The problem is, switching to a case insensitive file system to a case sensitive one will break a lot of apps.
I know it's a temporary hack, and I agree that any coders who make such an assumption about case should fix their stuff, but usually the program will complain about what file it's looking for ("library" instead of "Library"), and you can go into the terminal and make a hard link from the incorrect one it's looking for to the properly "cased" one. I had to do that to a few apps's interal files in order to make them work.
For example, I look at the #1 application "Delicious Library" and wonder how it would fare with my collection of around 2000 CDs or my friend's 300 DVDs for that matter. I agree it is beautiful, but not very practical IMHO...
Isn't that the kind of collection though, that DL was designed for? It quickly scans in the barcode, adds it to your catalogue, and then you know you have it, or who you lent it to.
I for one have nearly 200 DVDs, and it gets crazy sometimes remembering which ones are mine, what I lent to who... Once I even bought 2 copies of the same movie, because I forgot I had lent my copy out... I've also lost 2-3 DVDs because I can't remember who I lent them to. I used to use a word file, then a slapped together database to keep track... But being able to just scan/type in the barcode to enter it in, is much easier. I definitely plan on checking DL out. It's the nicest looking DVD cataloguer I've seen so far.
so if a cop poked his head into your house because your front door was unlocked...you wouldn't mind?
Actually, in my neighborhood, they sent around an officer to advise people on how to save money on their insurance, pointing out stuff like window security, deadbolt strength, just general stuff. Things you wouldn't necessarily think of.
As I said, as long as all they did was note you had an open network, and handed you a pamphlet talking about wireless security, and nothing further, no, I wouldn't have a problem with it. (From what the article talks about) the officer is not so much poking his head in, but trying the knob, and finding it open, leaves a pamplet in your mailbox about locking doors. He doesn't actually open the door.
I don't see the harm. Now if they are doing anything like making notes on who's routers are open for future "fishing expeditions", I'd be concerned, but if all they're doing is saying "hey bud, your front door is unlocked, just ta let ya know..."
Seeing as how most people have no idea that their wireless routers are so insecure by default...
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The problem is, switching to a case insensitive file system to a case sensitive one will break a lot of apps.
I know it's a temporary hack, and I agree that any coders who make such an assumption about case should fix their stuff, but usually the program will complain about what file it's looking for ("library" instead of "Library"), and you can go into the terminal and make a hard link from the incorrect one it's looking for to the properly "cased" one. I had to do that to a few apps's interal files in order to make them work.
For example, I look at the #1 application "Delicious Library" and wonder how it would fare with my collection of around 2000 CDs or my friend's 300 DVDs for that matter. I agree it is beautiful, but not very practical IMHO ...
Isn't that the kind of collection though, that DL was designed for? It quickly scans in the barcode, adds it to your catalogue, and then you know you have it, or who you lent it to.
I for one have nearly 200 DVDs, and it gets crazy sometimes remembering which ones are mine, what I lent to who... Once I even bought 2 copies of the same movie, because I forgot I had lent my copy out... I've also lost 2-3 DVDs because I can't remember who I lent them to. I used to use a word file, then a slapped together database to keep track... But being able to just scan/type in the barcode to enter it in, is much easier. I definitely plan on checking DL out. It's the nicest looking DVD cataloguer I've seen so far.
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Must be my trusting canadian-ness that I don't pee myself if a cop knocks on my door... I still don't have to let him in...
so if a cop poked his head into your house because your front door was unlocked...you wouldn't mind?
Actually, in my neighborhood, they sent around an officer to advise people on how to save money on their insurance, pointing out stuff like window security, deadbolt strength, just general stuff. Things you wouldn't necessarily think of.
As I said, as long as all they did was note you had an open network, and handed you a pamphlet talking about wireless security, and nothing further, no, I wouldn't have a problem with it. (From what the article talks about) the officer is not so much poking his head in, but trying the knob, and finding it open, leaves a pamplet in your mailbox about locking doors. He doesn't actually open the door.
If they did, THEN I'd be concerned.
I don't see the harm. Now if they are doing anything like making notes on who's routers are open for future "fishing expeditions", I'd be concerned, but if all they're doing is saying "hey bud, your front door is unlocked, just ta let ya know..."
Seeing as how most people have no idea that their wireless routers are so insecure by default...