Google Feb 5, 10, 10:52 a.m.

looks different

Windows More Secure OS X Sep 23, 09, 6:15 a.m.

Regardless of which side you're on (though as a true computing enthusiast, you shouldn't be taking sides), you've heard the arguments back and forth on the which operating system is truly safer – Mac OS X or Windows.

It is of the opinion of Charlie Miller, a well known Mac security guru, that even Snow Leopard, the latest version of Mac OS X, isn't as safe as Windows.

One key point is that Snow Leopard still doesn't have ASLR, or address space layout randomization, which randomly arranges the position of key data making it harder for hackers to target for exploits.

Miller said to TechWorld that Apple didn't change the ASLR from 10.5 to 10.6: "Apple didn't change anything. It's the exact same ASLR as in Leopard, which means it's not very good."

Apple didn’t completely missed the chance to tighten up security in Snow Leopard though, as the new QuickTime solves a lot of the issues that Mac OS X had before.

"Apple rewrote a bnch of QuickTime," said Miller, "which was really smart, since it's been the source of lots of bugs in the past."

One thing that Snow Leopard did adapt, which Windows has had since XP SP2, is DEP (data execution prevention). With DEP, buffer overflow attacks are much harder to execute.

Despite Miller's opinion that Windows is the more secure OS, the large install based of Microsoft-based systems make them a much more attractive target for hackers. Still, Miller would like to see security on all platforms.

"Snow Leopard's more secure than Leopard, but it's not as secure as Vista or Windows 7," he said. "When Apple has both [in place], that's when I'll stop complaining about Apple's security."

Flip ecatalog Software Sep 14, 09, 10:09 a.m.

Hello all,

I thought this had come up here on QBN in the past, but I couldn't find anything through the filter.

I am trying to locate a solid software for building ecatalogs. After much searching I did find this software:

http://www.freshcatalog.com/inde…

Unfortunately it's PC only. I would prefer a Mac based solution. Basically I think my organization is paying too much money (around $700 - $1000 per catalog) to get ours done so I am looking for a way to bring it in-house.

Ideally it would be nice to have a software that can convert from a PDF and be flash based. Also embedding Video and links is a necessity.

Any of you guys/gals use a software like this to build your ecatalogs? Any advice/software recommendations are highly appreciated, thanks ;)

Another craigslist posting Sep 9, 09, 2:19 p.m.

Create 10 real estate web sites (Denver)

Using the templates in Realinvestorwebsite.com, I need someone to create 10 simple web sites about real estate. Each site is about some aspect of investing, such as short sales, buying REO properties, etc.

Each site will be three or four pages. Certain content will be common to all sites.

If you’re not familiar with the Realinvestorwebsite.com, you may not be a good candidate for the job. They provide “templates” in which you create your designs.

Then again, I don’t know. If you’re an experienced designer, it may be a piece of cake for you.

I am a highly experienced and capable real estate writer. The written content and the creative direction will come entirely from me.

I will work with you to collect appropriate artwork images from other sites. We need photos of houses, happy families, etc. But I’d like you to do most of the work gathering the graphics. Ideally, you already have much of what we need.

Each site will convey a different business image or type of emotion. One says we’re a solid, established real estate company. Another says were are compassionate and sympathetic, etc.

Ideally, you’ve done real estate web sites, but I don’t think that’s absolutely necessary. More importantly, you’re a true “designer” who has produced sites illustrating different emotions and corporate images.

Show me your portfolio, or find some ideas borrowed from other sites. I will pay you $20 apiece to design my sites. Or we can barter my copywriting services for your design work.

job-kfkvw-1366242468@craigslist...

Public Speaking Jul 20, 09, 8:51 a.m.

I have had several things come up where I've been asked to present in front of my entire company. For some reason I have always been pretty terrified of speaking in front of large groups.

I am curious how many of you QBN'ers have to do this regularly and how you cope with nerves etc. Anyone used to have similar fears, but conquered them over time?

In a way I am glad to be "taken out of my comfort zone" and asked to do these things, since I know I will only get better with time. Nevertheless, I can't help that sinking feeling and nervousness.

Any advice or personal experiences are appreciated :-)

Spike Hardcore Energy Jul 14, 09, 11:25 a.m.

I was at 7-eleven yesterday buying my usual Rockstar energy drink when I got handed a free can of this stuff (only it's the 16 oz)

Read the label and this stuff has 350mg of caffeine! To put it into perspective RedBull only has 80mg, and Rockstar has 130mg.

Anyone ever tried this stuff? Tastes pretty good. def the strongest energy drink I've seen.

*waits for side effects.

QBN crashing Firefox? Jul 1, 09, 8:12 a.m.

Anyone else having this issue?

I can visit any other page ok, but it seems as soon as I launch QBN Firefox crashes every time. Then it brings up the "error report" window.

I'm on version 3.0.11

Mac Flash Problem Jun 4, 09, 9:26 a.m.

So the login to my video streaming server is suddenly not working after they recently updated the site. It uses flash, and the page is completely broken on mac.

Here is the url:
http://striketracker.highwinds.c…

Can someone else on Mac check this out? Tried it in Safari and Firefox with no luck.This is what I see when I go to the page:

This is supposed to be a login box, but as you can tell it's broken. I downloaded the latest Flash Player (10.0 r22) after talking with there tech guy. Still doesn't work!

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

King Soopers gas logo Mar 31, 09, 1:52 p.m.

I drove by a King Soopers grocery store today and noticed this logo on the sign of their new gas station. Could this be the worst logo ever?

Simple div sliding Mar 2, 09, 1:09 p.m.

Hope someone can help. Trying to do something similar to what is currently on Apples site ( and probably a million others) with this menu:

(http://www.apple.com/iphone/)

I think it's a combination of Javascript and hidden div tags...but I'm not certain.

Anyone have a link or care to paste some code? Thanks in advance!

Flash download mp3 Feb 20, 09, 11:54 a.m.

Hello all,

I was hoping someone could help here....creating a flash site and I have a page with a bunch of "download" buttons to download mp3 audio files. Right now I am just using the following code to link people to the mp3's.

download10.onRelease = function() {
getURL("http://www.davidccook.co... "_blank");
};

This will only play the file within a browser....I am used to html where a user could right click and say "download target as" to download the mp3, but since it's flash this is out of the question.

Is there a way to have them click the button and automatically start downloading the mp3 file?

Thanks for any help!

Email I just got Jan 22, 09, 5:42 a.m.

Just got this scam email...pretty funny.

Subject: MTN Telecommunications Network.

MTN Telecommunication Network.
(Everywhere you go)
AMOUNT WON: $1,000.000.00 usd
Ticket No:MTN/V/Card/0803/1800
Notification Date:22/01/2009
Winning No:M/V/card/181/2009
Telephone:+2348062902164
Dear Beneficiary,
Congratulations The MTN mobile telecommunication network service has
choosen you by the board of executive directors as one of the final
recipients of a cash Grant/Donation.The online cyber draws was conducted
from an exclusive list of 100,000 email addresses of individuals and
corporate bodies picked by an advanced automated random computer selection
from the web.This promotion is to celebrate the 8th years anniversary 2008
programme,We are giving out a yearly donation of $1,000.000.00 USD to 10
lucky recipients as a way of showing our appreciation.
Email:

MTN Claims Department
1.Full Name:.......
2.Residential Address:....
3.Country:......
4.Occupation:......
5.Telephone:....
6.Sex:....
7.Age:....
8.Next of Kin:.....
9.Nationality:....
10.Winning No:.....
Secretary Mr Martins Jackson
Telephone:+2348062902164
MTN® Award Promotion
© 2008 Online Award Promotion Edition.

please reply to this mail to claim your
prize(deptpfmtn_verification@yma...
ReplyReply All Move...purchases software

I love the last part... "We are giving out a yearly donation of $1,000.000.00 USD to 10
lucky recipients as a way of showing our appreciation" haha! That's some customer appreciation.

Need font - Heatwave Jan 21, 09, 11:39 a.m.

Was hoping someone would be kind enough to hook me up with Heatwave font ( not the free font).

I am working from home and really need it...at work of course we have legally purchased this font already.

Thanks in advance!

Large Marge Jan 16, 09, 8:59 p.m.

So as a kid I remember watching Pee Wee's Big Adventure and this part with large Marge seriously scared the piss out of me. I remember being terrified as my brother kept rewinding it and replaying it (you know who you are :) Seriously makes me wonder if Tim Burton was trying to scar kids for life.

Just got done watching this flick tonight, classic movie. Just all around strange like every other Tim Burton movie. It was good to face my fears :P

Media Streaming Service Jan 13, 09, 8:04 a.m.

Anyone have recommendations on content delivery/ media streaming services? We are currently working with a very solid company but the prices are high.

Was trying to research and find a good balance of service/cost for Content Delivery System/ Media Streaming Server.

Thanks

calling irrelevant Jan 10, 09, 8:40 a.m.

Didn't know of any other way to do this....

Just ordered some shirts from your site, props on having such great stuff.

I am creating a site for someone who is selling apparel. I was hoping I could ask a few questions about your site. Specifically the login/checkout process...I think it works really well on your site. I was curious if you developed it yourself, worked with someone else, or maybe used some type of packaged solution?

If you would be so kind as to hit me up here, or email (email is on my site) I would greatly appreciate it. You can tell me to piss off too :P

Or if aynone else knows some good solutions for login/checkout I would love to hear 'em. My coding skills are not good enough to attempt it myself.

Kids Sites Jan 8, 09, 10:26 a.m.

Hello all,

Was hoping someone could give me some good examples of well done kids sites. I'm doing a microsite and need some inspiration.

I'm looking for fun/crazy organic kind of stuff if that makes sense. I've got alot of good artwork to work with and just need to put it all together in a semi-coherent fashion.

Thanks in advance!

Craigslist job posting Jan 6, 09, 3:33 p.m.

Seriously what is the world coming to?

"Front end and back end IT developer and graphic designer (Denver, CO)

National Association located in Denver Tech Center is seeking a full time front end and back end IT developer and graphic designer with minimum of three years experience. Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30pm. Candidate must have networking skills including setting up and maintaining a server for web hosting. Must be able to design and maintain database functioning as a back end for a Web Portal. This individual will design, develop, and be able to install and administer database software and web-based applications. Must be proficient in MYSQL, PHP, Java, Dreamweaver, Photoshop,illustrator, InDesign, HTML and CSS. 30K per year plus bonus. High growth opportunity. Email resume to itjobs54@yahoo.com"

So to summarize they want a Developer/Graphic Designer/IT guy all-in one...and they want to pay this person 30k a year!!!!!!

Your job Jan 6, 09, 12:42 p.m.

Been absent from QBN for sometime....

Everyone at my workplace was forced to take off for a long ( almost 2 weeks) holiday vacation and either use existing vacation time, or borrow it if you didn't have any. Things could be much worse, but I am starting to feel a bit twitchy.

With all the unemployed/laid off threads I was curious to see how everyone's workplace is? Are things getting sketchy where you work?

US Auto bailout rejected Dec 12, 08, 6:10 a.m.

US car bail-out fails in Senate

Reaction from Senate majority leader Harry Reid
A $14bn (£9.4bn) bail-out deal for the US car industry has failed to get Senate support, raising fears of job cuts and a possible industry collapse.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/busin…