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Re: HOWTO Configure Apache for SSL with DoD CAC Authentication on Ubuntu 9.04

jark — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:46:04 -0000

There is no reason why this will not work on other versions of Ubuntu. You may need to adjust a thing or two but for the most part everything should work as listed above.

Re: HOWTO Configure Apache for SSL with DoD CAC Authentication on Ubuntu 9.04

jark — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:45:24 -0000

Based on DoD policy, the cert needs to be issued by DISA. Self-signed certs, while fine for testing are not valid for everyday use.

Re: jark: Results of todays election in Japan are historic. The effects will take a bit of time to fully comprehend, but should prove interesting.

jark — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:08:47 -0000

I'd say that is an interesting fact alright!

Re: Navy Federal Credit Union Web Site Operating with Security Issue

jark — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:47:24 -0000

While I completely sympathize with your situation, it is not the intent of this post to bring up Navy Federal banking policies.

Our primary concern was the prospect of NFCU customers being phished, no thanks to their shoddy web site security. This appears to have been addressed and we are, as all NFCU customers should be, thankful.

I wish you the best of luck resolving your issue. Nobody should have to deal with incorrect charges, especially if it is the fault of the bank.

Re: Navy Federal Credit Union Web Site Operating with Security Issue

jark — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:44:14 -0000

The RSA email sent to our hosting provider, SliceHost, was sent after the purported response by NFCU in the comments. This was part of Update 2 above.

I did not cover the SSL warning because I have not directly run across that issue. Rich had mentioned to me he saw something similar but then realized it was due to http://navyfcu.org/ being the URL used to visit the site rather than http://www.navyfcu.org/. It seems the company is not automatically redirecting the former to the latter as they should, but that should not matter since, as you mentioned, Firefox issues a warning to the user.

Re: San Diego After Dark

edwinv — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:41:24 -0000

I expect to see something similar with the Vegas Skyline when you go there in September.

Re: Navy Federal Credit Union Web Site Operating with Security Issue

jark — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:07:37 -0000

I'm struggling to follow your logic.

Fair use allows us to use their logo in the manner utilized. We're
using the logo as part of an image of the NFCU web site and nothing
more.

When clicked, the image merely takes visitors to an article on
TechMiso with the design looking absolutely nothing like the official
NFCU web site. Nowhere does TechMiso make an attempt to confuse users
in to believing they are visiting an officially sanctioned NFCU web
site. Furthermore, we make no attempt to phish NFCU customers.

Based on the manner in which you worded your comment, are you
stipulating that the use of any company's logo may only follow what
that company considers acceptable?

Please clarify why you are finding it so difficult to be surprised at
RSA's actions, especially considering _all_ the claims they had
attempted to making.

Re: Navy Federal Credit Union Web Site Operating with Security Issue

jark — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:33:24 -0000

Thanks for the heads-up about the change. They literally must have
pushed the change out within the last 24 hours. I was logged in to
account access around this time yesterday and the main page did not
redirect to https.

In any event, this change is good news and a win-win for both NFCU
customers _and_ the company. I am glad to see they took the time to do
the right thing.

Re: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph [1PicADay]

edwinv — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:38:30 -0000

Thanks Brandice. I probably could've spent the whole walk in this Cathedral. It didn't look like much outside, but the inside was amazing!

Re: Does U.S. Mobile Carrier AT&T Rule All App Store Applications?

jark — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:56:01 -0000

Has your battery life been sacrificed at all?

Re: Does U.S. Mobile Carrier AT&T Rule All App Store Applications?

jark — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:52:04 -0000

Nice! I might have to consider doing the same just for the ability to get the GV app, even if it isnt the official app.

Re: Does U.S. Mobile Carrier AT&T Rule All App Store Applications?

jark — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:47:48 -0000

Now that you're jailb0rked, did you install one of the GV apps from Cydia?

Re: Does U.S. Mobile Carrier AT&T Rule All App Store Applications?

jark — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:42:47 -0000

If it were not for the fact that there is no other device available in Japan which offers a similar experience you can rest assured I would be right there with ya. The first Android device just went on sale recently but I'm not so sure that is a worthy move. So unfortunately I'm stuck having to wait and see how this drama plays out in the end.

But really, I am totally with you. I'm beyond disgusted.

Re: Security Clearance

jark — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:30:09 -0000

Network Information:
a. [Network Number] 124.40.44.0/22
b. [Network Name] AMERICABLE-5
g. [Organization] Americable International
m. [Administrative Contact] BS146JP
n. [Technical Contact] BS146JP
p. [Nameserver]
[Assigned Date] 2006/10/26
[Return Date]
[Last Update] 2006/10/26 12:35:02(JST)

I wonder who the self-professed know-it-all is who is living on base in Yokosuka. Hiding behind an alias certainly makes it so easy to throw out baseless, bullshit, unfounded accusations.

More importantly, do you really have intimate knowledge of whatever-it-is you happen to be referring to?

Re: Navy Federal Credit Union Web Site Operating with Security Issue

jark — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:26:44 -0000

Glad to have helped. Doubtful NFCU will change their practices but with enough awareness the customers will modify their behavior to better protect themselves from phishing.

Re: Tobey – Golf Sequence

edwinv — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:55:59 -0000

Tobey says thank you.

Re: Schmap San Diego Guide Inclusion

edwinv — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:13:32 -0000

Thanks Sis!

Re: Schmap San Diego Guide Inclusion

edwinv — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:13:19 -0000

Thanks Brandice! Whatever happened with that Shutterbug contest and your jellyfish photo?

Re: Stop Password Masking – Is Usability More Crucial Than Security?

jark — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:46:22 -0000

I've honestly never understood the whole email confirmation train of thought. Makes absolutely no sense to me for the very reasons you state.

Re: I Refuse to Upgrade to an iPhone 3GS

jark — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:05:50 -0000

That is pretty bizarre. Any ideas what may be causing that to happen?

Re: Health For Geeks

jark — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:33:47 -0000

Now you got jark wondering who you are. As for CPR, doubtful my friend - we'll just slide you in the AC room with the rest of the junk and hope you don't stink the entire building up.

Re: Where is the Push Gmail for Mobile Users?

jark — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:07:37 -0000

Thanks for the link to the service. Looks quite interesting. Although it is unfortunate it can not coexist with Google Sync.

Re: Discovered two disk, space-saving Mac apps

edwinv — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:24:57 -0000

Did you get it to work? Mine has been "scanning files" for hours.

Re: Before and After – Ellen + Tobey

edwinv — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:04:06 -0000

First off, I'm a Canon guy so I'm sort've biased towards Canon. But you can't really go wrong with Nikon either. There are some really good entry level dslr like the Canon XSi(~$700) or the newer Canon T1i(~$1000). You can also go used and get the Canon 40D which is an excellent camera.

If you can do without the video which the T1i offers, then I would recommend going used and getting the 40D. Or if you have the money, get the 50D which is the newer verision. This is what I have and I love it!

Just remember, you'll probably be spending more on the lens than the camera body. Good lenses make a BIG difference in photo quality. Of course, the person behind the camera does as well. ;) Good Luck!

Oh, definitely ask others like @brandice (Canon XSi), @djsteen (Canon XTi) and @coreyharris (Nikon D60)

Re: HOWTO Install Cherokee, MySQL, PHP and WordPress on Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope

jark — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:16:24 -0000

We can definitely look in to adding that one extra step. Although, if it was not there by default then are you sure you followed these installation instructions? Or did you use another guide for installing Cherokee?