michaelmrose

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[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The only people who say this know nothing about quantum or computers

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Ad hominem isn't when you insult people AND make an argument its when you insult people INSTEAD of making an argument.

User initially believes that this is only a Linux issue because its almost entirely discussed on forums frequented by technical people who often use Linux whereas forums full of Windows gamers are equally effected but ignorant of the topic.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

It's a much higher risk than average because games are often abandoned within one year of release and still run as long as 10-15 years later and connects to the internet and other randos on the internet. See the Call of Duty games that allow you to take over the computer of anyone who connects to your online match. It greatly degrades the security of its users.

Technically lots of things people call "malware" don't actually do any of those things. For instance they may hijack your default search engine, pop up ads, or otherwise monetize your computer at your expense. The category that was invented by ass coverers is "possibly unwanted program" but outside of those who worry about being sued by scumbags people colloquially refer to both what you call malware AND PUPs as "malware the root of which is "bad" after all. Language being descriptive not prescriptive I think this broader definition of malware is fine.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you remember when Sony released cds that when inserted into Windows computer auto ran an installer that installed a rootkit that made it impossible for Windows to see any processes or files that started with a certain sequence of characters instantly turning any malware that named its files or processes similarly powerful rootkit. Oh and it installed a cd driver that made it impossible to copy their music.

Suggested removal was a full reinstall of windows.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

If they change the deal they should have to offer refunds. This makes it an expensive choice after the fact.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

But Russians ARE responsible for the actions of their government.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Have you noticed exactly how many Russians are bigots who support the mass murder of their neighbors?

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

VOLTE is a hard requirement. Continuing to support them would require entire installations all over the country to be repaired, maintained, and installed in support of hardware that was mostly 7-12 years old long past expected lifespan. It's like the opposite of the Windows 11 thing.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago (3 children)

There are a few fundamental differences here.

One: the existing hardware isn't lacking anything functional that the user requires. While it may be more secure implemented with TPM 2.0 its far from a hard requirement. After all bitlocker works on 10. The fact that you can presently work around it suggests the limitation is imposed from on high not a hardware requirement.

Two: The hardware isn't all that old. General duty cycle on a phone is around 3 years, about 6 years on a PC. Apple has dropped support for 6 year old phones and 10 year old PC. Especially because intel continues to manufacturer a given CPU long after launch and OEMs continue to integrate them people are going to find machines that they bought new off the shelf within the last 3 years unsupported which unlike a 10 year old Mac feels like a rug pull.

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

wine harder we like it

[–] michaelmrose@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

At present most drivers do know better than most driving AIs

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