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\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Thu/dellupdate.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Thu/dellupdate.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f2a451f --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Thu/dellupdate.txt @@ -0,0 +1,123 @@ +Well perhaps Dell isn't so bad after all. Based on a post at Direct2Dell, I suggested that the new Ubuntu laptops were [a bit of a rip off][2] since they we're much cheaper than the Windows versions. + +Shorty thereafter I received an email from Anne Camden at Dell Corporate Communications, who writes: + +>Scott: + +>The Dell XPS 410n with Ubuntu factory installed will have a starting price of $849. On average, comparably configured Ubuntu systems will be about $50 less. + +The original Direct2Dell post has been [updated][1] to list the correct price. + +Still not as much of a discount as seems fitting, but I am willing to concede that Dell probably recoups quite a bit of money on all the junkware that gets packaged with Windows installations -- AOL specials, etc. + +Arguably, not having to remove all the junkware is itself a significant savings, if not of money, than at least the time spent removing it all. + +[1]: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/05/24/15994.aspx "Dell Offers Three Consumer Systems With Ubuntu 7.04" +[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/05/ubuntu_on_dells.html "Ubuntu On A Dell: Dude You're Getting Ripped Off" + +Here's the offical specs and pricing information from Dell's press release: + +<p class="p6"><b>Recommended Configurations and Pricing</b></p> +<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="t1"> + <tbody> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p1"><b>Inspiron E1505n</b></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p1"><b>Dimension E520n<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></b></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p1"><b>XPS 410n</b></p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">15.4-inch TrueLife WXGA display</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">17-inch flat panel display</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">19-inch flat panel display</p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">Intel Pentium® Dual Core T2080</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">Intel Core 2 Duo E4300</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">Intel Core 2 Duo E4300</p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">512MB shared memory<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">1GB shared<sup>1</sup> memory<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">1GB shared<sup>1</sup> memory<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">80GB hard drive<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">250GB hard drive<sup>2</sup><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">250GB hard drive<sup>2</sup></p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">CDRW/DVD ROM</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">CDRW/DVD ROM<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">DVD+/- RW</p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">Intel<sup>®</sup> Media Accelerator 950 Graphics</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">256MB<sup> </sup>nVidia Geforce 7300LE TurboCache</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">256MB<sup> </sup>nVidia Geforce 7300LE TurboCache<sup>4</sup></p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">Intel PRO Wireless 3945<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">10/100 Ethernet</p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p7">10/100 Ethernet</p> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p1"><b>Starting at $599</b></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p1"><b>Starting at $599</b></p> + </td> + <td valign="top" class="td1"> + <p class="p1"><b>Starting at $849</b></p> + </td> + </tr> + </tbody> +</table>
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The founder of LinuxQuestions.org claims that a Dell employee sent him a leaked email which says the new Ubuntu machines will [go on sale Thursday][2]. + +Although Dell has not made any official announcement yet, John Hull, Dell's Manager of Linux OS Technologies, has published a short overview of what customers can expect on their new Ubuntu PCs when they are released. + +"Before we announce the availability of Ubuntu 7.04 on select Dell client systems, I'd like to give an overview of what customers can expect from our initial Ubuntu offering," Hull writes in his post. He goes on to say that "the default software from the Ubuntu media will be installed on the system, including kernel and applications." + +Hull says Dell will configure and install open-source hardware drivers whenever possible, but will use "partial open-source or closed-source drivers where there is no equivalent open-source driver." The main source of non-open drivers will be Intel wireless cards and Conexant modems. + +Interestingly, Hull also notes that "at this time, we are not including any support for proprietary audio or video codecs that are not already distributed with Ubuntu 7.04." + +Due to patent law restrictions the default version of Ubuntu does not ship with support for formats like MPEG, WMA, DVD, QuickTime, and other proprietary codecs, however, it's not hard for users to install support for those formats. + +According to the leaked email, the initial Dell PCs to offer Ubuntu will include the Inspiron E1505 laptop ($700 to $1100), the Dimension E520 desktop (starts at $370 sans monitor) and the somewhat nicer XPS 410 desktop ($900 to $2500). + + +[1]: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/05/21/15563.aspx "Ubuntu 7.04 Offering—Technical Details" +[2]: http://jeremy.linuxquestions.org/2007/05/18/dell-announces-the-models-for-ubuntu/ "Dell announces the models for Ubuntu" + diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Tue/macrovirus.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Tue/macrovirus.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7b4ad7a --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Tue/macrovirus.txt @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +A post on the [virus blog VirusList][3] is warning users about a macro virus that affects the OpenOffice and StarOffice suites. No doubt a number of engineers in Redmond are cackling with delight, but in fact the virus technically isn't a virus at all and poses little or no threat to users. + +As with any macro system, a script written in StarBasic -- the macro scripting language of the OpenOffice suite -- can execute any arbitrary code that a user allows it to execute. + +In the case of this new proof-of-concept macro, the code is embedded in a Draw file named badbunny.odg. + +The macro in question will ask users if they would like to execute the script. Should the user be foolish enough to agree, the script will attempt to download and display a bit of porn -- an image of a man wearing a bunny suit performing a sex act in the woods. Yes, you did read that right. + +Because StarBasic macros run on any platform that OpenOffice does, the "virus" can affect Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. The results vary somewhat according to your system. [According to APC][1], the macro will do the following depending on the system it runs on: + +>* Windows: The worm drops a file called drop.bad which is then moved to system.ini in your mIRC folder (if you have one) and also drops and executes badbunny.js which is a JavaScript virus that replicates to other files in the folder. +* MacOS: The worm drops one of two Ruby script viruses (in files called badbunny.rb or badbunnya.rb). +* Linux: The worm drops badbunny.py as an XChat script and also drops badbunny.pl which is a tiny Perl virus infecting other Perl files. + +The makers of OpenOffice are understandably somewhat annoyed at this bit of code being called a virus since it doesn't execute arbitrary code without user permission and can't self-replicate. + +A short [announcement sent to an OpenOffice mailing list][2] reads: + +>The OpenOffice.org engineers take the security of the software very seriously, and will react promptly to any new issues. This "proof of concept" virus is not new information, and does not require a software patch. Technically, it is not even a virus, as it is not "self-replicating" - with OpenOffice.org's default settings, it cannot spread without user intervention. + +As with anything, never trust a file from unknown sources. As long as users are smart enough to follow that timeless advice they should be in no danger whatsoever. + +[Photo from [APC][1]] + +[1]: http://apcmag.com/6162/first_openoffice_virus_emerges "First OpenOffice virus emerges" +[2]: http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=announce&msgNo=287 "proof-of-concept macro virus" +[3]: http://www.viruslist.com/en/weblog?weblogid=187738337 "Stardust -- a macro curiosity"
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