Umm...no.
Nothing to see here, move along. From TFA -
use of the proposed software would be voluntary and intended only to count keystrokes and mouse clicks rather than the content of the work being completed
Same here..I use DB to keep an image I found and want to have access to on another device, like the mentioned Droid or Blackberry, or other such trivial uses..it's perfectly fine for such, but I surely wouldn't keep anything even vaguely personal on it
I had a light pen on my Vic-20!
Mind you, the crosshairs used to shudder around horrifically, after loading up the 'paint' software included on tape..but a light pen, nonetheless
Well, I recieved 'official' notification about this approximately 2 hours ago - 8.55am, April 28 (Aus EST). The email is vague hand waving at best, and they suggest once that the service is restored, the you change passwords and check your credit card statement.
Of course, they couldn't have my CC details, because Sony wouldn't have stored such information in plain text, now would they...?
be able to pull data from a Blackberry, with the encryption turned on, and set to encrypt device memory, SD card, contacts and media files?
And I don't just mean a password - the whole encryption shebang turned on (which it isn't by default, or at least wasn't on mine)
I don't know what type of encryption the BB uses, but assuming that its a) something decent and b) no backdoors, wouldn't it severely limit what could be extracted? Maybe SIM card contents, but nothing from the device itself
Just quickly reading the overview on the actual Cellebrite page-
Superior handset support - Over 3,000 handset models supported, with monthly software updates for newly released devices prior to carrier launch. The system includes more than 85 data cables for connecting 95% of all handset models worldwide. Cellebrite has exclusive carrier agreements and works directly with cellular phone manufacturers to receive pre-production handsets prior to retail launch
Kinda implies, to me, that the manufacturers are allowing backdoors for this to work.
Blackberry? On my BB there's an option, 'Encryption', and settings for device memory, strength, include contacts and media files, and if to include the SD card or not
Yeah, I thought the WiFi thing might count against them. But then, Microsoft has had significant legal action too..I guess that "significant" is variable depending on the size of the donation;)
I also find Apple conspicuosly absent (same deal - not nominated or cut?), and that 3 of our (Australian) banks made the list. Maybe negative public perception doesn't count on the "ethical" list of criteria.
This is a very disturbing ruling if the movie industry can essentially order disconnects without evidence
Where does it say that?
The notices have to be vetted by the ISP first, and the ISP paid to do so. That doesn't mean disconnection because the industry says so. To me it means that the claim has to be investigated by the ISP, and be compensated for their effort. If the claims aren't substanitated, then the ISP is under no obligation to do anything.
It's not a horrible decision, it seems reasonable. If the movie industry wants someone disconnected, they have to pay the ISP for their time to check it out. Hopefully it might make the movie industry confirm their facts first rather than the shotgun-spray approach
Until late last week, I still used IE6, on a corporate desktop, and still would be if I hadn't made noise about the number of websites that are broken in IE6 (ahem Slashdot amongst others) or the number of sites that put large "This browser is not suppoerted!!" popups.
Slashdot Mirror
Same here..I use DB to keep an image I found and want to have access to on another device, like the mentioned Droid or Blackberry, or other such trivial uses..it's perfectly fine for such, but I surely wouldn't keep anything even vaguely personal on it
I bet if he played Dodgeball, he could dodge a wrench. Or a bag of wrenches.
Is he working as a SEAL then? Something of a hobby perhaps
I had a light pen on my Vic-20! Mind you, the crosshairs used to shudder around horrifically, after loading up the 'paint' software included on tape..but a light pen, nonetheless
Well, I recieved 'official' notification about this approximately 2 hours ago - 8.55am, April 28 (Aus EST). The email is vague hand waving at best, and they suggest once that the service is restored, the you change passwords and check your credit card statement. Of course, they couldn't have my CC details, because Sony wouldn't have stored such information in plain text, now would they...?
Or even the whole QWERTY layout is a bad hangover..
be able to pull data from a Blackberry, with the encryption turned on, and set to encrypt device memory, SD card, contacts and media files? And I don't just mean a password - the whole encryption shebang turned on (which it isn't by default, or at least wasn't on mine) I don't know what type of encryption the BB uses, but assuming that its a) something decent and b) no backdoors, wouldn't it severely limit what could be extracted? Maybe SIM card contents, but nothing from the device itself
Kinda implies, to me, that the manufacturers are allowing backdoors for this to work.
Blackberry? On my BB there's an option, 'Encryption', and settings for device memory, strength, include contacts and media files, and if to include the SD card or not
mmm nom nom....fruit flies and yeast......
Reroutes me to gizmondo.com.au and a slew of WP7 cruft...I dunno, try to actually RTFA for once and get redirected
yes! I could just imagine some company executive, pinkie finger in mouth, asking for.... Seventy Five TRILLION Dollars! Mwahahaha!
Yeah, I thought the WiFi thing might count against them. But then, Microsoft has had significant legal action too..I guess that "significant" is variable depending on the size of the donation ;)
I also find Apple conspicuosly absent (same deal - not nominated or cut?), and that 3 of our (Australian) banks made the list. Maybe negative public perception doesn't count on the "ethical" list of criteria.
Best, like ethical, could be subjective. Best as in best with fava beans and a nice Chianti?
I was just wondering about that too, if Google wasn't nominated, or just didn't make the cut
After reading the actual list and seeing some of the other alleged ethical companies in there, it's really not much to be proud of.. eBay??
Global Financial Crisis?
I even saw a whole row of mock-up boxes on the shelves today, AND taking pre-orders!
But does it weigh the same as a duck?
Where does it say that? The notices have to be vetted by the ISP first, and the ISP paid to do so. That doesn't mean disconnection because the industry says so. To me it means that the claim has to be investigated by the ISP, and be compensated for their effort. If the claims aren't substanitated, then the ISP is under no obligation to do anything.
It's not a horrible decision, it seems reasonable. If the movie industry wants someone disconnected, they have to pay the ISP for their time to check it out. Hopefully it might make the movie industry confirm their facts first rather than the shotgun-spray approach
Until late last week, I still used IE6, on a corporate desktop, and still would be if I hadn't made noise about the number of websites that are broken in IE6 (ahem Slashdot amongst others) or the number of sites that put large "This browser is not suppoerted!!" popups.
And call it... the "Homer (TM)"! (Brought to you by Powell Motors)
I'm thinking at those odds, that they might already be at the lobotomised vegetable stage. Sounds good though, sign me up!