But they've already demonstrated a continued disregard for the basic principles of privileges. *sigh*
Oh, right. Microsoft never had any idea about user privileges. Not even in Windows NT since NT 3 or so. Not even through very granular filesystem and registry ACLs. Not even in many pre-defined user groups. Nope. The idea of "always admin" was firmly planted in Windows developers' minds when they developed Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista.
You're partially right, though: most Windows programs do a lot of no-nos. Writing to %programfiles% is one of them. Of course, the installer will want to when it installs files, but configuration files and other miscellaneous user data can be stored in %userprofile% instead.
Of course, when it comes to actually installing the program (assuming it follows Windows 2000 design guidelines), it'll need admin access. If you run non-admin, what happens? Windows XP includes a way to run a program as another user, although from what I hear it's a bit hackish. If we file a GUI equivalent of sudo under that category, that takes care of that problem. What about older programs (ones targeted for Windows 9x come to mind)? Those still do naughty things and absolutely hate it when they can't get access to everything they want? How exactly are you going to solve that problem for the home user?
Yes, Windows still has its problems, but it comes right back to compatibility. They gotta make sure that the old programs run on the new operating system.
I'm taking a UNIX and an SQL class at Sierra College, and apparently we just switched from Blackboard to Moodle this semester. The instructor (I have the same one for both classes) raves about it being better than Blackboard in many ways, such as being able to have nested replies in threads.
I just used gparted to shorten a NTFS partition and lengthen a ReiserFS partition on my laptop. Aside from the volume being marked as dirty, the NTFS volume had no problems. I'd assume it's even better for FAT32. Of course, it might not work so well if you shorten the partition and accidentally wipe data...
Programmer: Some new code made by my company is executing on a server. A remote vulnerability is exploited. The server crashes and all of the data is lost. Now, should we push an emergency patch? Take the number of servers using the software in the field, A, multiply by the probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, C. A times B times C equals X. If X is less than the cost of Q&A, we don't do one. Woman: Are there a lot of these kinds of accidents? Programmer: Like you wouldn't believe. Woman: Which software company do you work for? Programmer: A major one.
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You missed the point of the grandparent which, I'll give you a hint, has something to do with the word "phallic."
It's also either:
A) A dupe.
B) Going to be a dupe.
But they've already demonstrated a continued disregard for the basic principles of privileges. *sigh*
Oh, right. Microsoft never had any idea about user privileges. Not even in Windows NT since NT 3 or so. Not even through very granular filesystem and registry ACLs. Not even in many pre-defined user groups. Nope. The idea of "always admin" was firmly planted in Windows developers' minds when they developed Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista.
You're partially right, though: most Windows programs do a lot of no-nos. Writing to %programfiles% is one of them. Of course, the installer will want to when it installs files, but configuration files and other miscellaneous user data can be stored in %userprofile% instead.
Of course, when it comes to actually installing the program (assuming it follows Windows 2000 design guidelines), it'll need admin access. If you run non-admin, what happens? Windows XP includes a way to run a program as another user, although from what I hear it's a bit hackish. If we file a GUI equivalent of sudo under that category, that takes care of that problem. What about older programs (ones targeted for Windows 9x come to mind)? Those still do naughty things and absolutely hate it when they can't get access to everything they want? How exactly are you going to solve that problem for the home user?
Yes, Windows still has its problems, but it comes right back to compatibility. They gotta make sure that the old programs run on the new operating system.
Then I heard the RIZR Z6 was coming out - Linux OS, shinier casing, Windows Media Player and associated DRM. Still no 3G.
Err...did I miss something? Since when was Windows Media Player ported to Linux?
Maybe Sun would rather use Java instead.
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My Dell Inspiron 6000 (laugh if you want; it was pretty decent for the price) has a three-prong cable for the AC adapter. I thought all Dells did...
Secure, fast, cheap: pick any two.
Well, now I'm glad that I drive one of these.
Most of your links are to dot gov sites. Isn't that case in point?
I'm taking a UNIX and an SQL class at Sierra College, and apparently we just switched from Blackboard to Moodle this semester. The instructor (I have the same one for both classes) raves about it being better than Blackboard in many ways, such as being able to have nested replies in threads.
And if the system gets hosed, who is liable? Certainly not some kernel hacker in Finland.
You might find this to be enlightening.
IIRC, Apple doesn't get a whole lot of money from software sales (Mac OS X, etc); they get it from hardware sales.
I just used gparted to shorten a NTFS partition and lengthen a ReiserFS partition on my laptop. Aside from the volume being marked as dirty, the NTFS volume had no problems. I'd assume it's even better for FAT32. Of course, it might not work so well if you shorten the partition and accidentally wipe data...
for the site to come back, you can use this.
...the Sun will turn into a red giant...
Sun already turned into a giant.
Why indeed...
If that was the case, than nVidia's drivers for Linux would be open too. Problem is, they're not. (see: discussion of binary blobs)
One of the possible explanations was that the balls might have been fast rotating strings, capable of moving through the gap.
Oh, now I suppose you'll be telling me that EVERYTHING is made of strings!
I've heard of that. Weirdly, the only casualties seemed to be Linux hackers and chairs.
All these posts, and not a single mention of Skynet.
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Programmer: Some new code made by my company is executing on a server. A remote vulnerability is exploited. The server crashes and all of the data is lost. Now, should we push an emergency patch? Take the number of servers using the software in the field, A, multiply by the probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, C. A times B times C equals X. If X is less than the cost of Q&A, we don't do one.
Woman: Are there a lot of these kinds of accidents?
Programmer: Like you wouldn't believe.
Woman: Which software company do you work for?
Programmer: A major one.
Not familiar with new style math?
In addition to what these guys are saying, you're probably thinking of VMWare Workstation.