Archive for July, 2008

Finally!

Tom Worthington wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptApple finally patched BIND and the ARD local root exploit. A month to two weeks after everyone else patched BIND, but at least they didn’t wait until 10.5.5 as I’d feared they would.
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AdFuck

Ploni Almoni wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt
One of the most irritating topics that people seem to want to talk about ad nauseum is how to make money online. Frankly, I’m sick and tired of reading horrible advice on this subject, and I’m even more sick and tired of responding to […]

Mojave Experiment

Jordan wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptA reaction to the Mojave Experiment. For all of you who don’t know what is the Mojave Experiment let me just explain to you what it is, It is a special project by Microsoft to test Windows Vista, and here’s how it goes, they gather […]

RMS endorses genius bar DDOS

unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptHere is his email on the “linux-elitists” mailing list in support of the “protesters” who tie up the support que at apple stores. Oh yes, he also says “I am not a supporter of Linux”, for those who might want to support his stance because […]

+ Unlocking the Mystery of a Computer from 100 BC

unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptother topics: click a “category” or use search box
The Antikythera Mechanism, sometimes called the first analog computer, was recovered more than a century ago in the wreckage of a ship that sank off the tiny island of Antikythera, north of Crete.  Research has shown that […]

10 Famous Hackers

Adrienne Edwards wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptSometimes I believe Jon Ward reads my mind.  The irony behind this post is I was just reading about Tsutomu Shimomura and his “run in” with Kevin Mitnick (See Jon’s Story).  To say the least, I was impressed by the next two paragraphs from […]

DNS flaw leaves Mac OS X Server users at risk

SMallard wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptDNS flaw leaves Mac OS X Server users at risk.
Apple, are you interested in the enterprise market or not? This flaw has been known for several months, and is widely regarded as the internet security flaw of the decade. Linux, BSD, Solaris, and even Microsoft, […]

Who’s the 1%?

Ploni Almoni wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe wrong kind of 1%.
Apparently you don’t get interactive support from Apple for your Mobile Me email problems if you’re not part of the “1% who lost email”. How they know ahead of time if you’re from the 1% who deserve support, as opposed […]

Psystar Retains Law Firm with Past Success Against Apple

Ploni Almoni wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptPsystar Retains Law Firm with Past Success Against Apple.
Looks like this is going to be an interesting fight.
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Adidas Jr. Phenom Basketball Camp

wallaceb wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptHi All,
I’ve missed you much. It seems like forever since I’ve talked to you guys. My family & I had an uneventful day of travel to the West Coast. We are so excited about the Adidas Phenom Camp and visiting the San Diego Zoo. My […]