Needles, haystacks & magnetism. Last month, I posted a bunch of notices looking to hire summer interns (yes, we're set, thanks). The ads asked people to send in a three page PDF, describing their background, their goals and giving applicants a chance to really stand out and make their case. This, of course, should be… Continue reading Needles, haystacks & magnetism
Author: Vince Kimball
Passwords can sit on hard disks for years
New Scientist – Passwords can sit on hard disks for years . Typing your password or credit card number into a computer is a moment's work. But if you think your personal details disappear as soon as you hit the Return key, think again: they can sit on the computer's hard disk for years waiting… Continue reading Passwords can sit on hard disks for years
Apple Quietly Patches OS X
Apple Quietly Patches OS X. The computer maker appears to have finally patched several OS X security holes that have gaped wide open for several weeks. But this time, there was no press release crowing about Apple's great security record. By Leander Kahney. [Wired News]
T to check packages, bags at random
T to check packages, bags at random. Next month, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will become the first transit agency in the nation to institute a permanent policy of randomly inspecting passenger bags and packages on subway and commuter trains, MBTA police officials disclosed yesterday. [Boston Globe — Front Page]
Open source and visible source
Open source and visible source. Zope Corp.'s layered strategy of engagement with open source and visible-source communities is a compelling blend of the strengths of free and commercial software development. In two previous columns, Open source citizenship and Giving back to open source, I explored the tendency of enterprises to fork open source projects rather… Continue reading Open source and visible source
An Apple so rotten, it's well past cider
An Apple so rotten, it's well past cider. An update on the Apple iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program saga: I finally received my refund request letter on April 3rd, and sent it right back in. The letter said to expect my refund in four to six weeks. As of today, it's been two months,… Continue reading An Apple so rotten, it's well past cider
The End Of The Last Best Hope
The End Of The Last Best Hope. Joshua Micah Marshall, following the Wall Street Journal, reports that a Justice Department memorandum, planning strategies by which officials accused of torture should defend themselves, claims that the President of the United States has inherent authority to set aside laws. This is breathtaking. “That claim alone should stop… Continue reading The End Of The Last Best Hope
Wired
Wired: “From fancy hotels to fast-food joints, the number of venues offering high-speed wireless Internet access is expected to grow at a heady clip this year. But industry analysts aren't expecting laptop users and their credit cards to follow.” [Scripting News]
Logan Airport now
Boston's Logan Airport now has wireless. “The Logan Wi-Fi system is available in nearly all public areas of Terminals B, C, D & E.” $7.95 for 24 hours. [Scripting News]
Why I Love ColdFusion, part 94
Why I Love ColdFusion, part 94. The more I work with ColdFusion, the more I like it. I've been posting recently about consuming complex web services with ColdFusion and, despite some of the difficulties, I still think it's easier with CF than with, say, Java or C#. I base that claim on the fact that… Continue reading Why I Love ColdFusion, part 94