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I read the article and it provides no details on the exploit(s). How are we supposed to know if a system is vulnerable, let alone what configuration changes are required to harden security? The article links to the original Slashdot submission, which links to the article... which came first, and where is the original source?
This is a good point. As long as the original images are still available then it isn't a step backwards. It still seems rather pointless until they use images of high enough quality to make a reasonable guess at the species of each tree.
Replacing a photo of an actual tree with a 3D model of some random tree that is native to the area (but may not even be the same species) is not progress. If it can identify the type of tree, along with approximate dimensions, then I'll be extremely impressed. I highly doubt they could even correctly determine the species based on the quality of photos they currently have, and if they have better quality photos then those should be made available as a layer or at a high enough zoom level (like Bing).
I use Google Earth to scout out potential hunting grounds in addition to exploring them in person. Unless these trees directly correspond to actual trees, this is a step backward as far as I'm concerned. They'd be better off obtaining higher-resolution images like Bing's "Bird's Eye View" feature, which only works in very limited areas but it's great where they have it.
“We were able to move swiftly,” Izbrand said. “We are offering credit monitoring and identity-theft protection and any other assistance our employees want.” The credit and identity-theft services are being provided by an independent company, he said.
KCI is a publicly traded company that designs, markets and services products involved in the healing process and treatment of wounds. Its products include hospital beds and mattress replacements.
I disagree that the problem isn't that someone sent this spreadsheet to the entire company. It's not unreasonable for someone in HR to create something like that for a specific task, but it should be guarded closely. Maybe you meant it shouldn't have been so easily accessible that it could accidentally be emailed to the entire company, but that's not what you stated. That so-called bigwig should be reprimanded harshly if there's anyone above him.
Would the "stylus" be required for input? It is on any Wacom device.
While such a device is a pipe-dream for artists (and has been for a LONG time), I seriously doubt the public wants to give up the versatility of finger gestures in favor of a pen, even a pressure-sensitive one.
A few of the Wacom Bamboo tablets support stylus + multitouch. They're also some of the least expensive available.
The Locale application for Android allows you to create both reminders and custom phone settings profiles based on current location, which can be read through GPS, wifi, and other means.
I've lived in Blacksburg since 2002, and I was just talking about BEV to a friend (VT alum) who moved away a year ago and saw this Google blog post today. In my current house, which is close enough to walk downtown, I still can't get DSL. Fortunately Comcast 8Mb is just barely good enough for my purposes, but I don't make heavy use of torrents or anything like that.
At least I only pay $30/mo, and I still get to stream my favorite shows to my TV, although the quality isn't close to digital cable. I doubt this will improve in the foreseeable future though. We aren't getting FIOS and I'll be surprised when I can get better service for less than double the cost.
well, they gave us PowerShell in 2008...
cygwin has also been available since 1995.
It would be nice for us to have a powerful shell as the default, but I doubt you deal with end users much or you'd think twice about that.
I have a ThinkPad X61 Tablet with the multitouch screen. In this case multitouch refers to the ability to use the stylus or your finger, and not multiple fingers, so the usability is limited. It does work out of the box in Fedora 11 though, including support for my finger as a pointer. I've had the tablet for two years and personally I think Linux tablet support is finally making some respectable progress.
It isn't the same purcahsing model as your typical FPS, but they still generate income. Whether it's through advertising or by allowing people to buy their way up in the game (with real money or by completing marketing offers), they all bring money in. There's also a much larger base of players for these types of games. I'm not saying they're the same by any means, but to discount them completely is just ignorant.
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I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned. Prepare to waste a few hours... http://chroniclesofgeorge.nanc.com/
When I said, "yeah, sure", but what... literally what I said was "yeah, sure, sir."
\ I read the article and it provides no details on the exploit(s). How are we supposed to know if a system is vulnerable, let alone what configuration changes are required to harden security? The article links to the original Slashdot submission, which links to the article... which came first, and where is the original source?
http://www.facebook.com/common/browser.php isn't compatible with Firefox 4, IE 9, or Chromium 6
This is a good point. As long as the original images are still available then it isn't a step backwards. It still seems rather pointless until they use images of high enough quality to make a reasonable guess at the species of each tree.
Replacing a photo of an actual tree with a 3D model of some random tree that is native to the area (but may not even be the same species) is not progress. If it can identify the type of tree, along with approximate dimensions, then I'll be extremely impressed. I highly doubt they could even correctly determine the species based on the quality of photos they currently have, and if they have better quality photos then those should be made available as a layer or at a high enough zoom level (like Bing).
I use Google Earth to scout out potential hunting grounds in addition to exploring them in person. Unless these trees directly correspond to actual trees, this is a step backward as far as I'm concerned. They'd be better off obtaining higher-resolution images like Bing's "Bird's Eye View" feature, which only works in very limited areas but it's great where they have it.
...because it's impossible for anyone to rate a movie they saw before Netflix was around
I think you confused two parts of the article...
“We were able to move swiftly,” Izbrand said. “We are offering credit monitoring and identity-theft protection and any other assistance our employees want.” The credit and identity-theft services are being provided by an independent company, he said.
KCI is a publicly traded company that designs, markets and services products involved in the healing process and treatment of wounds. Its products include hospital beds and mattress replacements.
I disagree that the problem isn't that someone sent this spreadsheet to the entire company. It's not unreasonable for someone in HR to create something like that for a specific task, but it should be guarded closely. Maybe you meant it shouldn't have been so easily accessible that it could accidentally be emailed to the entire company, but that's not what you stated. That so-called bigwig should be reprimanded harshly if there's anyone above him.
Other than it growing to over 20 GB, nope, no problems at all.
Would the "stylus" be required for input? It is on any Wacom device.
While such a device is a pipe-dream for artists (and has been for a LONG time), I seriously doubt the public wants to give up the versatility of finger gestures in favor of a pen, even a pressure-sensitive one.
A few of the Wacom Bamboo tablets support stylus + multitouch. They're also some of the least expensive available.
because it's over short distances and serial isn't too slow
Try SRWare Iron. That's what I use when Firefox doesn't work.
In their own words: SRWare Iron: The browser of the future - based on the free Sourcecode "Chromium" - without any problems at privacy and security
This is an excellent point. I hope to see this implemented by law some day.
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Thanks Jim Duggan! The wiki looks like it's coming alone nicely.
The Locale application for Android allows you to create both reminders and custom phone settings profiles based on current location, which can be read through GPS, wifi, and other means.
I've lived in Blacksburg since 2002, and I was just talking about BEV to a friend (VT alum) who moved away a year ago and saw this Google blog post today. In my current house, which is close enough to walk downtown, I still can't get DSL. Fortunately Comcast 8Mb is just barely good enough for my purposes, but I don't make heavy use of torrents or anything like that.
At least I only pay $30/mo, and I still get to stream my favorite shows to my TV, although the quality isn't close to digital cable. I doubt this will improve in the foreseeable future though. We aren't getting FIOS and I'll be surprised when I can get better service for less than double the cost.
You can create a Local Computer Policy by running gpedit.msc on a workgroup computer.
Ali G: What is the bestest pin number? Is it your house number or your birthday?
3.5mm headphone adapter (first HTC android phone to move away from mini-usb only design)
My HTC Eris has a normal headphone jack
well, they gave us PowerShell in 2008... cygwin has also been available since 1995. It would be nice for us to have a powerful shell as the default, but I doubt you deal with end users much or you'd think twice about that.
You forgot to account for the numerous other components required to drive the LEDs. My bet is the capacitors are the first to go.
I have a ThinkPad X61 Tablet with the multitouch screen. In this case multitouch refers to the ability to use the stylus or your finger, and not multiple fingers, so the usability is limited. It does work out of the box in Fedora 11 though, including support for my finger as a pointer. I've had the tablet for two years and personally I think Linux tablet support is finally making some respectable progress.
It isn't the same purcahsing model as your typical FPS, but they still generate income. Whether it's through advertising or by allowing people to buy their way up in the game (with real money or by completing marketing offers), they all bring money in. There's also a much larger base of players for these types of games. I'm not saying they're the same by any means, but to discount them completely is just ignorant.