The recent SSL issue with 10.9 is an excellent recent example of newer not necessarily being better. Updates in 10.5.3 broke CS3 and saving to shares. Updates to AFP in 10.4 broke syncing of microsoft user data for people using Office 2004 with Entourage and IMAP. Updates can, and do, break functionality, and even introduce new vulnerabilities. All supporting software and infrastructure needs to be taken into account.Īll updates should be tested and qualified before deployment. Jumping on the upgrade bandwagon early is a sure way to a headache.Īs others have mentioned, it is more than the OS that needs to be considered. I have work in enterprise for many years supporting Mac. Especially if you have let’s say 500+ users on 5 different continents. I’m surprised by stats for enterprise users but at the same time I also know that OS upgrade is a big project in corporate environment. That’s the main reason of such a great deployment. On the other hand upgrade of Mac OS X is seamless, interface familiar and very rarely there are incompatibilities with software. For anyone like me who has to switch from Server 2008 to 2012 it’s just a nightmare – and still I go to metro style only to reboot the server. Part of this is MS’s policy to force Metro style desktop on everyone including corporate users who most of the time utilize desktop interface heavily. I’m a professional and I can’t see too many companies taking a leap to 8(8.1) anytime soon (let’s say another 10 years?). The first good OS they released was Windows 7 (after 10 years since XP release) and let’s face it – Windows 8(8.1) is unusable for an enterprise users. “Microsoft has been taking heat for discontinuing Windows XP after supporting it for more than 12 years.” – That’s because after XP they released only crapware. It’s unfortunate it has decided that the safety of Mac users should also require reading tea leaves.įollow on Twitter for the latest computer security news.įollow on Instagram for exclusive pics, gifs, vids and LOLs! (Audio player above not working for you? Download to listen offline, or listen on Soundcloud.)Īpple is famous for the secrecy around its product and service launches. If you must run an older version of OS X, you may want to follow the advice Duck and I had in a recent Techknow for Windows XP users to minimize the risk of compromise. If you are an Apple user, please update to OS X Mavericks or if you can’t, perhaps install Windows 7 or Linux. I think Apple might be able to do a little better than 15 months. Microsoft has been taking heat for discontinuing Windows XP after supporting it for more than 12 years. OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion has only been available for 15 months and is apparently already orphaned. It is a nice gesture that OS X 10.9 Mavericks is a free upgrade, but not everyone can upgrade. Without saying it in so many words, or any words for that matter, Apple appears to have stopped releasing security updates for OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.5 and 10.8.5. ![]() Unfortunately, that may not be good enough. The Net Applications data Gregg quoted was interesting, but I thought I would look into how Sophos customers have approached Mavericks.Įnterprise IT departments are often far more hesitant to deploy new operating system versions quickly and this time it might come along with some rather risky security consequences.Īs you can see in the charts, 55% of Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition ( Free!) users have upgraded to OS X Mavericks, whereas only 18% of enterprise users have jumped on board.Īfter only 77 days these numbers reflect one of the highest adoption rates of a new OS I have seen. Paul Ducklin wrote of the security fixes included in Mavericks, but strangely it appeared that Apple had not released similar fixes for OS X 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8. ![]() I have worked with Gregg for years and immediately began to think of the security implications. Last week I saw a post by Computerworld journalist Gregg Keizer about the fragmentation of OS X versions and how it flew in the face of Apple’s plans to unite users onto OS X Mavericks.
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Id like the individual mp3/flac file to show that it is Supreme Court featuring Feindflug, but be in the Supreme Court folder (as opposed to Supreme Court featuring Feindflug). The rest of the album is just Supreme Court. they mean Losing Game) by Supreme Court featuring Feindflug. Things will become a complete and utter mess and create a very confusing situation for the vast majority of users. Eg is a song called Loosing Game (they are German. To bring that back to OS X' case: Imagine if all apps would randomly use different ways of measuring file sizes. hey folks, im primarily using swinsian as my media player, since im on my laptop alot. Regarding your example "what's up with the developers displaying the distance to the sun in light-minutes instead of miles? It looks retarded.": If we, as a group, all agreed to use miles (my preference would be kilometers though, I would never suggest or agree to miles) it would be "retarded" for someone to suddenly start using light-minutes. Version 2.3.5 Adds an option to turn off the greying out of disabled tracks. If I edit the tags correctly, if I leave the album artist tag blank, then it appears as one. Vor allem ordnungsliebende Anwender lernen das. I found that swinsian doesn’t always handle compilation albums very well, even tho swinsian tags them as compilations, when they appear in navidrome, the compilation album is in single tracks by artist, and through this sub found meta and mp3tag. Avoids upgrading ID3 tag version if not required. Wie VOX kann Swinsian (16,22 Euro) eine bestehende iTunes-Mediathek einlesen, lässt sich jedoch auch eingeständig verwenden. The only thing that still lags behind is the Airplay integration with third part audio systems. Fixes problems removing tracks from playlists on iPods. It's most unique feature is that it can store own ID tags without overwriting the ID tags in files. OS X and its apps tend to use GB, not GiB, which makes Swinsian look like the odd man out so my point still stands. Swinsian Changelog Changelog Version 2.3.6 21 July 2021 Fixes problems calculating the length of DSF files. ![]() Nowhere did I say that using GiB is technically incorrect, I'm stating that it breaks consistency with OS X' way of measuring things. ![]() Your question is like asking "what's up with the developers displaying the distance to the sun in light-minutes instead of miles? It looks retarded." They're different things and if you're the sort of person that pays for a music player you probably care about the distinction because you're nerdier than the typical iPod owner. There's a difference between GiB and GB (one being a power of 2, the other being a power of 10). We can't just sit there and parse it like javascript either, or we aren't going to get anywhere. Obviously the best option is to compile to machine code and run that, but that's hard. The optimization and compilation of formuli - While even UltraFractal is not perfect at this (look at IFS rendering - it is slow as heck), we have to give some thought to how we are going to run formuli.We can just pull an AMD and write an original but compliant implementation. The parsing of formula files - this is easy: the syntax is given. ![]() It isn't really done to protect content, but rather to shrink it, as small enough files are copied unencrypted. I don't know too much about encryption, and I don't know what method is used, though Fred might tell us if we ask nicely. The encryption of parameter sets - if used in the client-server exchange (it is used to shrink them on copy/paste), this could present a problem.The client-server protocol - this can be solved with packet sniffing.A quick mental exercise exposes the following problems to be solved: On thinking about it, however, it doesn't appear that hard. Well we don't have the source code, and our man Fred is not likely to give us the source code, so the only option is to write our own. The first is frankly an enterprise problem that isn't worth solving unless it need to be, as it is frankly not very interesting (basically it involves making a smart HTTP server ).īut trying to port the server.hrm. It is the second question that really is interesting. ![]() So how can the server be ported to run as a low linux process? You don't need a GUI in HPC, you need a really good memory model, threading model, etc). I understand that the client performs some of this functionality already, but, being all done on the client, it is a bit restricted in terms of scalability and overall performance when compared to a potentially distributed system.Ģ) While I'm making a load balancer for an HPC, I note that running Windows on an HPC is frankly a waste of processor power (I am a HUGE windows fan, but I recognize that while Windows is a GREAT desktop platform, it should not be used in high-performance computing. Given a massively parallel computing cluster (not that I happen to have one.this is theoretical here), I'd like to be able to run one node as a balancer, distributing the rendering intelligently among the other nodes, which can come and go as they please. Has anybody screwed around with this thing?ġ) I'd like to make an intelligent load balancer. ![]() How much do we know about Ultra Fractal Server? It appears to use HTTP, but I can't really tell, and I don't have time to packet sniff it right now (maybe tonight). ![]() will also be three new Splatoon 2-related Amiibos called Inkling Boy, Inkling Girl, and Squid. If you played a lot of the original, the sequel has enough to keep you coming back, and if you're new to the game, it's a fantastic place to jump in."įor more on Splatoon, check out our review, as well as our beginner's guide to weapon classes and our tips and tricks for multiplayer. Complete List of Series 2 Animal Crossing amiibo Cards. GameSpot gave it an 8/10, with Kallie Plagge writing, "All the small changes, and even the bigger ones in single player and League Battles, make for a fresh take on the already unique shooter. ![]() The game was very well-received by critics. Splatoon 2 released exclusively for Nintendo Switch today. Click ahead for more details on what each Splatoon Amiibo gives you. A Splattershot and Retro Specs are included as optional. He comes with both a smirking expression and a frustrated expression as interchangeable faceplates. Keep in mind that you can only unlock one piece of gear from an Amiibo per day. From the popular video game Splatoon comes a figma of the Inkling Boy The smooth yet posable figma joints allow you to act out a variety of different scenes. Each figure permanently unlocks special gear that grant you additional perks and abilities, such as faster swimming speed or enhanced resistance to ink and bombs. Shop Nintendo amiibo Figure (Splatoon Inkling Boy) at Best Buy. The cartoonish third-person shooter allows you to scan in not only Splatoon 2 Amiibo, but those from its predecessor as well. By crouching, they can transform into a squid, allowing them to perform a move similar to crawling. Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones. Almost all of Inklings attacks have at least a little range to them. Including Portal and Portal 2, the Companion Collection comes to Nintendo Switch with. Like many of Nintendo's games in recent years, Splatoon 2 supports Amiibo functionality. The Inkling is a playable character in this game, with both male and female forms available through palette swap. ![]() InstallShield (MSI actually as well are parts of IS) requires a significant amount of temp file space to do the install. Generally means the user doesn't have enough temporary disk space to conduct the install. Installation I am encountering error code messages when I try to install, what should I do?īelow is a list of error codes as well as some information about each code. If done correctly the opening movies should not play, instead you should load directly to the main game menu. Back in Windows Explorer, verify the file exists, and then launch the game.File name = user.cfg, Save as type = All Files, click OK.In the save window, browse to My Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Startup.As a test add nointrocinematics to the first line.If you want to set this for all folders, click Apply to all folders.Click Apply at the bottom of the options window.In the Advanced Settings list, look for the line Hide extensions for known file types.Click on Tools at the top of the window, and select Folder Options.Using "windows explorer" browse to My Documents\My Games\Age of Empires 3\Startup.A successful installation should return all listed as Version Correct.Open this file to view results which could include any combination of the following results: Invalid (corrupt file), Invalid Version, Not Found, The post also says that these games will take advantage of some of the new console’s new UX features but doesn’t explain which ones. They will load faster and also take advantage of Game Boost for better and more stable frame rates. The PS4 games you play on the PS5 will have a different experience. Supported games for both versions of the PS5 include PlayStation VR games too. Sony advises that users update their consoles to the latest version and also apply any game patches available. If you also have disc-based games, you will also be able to pop them in the drive and play. If you pick up the PS5 with a drive, you will be able to play the digital version of the games you bought on it. ![]() Those who have PS4 discs but pick up the PS5 digital Edition will not be able to play their disc-based games on the console. These games include those they already bought or those they plan to purchase on the PlayStation Store on the PS4, PS5, web, or via the PlayStation mobile app. According to the post, the mode of playing PS4 games will differ on both.įor the digital edition of the console, users will be able to play the digital edition of their compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Digital Edition. We all know the PS5 comes in two versions – an all-digital version and a version with a Blu-ray disc drive. When the PlayStation 5 launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on PS5 – Hideaki Nishino (SVP, Platform Planning and Management) These games include exclusives such as The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima. When the PlayStation 5 goes on sale next month, its catalog of games will be very small but the good news is that, for those who own the PlayStation 4, they will be able to play their current catalog of games on the new game console. Sony has released a blog post explaining how it will work on the PlayStation 5 (PS5). What it means in the simplest of terms is if a new game console supports games from the previous generation. ![]() Backward compatibility is a phrase that you see often when a new generation console is released. ![]() It is a very handy tool to have and is totally free.Īlthough it sounds exactly like the previous app on our list, I can assure that “App Cleaner” is different. When you uninstall an app using this app, all the residual files are deleted along with the app itself. It is here that AppCleaner comes to our rescue. Over time, these residual files can take a lot of space. Whenever we delete an app, more often than not it leaves its residual files intact. However, the inbuilt app installer in the Mac is inefficient. We install and uninstall many apps to choose the right ones which fit our needs. One of the biggest reasons some people prefer Macs is the collection of apps available on its App Store. Mac App Store is full of incredible applications. As if it was not enough, it’s also totally free. But, if you use it correctly, it will help in freeing up space on your Mac, you didn’t even know existed. As you can access and delete the system files, there is a chance you will end up messing up your computer if you are not careful. However, there are certain problems which can occur if you are not careful with this. As I mentioned earlier, this can be the only tool you will ever need. Heck, you can even delete system fonts if you want to. It lets you scan all the files on the system and you can select and delete files which are not of use to anymore. You can clean up unwanted system files, residual app files, system logs and much more. When you will click on the “Cleaning” tab, you will see the different levels at which you can perform the cleaning tasks. ![]() It has a minimal looking UI with all features getting a separate tab on the app’s launch screen. Although a bit more complex than other apps on this list, if used properly this can become the only disk cleaner app you will ever need. However, today we will focus only on its clean up capabilities. Onyx from Titanium Software is a versatile tool which can help you verify your start up disk, execute hidden features, run maintenance script, automate tasks, clean up your Mac and much more. ![]() At the reactor Zack actually rushes in to fight Sephiroth and is struck down.Īs Sephiroth is leaving the reactor, Cloud confronts him and throws him into the lifestream, but is mortally wounded in the process. Cloud was still there, however, but masked his appearance. Cloud was never in SOLDIER and was embarrased to go back to his hometown, thinking Tifa would look down on him for being a normal Shinra soldier. In Nibelheim another charactor named Zack was the member of SOLDIER with Sephiroth, not Cloud. Later in the story, the holes in Cloud's memory are revealed. Cloud rushes in to confront Sephiroth and that's where his story ends.Ĭloud doesn't remember why he and Sephiroth are both alive, or what happened. Tifa chases after him but is struck down, and is saved by Cloud, just as he promised during their childhood. Cloud chases after him to find that he murdered Tifa's father. He burns Nibelheim to the ground, killing Cloud's mother in the process, and runs to the reactor in Mount Nibelheim to find Jenova. ![]() He becomes obsessed with finding out how he was born, and finally goes insane. He holds up in the basement of the Shinra Mansion in Nibelheim, where he reads about Professor Gast, and many experiments that have been done. He sees Jenova in a larger tube and begins questioning his past, and how he was created. Later at the reactor, he tells Cloud that the creatures in the tubes are actually people infused with a large amount of Mako, more than that of members of SOLDIER. There is a brief battle with a Green Dragon (Sephiroth kills it quickly), where Sephiroth's power is shown for the first time. During Cloud's flashback at the Kalm Inn, he, Sephiroth, and Tifa all go to a reactor deep within Mount Nibelheim. After seeing this, Cloud vows to kill Sephiroth, and settle the score in Nibelheim. Following the trail of blood left by the Shinra guards, they find the President of Shinra dead, with Sephiroth's sword thrust in his back. Cloud and the rest of the party have been captured and are awaiting execution, but after a night's rest, they awake to see the guards are dead and their cell door is open. The first actual appearance of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII is in the Shinra Headquarters. However, when Cloud asks about his parents, he laughs and says Jenova is his mother, not knowing of his own past. ![]() He is the child of Lucrecia and Hojo, and was injected with Jenova cells, which explains his extraordinary power. At the beginning of the game he is vaguely mentioned in some dialogue, but is later revealed in some flashbacks from the game's protagonist, Cloud. Sephiroth was the highest ranking member of SOLDIER, and was thought to be dead five years before the events of Final Fantasy VII. Sephiroth is the main antagonist in Squaresoft's Final Fantasy VII. 参加の方は、おつかれさまでしたー Final Fantasy VII Sephiroth as he appears in Advent Children Take a look at the sights that Sakurai has seen as this gaming venue in the Tweet below: ![]() Ultimate, and Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom considering how he's usually depicted as left-handed in previous games. It's certainly interesting to remember how Link is right-handed in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Smash Bros. Sakurai is seen mimicking the pose that Link has taken on. In another photo that Sakurai had taken of himself at the venue, a statue of Link from Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be located. This means that the Piranha Plant, Persona's Joker, Dragon Quest's Hero, Banjo-Kazooie, Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard, Byleth, Min Min, Minecraft's Steve, Final Fantasy's Sephiroth, Pyra & Mythra, Tekken's Kazuya, and Kingdom Hearts' Sora can all be spotted if you pay close enough attention as Sakurai is scanning the piece in his recent Tweet. It's also the final version of the piece, being that there are no other fighters being added to the roster at this point. As expected, this art piece is absolutely massive in size and scope. Glue fake fur or fabric in an animal print to a plain white mask, or use animal stickers for a quick and easy option. Get creative with your mask design and try an animal print. You can add details like feathers, sequins, or glitter for a more elaborate look. 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Also, be sure to take the time to decorate it properly. You don’t want the mask to be too heavy or obstructive. First, be sure to choose a design that is comfortable to wear. No matter what method you choose, there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind. Well, let us help you a little by checking one expense off the list by giving you ideas on a DIY masquerade mask that’s easy to make with our list of plans for how to make a masquerade mask from scratch. I feel you, buddy!) But, there are some party themes like masquerade balls or Halloween parties that really require you to get to the mall and shop. ![]() At some point in our lives, we get invited to fancy parties we don’t want to spend for (or we don’t have the budget too. ![]() TotalAV has a good advanced anti-malware and adware engine (it’s a white-label of Avira), and an easy-to-use interface. 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