Comment Re:We should do that here (Score 2) 123
Da! Also all media should be state owned and operated. In these tumultuous times we simply can not afford foreign threat actors poisoning the minds of the people.
Comment Re:Well duh (Score 3, Interesting) 127
Used to be true before windows 10. What actually happens in windows 10 is Windows Update will detect your computer is from shitvendor and install their shitware all over automatically. There is no escape.
Comment Re:Well, let's see how Google fixes this (Score 1) 85
HTC Desire 310 kernel version appears to be 3.4.5. There's nothing to fix.
Comment Re:awkward! (Score 1) 184
Windows can't trigger the bug because it doesn't use that feature.
Submission + - Linux kernel adopts code of conduct (theregister.co.uk)
Motor writes: In a move aimed a solving a non-problem, the Linux kernel mailing list has adopted a code of conduct. The Linux kernel is one of the most successful pieces of software ever. It's built on a process that deals with a staggering number of changes to a stable product on a daily basis. Despite this huge achievement — based on the simple idea of being honest and direct — they have had to give in to the pressure from serial complainers and introduce a complaints procedure.
What will this mean for the Kernel? In my experience once this kind of HR gets hold, it's used by those who have little or nothing to contribute in order to raise their profile and/or get revenge on anyone who proves them wrong. Right now, all you need to contribute to the Linux kernel is a PC, talent and the will to do it. Once this gets hold you'll be signing agreements and consent forms, attending sensitivity training and disciplinary meetings because someone was 'triggered'.
But... maybe you have more positive experiences?
What will this mean for the Kernel? In my experience once this kind of HR gets hold, it's used by those who have little or nothing to contribute in order to raise their profile and/or get revenge on anyone who proves them wrong. Right now, all you need to contribute to the Linux kernel is a PC, talent and the will to do it. Once this gets hold you'll be signing agreements and consent forms, attending sensitivity training and disciplinary meetings because someone was 'triggered'.
But... maybe you have more positive experiences?
Submission + - Google Announces Android 5.1 (blogspot.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Google has officially announced Android Lollipop 5.1. This is a small update to the mobile operating system. The main features include support for multiple SIM cards, high definition voice calls on supported devices, and the ability to joining Wi-Fi networks and managed Bluetooth pairings through Quick Settings. The biggest features is "Device Protection." They say, "With Device Protection, your lost or stolen device will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account — even if someone resets your device to factory settings. This feature will be available on most Android phones and tablets shipped with Android 5.1 in addition to Nexus 6 and Nexus 9."
Senator Makes NASA Complete $350 Million Testing Tower That It Will Never Use 342
Hugh Pickens DOT Com writes "Phillip Swarts reports in the Washington Times that NASA is completing a $350 million rocket-engine testing tower at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi that it doesn't want and will never use. 'Because the Constellation Program was canceled in 2010, the A-3's unique testing capabilities will not be needed and the stand will be mothballed upon completion (PDF),, said NASA's inspector general. The A-3 testing tower will stand 300 feet and be able to withstand 1 million pounds of thrust (PDF). The massive steel structure is designed to test how rocket engines operate at altitudes of up to 100,000 feet by creating a vacuum within the testing chamber to simulate the upper reaches of the atmosphere. Although NASA does not expect to use the tower after construction, it's compelled by legislation from Sen. Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), who says the testing tower will help maintain the research center's place at the forefront of U.S. space exploration. 'Stennis Space Center is the nation's premier rocket engine testing facility,' says Wicker. 'It is a magnet for public and private research investment because of infrastructure projects like the A-3 test stand. In 2010, I authored an amendment to require the completion of that particular project, ensuring the Stennis facility is prepared for ever-changing technologies and demands.' Others disagree, calling the project the 'Tower of Pork' and noting that the unused structure will cost taxpayers $840,000 a year to maintain. 'Current federal spending trends are not sustainable, and if NASA can make a relatively painless contribution to deficit reduction by shutting down an unwanted program, why not let it happen?' says Pete Sepp, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union. 'It's not rocket science, at least fiscally.'"
Comment Re:Why? (Score 1) 256
HDMI is just glorified DVI-D. There is no special HDMI mode.
Submission + - British Porn-Censoring MP Has Website Defaced With Porn
twoheadedboy writes: Claire Perry MP, who has been the main driver of the UK government's plans for default blocking of pornography, has had her website plastered in porn by hackers. But the story only just begins there. Notable blogger Guido Fawkes, otherwise known as Paul Staines, posted on the matter, only to later be accused of sponsoring the hacking himself. During some back and forth over Twitter, it appeared Perry was "confused", as she said Fawkes had posted a link to the defaced page, when he had only shown a screenshot of the site. Given the backlash against the government's plans to censor porn and its technical fallacies, the event could be particularly embarrassing for Perry. She is not commenting on the matter, whilst Staines has threatened to sue unless Perry offers a retraction of her claim he had anything to do with the hack.
Submission + - DMCA Safe Harbor May Not Apply To Old Copyrighted Works
tlhIngan writes: On Tuesday, the New York appellate court denied Grooveshark the DMCA safe harbor protection on songs like Johnny B. Goode. What happened was due to an oddity in the law, the DMCA does not apply to state-licensed copyrighted works (those copyrighted before February 15, 1972). What happened was Congress overhauled copyright law to make it a Federal matter, but all works prior to that date still come under common-law and state statutes. The end result is that Grooveshark does not have DMCA safe harbor protection for older works and may be sued for copyright infringement (barring other agreements, e.g., UMG and YouTube), even though they fully comply with the DMCA otherwise, taking down copyrighted materials. Grooveshark is a "music locker" service allowing users to upload music for others to listen to.
Comment Re:Who cares? (Score 1) 3
Do you go buy a gasoline car and spend your time trying to convert it to diesel and bitch that fuel system cant take it or that it doesnt' have glow plugs?
More like only being able to use fuel from a single Microsoft gas station. Not that the fuel is anything special, but their pump is the only one that knows the magic hand shake to open your car's tank. This is all to protect your car's engine from bad quality fuel, of course.
Submission + - Amarok 2.6 Music Player Released (kde.org) 1
jrepin writes: "KDE is proud to announce version 2.6 of Amarok music player. While it brings a reasonable set of new features, the focus of this release was on bug fixing and improving the overall stability. The new features are a complete overhaul of the iPod, iPad and iPhone support including solid support for device playlists; transcoding for iPod-like and USB Mass Storage devices; the Free Music Chart service is now activated by default; embedded cover support for Ogg and FLAC files; and album art support for tracks on the filesystem and USB Mass Storage devices."
Submission + - Valve Removes Right for Class Action Claims from EULA (ausgamers.com) 2
trawg writes: "Valve have joined the list of companies that have altered their terms and conditions to prevent users from filing a class action suit. Their official statement says that such claims "impose unnecessary expense and delay" and are "designed to benefit the class action lawyers". A new arbitration process is also included, in which Valve will reimburse costs (under certain circumstances) when dispute resolution can't be solved through their normal support process."
Submission + - Teenager arrested in England for criticising Olympic athlete on Twitter (guardian.co.uk) 14
An anonymous reader writes: A teenager from Dorset, England was arrested for sending a Twitter message to Olympic athlete Tom Daley saying: "You let your dad down i hope you know that." Police arrested the 17 year old boy as part of an investigation into "malicious tweets" after Daley and his team mate missed out on a medal. Daley's father died from cancer last year.
While it is rarely used and the police have not indicated whether they are pressing charges, the Communications Act 2003 s.127 covers the sending of improper messages. Section 127(1)(a) relates to a message that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. Shaun duffy was convicted and sentenced earlier this year under Scots law.
I look forward to tens of thousands of arrests across England over the next few days as all public remarks which may cause offence, regardless of their target, are investigated by the law.
While it is rarely used and the police have not indicated whether they are pressing charges, the Communications Act 2003 s.127 covers the sending of improper messages. Section 127(1)(a) relates to a message that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. Shaun duffy was convicted and sentenced earlier this year under Scots law.
I look forward to tens of thousands of arrests across England over the next few days as all public remarks which may cause offence, regardless of their target, are investigated by the law.
Submission + - Valve Software Confirms Work on Steam Client for LInux (valvesoftware.com)
oakgrove writes: "Valve Software today in a new blog devoted specifically to Steam on Linux called Steam'd Penguins has confirmed that for more than a year a Steam client has been in the works for Ubuntu Linux. Also, in the blog post it has been confirmed that a working port of Left for Dead 2 is currently fully playable."
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