OK, and thats true if they use a standard, one time key to encrypt communications, but im sure they dont. I'm sure they self-sign a certificate using a master key + information directly contained in your account. That could be all 'public' info, like account name, email address, account number etc. It could also include 'private' information like password, which would make it MUCH harder to break, even with master keys.
Their mechanism of encryption likely corresponds to a self-signed certificate, which when coupled with the (assumed) skype-software enabled signing mechanism, would enable them (with some account information of yours) be able to impersonate you in a conversation, but its unlikely that they would be able to use that information to decrypt previously recorded conversations.
However, if skype is smart, they would include your password (or hash of) in their signing procedure, and that would make it VERY difficult for anyone to decrypt your communications without first having your password (which Skype would not turn over).
It would be nice of them to describe in public EXACTLY how their encryption is handled, but unless Skype is using only accessible attributes to sign your communications, we have nothing to worry about when it comes to decrypting communications.
Mike - Do you have anyone on staff that you run these kind of questions by, like someone involved in PKI rollouts or the actual creation of certificate based encryption schemes? For someone who isn't deeply involved in computer security, you know quite a bit, but there are a few gaps that are only apparent to true experts in the field. Such as knowing that yes, Skype would have the master signing keys to their encryption, but it really depends on information they run through the algorithm that determines the level of security.
The US political system was designed SPECIFICALLY to allow for 'activist judges'. They are firmly a branch of the government, and their writ is just as much law as an executive order. I dont understand how your right wing has managed to make that into a bad thing. Also, under the checks and balances, a law is only the law if a judge says it is, otherwise its just a bill thats been passed by congress and signed by the president.
The big issue is that he hasnt had *more* success outside the hollywood system, because he hasnt. He has had success both ways, which is an important point. Those who would have succeeded will still succeed, just maybe not as many times over. Its all the new people who wouldnt have succeeded but now will that is the big story.
The 2 problems that are dealbreakers for the OUYA are:
1) Only 3 games for android support a gamepad currently, so there would be no leveraging the Play Store as is implied
2) This is terrible terrible hardware to try and bring new developers in on. There is a better chance of WindowsRT becoming a game platform than this.
Homebrew games will obviously be popular, but 'console' titles not so much. Also, android doesnt play nice with CIFS/SMB (i know it can, just not well or easily) so it doesnt make much of a media center (as the other 3 consoles do).
If you honestly believe Apple has something to teach Google about search, you're out of your mind. People have been doing EXACTLY what the patent suggests with shell script aliases since the early 70s, so the fact that Apple, someone who has NEVER researched search seriously can have a patent on something that was being done before they existed DOES say something about the patent system.
Batman happens to be one of the only superheros rooting out white collar crime and corrupt politicians. Leahy would fit right in in Gothams upper crust though.
OMG, really? You said these were UNAUTHORIZED and ILLEGAL downloads. LMFAO! If they weren't authorized or legal, then that means someone's rights were violated. Duh.
Actually, if anything it only means the law was violated. Under US law 'rights' are only granted under the constitution, and the only 'right' to do with Copyright, is the right for Congress to enact it.
ROFLMFAO! Really? The point is not even debatable. You look like a total fucking moron, Mike. It's too fucking funny. OMG! ROFL!
I'm really not sure how a human being with a brain could craft this sentence and not die under the weight of the irony.
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However, if skype is smart, they would include your password (or hash of) in their signing procedure, and that would make it VERY difficult for anyone to decrypt your communications without first having your password (which Skype would not turn over).
It would be nice of them to describe in public EXACTLY how their encryption is handled, but unless Skype is using only accessible attributes to sign your communications, we have nothing to worry about when it comes to decrypting communications.
Mike - Do you have anyone on staff that you run these kind of questions by, like someone involved in PKI rollouts or the actual creation of certificate based encryption schemes? For someone who isn't deeply involved in computer security, you know quite a bit, but there are a few gaps that are only apparent to true experts in the field. Such as knowing that yes, Skype would have the master signing keys to their encryption, but it really depends on information they run through the algorithm that determines the level of security.
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Trent Reznor has been making movie / video game music at about the same pace since Quake in '96.
You simply don't know enough to argue this point, and maybe you should read more and type less. Just a thought (not that you know what those are)...
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20 million profit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerks_II
20 million profit
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3 albums, 3 years. idjit.
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1) Only 3 games for android support a gamepad currently, so there would be no leveraging the Play Store as is implied
2) This is terrible terrible hardware to try and bring new developers in on. There is a better chance of WindowsRT becoming a game platform than this.
Homebrew games will obviously be popular, but 'console' titles not so much. Also, android doesnt play nice with CIFS/SMB (i know it can, just not well or easily) so it doesnt make much of a media center (as the other 3 consoles do).
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Best show ever: Pennywise, anywhere, anywhen.
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Actually, if anything it only means the law was violated. Under US law 'rights' are only granted under the constitution, and the only 'right' to do with Copyright, is the right for Congress to enact it.
ROFLMFAO! Really? The point is not even debatable. You look like a total fucking moron, Mike. It's too fucking funny. OMG! ROFL!
I'm really not sure how a human being with a brain could craft this sentence and not die under the weight of the irony.
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