Posts by Khaptain

GrapheneOS bails on OVHcloud over France's privacy stance

Re: Proton leaving Switzerland

Care to say why the thumbs down ?

Proton leaving Switzerland

Proton is leaving Switzerland for Norway, or maybe Germany, its not quite established yet. Yes even the Swiss want a backdoor and Proton have said no.

So there must be something good in either of those destinations.

Secret setting hints haptic feedback coming to Windows 11 UI

Pavlovian Dystopia

Once you're used to feeling the little buzz they will start to ramp things up to an electrified keyboard. Those little jolts won't feel like much , in the beginning...

Fortytwo's decentralized AI has the answer to life, the universe, and everything

20 minutes for a response

Its hard to imagime who has that much patience.

AI makes phishing 4.5x more effective, Microsoft says

Yes, and AI will win. It's the ineviability of the ineviable.

The Black Mirror wasn't fiction after all.

OpenAI GPT-5: great taste, less filling, now with 30% less bias

Re: Bias is exactly what we want

No you don't, we need them to be neutral as possible. AI does not know you, your background, current ,previous and past situations, expériences idea, desires , needs and dont needs. It cant possibly pull out answer based entirely towards you. It would be foolish to believe it can, abd dangerous to believe it wholeheartedly.

AI should be used for nothing more than you would use a book.

AI cannot use bias at a human level, it is merely a machine piping out a mash up of ideas without any responsability over how that information might be taken in or used. If AI bias was skewed for whatever reason then you might just be guided down a path that you really dont want to be taken...

If it decided that a very small amount of morphine was the right cure for you and you started to repeat the cure where would you end up ?

I can give several real world contemporay examples but I don't want to feed the trolls.

Re: Truth-seeking AND ideologically neutral

Yes, this and exactly this, all the information should be published in order that we can make our own evaluations and assess the risks.

If I read articles stating that Glaswegian Pubs are where I am most likely to get stabbed then I know to avoid Glaswegian Pubs. If the article states just that some Drinking Establishments are less desirable than others then thatbputa me in a dangerous position as I do not have the relevant information wven though it is known. So why an I not being protected too ?

The decision should be mine, regardless of political bias.

I use Glaswegian pubs as an example not as a fact.

Amazon turns James Bond into the Man Without the Golden Gun

George Orwell, 1949

Imagine if Orwell knew about what AI has already become today, and moreover about the speed with which it is evolving, and the utterly even more dystopian nightmare that he would have then dreamed up and written about.

Re: Evidence

If the Asians don't like bullets how do you explain the success of films like "Let the bullets fly"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_the_Bullets_Fly

Which grossed around 110 Million dollars ?

Is GitHub a social network that endangers children? Australia wants to know

Re: And in the UK, the OSA

Ssshhhh you're showing your age....

Re: Utter nonsense

First I am not right wing, second I see that you have resorted to using the now deacto left wing extremist method of shutting down conversation when you have no arguement.

Its the same method used by children who don'.t get what they want.

This is why the left is losing all traction. Lies , hate and lack of empathy have now become the principal left wing characteristic.

The problem you now have is that people are no longer putting up with this, the facade has fallen.

Re: Utter nonsense

"If you don't know why the things that he said were repellant, or, worse still, agree with his sexism, racism, homophobia and transphobia, then that is entirely on you."

And I put it to you again: Please provide examples of what you are stating, actual verifiable examples. A couple of YT links would be fine.

Re: Utter nonsense

It's very rare that I read something as depressing as that.

Re: Utter nonsense

"I'm not sure what a dead fascist has to do with any of this, however, on the subject of Github:"

If you consider Charlie as a fascist, please define what a fascist is.. I seem to remember that he went to universities giving those with a different opinion a microphone in order that they can debate with him.. Which in my book is about the exact opposite of fascism.

Utter nonsense

"However, the platform is not always a safe space, as GitHub allows comments and developers can be brutal to each other."

It would be interesting to know how many under 16s are actively developing code and getting into fights on Github. Compared to the number of children getting into fights in the playground maybe they should ban schools instead.

And please, the words are violence argument is probably part of what got Charlie Kirk assasinated, do we really need to continue with that kind of rhetoric. Isn't it about time that the fire was extinguished. El Reg please dont stoke the Arguetainement fire

Zorin OS 18 beta makes Linux look like anything but Linux

"I see you have been downvoted three times so far merely for expressing a positive opinion of a decent Linux distro"

And why exactly is that a problem ? Some people don't agree with the remark and they downvoted as a means of stating that they don't agree with it.

I personally didn't vote either way.

UK tech minister booted out in weekend cabinet reshuffle

Re: "when looking at the other parties who would we feel confident to replace the current one?"

A Guardian article

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/jan/13/i-talked-to-keir-starmer-for-three-months-this-is-what-i-learned

A Wikipedia article

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Alternatives

So two left wing media outlets thinks he was but you think he wasn't. Why do you believe he wasn't ?

Re: Meh

Yes very much so, it was full a very different place.

Re: "when looking at the other parties who would we feel confident to replace the current one?"

Wouldnt that be more true if you were talking about Starmers ? He was, and might still be for all we knoww , a Trotskyist.

Whereas Farage is just a Grifter with no actual affiliation.

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday baker's dozen: 12 critical bugs plus a SharePoint RCE

A bakers dozen ?

It seems like the baker has lost one then if there are only 12.

Microsoft used staff in China to help babysit US govt cloud services, report says

As of this writing, Microsoft has not responded to The Register's request for comment

I think it's in their interest to not reply. Even a seasoned Spin Doctor is going to have a hard time explaining this.

Brit watchdog says public service TV must 'urgently' join Team YouTube

Re: the BBC – affectionately known by Brits as "Auntie"

The BBC should have a look at it's content and rethink it's purpose..

It was once the bastion of truth, now it is simply the bastion of Govt propaganda. It has become a truly pathetic dark shadow of what was once a world renowned forerunner.

And let's not speak about the recent scandals which it has tried to hard, and failed so miserably to keep quiet. The wrong heads rolled.

Someone hijacked Elmo's X account to post antisemitic rants

Re: Why on earth?

Can you name a credible brand, now that would truly be interesting.

Former and current Microsofties react to the latest round of layoffs

Re: MS is the new IBM

"But the point surely is that MS is adopting the corporate arrogance and entitlement of IBM that led to IBM's irrelevance?"

Isn't this how all the very large, overly powerful companies end up ?

IBM, Ford, HP, Intel, Ubisoft to name but a few.

Dems hyperventilate about Palantir's work with the IRS in letter to CEO Karp

Re: Yep!

Since a lot of that is already the case in China I can't see why it won't he arriving on our doorsteps very shortly.

We have seen it recently where bank accounts are being blocked because of wrongthink.

Re: If they seed this in the proper spots

Palantir will ensure that a lot of names will not be found in any search IRS engine, and most of them will be on the electoral list

Re: Yep!

"I'm so sick of this goddamn line that the multiple-millionaires in Congress (Republican AND Democrat) are paralyzed with fear of Trump and powerless! They're not. They're fucking complacent"

Its always been that way, only a fool would think otherwise. Many, if not most, are business or ex business people, they have only one objective, remain or become increasingly wealthy.

I loved the irony of AOC selling "Eat The Rich" Tshirts, for profit....

Yes, I agree, the Democrats have indeed become worrysome.

And Palantir have been causing the same problems long before Trump. They are a good example of whoever is pulling strings behind the scene is party independant.

ChatGPT used for evil: Fake IT worker resumes, misinfo, and cyber-op assist

You don't become any smarter by using ChatGPT. I would in fact say the contrary.

GlobalFoundries commits $3B more to US fabs in Trump tariff flex

Re: People complaining about investing in the USA

You can blame those problems on unions and incredible military budgets.

The problems you mention dont stem from yesterday, its been that way for quite some time.

People complaining about investing in the USA

There are massive investements on US soil and the above commentards complain, are you people mad ?

If life is so bad there why not choose another country to live in, seriously why remain in a country that you hate ? I have lived and worked in several countries and never would I remain in a country that I disliked as much as you apear to, so what is your motivation for remaining ? If you don't like a place then simply move on, it's actually not that difficult unless of course you are acutally not serious and are actually more than happy to virtue signal rather than actually take responsabality for your lifes..

Wanted: IT manager for UK government agency – £60k

Which points do you not agree with ?

I lived in the until I was 19, I left to live elsewhere, I have returned to the UK on average once every four years over quite a long period now and as such have seen the demise of the UK.

It has gone downhill to a level of being almost unrecognisable. You land in Heathrow and head into London, no one is a native English speaker.

You head up to Glasgow and the high streets are boarded up, the train stations are full of homeless people.

There are far more high end Range Rovers but it seems that there are also far more people on benefits.

Obesity is extremely prevalant.

TV is a complete shitfest of TV reality, propoganda and general drivel.

The Brits have lost pride in their country, unless of course you are one of the lucky ones in a Range Rover.

Its definately gone down hill and from what I have seen with the last, latest and next bunch of politicians , its not going anywhwre else very soon.

And no, it wasnt always like that.

Palantir's Trump bonanza continues with Fannie Mae contract to fight fraud

You would be running around with an erection that you couldnt get rid off having visions of supremely beautifull aliens.

What would a Microsoft engineer do to Ubuntu? AnduinOS is the answer

Re: Doesn't need to be done

>> OTOH what would be a favour for somebody attempting to move away from Windows?

If you are comfortable with Windows then almost any modern distro, Mint, Ubuntu is already similar, there is very little to learn really. It's mostly about learning which apps replace Windows alternatives,

>>You're not the target market for this sort of distro. Neither am I. But that doesn't mean that it isn't what the users it's aimed at won't want.

Who do you actually believe is the target market? No-one with an IT background, that's for sure, the majority of people dont' really care, they don't even know what Linux is. So who is left that hasn't already made the switch.

Doesn't need to be done

"The AnduinOS desktop strongly resembles Windows 11, so it could provide a soft landing for users who are familiar with the newest version of desktop Windows, but perhaps want to try Linux on an older PC that can't run the latest release."

Let's just say that it's not the 1st time that we have read statements similar to this one.

The various flavours/desktops of Linux are fine as they are trying to make them look like Windows is not doing anyone any favours.

Should we try and make Mercedes cars look like BMW cars, do you think that it would encourage previous BMW owners to by Mercs. Somehow I doubt it.

Boffins devise technique that lets users prove location without giving it away

Who would implement this

I cant imagine Google, Apple etc would want to implement this as it would directly/indirectly impact data sales for themselves or for the other data thieves down the line.

Dems are upset about DOGE's IRS hackathon, but the IRS says it never happened

Read the comments an laugh

Like many of the comments now, it appears as though 5 year olds have taken over.

Breaking news, its not a crime to think critically. Actually read the article and then try and understand whats actually going on rather than spouting mind numbing comments that provide no one with any further knowledge.

US tech titans rejoice in $600B Saudi shopping spree

For the Saudis,maybe , maybe not

I wonder if the Saudis are just being the Middle Man here and that those processors might end up being pushed on elsewhere ?

China turns on ‘minors mode’ that ensures kids only see wholesome socialist content online

Common sense or not ?

The article actually reads as though this a common sense move.

I presume that the CCP will use it as a propagandist tool but for the moment we can't see the content so we don't know yet. All government would probably exploit the same move, not just China.

TAKE IT DOWN Act? Yes, take the act down before it's too late for online speech

All Governments want this

This is not a Rep/Dem or a Labour/Conservative thing, it's a common element amongst most 1st world governments.

I can understand that there is need for some online regulation but most of the proposals appear to push the limits to an unreasonable level.

We need laws that work for us, not that will eventually work against us.

Bezos cost Amazon more than Jassy did in 2024 compensation stakes

Re: Simple

Well here is a list of some people that you might know that didn't complete university, they have no degree but are reasonably successful ;-)

Steve Jobs

Mark Zuckerberg

Bill Gates + Paul Allen

Michael Dell

Larry Ellison

I could keep going but these are already excellent examples of why college Education is not a guarantee of anything.

No one can stop you from trying to succeed and that is the 1st conditions required in order to succeed.

Downward DOGE: Elon Musk keeps revising cost-trimming goals in a familiar pattern

Re: "Not too bright, huh?"

"Something I doubt most of the Brexit quitters "

The people were cheated from the beginning; there was a great deal of social and emotional blackmail being used to sway the votes, at least in Scotland. Along the lines of : "If you dont vote this way we can't guarantee you will have jobs." Scare tactics are not what I call honest facts...

I don't know about the English/England but I can only presume that similar tactics were also used.

The media has become weaponized to a point where it has become contradictory to use them as a source for anything else but lies.

Raspberry Pi not affected by Trump tariffs yet while China-tied rivals feel the heat

Re: OEMs

In my mind, OEM , as the name suggests, is simply the Bonafide maker of a piece of gear..

Example, I own a Honda motorcycle, when I buy spare parts, a quick shifter for example, I have a choice , the OEM parts will be made and guaranteed compatible by Honda or I can buy alternative products which Honda won't guarantee as being compatible.

I agree that Honda is not probably the actual manufacturer but they put their stamp on it and guarantee it.

Generative AI app goes dark after child-like deepfakes found in open S3 bucket

Technology for the evil

Like many of the non tangible technologies , AI, Bitcoin etc the forces of evil step out of the woodwork in droves in order to benefit from new forms of mal.

I find it hard to believe that the creators of such technologies did not understand this from the get go.

And worst of all it makes it even harder to catch them as the crimes could be commited from anywhere on the planet , 24/24.

Humanity knows no end to its madnesses.

UK's first permanent facial recognition cameras installed in South London

Who will arrest the crims

For every officer watching the videos that's one less officer on the streets.

Microsoft ducks politico questions on Copilot bundling and lack of consent

"Milward made no promises about the length of time for which Microsoft will offer Classic subscriptions"

The extortion methods used by MS have never really favoured the client so no surprise here.

Attackers swipe data of 500k+ people from Pennsylvania teachers union

Re: Raaaaaaahhhrrrrrrr!

"Am I the only one who sees bad, stupid, and wrong things about all this?"

Nope definitely not the only one.

Euro techies call for sovereign fund to escape Uncle Sam's digital death grip

Re: Too little, and way too late

The attacks on Huawei, Kaspersky etc. are recent examples from this play book.

Careful because you can't blame Trump for that.

Re: Too little, and way too late

It's not a Trump thing, it's an American thing, regardless of who is in power.