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My Leaky Wallet
My Leaky Wallet
09/14/2004 10:49 AMA closer inspection of a phone bill reveals a lost opportunity.
The Law of Leaky Abstractions
The Law of Leaky Abstractions
11/12/2002 09:37 AMTCP is a way to transmit data that is reliable. By this I mean: if
you send a message over a network using TCP, it will arrive, and it
won't be garbled or corrupted.
We use TCP for many things like fetching web pages and sending email.
The reliability of TCP is why every exciting email from embezzling
East Africans arrives in letter-perfect condition. O joy.
By comparison, there is another method of transmitting data called IP
which is unreliable. Nobody promises that your data will arrive, and
it might get messed up before it arrives. If you send a bunch of
messages with IP, don't be surprised if only half of them arrive, and
some of those are in a different order than the order in which they
were sent, and some of them have been replaced by alternate messages,
perhaps containing pictures of adorable baby orangutans, or more
likely just a lot of unreadable garbage that looks like the subject
line of Taiwanese spam.
Here's the magic part: TCP is built on top of IP. In other words, TCP
is obliged to somehow send data reliably using only an unreliable
tool. - Joel Spolsky
"tri" One of the most beautiful essays on science and computers I have
ever read. As brilliant as anything Lewis Thomas has
written.
"zeldman.hc"
Fix Your Leaky Wallet
Fix Your Leaky Wallet
06/21/2004 10:57 AMSmall daily financial sacrifices that can add up to a big payoff.
Agency says the Web is quite a leaky
place
Agency says the Web is quite a leaky
place
12/03/2003 07:24 PMFor example, if a certain John joined one of these sites, anyone can
go one of numerous search engines ? Google, Naver, Yahoo or Empas ?
and search on the ...
Icky Sticky Leaky PHPloat
Icky Sticky Leaky PHPloat
11/03/2003 01:01 AMAfter running PHP5 beta 2 for 2 days on Apache 1.3 (multi-threaded
SAPI on Windows), I was surprised to find that the process was taking
500 Mb. There must be lots of memory leaks. I'm pretty happy that most
PHP code just runs, but obviously it's not production ready.
Now the hard work starts, how to integrate new PHP5 functionality
without impacting old PHP4 code. After thinking a while, I realize
there are only a few things I can do to write portable code:
Unfortunately, most other features require explicit use of
keywords that are illegal in PHP4, eg. private, protected, implements,
etc. These require maintaining a separate codebase for both versions
of PHP, or some special pre-processing to be done on the code
depending on the versions.
Does anyone have a better suggestion?
PS: I will be releasing a new version of ADOdb soon, one that should
be compatible with PHP5.
Intel Said to Fix Leaky Chip Transistors
Intel Said to Fix Leaky Chip Transistors
11/05/2003 01:23 PMMiami Herald Nov 5 2003 12:18PM ET
Leaky Soyuz Makes Perfect Landing
Leaky Soyuz Makes Perfect Landing
05/03/2004 05:26 AMThree astronauts return safely from space with a bull's-eye touchdown
in Kazakhstan. Also: NASA says there's still hope for the Hubble.... A
Hollywood stunt pilot successfully tests a daring in-flight capture of
the Genesis probe.... and more. By Amit Asaravala.
Critical Update for Windows Media Player
(All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026)
Critical Update for Windows Media Player
(All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026)
02/11/2004 01:19 AMWhen a content owner creates an audio or video stream, they can add
script commands (such as URL script commands and custom script
commands) to be encoded in the stream. When the stream is played back,
the script commands can trigger events in an embedded player program,
or they can open your browser and then navigate to a Web page. This
behavior is by design
Windows Media Player (All Versions) for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 (KB832353)
Windows Media Player (All Versions) for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 (KB832353)
04/22/2004 01:20 AMAfter applying the Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands
(KB828026), some URL script commands do not fire even though they
would be expected to do so. In addition to the URL script command
issues, this package addresses an issue with the installer that would
cause 100% CPU utilization in certain scenarios.
NTSC-J, PAL, and SECAM TV Tuner Hotfix
for DirectX 9.0b on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
(KB825116)
NTSC-J, PAL, and SECAM TV Tuner Hotfix
for DirectX 9.0b on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
(KB825116)
11/04/2003 11:37 PMDirectX 9.0b was released on 7/23/03 to address the MIDI security
issue identified in bulletin MS03-030. A small number of non-security
fixes were also included in the release. One of these fixes caused
several TV Tuner capture card/driver combinations using video formats
other than NTSC (NTSC-J, PAL, SECAM) to no longer initialize correctly
on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Symptoms include
loss of capture functionality and potential inability to set/retain
device capture settings. This hotfix, documented further in Knowledge
Base article 825116, has been issued to correct the flaw.
11-04-03 update: The English hotfix package has been modified to allow
patching of all language installations supported by the affected
Operating Systems.
Actual Windows Manager v. 2.6 Turns the
Classic Windows Formula Upside-Down and
Offers a Much Better Way of Working with
Windows
Actual Windows Manager v. 2.6 Turns the
Classic Windows Formula Upside-Down and
Offers a Much Better Way of Working with
Windows
05/31/2004 02:00 PMActual Tools announced today the release of version 2.6 of Actual
Windows Manager, a revolutionary windows enhancement application for
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP. The program dramatically expands Windows
functionality and introduces a new window control system, more native
to human perception. Actual Tools team of software developers and
cognitive analysts tried to bring to life the alternative desktop
organization and control concept with the ultimate goal of creating a
truly anthropocentric computer environment. [PRWEB May 26, 2004]
Windows Media Player 6.4 for Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0
Windows Media Player 6.4 for Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0
05/18/2004 01:31 PMWindows Media Player 6.4 delivers high-quality audio and video for
users and organizations running Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT
4.0.
Executable to Temporarily Block Delivery
of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through
Automatic Updates and Windows Update
Executable to Temporarily Block Delivery
of Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through
Automatic Updates and Windows Update
08/11/2004 01:18 AMThis Microsoft signed executable creates the registry value and sets
the associated value that temporarily blocks the delivery Windows XP
SP2 to the system via Automatic Updates (AU) or Windows Update (WU).
The key used is
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate. The executable
creates the key value name ‘DoNotAllowXPSP2’ and sets its value to
‘1’
Please note that the executable has been tested only as a command-line
tool and not in conjunction with other systems management tools or
remote execution mechanisms.
System Services for the Windows Server
2003 Family and Windows XP Operating
Systems
System Services for the Windows Server
2003 Family and Windows XP Operating
Systems
06/14/2004 06:15 PMTroubleshooting Kerberos Delegation in
Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003
Troubleshooting Kerberos Delegation in
Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003
04/10/2004 12:43 PMThis white paper explains how to troubleshoot delegation issues that
can arise in Kerberos authentication scenarios. The paper summarizes
required infrastructure and describes Windows authentication
scenarios. The central discussion is organized around four
troubleshooting checklists: one each for Active Directory, client
application, middle tier, and back-end. The appendices detail
diagnostic tools and give examples of how to resolve problems in
typical IIS to SQL delegation scenarios.
Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows
Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows
08/11/2004 01:18 AMWhile recognizing the security benefits of Windows XP SP2, some
organizations have requested the ability to temporarily disable
delivery of this update via Automatic Updates (AU) and Windows Update
(WU). These organizations have populations of PCs, upon which they
have enabled AU. This is done to ensure that these PCs receive all
critical security updates. Since SP2 will start to be delivered to PCs
running Windows XP or Windows XP with SP1 via AU starting on August
16, these customers would like to temporarily block the delivery of
SP2 in order to provide additional time for validation and testing of
the update. In response to these requests, Microsoft is providing this
set of tools.
Please note that the mechanism to temporarily disable delivery of
Windows XP SP2 will be available for a period of 120 days (4 months)
from August 16. At the end of this period, Windows XP SP2 will be
delivered to all Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 1 systems.
Threats and Countermeasures: Security
Settings in Windows Server 2003 and
Windows XP
Threats and Countermeasures: Security
Settings in Windows Server 2003 and
Windows XP
01/29/2004 02:48 AMThe Threats and Countermeasures Guide contains detailed information
about relevant security settings that can be configured on Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. This guide details the different
threats, potential countermeasures, and the potential impact of
configuring these settings.
Executable to Un-block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows Update
Executable to Un-block Delivery of
Windows XP SP2 to a PC Through Automatic
Updates and Windows Update
08/11/2004 01:18 AMThis Microsoft signed executable removes the previously created
registry value that temporarily blocked the delivery Windows XP SP2 to
the system via Automatic Updates (AU) or Windows Update (WU). If the
value does not exist on the system when it is run, no action is taken.
Please note that the executable has been tested only as a command-line
tool and not in conjunction with other systems management tools or
remote execution mechanisms
Blaster Worm Removal Tool for Windows XP
and Windows 2000 (KB833330)
Blaster Worm Removal Tool for Windows XP
and Windows 2000 (KB833330)
01/07/2004 06:19 PMA situation has been identified where the Blaster worm could have
infected some systems before the application of MS03-026 [KB823980].
This tool will help remove the Blaster worm from these systems. For
systems with MS03-026 [KB823980] or MS03-039 [KB824146] already
installed, no further action is needed once this tool is installed.
Install this tool to help remove this worm from your PC.
Free File: Windows Media Player Bonus
Pack for Windows XP
Free File: Windows Media Player Bonus
Pack for Windows XP
08/03/2004 09:54 PMG4 Tech TV Aug 4 2004 2:15AM GMT
Windows 2000 Patch: Offered Driver May
Not Install Using Windows Update
Windows 2000 Patch: Offered Driver May
Not Install Using Windows Update
03/13/2003 10:24 AMDeploying Windows Firewall Settings for
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
(v 2)
Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
(v 2)
05/07/2004 01:56 AMWindows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), currently a Release Candidate in Beta
testing, includes significant enhancements to the Windows Firewall
component, previously known as the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF).
Windows Firewall is a stateful host-based firewall that discards
unsolicited incoming traffic, providing a level of protection for
computers against malicious users or programs. To provide better
protection for computers connected to any kind of network (such as the
Internet, a home network, or an organization network), Windows XP SP2
enables Windows Firewall on all network connections by default. This
new behavior can impair some types of communications. This article
describes how to deploy the appropriate configuration settings for
Windows Firewall on an organization network so that it is enabled and
providing protection, and so that communications are not impaired.
Vulns: IBM OEM Microsoft Windows XP And
Windows XP SP1 Default Administration
Account Vulnerability
Vulns: IBM OEM Microsoft Windows XP And
Windows XP SP1 Default Administration
Account Vulnerability
09/18/2004 10:13 PMSecurityFocus Sep 19 2004 2:14AM GMT
Microsoft Announces Availability of
Windows Rights Management Services For
Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Announces Availability of
Windows Rights Management Services For
Windows Server 2003
11/04/2003 10:55 AMMicrosoft Corp. today announced public availability of Windows®
Rights Management Services (RMS), information protection technology
for Windows Server (TM) 2003 that helps enterprises and organizations
safeguard their sensitive digital information from unauthorized use.
RMS allows information workers to distribute information within their
organizations and define how and under what circumstances it can be
used, such as when it expires and who can open, modify, print and
forward it. The ability to express and enforce document-level
protection will allow organizations to internally share information
more broadly, with less risk of inadvertent or intentional misuse.
Citrine Technologies' SOP Express Passes
Microsoft Platform Test for Windows
Server and Windows Client
Citrine Technologies' SOP Express Passes
Microsoft Platform Test for Windows
Server and Windows Client
02/01/2005 09:17 PMCitrine’s SOP Express Processes Sales Orders with the Speed of
Lightening SOP Express Undergoes Rigorous Testing by VeriTest to
Ensure Interoperability with Microsoft Windows Server 2003. [PRWEB Jan
28, 2005]
Microsoft Introduces Windows
Marketplace, Enabling Customers to
Discover A World of Products That Work
With Windows
Microsoft Introduces Windows
Marketplace, Enabling Customers to
Discover A World of Products That Work
With Windows
07/12/2004 09:23 AMToday at its Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft Corp. introduced
Windows® Marketplace, an upcoming shopping and downloading site that
will provide customers with one-stop access to software, hardware and
peripherals that work with the Windows platform. This new offering
provides a cost-effective way for participating partners to work with
Microsoft and CNET Networks to gain exposure to millions of potential
customers through online shopping and electronic software distribution
-- all in one place. Windows Marketplace also will make it easy for
customers to navigate, find, try and buy thousands of compelling
products to meet their needs and enhance their Windows computing
experience. Windows Marketplace is scheduled to launch to end-user
customers in the United States this fall, but Microsoft is giving
partners an early opportunity to get their products into the
Marketplace before it becomes available publicly.
Back up System State data in Windows XP
Using Windows Interface
Back up System State data in Windows XP
Using Windows Interface
07/22/2004 06:21 PMSlashdot | Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks
Slashdot | Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks
02/13/2004 07:16 AMSlashdot has a discussion of the topic here .. Microsoft Source Code
Released .. Slashdot, .. Slashdot ..
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Using the Windows Firewall INF File in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Using the Windows Firewall INF File in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
04/12/2004 08:44 AMInside Update.exe - The Package
Installer for Windows and Windows
Components
Inside Update.exe - The Package
Installer for Windows and Windows
Components
06/28/2004 11:47 AMWindows XP Service Pack 2, Build 2138 on
Windows Update v5
Windows XP Service Pack 2, Build 2138 on
Windows Update v5
06/02/2004 08:28 AMAvailable switch options for Windows XP
and Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini
Available switch options for Windows XP
and Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini
04/24/2004 06:25 PMTroubleshooting Windows Firewall in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
09/02/2004 12:00 PMHotFix Watch: Windows Installer programs
do not run on Windows NT 4.0 clients
HotFix Watch: Windows Installer programs
do not run on Windows NT 4.0 clients
04/11/2004 10:43 AMManually Configuring Windows Firewall in
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in
Windows XP Service Pack 2
08/01/2004 11:37 PMDirec
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Windows XP Service Pack 2'
“Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), now in Beta testing,
includes the new Windows Firewall, previously known as the Internet
Connection Firewall (ICF). Windows Firewall is a stateful host-based
firewall that drops all unsolicited incoming traffic that does not
correspond to either traffic sent in response to a request of the
computer (solicited traffic) or unsolicited traffic that has been
specified as allowed (excepted traffic). Windows Firewall provides a
level of protection from malicious users…
A Linux Island in a C:\ of Windows: Part
3, Playing in the Windows World
A Linux Island in a C:\ of Windows: Part
3, Playing in the Windows World
03/14/2005 05:25 PMNow that your Linux VM is up, running and connected to the company
network, it's time to move corporate work to the Linux side.
Exclusive: Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks
Exclusive: Windows 2000 & Windows NT
4 Source Code Leaks
02/12/2004 03:32 PMWindows 2000 Server: Windows Operations
Guide Series
Windows 2000 Server: Windows Operations
Guide Series
06/17/2004 08:15 AMWeb Hosting News: SWsoft Launches Plesk
7 for Windows; Leading Control Panel
Accelerates Microsoft Windows Hos
Web Hosting News: SWsoft Launches Plesk
7 for Windows; Leading Control Panel
Accelerates Microsoft Windows Hos
07/27/2004 02:25 PMWeb Host Directory Jul 27 2004 6:43PM GMT
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