Cringely: MS To Hurt Linux Via USB Enhancements 877
frogspit writes "In this article, Cringely suggests that MS's proposed enhancements to USB to address security issues have the added benefit (for them) of hurting Linux."
Beware of Programmers who carry screwdrivers. -- Leonard Brandwein
Oh no! (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Marketing hype? No, unfortunate reality. (Score:5, Funny)
By which time of course USB will be a distant memory.
Is it bad... (Score:5, Funny)
I'm so embarrassed....
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Was it the sheep climbing onto the altar, or the cattle lowing to be slain,
or the Son of God hanging dead and bloodied on a cross that told me this was a world condemned, but loved and bought with blood.
Microsoft... security.... (Score:2, Funny)
No, more then a lot...
Re:Random picks. (Score:2, Funny)
Bah, that's just the new math.
Let x = y
x - y + y = y
x - y + y y
--------- = ---
(x - y) (x - y)
y y
1 + --- = ---
x-y x-y
1 = 0
Since 1 = 1
1 = 0
1 = 1
1 = 1
Summing both sides
3 = 2
Therefore
2 + 2 = 3 + 3 = 6
Simple, really.
Re:Not the end of the world... (Score:5, Funny)
Now, some may say that there are other more practical ways of stealing data, like mailing it, ftp'ing it, dumping it over a http connection, reading it from a wlan or something, but as these things require a bit more thought than merely shoving the data up your arse, they are widely regarded as being unlikely security holes, so to speak. Others say that people have had access to cd's, floppy disks and printouts for a long time without data smuggling being a problem needing an industry-wide solution, but they apparently have not tried rectal insertion of these media.
So to nip this problem in the bud, we need a new USB standard. The only alternative would be supergluing every corporate employees arse shut to prevent this flow of intellectual property out from offices around the world.
Not a chance (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Not a chance (Score:5, Funny)
I don't think Longhorn will be shipped by 2020.
It'll be here. Main new features:
Do yourself a favor, run Linux or get a Mac.
Re:one billion linux users can't be wrong! (Score:1, Funny)
And in other news, Microsoft is buying Taiwan and China. There are rumors they are planning to buy IBM aswell. It is predicted that this will leave them with only 100 billion dollars in their reserves
Re:Not the end of the world... (Score:5, Funny)
The new standard should go back to the 25-pin D-shaped subminiature physical connector, which would make such insertion painful and dangerous.
Re:Not a chance (Score:3, Funny)
Also, you forgot to add, another in Microsoft's long running series of increasingly ugly boot screens. Even since Windows 3.1, each successive version of Windows had an uglier boot graphic.
Oh, yeah, the new desktop theme will make everything looks like chrome balls over checkerboard planes. You know it's coming.
Re:I hate this guy (Score:1, Funny)
I didn't realize he was so popular with the ladies.
Oh, the irony! (Score:5, Funny)
"... I'm pro-gun and pro-life..."
You really couldn't make this stuff up.
Re:Oh, the irony! (Score:2, Funny)
The Right is both pro-life and pro-gun, because this means that more people will be around to shoot at, which will help the arms industry make more money.
I'm not sure if I'm Left or Right, however: I'm pro-choice and pro-gun. I guess I just don't like people very much.
Re:Not a chance (Score:5, Funny)
You forgot the new & improved "ta-da" sound played when you boot the computer. This is a critical component -- it must be pleasing to the ear, as all Longhorn users will hear it several times a day.
Re:Oh, the irony! (Score:4, Funny)
I suppose we should go for the Heinz BBQ sauce instead, huh?
Re:Jaded Overreaction? (Score:4, Funny)
Most companies with an ounce of brainmatter use it only as a last resort.
Taken out of context, this presents a whole different meaning.