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I dunno about jgc, but I just send an email to myphonenumber@txt.att.net

Works like a charm!

I have a similar system, but instead of a plain passcode, I have a (simple, and probably not very secure) hashing method that I can do in my head.

My message looks like this: <machine> <hashed passcode> <number>

The passcode is "hashed" with the number. When the server receives the message, it adds the number to a deny-list. That way, the number is only good for one use.

Also, the number has to conform to a certain pattern. I might change that to a pre-generated list of valid numbers, but for the moment, I can work out a valid number with pen and paper.

Not perfect, but I think it's good enough.

I think that's pretty much the stance my university takes. We are graded on two things for each assignment. 40% of the grade is how well the program works. 60% is how well we can explain the code. That solves the plagiarism problem very well. I think they almost don't care if I copy the code, because if I can explain it, I have achieved what they wanted me to achieve.

Why would he do this? What is the purpose of having all those documents?

A little bit of python that makes it easier to do shell-style scripting.

    def call(cmd):
	args = shlex.split(str(cmd))
	p = Popen(args, stdout=PIPE, stderr=PIPE)
	text = p.stdout.read()
	if not text:
		text = p.stderr.read()
	return text

http://lasp.colorado.edu/ :D

Why would I quit my job? I like my job! Dammit, stop projecting your own dislikes on to me!

I get to work with really bright people on really cool projects. My work environment is somewhat laid back. I get plenty of time off. Nobody bothers me for not showing up right at 9am. Plus, I have fun here!

You can get cheap (essentially free) and perfectly good wood from recycling centers and such places. You don't need a tree to make a fort. I had a tree fort, but I honestly think the most important part is the fort. Even if it's only four feet tall and sitting on the ground, it will still be boat-loads of fun.

> "and I do not envy the G+ team"

I certainly do. Seems like an amazing opportunity to do really cool stuff!

Ah! In that case I do agree with you.

Not exactly correct. Spacex hopes to do the first resupply mission to the station before the end of the year.

http://www.spacex.com/launch_manifest.php

Actually learning about the stack was one of my big 'aha!' moments. I sorta' knew it existed, but I didn't really comprehend it.

Many of the friends I made in my CS classes were terrible with pointers. I never really understood why they didn't grasp pointers, but it was a major stumbling block for them in C/C++

What do you use instead?

Oh! I didn't mean to blame you! I'm well aware of Chrome's various issues, but this one was new to me.

I didn't mean to detract from an awesome project!

Strange thing just happened when I fired this up. I was playing some other music, and it suddenly sounded like I was blowing out my speakers. I wasn't playing the music very loud, but the bass became extremely scratchy. As soon as I closed the tab, it cleared up. (Win 7 Chrome 12.0.742.100)

Hmmm... I don't think your analogy is correct. There is a very solid reason that all the air in the room will never only be in one half of that room. It's a matter of pressure, not probability. I don't think the 'rogue' planets are subject to such things, and on a sufficiently long time scale, it could very well be possible for one to travel through our system.

Excellent! I've been holding off on renewing my Netflix subscription for just this reason. Maybe it's time to reactivate?

That's what I use. I thought about the method in the article, but it seemed too complicated, and nginx + fcgi is plenty fast for me.

Are there any performance benefits to having Apache as well?

I think it's for the same reason the just using the number increases the rate. It allows someone to snap a picture of your card without ever having to touch it. The magnetic strip adds a bit of complexity to getting the data off the card.

Woohoo! Kernel panic! Haven't seen one of those in... well... forever. (Newbie here)

Edit: This is damn cool.

That must sound incredible in person. Even the youtube version is amazing.

If they can make it available for Android, can we have it for Linux in general? That's the one thing holding me back from renewing my subscription.

If the compiler can optimize that away, what's the proper method for checking p?

I doubt FF4 is more secure than Chrome.

I'm really glad to see IPv6. I dearly love Linode. But only one address?

My understanding is that proprietary router firmware may have unknown vulnerabilities that someone could use to discover the MAC addresses of computers making specific requests. That would allow, for instance, law enforcement to tie internet usage to specific computers.

DD-WRT and other open source firmware should be a little more secure in this regard. The open source firmware out there is definitely more reliable over long periods of time than the stock firmware that comes on most routers, so I assume it's also more secure.

Or get a job at a lab that sends satellite instruments to space. Work on really cool, mission critical software. Work with really bright scientists and programmers alike in a very relaxed and fun environment. Just sayin'.

/sarcasm

Looks like you might need it.

ITAR basically sets the restrictions for who can use things that are on the Munitions List. That includes rockets, satellites, sensitive data etc. That's in addition to the usual missiles and bombs and whatnot.