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Comment Re:The most insecure OS in the world (Score 3, Interesting) 136

Yes, as much as I hate to admit it, I have had WAY more Linux servers exploited than Windows servers.
 
I have set up hundreds of Windows Small Business servers and less than half as many production Linux servers. I only recall having 1 Windows server exploited, and that was because the customer set up an admin-level user with an extremely simple password and then opened RDP to the world.
 
On the other hand, I have had several Linux servers exploited via ProFTPD, Horde, Sendmail and other vulnerable services.

Comment Re:Replacement Co-Anchors (Score 1) 277

Except that CC most likely has way higher viewership numbers. A lot more people have CC than HBO.
 
I can see how it could be attractive in the short term to go with a lucrative HBO contract, but you run the risk of dwindling into obscurity since you are no longer a household name.

Comment Re:A new gig for him (Score 1) 277

I kind of think that the problem with politicians is that they are constantly looking to "spin" every situation.
 
I heard gunfire from my hotel room, I have been told that there are snipers all over this area... I could legitimately say we were under fire... right?

Comment Re:Questionable (Score 1) 277

I am with you both monkeyzoo and guyniraxn.
 
I think Jon's skill as an interviewer is unparalleled. His wit and charm always impress me. It is always apparent to me that he puts a great amount of thought and energy into the show.
 
However, the dick jokes really start to wear on me after a while. Seriously, try to find a single episode in the last 3 years that does NOT have a dick joke.... I doubt there are any.

Comment It's too bad that is has come to this (Score 1) 324

I used to always recommend download.com to non-technical users as a trusted source for freeware.
 
Now, unless it is available through the ninite.com installer, I don't recommend users download anything themselves.
 
I just went through a major ordeal with my mom's computer where I ended up having to ship the thing to me in order remove the infestation of malware she got because she was trying to install driver software herself. The stuff was basically making her computer unusable. I had to rebuild the box and remove her admin rights to her own machine just to protect her from herself.
 
I feel really bad for non-technical Windows these days....

Comment Re:Not me (Score 1) 255

My rule is this. If my commute for whatever reason begins to exceed cycling distance, I move so the job is back within cycling distance.

The main thing is a long commute should only ever really be temporary. It's not just the money spent on fuel, but the amazing amounts of time wasted on commuting especially by car when you can't do anything else while commuting.

I am in full support of this. I feel the same way

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