A trick I learned on Slashdot long ago that has served me well over the years is to use a formula-based password whereby you have a constant formula combined with an application-specific salt. Take this simplified example for web pages, say I wanted a password for slashdot:
1) Take each alternate letter of the server root section of the url: "saho" 2) Append the remaining letters of the url so you now come to "saholsdt" 3) Sprinkle in a bit of your username after every second letter: "sakhodlsadtn" 4) And finally add a few numbers, say the last two letters of the server root converted to ascii: "15sakhodsadtn20"
Hopefully you get the idea. What you end up with is a password that is unique per-site or application but - assuming you use a consistent formula every time - is easy for you to remember. Other than a few exceptions I have been able to store my passwords nowhere else but my head. (Work-related passwords that expire every month have been the exception, the solution for me was to write down nothing but the salt and apply my formula accordingly)
For the record Google also checks the SPF, though I'm not sure if they actually do anything with it (as I've seen messages that fail still get through)
The following is from one of my emails:
Received-SPF: pass (gmail.com: domain of ***@yahoo.com designates 68.142.206.106 as permitted sender)
You're thinking of foo_looks 2.0. I've been using this plugin for a couple of months, it's rock-solid and has some great looking skins out. You can read up on it at the foo_looks 2.0 Guide.
AOL and Future Shop (and possibly Best Buy) have a deal going on right now where you sign up for AOLMax (AOL's "broadband enhancement" package or some such nonsense) and you get a 20$CDN gift card for use in the store. The fine print on the little pamphlet said the first month was free and you could cancel at any time, there didn't seem to be any lock-in or "catch". So what the heck, may as well go for it and see what the scam is. I signed up - a 10 minute process - and immediately got my 20$ gift card.
Two weeks later I still hadn't received an e-mail with my username/password to sign in, nor did I get my CD Package through the snail mail. Because I didn't really care about their service I decided to call and attempt to cancel my subscription. After dialing their 1-800 number and being on hold for 20 minutes I was able to speak to an _incredibly_ friendly lady named Wendy. She wanted to know how she could "make my online experience better" (Direct quote). I politely told her she could do that easily by canceling my account. After a few generic questions (Were you unhappy with the service? No. Why are you leaving? It didn't interest me.) she gave me a cancel confirmation number and I was done.
I will be watching my credit card bill next month to ensure I'm not charged for anything, just in case. To say I expected canceling to be harder is an understatement. I can't imagine how much money AOL is losing on this marketing strategy, but if they want to give me 20$ for 30 minutes of my time I'm certainly not going to shove them away.
Don't forget this little jem:
NSCP Dorm (Netscape Dorm).
Jamie Zawinski kept a diary of sorts about Netscape starting up. Some off-topic but almost always interesting nonetheless.
Going over the system requirements it would appear not. All you need is:
- Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce 2 (32MB RAM) or higher, or ATI Radeon 8500 (32MB RAM) or higher (laptop users: click here) - Computer: 800MHZ or higher, 256MB RAM or more - OS: Windows XP/2000 - Internet Connection: Broadband (DSL/Cable Modem/LAN) - DirectX 8 or 9
> Of course, even if cable was available, they STILL force you to get a basic cable package before you can get cable broadband.
Depending on where you live this may not be technically true. I'm in Shaw Cable country, and was able to completely cancel out my basic cable but still keep the broadband. Check with the provider in your area to see if it's an option for you.
Best Voice / Digitally Enhanced Acting Performance. That would also let actors from animated films get a chance.
And Keanu Reeves!
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> I can't really see a use for this in Strategy games though.
If I'm not mistaken Syndicate Wars had billboards with Ghost in the Shell clips on them, no reason games in a similar setting couldn't do the same. You just have to get a bit creative.
Slashdot Mirror
A trick I learned on Slashdot long ago that has served me well over the years is to use a formula-based password whereby you have a constant formula combined with an application-specific salt. Take this simplified example for web pages, say I wanted a password for slashdot:
1) Take each alternate letter of the server root section of the url: "saho"
2) Append the remaining letters of the url so you now come to "saholsdt"
3) Sprinkle in a bit of your username after every second letter: "sakhodlsadtn"
4) And finally add a few numbers, say the last two letters of the server root converted to ascii: "15sakhodsadtn20"
Hopefully you get the idea. What you end up with is a password that is unique per-site or application but - assuming you use a consistent formula every time - is easy for you to remember. Other than a few exceptions I have been able to store my passwords nowhere else but my head. (Work-related passwords that expire every month have been the exception, the solution for me was to write down nothing but the salt and apply my formula accordingly)
For the record Google also checks the SPF, though I'm not sure if they actually do anything with it (as I've seen messages that fail still get through)
The following is from one of my emails:
Or the free-for-personal-use xplorer lite.
The latest Flashblock has a whitelist feature.
Disclaimer: I haven't tried it yet.
Waitaminute.. 11 is bigger then 5! They're just trying to trick us FireFox users into clicking even more, don't fall for their clever ploy.
You're thinking of foo_looks 2.0. I've been using this plugin for a couple of months, it's rock-solid and has some great looking skins out. You can read up on it at the foo_looks 2.0 Guide.
AOL and Future Shop (and possibly Best Buy) have a deal going on right now where you sign up for AOLMax (AOL's "broadband enhancement" package or some such nonsense) and you get a 20$CDN gift card for use in the store. The fine print on the little pamphlet said the first month was free and you could cancel at any time, there didn't seem to be any lock-in or "catch". So what the heck, may as well go for it and see what the scam is. I signed up - a 10 minute process - and immediately got my 20$ gift card.
Two weeks later I still hadn't received an e-mail with my username/password to sign in, nor did I get my CD Package through the snail mail. Because I didn't really care about their service I decided to call and attempt to cancel my subscription. After dialing their 1-800 number and being on hold for 20 minutes I was able to speak to an _incredibly_ friendly lady named Wendy. She wanted to know how she could "make my online experience better" (Direct quote). I politely told her she could do that easily by canceling my account. After a few generic questions (Were you unhappy with the service? No. Why are you leaving? It didn't interest me.) she gave me a cancel confirmation number and I was done.
I will be watching my credit card bill next month to ensure I'm not charged for anything, just in case. To say I expected canceling to be harder is an understatement. I can't imagine how much money AOL is losing on this marketing strategy, but if they want to give me 20$ for 30 minutes of my time I'm certainly not going to shove them away.
Don't forget this little jem: NSCP Dorm (Netscape Dorm). Jamie Zawinski kept a diary of sorts about Netscape starting up. Some off-topic but almost always interesting nonetheless.
> I don't have a gmail account,
Did you want one? I have plenty of invites wasting away for whoever would like one.
Uh... hello!
> I certainly don't like not having an option to keep ALL old emails open in a conversation w/o having to click on them to "expand"
There is an "Expand All" link on the right-hand side that will mostly do what you are requesting with a single click.
> Wonder what it would take for $EMPLOYER to enhance MSWord?
Most likely $MONEY.
Going over the system requirements it would appear not. All you need is:
- Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce 2 (32MB RAM) or higher, or ATI Radeon 8500 (32MB RAM) or higher (laptop users: click here)
- Computer: 800MHZ or higher, 256MB RAM or more
- OS: Windows XP/2000
- Internet Connection: Broadband (DSL/Cable Modem/LAN)
- DirectX 8 or 9
I guess the first life is optional.
Done and done!
So now that they've solved that whole pesky "pirated software" issue they'll finally lower the price, right?
If only the RIAA could implement product activation on CD's... then everybody would be happy.
You could always replace your piano wire with guitar strings...
> Of course, even if cable was available, they STILL force you to get a basic cable package before you can get cable broadband.
Depending on where you live this may not be technically true. I'm in Shaw Cable country, and was able to completely cancel out my basic cable but still keep the broadband. Check with the provider in your area to see if it's an option for you.
> The key is to split it into three sets instead of two sets at the start...
How about splitting it into 12 sets?
Stan produces nothing but wholesome, quality entertainment!
*cough*
I just bought my microwave yesterday and it's already out of date??? Why do I even bother?
Easy.
Amelie - Romantic French Comedy. If you haven't already modded me down then there's a good chance you'll love its charm and well-executed story.
Shaolin Soccer - Possibly the best movie for the year 2001. Its got a beautiful blend of perfectly combined action and comedy. I consider it must-see.
> As soon as I can keep Windows XP from crashing for long enough, I'm going to delete my Linux partition
Wait long enough and I'm sure a script kiddie will do it for you.
I'm convinced the prediction for Mr. Gates in the South Park movie will eventually come to pass.
Best Voice / Digitally Enhanced Acting Performance. That would also let actors from animated films get a chance.
And Keanu Reeves!
> I can't really see a use for this in Strategy games though.
If I'm not mistaken Syndicate Wars had billboards with Ghost in the Shell clips on them, no reason games in a similar setting couldn't do the same. You just have to get a bit creative.