Continue to play that game and you won't end up hitting someone from behind. Just because you and I are the only ones who do that doesn't mean we aren't right.
I did this once. I turned on my lights while letting up on the accelerator...no braking. This made my rear running lights come on and it appeared I was braking. The car behind me nearly lost it at 65 mph. They locked up their brakes. Upon reflection I decided that I didn't want my actions to cause the death of someone else even if they were being an asshole.
Thank you for showing the common sense that is missing from most drivers. I think it is WAY too easy to get a license here in the US. Common courtesy is non-existent and people pay WAY too much attention to tasks other than the one at hand...driving. I will only talk on the phone hands free and then only for a very brief conversation. I don't eat while driving, and I certainly don't shave, put on makeup, or read while driving. Skillful driving requires paying attention!
It has taken them time to realize that they must constantly improve their OS...not just add bells and whistles and additional pretty GUI. I think in time they will realize their monopolistic strategies are counterproductive too.
This comment alone proves my point. How many times did they delay Vista? Why? Because they finally have a clue that rushing a product to market before it is ready is WRONG. I don't expect Vista to be perfect. It's way too big for that. But, they are TRYING to produce a quality product and IMPROVE upon their previous efforts.
I'll take the karma hit for this I'm sure...but...MS has consistently improved on their operating systems. I'm not saying they are the best available, just that they have consistently improved. From my experience every new OS they have released has been an improvement over the previous (ME excepted). Just because they aren't Apple or a Linux flavor doesn't mean they are worthless. Keep in mind they are the major OS in use both for home and business and that they are TRYING to improve. If for nothing else, they should be applauded for their efforts.
I think this really the key. Kind of compares to the idea that the appearance of impropriety is as bad as actual impropriety. A paper trail helps but there are an awful lot of people out there who just don't trust computers at all because they know that computers and their results can be manipulated. Their confidence in their own ability to fill out the ballot manually and drop it in a box certainly increases their confidence that their vote will be counted correctly...especially if they also have confidence in the method that the paper ballots are tallied.
The issue might be better viewed as bundling two products that are riddled with security holes together. Two bads = bad squared! You certainly can't claim the same of Apple.
Pick a theme! Over 8 years with a previous employer that required a password change every 90 days I pretty quickly picked a theme for my passwords. Video games I play with some letters substituted by numbers (l33t) and favorite comic strip characters altered the same way were a couple. I've also done all left handed passwords and a previous theme with original passwords done backwards. I never forget which theme I'm currently using so I find it easier to remember what I just changed my password to.
I understand your point but it's kind of hard to prove a negative. I happened to be a customer of this bank before I started working for them and really didn't think twice about handling my finances online with them due to security concerns on their part. My concern was making sure my end was secure. I expect companies of this size to have their shit in order. It's the smaller guys I worry about. In general, the big guys get their security problems from losing backup tapes or having a laptop stolen. The little guys seem to get hacked more often...unless you're talking about the US government and that's a whole different story.
You make a great point but don't address my point of the use of the word "profound". I'm currently working for a VERY large bank and it doesn't seem to be significantly impacted. From my admittedly biased view they seem to be putting a lot more resources into expanding their IT based offerings than fighting bad guys. Between their offerings for private individuals, small businesses, large corporations, and other banks it seems most of what they do is try to offer more services. They definitely aren't running scared. I see "profound" to be affecting a whole lot more than just having to convince the bank that someone stole money from my account.
Well said. ALL operating systems have vulnerabilities for those who are educated enough to exploit them. And, keep in mind social engineering. I think all vulnerabilities eventually boil down to users. You may have the best security possible on the computer but a few beers or a post-it note can cause a security breach.
I'm not sure we are experiencing a "profound failure" of security. "Profound" is a pretty extreme description. To me it implies a whole lot more problems than we really see. Hacking multiple power utilities to fail an entire country's grid might apply. What we really see is the failure of a fair number of ignorant individual users to secure their systems and some odds and ends type of security breaches of business and government entities. It's not like the major stock markets of multiple countries are being brought down or nukes have been launched. That could always potentially happen but what kind of really dire (profound) consequences have been seen?
I don't see cancellation as being necessary. Perhaps a more moderate, phased in approach would work. Start with magnet type schools and go from there. Taking time to do it right makes sense but to outright cancel seems extreme.
I don't know where you are coming up with the age of 50 for my kids. It seems you're assuming I die of old age. I'm only 40 and certainly can procreate for many years in the future. That's a lot of time and private schools and good colleges aren't cheap by any means. My 19 year old bonus son (stepson) is not likely to be very financially successful due to mental and physical challenges but should I not help provide for his future kids' education? Some might say he shouldn't procreate due to his challenges but that's a moot point considering his bright and wonderful girlfriend is pregnant.
I have life insurance. It will pay off the mortgage, pay our minimal outstanding debts, and leave a little more. Why shouldn't my works benefit them even more? How is the public covering for them? Because they don't have free rein to MY works? They are my works and I should be able to convey their benefits where I wish. I'm not asking for centuries worth of proceeds to go to my great, great, great fucking descendants. And...for all you know I've imposed a "root, hog, or die" clause where they have to do for themselves before they get ANY benefit from my works. I don't see your point at all.
I'm all for that. Two year option to extend copyright for heirs and/or trust should be sufficient. I just wouldn't want legitimate interests to be screwed.
Your choices are probably not all that limited. We have internet access for my wife's laptop through a cellular provider when she is not home. That's an option for anyone in the range of a cell tower plus you have may have dial up (and/or DSL), cable, satellite, or free wireless at a cafe. If Comcast is your only option then I feel for you.
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Continue to play that game and you won't end up hitting someone from behind. Just because you and I are the only ones who do that doesn't mean we aren't right.
I did this once. I turned on my lights while letting up on the accelerator...no braking. This made my rear running lights come on and it appeared I was braking. The car behind me nearly lost it at 65 mph. They locked up their brakes. Upon reflection I decided that I didn't want my actions to cause the death of someone else even if they were being an asshole.
Thank you for showing the common sense that is missing from most drivers. I think it is WAY too easy to get a license here in the US. Common courtesy is non-existent and people pay WAY too much attention to tasks other than the one at hand...driving. I will only talk on the phone hands free and then only for a very brief conversation. I don't eat while driving, and I certainly don't shave, put on makeup, or read while driving. Skillful driving requires paying attention!
I'll tell you why your karma got pounded.
1. If you're like me then your reflexes and driving skills are in the top 10%. That means the other 90% aren't capable of driving to our abilities.
2. I recognize #1 and drive like a human being to keep from being in an accident because others' skills aren't on my level.
3. Those who are skilled drivers and those who aren't both cuss you for being an aggressive, asshole of a driver.
It has taken them time to realize that they must constantly improve their OS...not just add bells and whistles and additional pretty GUI. I think in time they will realize their monopolistic strategies are counterproductive too.
"You say that as if it is not expected. Improving with every release seems like a minimal expectation."
With MS it seems to be a fairly new and much needed expectation. That's why I'll grudgingly give them props.
"How long have they been trying with vista?"
This comment alone proves my point. How many times did they delay Vista? Why? Because they finally have a clue that rushing a product to market before it is ready is WRONG. I don't expect Vista to be perfect. It's way too big for that. But, they are TRYING to produce a quality product and IMPROVE upon their previous efforts.
I'll take the karma hit for this I'm sure...but...MS has consistently improved on their operating systems. I'm not saying they are the best available, just that they have consistently improved. From my experience every new OS they have released has been an improvement over the previous (ME excepted). Just because they aren't Apple or a Linux flavor doesn't mean they are worthless. Keep in mind they are the major OS in use both for home and business and that they are TRYING to improve. If for nothing else, they should be applauded for their efforts.
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"high degree of confidence"
I think this really the key. Kind of compares to the idea that the appearance of impropriety is as bad as actual impropriety. A paper trail helps but there are an awful lot of people out there who just don't trust computers at all because they know that computers and their results can be manipulated. Their confidence in their own ability to fill out the ballot manually and drop it in a box certainly increases their confidence that their vote will be counted correctly...especially if they also have confidence in the method that the paper ballots are tallied.
The issue might be better viewed as bundling two products that are riddled with security holes together. Two bads = bad squared! You certainly can't claim the same of Apple.
Shouldn't this article be rated redundant?
Pick a theme! Over 8 years with a previous employer that required a password change every 90 days I pretty quickly picked a theme for my passwords. Video games I play with some letters substituted by numbers (l33t) and favorite comic strip characters altered the same way were a couple. I've also done all left handed passwords and a previous theme with original passwords done backwards. I never forget which theme I'm currently using so I find it easier to remember what I just changed my password to.
My wife is really pissing me off tonight.
I understand your sarcasm but you do of course actually have it right. IF more parents were doing a better job then it would be a moot issue.
I understand your point but it's kind of hard to prove a negative. I happened to be a customer of this bank before I started working for them and really didn't think twice about handling my finances online with them due to security concerns on their part. My concern was making sure my end was secure. I expect companies of this size to have their shit in order. It's the smaller guys I worry about. In general, the big guys get their security problems from losing backup tapes or having a laptop stolen. The little guys seem to get hacked more often...unless you're talking about the US government and that's a whole different story.
You make a great point but don't address my point of the use of the word "profound". I'm currently working for a VERY large bank and it doesn't seem to be significantly impacted. From my admittedly biased view they seem to be putting a lot more resources into expanding their IT based offerings than fighting bad guys. Between their offerings for private individuals, small businesses, large corporations, and other banks it seems most of what they do is try to offer more services. They definitely aren't running scared. I see "profound" to be affecting a whole lot more than just having to convince the bank that someone stole money from my account.
Well said. ALL operating systems have vulnerabilities for those who are educated enough to exploit them. And, keep in mind social engineering. I think all vulnerabilities eventually boil down to users. You may have the best security possible on the computer but a few beers or a post-it note can cause a security breach.
I'm not sure we are experiencing a "profound failure" of security. "Profound" is a pretty extreme description. To me it implies a whole lot more problems than we really see. Hacking multiple power utilities to fail an entire country's grid might apply. What we really see is the failure of a fair number of ignorant individual users to secure their systems and some odds and ends type of security breaches of business and government entities. It's not like the major stock markets of multiple countries are being brought down or nukes have been launched. That could always potentially happen but what kind of really dire (profound) consequences have been seen?
Dude! You have minesweeper at work/school? I wish...
I don't see cancellation as being necessary. Perhaps a more moderate, phased in approach would work. Start with magnet type schools and go from there. Taking time to do it right makes sense but to outright cancel seems extreme.
I don't know where you are coming up with the age of 50 for my kids. It seems you're assuming I die of old age. I'm only 40 and certainly can procreate for many years in the future. That's a lot of time and private schools and good colleges aren't cheap by any means. My 19 year old bonus son (stepson) is not likely to be very financially successful due to mental and physical challenges but should I not help provide for his future kids' education? Some might say he shouldn't procreate due to his challenges but that's a moot point considering his bright and wonderful girlfriend is pregnant.
I have life insurance. It will pay off the mortgage, pay our minimal outstanding debts, and leave a little more. Why shouldn't my works benefit them even more? How is the public covering for them? Because they don't have free rein to MY works? They are my works and I should be able to convey their benefits where I wish. I'm not asking for centuries worth of proceeds to go to my great, great, great fucking descendants. And...for all you know I've imposed a "root, hog, or die" clause where they have to do for themselves before they get ANY benefit from my works. I don't see your point at all.
I'm all for that. Two year option to extend copyright for heirs and/or trust should be sufficient. I just wouldn't want legitimate interests to be screwed.
Your choices are probably not all that limited. We have internet access for my wife's laptop through a cellular provider when she is not home. That's an option for anyone in the range of a cell tower plus you have may have dial up (and/or DSL), cable, satellite, or free wireless at a cafe. If Comcast is your only option then I feel for you.