A little, without...

Moving blog to new site.

2005-09-15T06:49:00.000-07:00

Hello:

Thank you for visiting this page. However, the blog has moved to

http://wordpress.pocosin.com/

Please visit the new site.

Counsel

Blogging while riding Ophelia

2005-09-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

So we are weathering the storm. Luckily, we are not floating away…yet.

We have had 12-hrs of rain (roughly 12+ inches) and expect another 6 hrs of rain. Some subdivisions in Brunswick County (between Wilmington and South Carolina) are flooding (such as Saint James Plantation).

Low lying areas in southeastern North Carolina are likely flooding, and news has just broadcast that Carolina Beach Lake has flooded and that 18 inches of water covers Lake Park Boulevard.

Needless to say, I think the road is closed…

This is one photograph from Wilmington that has arrived in my inbox. Lots of water in that ditch huh?!

Here are some links for information:

For information from Wilmington’s NOAA, visit NOAA’s Wilmington Page.Information from WECT (Wilmington TV station) is at WECT Weather

Information from WWAY (Wilmington TV station) is at WWAY Weather

Greenville, Washington, and New Bern TV Coverage is at WNCT TV

Postings will continue through the storm as long as the dsl stays working…

Counsel

Apple releases OS X knowing that flaws existed?

2005-09-10T19:30:00.000-07:00

My first thought upon seeing those videos of Dells and other off-the-shelf x86 hardware running OS X was one of excitement regarding the ability to run the OS on my hardware. I never did torrent or download the files, and I think Apple will soon be moving against those who are releasing the videos and against those who post the "how-to"s around the internet.

Then I thought that Apple might have released the software knowing such hacks would be created. A stroke of genius, getting the hackers to help you secure your product. Notice, Apple did NOT instantly pounce on the slew of how-to articles, message boards, forums, and web-sites that showed everyone how to get OS X running on off-the-shelf x86 hardware. Rather, the hacks have been around long enough for various techniques and improvements to be made to the process. Now that people have this up and running and have posted how this occurs, Apple is moving in and shutting them down.

How much do you think it cost Apple to get all of that security testing? Do you think everyone at Apple would have found all of those 'exploits' in such a short time period?

I admit it sounds far fetched, but I don't remember Apple sitting back while others 'illegally' used their software or other IP. Seems to me that Apple gave everyone a 'rush,' received an inordinate amount of publicity on 'How cool it is to run OS X,' and the community's opinion that OS X will run fast enough on x86 without having to spend a dime on marketing.

I think, in retrospect, that I would really be smiling right now if I had thought of the benefits of such a 'leak.' Perhaps Mr. Jobs didn't think about those potential benefits. Let me explain ("No, there is no time. Let me sum up"):

Free work to remove security holes in their x86-based OS X;
Free marketing and publicity that could not have been purchased at any cost from those doing the hacking; and
All at no/little cost.

Whether Mr. Jobs had a plan or simply had impeccable timing, I think he might have a nice silly grin on his face right about now.

Feel free to discuss this on our Forum.

Counsel

A long time away...

2005-08-16T20:48:00.000-07:00

Yes, it has been a long time since I published this blog, but I have decided to spend time on my site at www.pocosin.com and fix things there.

I hope to see you there.

Counsel

Sony Z500a, London, and stuff

2005-07-07T19:25:00.000-07:00

Best Buy had the Sony z500a mobile phone for FREE! I actually purchased 4 phones for my firm and paid $0.00! Wow.... They work very well.

London, Britain, the world: We are with you in thoughts and prayers. Remember folks that all the terrorists need is for good people to do nothing...

I am writing two books. Yeah, I know...

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Today's News

2005-07-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

Plazes.com

This site allows registered users to locate other users and determine how close they are to your location. An interesting idea, but do you really want everyone to know where you ARE?

commandn.tv

An interesting video blog hosted by the owner of Ambermac.com and TechTV Canada. Interesting news and bits.

Riverside House of Brews

A wonderful coffee house and deli on Hwy. 133 in Belville, North Carolina. You MUST stop by if you are in the area.

pocosin.com

Interesting site by one learing html, php, and wants to post information on the net. Nice photographs and writing samples. Give it a view.

Counsel

Hello World...

2005-05-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

So here it is.

I decided to throw in the hat and join the blogging universe. So . . .

Hello World!

I will post information and musings that I find interesting. Stick around.

Counsel