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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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USA Pentagon are happy to use Android over apple rim
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Apple to start to use pegatron for the manufacturing of their cheap zombie rumor iPhone. Apple will obviously strip out features so they can try and justify a premium for the original iPhone. May be they use a lesser competent Ios like version 7
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Old May 30, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Neither of those are comparable. Someone having a slack password on their personal account or being able to get an app for free is nothing like an app on someone's - millions of - people's phones being taken over by a hacking group.

This isn't the start of this, Android will remain insecure because you as users want your 'Freedom' to install a Fart App from where you want, and Google don't make enough money to check apps for you.
You didn't read it very well Jack, the general consensus is its either an app that caused the problem (can't be the macs as they are un hackable...) or its server side that has been hacked.

Start from the beginning, it's been going on for some time.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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By going on for some time you mean the user refuses to accept its their fault. Come on, you'd be better off staying quiet.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Come on Jack, you have worked with internet security companies, first user only authorised on one machine, does not have an iPhone, buys 1 song from iTunes and soon after has several apps and a change of address, luckily they only had a gift voucher, so bad password? Very doubtful.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Come on Jack, you have worked with internet security companies, first user only authorised on one machine, does not have an iPhone, buys 1 song from iTunes and soon after has several apps and a change of address, luckily they only had a gift voucher, so bad password? Very doubtful.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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Do you think he used a fake iTunes to buy the song or perhaps the mp3 contained malicious code. Clear cut to me, he was using an insecure network or he used a common password. Simple.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Do you think he used a fake iTunes to buy the song or perhaps the mp3 contained malicious code. Clear cut to me, he was using an insecure network or he used a common password. Simple.
Sorry he had malicious code in an MP3? Not possible, can only do that with proprietary files that have been renamed mp3 and use realplayer or windoze media player as default mp3 players.

I agree he may have had an insecure network (keylogger), but that isn't the only cause.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Do you think he used a fake iTunes to buy the song or perhaps the mp3 contained malicious code. Clear cut to me, he was using an insecure network or he used a common password. Simple.
So you are saying that his powerbook is insecure then? Using his home secured network?
Hmmm, even Apple said that the transaction was made from his only authorised account (his power book that stays at home where he lives alone), really have crap security those apple computers don't they?!

Sorry to say Jack but you should understand much better than anyone that its quite hard to hack a Mac and use the authorised account, you keep saying yourself that they have built in security that makes them very secure, that leaves the issue with the server or the Mac.

Go back to page 1 and have a read, nothing in this world is 100% secure no matter what you do.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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That's right Tony, I have never claimed anything was 100% secure, I can send you a file now that if you choose to run on your Mac could do anything I wish, including purchasing from the App Store. But who's fault is that?

You're not a total idiot, even though I sometimes claim you are, you know that Android and Google play are nowhere near as secure as Apple's offerings and its demonstrated more and more frequently. You take your choice, more secure, more restrictions. Me, I'll take security over being able to play a fart noise when a message comes in.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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More crushing http://www.patentlyapple.com/patentl...ffic-more.html

One stat is not how I believed the market to be, dig and you may find it.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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So for visiting the Web or actually talking , don't get an iphone?
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Old May 30, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Yanks are certainly loyal, to the point of stupidity its seems

Or is there more to it
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
So for visiting the Web or actually talking , don't get an iphone?
You got it. That's the one stat I don't believe.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
Yanks are certainly loyal, to the point of stupidity its seems

Or is there more to it
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Android sells more than iOS, so yes, stupid.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I'm suspicious ipad stats

Not me obviously,



" I have an iPad 2 and just swapped my iPad mini (+£60) for a Surface. I was astounded at the difference and got by far the best end of that deal. Let's start with compatibility. Out of the box (no apps needed, no £25 non-standard connectors) I can play pictures, video, music to my Sony TV, to my WD Media streamer and my Windows media centre. I can connect to my Buffalo NAS drive and use any content, I can RPC to any of my computers (including my Raspberry Pi Linux box and RedHat server), I can use an external drive or memory stick in the (standard) USB port, I can connect to my TV or monitor (and use dual screens) using the (standard) micro HDMI port, I can expand the memory available using the (standard) microSD slot. I can't do ANY of those with my iPad, which sits on the coffee table and is used for surfing. Now let me start on Office applications - no you can't edit office documents on an iPad - I tried it, rubbish - they can only read about half of them, don't format correctly and have a tiny subset of features. Yesterday I gave a presentation to a customer using the Surface - I edited the PowerPoint on the train, connected the Surface to the customer's projector using the (standard) connector and used a Logitech wireless presenter which I have had for years, plugged into the (standard) USB port.
With my iPad I would have had to buy at least £100 worth of connectors due to Apple's cynical policy of incompatibility/patent/litigation. Hell, they even stuffed their own customers. I have a Sony docking station which I used with an iPod (lovely device) which broke. I bought a new iPod but took it back - totally incompatible connectors with everything any Apple owner has ever previously bought. And they still keep on buying them.. Just weird., "
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Old May 31, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
" I have an iPad 2 and just swapped my iPad mini (+£60) for a Surface. I was astounded at the difference and got by far the best end of that deal. Let's start with compatibility. Out of the box (no apps needed, no £25 non-standard connectors) I can play pictures, video, music to my Sony TV, to my WD Media streamer and my Windows media centre. I can connect to my Buffalo NAS drive and use any content, I can RPC to any of my computers (including my Raspberry Pi Linux box and RedHat server), I can use an external drive or memory stick in the (standard) USB port, I can connect to my TV or monitor (and use dual screens) using the (standard) micro HDMI port, I can expand the memory available using the (standard) microSD slot. I can't do ANY of those with my iPad, which sits on the coffee table and is used for surfing. Now let me start on Office applications - no you can't edit office documents on an iPad - I tried it, rubbish - they can only read about half of them, don't format correctly and have a tiny subset of features. Yesterday I gave a presentation to a customer using the Surface - I edited the PowerPoint on the train, connected the Surface to the customer's projector using the (standard) connector and used a Logitech wireless presenter which I have had for years, plugged into the (standard) USB port.
With my iPad I would have had to buy at least £100 worth of connectors due to Apple's cynical policy of incompatibility/patent/litigation. Hell, they even stuffed their own customers. I have a Sony docking station which I used with an iPod (lovely device) which broke. I bought a new iPod but took it back - totally incompatible connectors with everything any Apple owner has ever previously bought. And they still keep on buying them.. Just weird., "
See this strikes me as someone who was compoletely unrealistic about what they wanted to achieve with the ipad.

Think the only really valid point relates to Apples use of their own unique connector, but even then I doubt he'd have to spend 100 quid on additional adaptors to match the surface.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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What he also failed to mention was that is all he can do on the Surface. None of which anyone else really wants to do. If he wanted a change the new Samsung's are quite nice and a whole lot cheaper.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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actualy that stat is based on ads, so does that mean apple is 80 more spam than anything else?
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Old May 31, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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Just like your post and the ads that it generated.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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no adverts here mate, all paid up, you cheap ***!
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Old May 31, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Look under my name. Cheaper **** maybe.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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lol, yeah, you spent too much in apple crap didnt you lol
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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lol, yeah, you spent too much in apple crap didnt you lol
Apple have made me more money than I've ever given them. And the total cost of ownership for Apple products is peanuts compared to any PC or other mobile device.
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Sky apps are now back in Google Play. You will never see that speed of turn around from Apple in first acknowledging an issue, taking measures to prevent further spread, resolving the issue and then make available a fix, all within a week. Apple would still be in denial for many months as we have already witnessed with their past security flaws and bugs.
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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What! You're somehow turning Google allowing an app to be replaced by a malicious copy, downloaded to millions of machines into praise. Holy **** you're delusional. Are you not amazed that it took seconds for the hackers to replace the app, yet it took Sky a week? Are you not surprised that rather than lose installs by using the readily available remote wipe feature, Sky chose to leave customers with a hacked app on their device. Praise indeed.
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
What! You're somehow turning Google allowing an app to be replaced by a malicious copy, downloaded to millions of machines into praise. Holy **** you're delusional. Are you not amazed that it took seconds for the hackers to replace the app, yet it took Sky a week? Are you not surprised that rather than lose installs by using the readily available remote wipe feature, Sky chose to leave customers with a hacked app on their device. Praise indeed.
Where exactly am I praising Google for allowing a malicious app in it's store and how am I praising Sky for leaving a malicious app installed? and you're calling me delusional!! Just one of many, is it not incredulous of Apple in refusing to acknowledge hacked Apple accounts? How long did it take Apple to fix the unsecure keypad unlock of iOS 6.1x after their long drawn denial? It couldn't possibly be the fault of Apple, they're so secure right......
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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You're clearly saying well done Google, well done for being so quick. Honestly, you Fandroids are the worst. Also, I really don't know where you get the Apple is so secure bit from, Apple are more secure than Windows and Android, that's obvious and undeniable, but there's no such thing as 100% secure, you takes your choice, freedom to install Fart Apps from anywhere or better security. I choose better security, you have a laugh at Farts.
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Still not seeing the crush. http://blogs.barrons.com/techtraderd...says-detwiler/
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Dewiler; no strangers to making outlandish clams!
Detwiler has been in the focus of some controversy of late, when the company said back in April that BlackBerry (BBRY) was experiencing a higher level of returns than sales in the U.S. for its recently introduced Z10 phone, a claim that was met with a call by BlackBerry for the Securities & Exchange Commission to investigate the firm.
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