Comment Terrible (Score 1) 258
I have dropbox on both ext4 and xfs. This would force me to migrate to another solution on all of my computers. The technical reason is totally wrong, I suspect marketing, financial reasons.
Comment Re:Just use KeePass (Score 1) 156
I've also been using keepass for years with password file in Dropbox. Syncs between all of my devices including linux PCs and Jolla phone (Sailfish). Even on terminal with keepassc (dropbox works also fine in terminal). Then there is an increasing number of sites accepting TOTP 2FA. You then also need your phone or tablet with a TOTP application, but it doesn't feel like too much hassle.
Comment Re:Linux support? (Score 1) 67
Especially for slashdotters, there is this appropriate site to get your latest kernel: https://imasheep.hurrdurr.org/
Comment Poor Linux support (Score 3, Interesting) 199
Still haven't found any good alternatives that just works in Linux, other than the trusty old Logitech (MX series are nice).
Comment I can't believe (Score 1) 210
this is slashdot. Here is my suggestion for future scientists. Why not connect a multiplexer of sorts (computer controlled) in between the head and the new body and then remap the nerve signals as required.
Comment SSL and HSTS (Score 1) 353
From the ones already listed, and in addition, I would like to point out HTTPS-everywhere, Calomel SSL Validation and Strict Transport Security (HSTS is important!). FlagFox for fun.
Submission + - Jolla Crowdfunds its First Tablet
SmartAboutThings writes: Jolla is another rising star in the tech world, having recently expanded its smartphone sales into more countries across the world, with India included. Jolla’s Sailfish OS is considered by many as a direct successor to Nokia and Intel’s MeeGo and the N9 mobile phone, but only its software is based on the open-sourced components of MeeGo. And now it seems that the company is ready to start the production of their very first tablet .
The Jolla Tablet features a 7.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1563. The device is powered by a 1.8GHz 64-bit quad-core Intel processor, comes with a 32GB of storage, has 2GB of RAM and a 5MP rear camera. Judging by its size, we can see that this is another take on the iPad Mini and even on the ‘sister’ company Nokia. While there aren’t too many Sailfish-specific apps available, just like the phone, Jolla’s tablet will be compatible with Android apps.
The Jolla Tablet features a 7.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1563. The device is powered by a 1.8GHz 64-bit quad-core Intel processor, comes with a 32GB of storage, has 2GB of RAM and a 5MP rear camera. Judging by its size, we can see that this is another take on the iPad Mini and even on the ‘sister’ company Nokia. While there aren’t too many Sailfish-specific apps available, just like the phone, Jolla’s tablet will be compatible with Android apps.
Submission + - European Court of Justice strikes down data retention law
nachtkap writes: The BBC reports:
The EU's top court has declared "invalid" an EU law requiring telecoms firms to store citizens' communications data for up to two years. The EU Data Retention Directive was adopted in 2006. The European Court of Justice says it violates two basic rights — respect for private life and protection of personal data.
Germany's supreme court did call on the ECJ to look into this issue as well.
GNOME 3.8 Released Featuring New "Classic" Mode 267
Hot on the heels of the Gtk+ 3.8 release comes GNOME 3.8. There are a few general UI improvements, but the highlight for many is the new Classic mode that replaces fallback. Instead of using code based on the old GNOME panel, Classic emulates the feel of GNOME 2 through Shell extensions (just like Linux Mint's Cinnamon interface). From the release notes: "Classic mode is a new feature for those people who prefer a more traditional desktop experience. Built entirely from GNOME 3 technologies, it adds a number of features such as an application menu, a places menu and a window switcher along the bottom of the screen. Each of these features can be used individually or in combination with other GNOME extensions."
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