Chriss Shiflett writes about a new page that lists a whole lot of examples/test cases of XSS issues. Using these, you could test your site/system for XSS vulnerabilities. A basic knowledge of XSS is expected already, but in his posting, Shiflett also links to some websites about the basics of XSS.
posted on January 27, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webIf you're running Linux and you have a wireless card based on the Texas Instruments chipsets, then you don't need to search for any Linux drivers for those cards. That's what I found out after purchasing a license for my D-Link wireless card from Linuxant. It seems that Linuxant has landed a deal with Texas Instruments, resulting in the free use of the Linuxant Driverloader software for users of TI-based wireless cards. Now that's what I call good service from TI. Also good service by Linuxant, by the way, who promptly refunded the license I bought. If you're NOT using a TI-based card, however, the Linuxant Driverloader software is still a very good buy. I have it running on my laptop (Intel Pro Wireless 2200 card) and it works perfectly. And the installation was dead easy. Definately a well-spent $20.
posted on January 27, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webDon't be scared. This is still the same site. I just changed the design... uhm, slightly? 
The default Pivot template is, well, a bit boring of course. And one is expected to alter it. And so I did. I based this design on Persian for WordPress. Of course, with Pivot's slightly different setup, I had to alter it slightly. But it works well imho.
Only thing I know is that in Internet Explorer something is not going well, but that might also be related to the Calvin & Hobbes comic I posted earlier, because the image is a bit too wide for this design. I'll tweak a bit and see how it works 
Anyway, enjoy
Calvin and Hobbes rule. Everybody knows that. And some people get some serious inspiration from Calvin and Hobbes. (low)
posted on January 25, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webSo, lately it has been in the news that Spongebob is promoting homosexuality or something like that. First thing I think of is: You either are or you aren't, you'll not quickly be "persuaded" into homosexuality unless you already have that in you ... but ah well. Some people are not that smart I guess? Anyway, RobotJohnny makes a good point about this whole issue by looking at some random Bugs Bunny cartoons.
posted on January 25, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webIf you are looking for an mp3 player, and also look to refresh your breath, then check this one. A very cheap way of getting your own nice mp3 player. And a fresh breath. (metafilter)
posted on January 23, 2005 - 2 comment(s) - tags: left on the webI've written before about downloading music. Legal downloads are hard to get. Most downloads require the downloading computer to support DRM and the only technology that currently supports it enough to be used is Microsoft's Windows Media Player. This poses a big problem for people not using Microsoft's operating system, because both Mac and Linux/Unix can't run this.
But, finally, I have found a system that can be used for legal downloading of a lot of music. No, it won't have most of the music that is released by the "Big 5". Instead, it focusses on providing music by the smaller labels, by those independent labels and artists that deserve our support more than those that get plugged by the Big 5. This system is called eMusic.
Instead of using DRM'ed Windows Media files, you can download high quality MP3 files that can be played on all computers, on all portable music players, everywhere. Quite similar to Bleep but with a slightly different payment system and a much bigger catalog. With eMusic, you pay a monthly fee, and in return you get a certain number of downloads. All tracks you download take 1 away from the download. And you don't have to "pay" twice for the same track: If your download fails, your connection gets lost or whatever, and you download the same track again, that will not take another download credit from your account.
And don't think there is only unknown music on eMusic. They've been able to convince quite a few smaller labels to offer their music through eMusic. Think Fleetwood Mac, Tom Waits, The Future Sound Of London, Frank Zappa.
Yes, I really like this system, and I think more people should. It's the perfect legal downloading. No annoying technologies that only work on certain operating systems. And a lot of great music that need our support.
And the best thing is, if you sign up for a free trial account, you'll get your first 50 MP3 download's for free! If you consider signing up, please contact me, because if I refer you to the site and you end up signing up, I'll get 10 free tracks as well
This article was also posted on Electronic Music World
Retro just got a bit better. Finally, it's been released! The C64 Direct-to-TV unit! Finally we can play all those old games again, straight on our TV, with this simple unit. And for a quite acceptable price.
posted on January 21, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webCan anybody donate their old PlayStation 2 to me? I want to play GTA:SA so much. I hear all kinds of good stories about that game
When you see the text: support only on the support forum What do you think? Let's send a Private Message to this guy asking for support? It seems some people do, because I get at least two PM's every day asking me for support on their problem. Amazing, isn't it?
posted on January 15, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webUbuntu Linux. A relatively new distribution in the Linux world, with a Gnome desktop. Being the lover of editting configuration files manually and such, I didn't think it was for me. When my wife wanted linux though, and she disliked Slackware because it wasn't intuitive enough for a new Linux user (can't blame her), Ubuntu was my first thought. I'd received a few installation cd's (you can order those for free!) and thought I'd give it a try. Wow. I never thought I'd be impressed this much by a graphically oriented distribution. I mean, I also use X, but don't use Gnome or KDE because I don't need all the eyecandy, but this is good. Much better than, for instance, the default installation of Gnome that you get with Slackware, which was mainly what I was basing my opinion of Gnome on. The menu's are very intuitive, and there's a lot of graphical configuration tools. Perfect for someone who has just left Windows for Linux. Very, very impressive. And maybe even more impressive is the great support. On the Ubuntu Forums you can already find answers to a lot of questions, simply by searching around a bit. I bumped into some minor issues, but had quickly found all the answers I needed. Yes, Ubuntu is definately one of the best distributions, especially for people new to linux. There might be some minor flaws, but in general it definately works well and looks good.
posted on January 13, 2005 - 1 comment(s) - tags: left on the web[[image:calvinhobbes.gif:Calvin and Hobbes:center:0]]
posted on January 11, 2005 - 0 comment(s)Get a bear and help Asia. That's what Bertie Aid is all about.
posted on January 10, 2005 - 0 comment(s) - tags: left on the webHere's a small plug. I'm selling some items on eBay
Paul decided that it was time to call back some people. As the Support Team Leader, I also get regular messages through PM, e-mail or even in the comments of my weblog of people asking me for support. That is not what is supposed to happen. It's clear from the forum rules, the README and my signature that I (and all other team members) should not be contacted with support questions in any other way than through the Support Forum.
OK, that's all now. Walk on through.
I made this picture today for a friend, and couldn't just let it go at that. I just needed to share this with you. It seems that phpBB's Bertie the Bear is good friends with the people of Ubuntu.
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