What is a back door?
	Schestowitz: Credit goes to Bruce Schneier, who warned about this when it was first introduced publicly. He predicted exactly what would happen with Microsoft's back doors (also learn about CIPAV), which it foolishly believed it could keep under exclusive police control. <[link]>, citing this... more » By Tim Smith  - 04:55 - 2 new of 2 messages

	What led you to Linux?
	As for me, I first tried Linux mainly because I'd heard that it was a good environment for programming, and since it was free I just had to try it. I went with Mandrake, and quite liked it. I presume others have similar reasons. But I wonder if, for example, anyone tried Linux purely for political reasons.... more » By tjb  - 01:22 - 8 new of 8 messages

	OT: Apology to HPT
	I just re-titled Don Zeigler's BS thread with your name. That was a mistake. My apologies. Should have been his name. By Snit  - 8 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

	With *these* rates, Snit *must* be mentally ill
	"Costs for general house calls are $60/hour for individuals and home businesses and $80/hour for work sites. There is a one hour minimum for house calls and on-site support. "Costs for phone support services are $5 for every 5 minutes for individuals and home businesses and $8 for every 5 minutes for work sites. There is a... more » By Don Zeigler  - 8 Nov - 14 new of 14 messages

	People Love Mandriva 2010, New Walkthrough
	-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Mandriva Linux 2010 – Very Impressive ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link] Mandriva 2010 Final Perfect Window Killer ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link]... more » By Roy Schestowitz  - 8 Nov - 3 new of 3 messages

	VMware Might Release Minimalist, Light GNU/Linux Distribution
	-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Is a Linux JeOS on VMware's roadmap? ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link] Recent: VMware to launch own Linux distro? ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link]... more » By Roy Schestowitz  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	The Pirate Bay Wins in Court, Sort of
	-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 IFPI Loses: Telenor Will Not Block The Pirate Bay ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link] Who Really Has the Moral High Ground on Filesharing? ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link]... more » By Roy Schestowitz  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	ACTA Fiasco Still Kept in the Dark
	-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 No ACTA from the Swedish Presidency for me ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link] WIPO Boss: ACTA Should be Open, Transparent ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link]... more » By Roy Schestowitz  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	Internet Censorship and Web Abuse Still Surging
	-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Glenn Beck Not Allowed To Rape And Murder An Internet Meme ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link] Google Dashboard: Convenient? Yes. Transparency, Choice and Control? Not so much. ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link]... more » By Roy Schestowitz  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	Steve Ballmer One of the Dirtiest CEOs, Says Greenpeace
	-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 How Green are Their CEOs? ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link] Recent: Greenpeace Slams Microsoft, Nintendo ,----[ Quote ] ...`---- [link]... more » By Roy Schestowitz  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message