RE: Cryptogram: Palladium Only for DRM

2002-09-20 Thread James A. Donald
-- On 19 Sep 2002 at 11:13, AARG! Anonymous wrote: Of course, those like Lucky who believe that trusted computing technology is evil incarnate are presumably rejoicing at this news. Microsoft's patent will limit the application of this technology. And the really crazy people are the

Re: Cryptogram: Palladium Only for DRM

2002-09-20 Thread David Wagner
AARG! Anonymous wrote: Lucky Green wrote: In the interest of clarity, it probably should be mentioned that any claims Microsoft may make stating that Microsoft will not encrypt their software or software components when used with Palladium of course only applies to Microsoft [...] First, it

Re: Cryptogram: Palladium Only for DRM

2002-09-20 Thread Alan Braggins
Of course, those like Lucky who believe that trusted computing technology is evil incarnate are presumably rejoicing at this news. Microsoft's patent will limit the application of this technology. In what way is in the desktop of almost every naive user a usefully limited application?

Re: software-defined radio killer app

2002-09-20 Thread Ken Brown
The biggest police station in western Europe is being built less than half a mile from where I live. Your phone will keep on ringing and ringing... Major Variola (ret) wrote: In some parts of rural america, folks signal the presence of cops by flashing their headlights when driving.

Re: software-defined radio killer app

2002-09-20 Thread Major Variola (ret)
At 07:04 PM 9/18/02 -0700, Meyer Wolfsheim wrote: People who want to play with gizmos to avoid becoming revenue sources will buy radar detectors (unless they live in places like VA, where it is illegal to possess radar detection devices.) People who like to *play* with gizmos will employ radar

Bit Commitment Blues

2002-09-20 Thread Eugen Leitl
[via SomeMailingList] http://home.datawest.net/staym/commit.html Bit Commitment Blues by Mike Stay You think I got zero knowledge, But I know you done me wrong. Just commit to me baby, So's I can sing a happier song! One bit of commitment, That's all I really need, So send me your hashed

RE: cybersecurity proclamations vs. specific-application security

2002-09-20 Thread Trei, Peter
Major Variola (ret)[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Instead of protecting the whole net, those responsible for 'critical' services should be held responsible for their app. Use an air-gap, your refinery/dam/etc control doesn't need to be online. If you must use networking for

[BrinWorld] Store spycam witnesses beating

2002-09-20 Thread A.Melon
Woman wanted for child abuse after store spycam witnesses beating: http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/Midwest/09/20/video.child.beating/index.html SOUTH BEND, Indiana (CNN) -- The woman caught on videotape seemingly beating her 4-year-old daughter in the parking lot of a Kohl's Department Store in

Found Object at Party: Knife/pliers multi-tool

2002-09-20 Thread Tim May
I found a stainless steel locking pliers multi-tool behind my ice chest on my deck. Someone probably used it at the party as a bottle opener and forgot it was there. Perhaps it was left on the lid of the ice chest and it rolled off in the semi-darkness when someone else opened the lid. It's