as being a 'good thing (tm)' since it puts the 'voting power' back to the fan, and not to the flash in the pan audience who always needs a new reality show to latch on to. (can't wait until Arrested Development gets brought back, not that it's gone yet...but the clock ticks...)
Slashdot Mirror
Simon I agree, I'm tired of reading this crap, the whole "Who would run Linux on a Mac? OS X is Unix after all" type of comments do not help. The idea that anyone who does this hasn't seen what OS X has to offer, and after they will they'll dump Linux on the desktop. Other comments like "You can run all the apps you can run in Linux on OS X" also don't take into account that some people *prefer* to work in a Linux/BSD desktop environment. I'm sick of reading about how OS X is the best UI and such, while it's very nice, it's not for everyone. My main gripe is that it's not as configurable as desktops or window managers in Linux. I'm used to being able to change every thing I can so it's how I just like it, in OS X you're pretty much stuck with the options they allow you to tweak. But that's not just it, what is it is the *feel* of the OS. Yep, you can drop to a term and bang around, but wait, /User /Library...what the hell is this? Does it work for their intended audience? Sure, but people that talk down to ppl that suggest that Linux is a great fit on ppc/laptops are annoying; just because they don't get it doesn't mean it's not for anyone.
Disclaimers: I run Ubuntu Linux / OS X (for iTunes to sync my iPod only) on my iBook (800mhz dual-usb) and it's a great fit with all hardware (perhaps save for the modem, I'm not sure) is supported. I can run iTunes from within Linux via Mac-on-linux, which gives me access to iTunes w/o having to leave Linux. Also, at work I *have* to run XP (yeah, I'm looking for another job right now) but I run bb4win - a blackbox desktop for Windows, which keeps me pretty happy.
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ie=UTF-8& q=google%2Bnews%2Bout%2Bof%2Bbeta&btnG=Search+News
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I actually like it, there are always good articles on 'other pages' (ie - not the front page) but I rarely ever look around for them. I used to click on the Apple section, but all of those are now on the front page, thus I don't anymore. Often I've read great BSD stories, but since they weren't on the front page there was little or no discussion attached to them; this should address both points and make Slashdot more interesting/informative. A welcomed update, thanks!
The full thread that was so "offensive" can be found here:
/ wapo/
http://www.democraticunderground.com/archive/2006
1. Use the strongest language possible. Calling names is always effective, and four-letter words show that you mean business. 6. If you find a sentence early in the article that rubs you the wrong way, you are by no means obligated to finish reading. Stop right where you are--express your anger while it's still good and hot! What are the odds that the writer is going to say anything else relevant to your point later in the piece, anyway? Bravo! http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/18/technology/circu its/19POGUE-EMAIL.html
Really, this issue has come up before and handled in a myrid of ways. From having the content scanned for profanity before posting (easy to get around I know, but still), or a simple moderator setup. Post is added, email goes to moderator who reviews it and publishes it or not. Then close comments for a story a few days/week later so the moderator can focus on a new story.
Why is it that professioal corps can't deal with things like this, but geeks running their own websites have been handling things like this for years?
Yep, I realized where I was and that a statement like that would loose some folks, but hey, be as close minded as you want, there are plenty of others like you. Talk to me in 50 years when our children are dealing with the problems that we ignored.
>Hope they get it solved before the put the Howard Johnson hotel up there
>>>First off, the guy making the space Hotel is Robert Bigelow so it'll be a Budget Suites of America.
This is the hotel I was refering to, just so ya know.
You'd think these things would have been more thought out in the past, but judging by the shortsidedness of the current global warming fun (it was almost 70 in St. Louis yesterday) it isn't surprising. Seeing as how the last space shuttle disaster was caused by something hitting it, you'd think this would be a big risk, but it's a big sky and that's why they're monitoring those things. But hell, it'd keep me awake if I were on the shuttle/space station, most of that 'junk' is likely moving at a good clip, and what about things smaller than 4"? Are these 'rogue' things out there moving faster than a bullet headed towards the delecate skin of a ship? Hope they get it solved before the put the Howard Johnson hotel up there, can't wait for that! ;)
This comes up every few months in a new article, and I'm quite surprised nothing has ever happened with it. Think about it, there haven't been any new keyboard technology to combat this. I've taken to bringing a thing of wet wipes to work and wiping my keyboard/mouse off a few times a week. Ppl used to make fun of me for spraying lysol on my key/mouse, but hey, I have two kidos under 5 at home, I get sick plenty already thank you!
Would you like fries with that?
Nice sig, I agree.
What's pretty sad is that with humble beginnings like this Microsoft has become so popular/profitable/unstoppable.
...and I completely agree, Microsoft shouldn't be held accountable for crappy software produced by a third party causing issues; don't think I'm just defending Linux, this report is silly for everyone. Plus things like Gator can hardly be faulted to MS.
I get emails if there are any issues with these commands, otherwise I know that things are working. And yeah, as the previous posted commented, "I thought everybody did this", since everyone I know that runs their own mailserver does.
Déle un intento otra vez, ahora está trabajando muy bien, y pienso que es una gran demostración de qué se puede todavía hacer dentro de un browser!
Considering Linux is a Kernel, to say there were 1000s of bugs again Linux is silly. Let's see how many were against the Linux kernel vs all the userland apps that don't touch anything system level. Now I'll admit bugs show up, and I think that's Open Source's strength; there's constantly ppl combing over the code finding f'd up stuff that no one would think to look at. This is only achieved through constant gazing at the source code, whereas with Windows a bug is usually found out after it's a vuln. Also, I'm happy that MS patched the issue so quickly, even if they were beaten to the punch, perhaps they'll take things (security) more seriously now that they're pushing 'trusted computing'. Not that I care that much, I'm sold on Linux, OS X on the desk and freeBSD on the server, but I did play with ReactOS the other night, and see a future for x-Windows folks who don't want to lose Windows compat when XP support goes away...
- smoke
- mirrors
- reality distortion machine
- black mock turtle necks
- Steve practicing saying "It's insanely great!" and "...and it's available immediately!"
Hey, hey, hey, I love Apple as much as the next guy, but you have to admit Steve is quite the showman (salesperson).While you're waiting for this to show up, there's a realtime way of doing this in AJAX now: AJAX translator, and I could see this making it's way in a website, or forum to provide the same 'on the fly' translation of text. With all that's been done with the internet, it's still pretty segmented in terms of languages; this would open up that knot.
I'm not obsessive compulsive, keeping virus definitions up to date is very important, more so for corporations, so I only check once a day (nightly). From ClamAV's faq they talk of how to update 4 times/hour!
ClamAV FAQ
How many times per hour shall I run freshclam?
If you are running ClamAV 0.7x do NOT check more often than once per hour. If you are running ClamAV 0.8x or later, you can check for database update as often as 4 times per hour provided that you have the following options in freshclam.conf:
DNSDatabaseInfo current.cvd.clamav.net
DatabaseMirror db.XY.clamav.net
DatabaseMirror database.clamav.net
Replace XY with your country code. If you don't have that option, then you must stick with 1 check per hour.
Hey, I've got another one for him, apparently he's a winner! Someone forward this on to James McCalla as well, seems his money problems are behind him!
,please remember to quote your reference number and batch
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Euro - Afro Asian Sweepstake Lottery
An Affiliate of Foundmoney International
Arena Complex Km 18 Route de Rufisque
I.P.P Award Dept.
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Ref: EAASL/941OYI/03
Batch: 03/06/MA34
WINNING NOTIFICATION:
Attn:Dear Sir/Madam
We happily announce to you the draw of the Euro - Afro Asian Sweepstake
Lottery International programs held on the 1st of May 2004 in Dakar
Senegal.Your e-mail address attached to ticket number: 564 75600545 188 with
Serial number 5388/02 drew the lucky numbers: 31-6-26-13-35-7, which
subsequently won you the lottery in the 2nd category. You have therefore been
approved to claim a total sum of US$4,500,000.00 (Four million, Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars) in cash credited to file
KPC/9080118308/03.This is from a total cash prize of US $ 45 Million dollars,
shared amongst the first Ten (10) lucky winners in this category.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning
information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money
Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double
claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All
participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over
40,000 company and 20,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all
over the world.
This promotional program takes place every year. This lottery was promoted and
sponsored by Association of software producers. we hope with part of your
winning,you will take part in our next year US$20 million international
lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our paying officer:
Contact Person:Mr Peter Moyo
Foundmoney Int.
Email:pmoyo@lycos.co.uk
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 25th of
September,2004.After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the
next stake.Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and
complications
numbers in all correspondence.
Furthermore, should there be any change of address do inform our agent as soon
as possible.
Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program. Thank
you for being part of our promotional lottery program.
Sincerely,
SIR T.U.Quarshie
AFRO-ASIAN Zonal Coordinator
Would someone please forward the following to James McCalla for me, it seems they've been trying to reach him for some time!
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FREELOTTO GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Prize Remittance Division (PRD)
RE: OFFICIAL WINNING NOTIFICATION
FILE REF NO: 07- 321786542
FAST NO: 2912144
LOTTO REF: FL/0507/FAST
Dear Prize Winner,
This email confirms that you have received from the FREELOTTO GROUP INTERNATIONAL an official notification of your lotto winning in the FREELOTTO AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION TICKET GAME (F.A.S.T) played on the 1st of january 2006, at our lottery office complex Trafford, London.
You have won a FREELOTTO PRIZE OF £ 500,000 [five hundred thousand pounds sterlings], a prize payout of your winning has been approved by the FREELOTTO GROUP. In accordance with the United Kingdom lottery ordinance, you are authorized as the lotto prize winner to request claims of your winning prize.
The FREELOTTO AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION TICKET (F.A.S.T) GAME is an online promotional program organized by the FREELOTTO GROUP INTERNATIONAL. A total of 500,000 different email addresses are entered for the FREELOTTO AUTOMATIC SUBSCRIPTION TICKET GAME (F.A.S.T).
SINCERELY,
ROBERT A. V. BENARD,
GROUP PRESIDENT - FLG
More of this needs to happen to show Spammers that it's not going to be economically feasable to spam ppl anymore. I'm surprised more ISPs aren't shutting more and more of these folks down, but I guess open relays, anon proxies and zombie machines (everywhere) give the spammers a good choice of SMTP options. Personally I love my server setup to deal with Spam: greylisting -> postfix -> mailscanner -> razor2 -> pyzor -> dcc checks -> spam assassin -> clamav -> bitdefender -> mailscanner -> ~/Maildir I haven't had a real spam get into my INBOX in months, and I update my SA rules and virus defs nightly. I wish more would create these kinds of blocks and stick them in front of more and more mailservers...would help cut down on the spam, thus stopping more of it from being clicked on, thus cutting down on the economics of it all. Having a user click a 'this is spam' button is after the fact. I'm also a fan of tarpitting, though I haven't set it up...yet. Since I keep a list of spammers now, I can use that list once I have la brea or the like setup, thus hurting spammers more by tying up their sending boxes. Anyone have other ideas on how to automate this return fight?
Really, I even wrote about it back then:
...and I see this trend as being a 'good thing (tm)' since it puts the 'voting power' back to the fan, and not to the flash in the pan audience who always needs a new reality show to latch on to. (can't wait until Arrested Development gets brought back, not that it's gone yet...but the clock ticks...)
Futurama to return?