And by that I mean, what hardware and software. I’m just curious and it seems a nice change of pace. I don’t know if we’ll see any patterns at all. Please name the web browser you use when you come here (if in doubt, it’s probably some version of Internet Explorer), the operating system (if in doubt, it’s probably some version of Windows. Specify if you can.), and the type of computer you’re using (The brand will do). Then specify your sex and how you identify yourself vis-a-vis gender issues. Taking myself as an example web browser: Iceweasel aka Firefox operating system: Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 hardware: a Compaq Deskpro EN made in 2000 purchased use then refurbished, upgraded, and customized. sex: male affiliation: feminist sympathizer Lioness, operating system? aww, I was hoping, given your work, that you might be running OpenBSD! Patois I don’t consider it rude, but if you do I respect your right not to answer. Never give out your IP address (unless it’s something like 192.168.0.X or you give 127.0.0.1 – sorry, geek humor. No, just never give out your IP address.) As for vulnerability due to software, most people use a recent version of Windows and IE and if someone wants to crack you, they’ll try exploits for those first (but since we’re all communicating through a centralized system here, the chances of that are NIL) without needing to be told what you use. btw, I frequent many forums where computer-savvy people gather and discussing one’s hardware and software choices is common. And many of these people also happen to be very aware of computer security. In those settings it isn’t considered impolite, nor is it deemed to support “hackers” (by which I assume you mean crackers and other online vadals. A hacker is a good thing. Don’t believe the hype.) spelling: vandals
♫ Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Gnu Diddy! asked:
