Comment How do we know if they're e-cheating? (Score 1) 98
Will there be auditing of their controllers to detect "performance enhancing code"?
Comment Re:propaganda (Score 1) 252
...What's changed?...
While you're correct that the effort level to moderate hasn't kept up, I think the bigger reason is that the social media companies figured out that they make way more money keeping everyone at each other's throats. They don't have a backup plan for limiting doomscrolling.
Comment Self Driving Crash Test Dummies (Score 1) 278
Didn't see this posted but what the hell. Would this be a good opportunity to push self driving cars forward? These DUIs need to get to work, we need real world testing of these steering wheel-free Google cars. Might save a few folks who made a mistake from falling into a hole they can't crawl out of. Morally superior types have their Scarlet Letter in the form of the Google Dorkmobiles. Cameras everywhere inside/out to make sure the system isn't gamed. I'm sure I've ludicrously simplified the issues, but think there is an opportunity here.
Submission + - Microsoft Suspending "Patch Tuesday" emails?
outofluck70 writes: Got an email today from Microsoft, text is below. They are no longer going to send out emails regarding patches, you have to use RSS or keep visiting their security sites. They blame "governmental policies" as the reason. What could the real reason be? Anybody in the know?
From the email:
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Title: Microsoft Security Notifications
Issued: June 27, 2014
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Notice to IT professionals:
As of July 1, 2014, due to changing governmental policies concerning the issuance of automated electronic messaging, Microsoft is suspending the use of email notifications that announce the
following:
* Security bulletin advance notifications
* Security bulletin summaries
* New security advisories and bulletins
* Major and minor revisions to security advisories and bulletins
In lieu of email notifications, you can subscribe to one or more of the RSS feeds described on the Security TechCenter website.
For more information, or to sign up for an RSS feed, visit the Microsoft Technical Security Notifications webpage at http://technet.microsoft.com/s....
From the email:
********************************************************************
Title: Microsoft Security Notifications
Issued: June 27, 2014
********************************************************************
Notice to IT professionals:
As of July 1, 2014, due to changing governmental policies concerning the issuance of automated electronic messaging, Microsoft is suspending the use of email notifications that announce the
following:
* Security bulletin advance notifications
* Security bulletin summaries
* New security advisories and bulletins
* Major and minor revisions to security advisories and bulletins
In lieu of email notifications, you can subscribe to one or more of the RSS feeds described on the Security TechCenter website.
For more information, or to sign up for an RSS feed, visit the Microsoft Technical Security Notifications webpage at http://technet.microsoft.com/s....
Comment Re: The day human beings become rational ... (Score 0) 1029
Why no Pulp Fiction? I am genuinely curious, as I see Resevoir Dogs on your list, but feel Pulp Fiction is the better film. Guess that's the torture you speak of from year 94 to 05.
Comment Re:The question is... (Score 0) 193
Doesn't the Apple store count a book as an "app"?
Comment Re:You don't (Score 1) 683
Just curious if you've spoken about Ken McElvain before on Slashdot, I seem to remember similar comments in a past about a "Ken" maybe it was you. While not a programmer myself, the success of my job depends upon good code. I have good vendors and bad ones. One is particularly good, and I wonder what his code looks like. I know that sounds idiotic, but looking at it wouldn't help me do my job better (can't code). I wonder if he's more like the mad genius, or actually puts in helpful comments. Maybe one day I'll have enough spare time to check it out. Thanks for the insight.
Comment Better Eating through Chemistry (Score 2) 161
Pooping is overrated anyway.
Comment Re:And nothing of value was lost (Score 1) 346
...those mostly sound like made up bullshit job titles.
Ugh, how depressing. That these *don't* sound like BS job titles to me. I've fully absorbed the corporate poison. Guess I'll just wait for them to liquefy me and feed me to the next "battery".
Comment Re:No or few cultivated forms of social engagement (Score 1) 138
Don't be so modest, your English is better than just about any American's I know. The only tip off to you being across the pond was "socialising" which I believe is spelled correctly for Europeans. Not sure about "demografic" though, it's demographic in the USA. Also we usually spell the "90ies" as 90's
Otherwise, you've fully embarrassed my writing abilities, well done! :)
Comment You couldn't have waited... (Score 1) 75
until part 2 of TFA was available to post this?
"Look, something scary! Tune in next week when we find out more..."
Comment Re:Big Brother? (Score 1) 628
having children is a privilege that should be revoked at the Government's whim.
FTFY. Have you been stuck on a plane with some of these little monsters?
Comment Re:Hyperbole (Score 1) 672
Comment You mean there's hope for my 755p? (Score 1) 71
It was the only mobile form factor I enjoyed working with. I dropped it and smashed the screen the summer the Droidx came out. And though I've enjoyed the Droid, I hung on the 755p because... well,$1000 is a bit rich, but I'll be holding on to the shell a bit longer now.
Comment Re:Reviews (Score 1) 532
At this point, the only reason for B&M stores to exist is for time critical situations when you can't wait a day or two to get your item off the internet.
Indeed. Has anyone gone to staples and wandered over to their IT aisle? Jumpin Jehoshaphat! $35 for a USB hub!This is the realm of the Poorly Planned Trade Show.
