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Comment Re:Most ERP systems do not have the data encrypted (Score 1) 206

Using a classical cipher is no better than not using a cipher at all, hence no encryption.

I call bullshit. Sure, most classical ciphers are much much weaker than a modern cipher, but there are some that if properly implemented are really bloody strong. Ever hear of a one-time pad? Oh, yeah, that's right...it's a classical cipher. And it just so happens that it can be used to provide perfect secrecy. Yeah, it's a pain to implement right...so for every day use it isn't practical. Modern asymmetric encryption systems are great, but it relies on a mathematical problem that could very easily be solved in the near future. We can pretend that modern encryption systems are flawless, or we can remember that they, too, have their flaws that could very well become their downfall quite quickly. But this is slashdot, where bullshitting passes as informative.

Government

Timetable App Developer Gets Nastygram From Transit Sydney 378

mikesd81 writes "ZDNet Australia writes that NSW state corporation RailCorp has threatened a Sydney software developer with legal action if he fails to withdraw a train timetable application that is currently the second-most-popular application in its category in Apple's App Store. Alvin Singh created Transit Sydney after he began teaching himself how to program in Cocoa Mobile. Within days of its Feb 18 release, Singh received a cease and desist notice from Rail Corporation NSW, the government body that administers Sydney's CityRail network. The email states: 'I advise that copyright in all CityRail timetables is owned by RailCorp. ... Any use of these timetables in a manner which breaches copyright by a third party can only occur through the grant of a suitable licence by RailCorp.'"
Displays

Sony Shows Off Flexible OLED Screens At CES 150

An anonymous reader writes "Sony's stand at CES had a small area set aside for flexible OLED screens, along with three mock-ups of possible OLED devices (including one stunning ultra-portable with no hinge and a single display for both screen and keyboard). There was also a working OLED screen being bent back and forth while playing a video clip. Does this mean roll-up, low-power colour screens will soon hit the market? Not unless OLED prices come down — Sony's stunning XEL-1 OLED TV costs $2,500, but only has an 11in screen ..."
Mozilla

Minefield Shows the (Really) Fast Future of Firefox 412

zootropole writes "If you are using Firefox 3 (or even Chrome) you should consider taking a look at Mozilla's Minefield. This browser (alpha version yet, but stable) would give a new meaning to 'fast browsing experience.' Some Firefox extensions aren't supported, but riding the fastest javascript engine on the planet definitely worth a try. Minefield's install won't affect your Firefox, so there's no risk trying it. It's fast. Really. And I'm loving it." Reviews popping up around the web are overwhelmingly positive, calling the upcoming browser crazy fast, blisteringly fast, etc.

Comment It's all about the storyline baby! (Score 2, Insightful) 309

RPGs always have been and always will rely upon the storytelling as the most important element in the game. RPGs, unlike many other genres, have the storylines that give you the gut wrenching hatred when one of your comrades is killed, and an overwhelming feeling of success after you have conquered an RPG after 50 hours of gameplay. Don't get me wrong, I love other genres, but the RPG represents the creative genius in the world of game developement.

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