I get your drift. But for non "high precision" games I like the ease of just being able to put in a disc and play--and skip the hour installing it to my hard drive.
I've never had much problems with the Linux shared library system. Works pretty well if you use it properly. And if you need some weird version of a library, just make sure your app links to it specifically. (If I remember correctly, libraries in the same directory as the executable have higher precedence over system libraries in LD_LIBARY_PATH?)
Nah, my (albeit ancient) copy of that book worked with whatever freeware crud came with it. Now I can't find it to tell you what that would be now, nor do I know if the book still ships with freeware crud.
If linux ever manages to overtake windows, it will become the primary target. A much harder to hit target. Honestly, while I can think of scores of ways to attack a system through running services (SQL injection, the occasion buffer problem, etc) I can't think of a single way a worm or virus could work effectively. The one proof-of-concept Linux worm I have seen (can't remember a reference) could only infect a regular account that ran a certain version of Firefox. One might lose data, yes, but it would a be a trivial fix. (mount -o ro/home, judicious file removal) You could write a Trojan for any platform, and it's possible to get root once you get access to an account.
But short of a direct attack at a single computer, I can't imagine a situation similar to a Botnet ever working in the Linux world. Also, it requires a certain amount of knowledge on a users part to run Linux, ergo the average linux user (even of the future I bet) will probably notice an infection and kill it. (Somehow I don't think that Linux viruses will be immune to a LiveCD and rm -f)
Make some software that does your idea of Perfect AV (no user interaction) until the user an answer five questions about practical computer security correctly--every time they log in. If that doesn't have them getting wise in droves, I'll start giving the software away and charging to remove it (by answering 5 questions and hitting 'Uninstall').
Ha! Considering that my CS101 teacher said that she had "No clue how the computer actually worked, it might as well be gremlins..." I have no faith in people's desire or capability to learn how to use a computer (considering that basic operational principles such as "this is a byte" escape most people's grasps*). I for one admire M$ for wanting to sell computers to the masses--now let's have the man the helldesk. Now I do think that their business practices would make Satan go to confession, but that's my only gripe. If people want to shell out their hard earned moolah for buggy crap that spies on them more power to them.
At least on my router the IP and Domain blacklist takes precedence over UPnP. So if you blocked the right addresses it wouldn't matter. This is how I block most adware that I paid for.
heh, I actually slapped 2 120mm fans in the back with a little duct...and it still ran hotter than my Radeon's GPU (which has vastly more horsepower than the 360's published spec)... and mine still died (but that might have been from it being in the back of my car + brakes slamming + it being hit with a tire iron and failing 3 days later)
So which OS are you using? Cause mine does log everything into the logging facilities provided by the operating system (to use the term loosely). Even kernel stuff, not that I have ever had a problem. Linux/*BSD/Solaris/*nix all provide excellent logging services. and you can even tweak the level of verbosity.
One would hope there's sufficient oversight of the intel agencies by the other three branches of government (the Legislative, the Judicial, the Cheney) Yes, and I have some nice bridges to sell you...
As a fully digital native (I had my mom's vcr installed, and playing my favorite movie before she had got past the ToC when I was 5, got my first computer at 7, and learned C at 12) I can tell you that I have no problems with libraries--hell, I even LIKE the Library of Congress cataloging system. I do think that librarians are a bunch of antiquarians because I can use my colleges online catalog better than they can and they act like computers are something to be learned in a cargo cult fashion.
However, I have no trouble with a traditional lecture course, and I even prefer them since I like to teach myself and sleep through class. The inability of today's youth (god I'm 21 and saying this) to learn except in highly interactive environments is more a problem with their desire to learn and less a problem with their teachers--these are the same kids that complain that games are to hard, use cheat-codes, and like the world served up on a silver platter pre-chewed.
If teachers could instill a fervent since that learning for the sake of knowledge is fun, i.e. instill curiosity in children, they will find that kids learn more. I do agree with the article that step-by-step incremental learning is a load of bollocks--especially when the steps aren't deterministic. I also wish that teachers could comprehend that I can learn from your lecture WHILE browsing the internet.
Now, if we can only get more people to read the Oxford English Dictionary maybe more people on the internet will become literate. Anyway, blog or blogosphere wasn't the TOP of the list? blog is the single most stupid word in the English language, followed in close second by anything-osphere
If Comcast has competition they behave like the Corporate Savior of the Known Universe. If they don't they are 'teh Ebil Empire'TM. As a former Comcast customer that has lived in both situations, the former is utopia, the latter is hell. However, their customer support isn't that bad once you escalate your call to an American, and their technicians in my area were/are extremely competent.
It will cost around $375 million to replace the satellite, or 10% of NOAA's budget or 2% of NASA's. <sarcasm>OMGWTF!1!!!! THAT IS WAY TO MUCH MONEY</sarcasm>
Um, you mean we aren't sheep? Dude. People might actually have to think for themselves.
If they actually told us what the statistics were, http://www.esteybomberger.com/auto_accident.html*, we might realize that cellphones are slightly LESS dangerous than Children and the Scenery. Anyway, since when do inventors let mere facts get in the way of hawking their new-fangled shtuff to our humble, easily bribed and brainwashed politicians?
* I dunno where they got their stats, but they match up with my perceptions of reality.
But, if they made the law so that if you got pulled over for driving horrible you were not only required to take a rigorous driving course, but had to pay for it yourself there would be no change to the existing driver's license and an incentive for people to learn to drive well voluntarily.
Unfortunately the only way to decrease the incredible urge most computer users have to open things they ought not to is to have companies require their users to take "Computers for Dummies" courses, and if they don't learn at least something about how their computers work they should be fired on the spot. Or just make them switch to OS X or Linux or What-Have-You where it takes a lot of hard work to screw up your computer. And at least until the virus writers get smart about linux and mac malware (it CAN be done, its just hard) they will get default protection since most malware is windows only.
However, social engineering will always work (OOh, free USB-Stick) with people. P.T. Barnum was a prophet.
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I get your drift. But for non "high precision" games I like the ease of just being able to put in a disc and play--and skip the hour installing it to my hard drive.
But that's what's on my luggage!
Completely OT: This is why I sold my soul to console gaming and bought an Xbox. If its not an FPS or a RTS I buy it for the White Box of Doom.
I've never had much problems with the Linux shared library system. Works pretty well if you use it properly. And if you need some weird version of a library, just make sure your app links to it specifically. (If I remember correctly, libraries in the same directory as the executable have higher precedence over system libraries in LD_LIBARY_PATH?)
Nah, my (albeit ancient) copy of that book worked with whatever freeware crud came with it. Now I can't find it to tell you what that would be now, nor do I know if the book still ships with freeware crud.
And you trust the American Government?
that would be an improvement...
Yeah, I know... but damnit why do idiots have computers?
But short of a direct attack at a single computer, I can't imagine a situation similar to a Botnet ever working in the Linux world. Also, it requires a certain amount of knowledge on a users part to run Linux, ergo the average linux user (even of the future I bet) will probably notice an infection and kill it. (Somehow I don't think that Linux viruses will be immune to a LiveCD and rm -f)
Make some software that does your idea of Perfect AV (no user interaction) until the user an answer five questions about practical computer security correctly--every time they log in. If that doesn't have them getting wise in droves, I'll start giving the software away and charging to remove it (by answering 5 questions and hitting 'Uninstall').
Sorry for teh self reply, but I forgot the footnote:
*Sorry for all intelligent non-technical users. Welcome to the vocal minority.
Ha! Considering that my CS101 teacher said that she had "No clue how the computer actually worked, it might as well be gremlins..." I have no faith in people's desire or capability to learn how to use a computer (considering that basic operational principles such as "this is a byte" escape most people's grasps*). I for one admire M$ for wanting to sell computers to the masses--now let's have the man the helldesk. Now I do think that their business practices would make Satan go to confession, but that's my only gripe. If people want to shell out their hard earned moolah for buggy crap that spies on them more power to them.
At least on my router the IP and Domain blacklist takes precedence over UPnP. So if you blocked the right addresses it wouldn't matter. This is how I block most adware that I paid for.
heh, I actually slapped 2 120mm fans in the back with a little duct...and it still ran hotter than my Radeon's GPU (which has vastly more horsepower than the 360's published spec)... and mine still died (but that might have been from it being in the back of my car + brakes slamming + it being hit with a tire iron and failing 3 days later)
...Proved to be inaccurate. Video at 11.
So which OS are you using? Cause mine does log everything into the logging facilities provided by the operating system (to use the term loosely). Even kernel stuff, not that I have ever had a problem. Linux/*BSD/Solaris/*nix all provide excellent logging services. and you can even tweak the level of verbosity.
However, I have no trouble with a traditional lecture course, and I even prefer them since I like to teach myself and sleep through class. The inability of today's youth (god I'm 21 and saying this) to learn except in highly interactive environments is more a problem with their desire to learn and less a problem with their teachers--these are the same kids that complain that games are to hard, use cheat-codes, and like the world served up on a silver platter pre-chewed.
If teachers could instill a fervent since that learning for the sake of knowledge is fun, i.e. instill curiosity in children, they will find that kids learn more. I do agree with the article that step-by-step incremental learning is a load of bollocks--especially when the steps aren't deterministic. I also wish that teachers could comprehend that I can learn from your lecture WHILE browsing the internet.
Good Lord! They got to the OED too? Guess I'll have to write my own...
Now, if we can only get more people to read the Oxford English Dictionary maybe more people on the internet will become literate. Anyway, blog or blogosphere wasn't the TOP of the list? blog is the single most stupid word in the English language, followed in close second by anything-osphere
If Comcast has competition they behave like the Corporate Savior of the Known Universe. If they don't they are 'teh Ebil Empire'TM. As a former Comcast customer that has lived in both situations, the former is utopia, the latter is hell. However, their customer support isn't that bad once you escalate your call to an American, and their technicians in my area were/are extremely competent.
It will cost around $375 million to replace the satellite, or 10% of NOAA's budget or 2% of NASA's. <sarcasm>OMGWTF!1!!!! THAT IS WAY TO MUCH MONEY</sarcasm>
Um, you mean we aren't sheep? Dude. People might actually have to think for themselves.
, we might realize that cellphones are slightly LESS dangerous than Children and the Scenery. Anyway, since when do inventors let mere facts get in the way of hawking their new-fangled shtuff to our humble, easily bribed and brainwashed politicians?
If they actually told us what the statistics were, http://www.esteybomberger.com/auto_accident.html*
* I dunno where they got their stats, but they match up with my perceptions of reality.
But, if they made the law so that if you got pulled over for driving horrible you were not only required to take a rigorous driving course, but had to pay for it yourself there would be no change to the existing driver's license and an incentive for people to learn to drive well voluntarily.
Unfortunately the only way to decrease the incredible urge most computer users have to open things they ought not to is to have companies require their users to take "Computers for Dummies" courses, and if they don't learn at least something about how their computers work they should be fired on the spot. Or just make them switch to OS X or Linux or What-Have-You where it takes a lot of hard work to screw up your computer. And at least until the virus writers get smart about linux and mac malware (it CAN be done, its just hard) they will get default protection since most malware is windows only.
However, social engineering will always work (OOh, free USB-Stick) with people. P.T. Barnum was a prophet.