Rowf
Apr 23, 10:10 AM
I was reading through some archives on mac security and came across an article detailing a trojan hidden in an mp3 file that surfaced 2004 and could affect mac operating systems.
This got me wondering about the way such threats can be packaged across all platforms and then dragged this question from somewhere out of my paranoid subconscious:
If an mp3 contained any kind of malware (trojan/virus, thinking cross platform here) and it could play music what would happen if it was burned as an audio cd and then ripped back to mp3 file?
Would the malware remain intact and just take up residence in the newly ripped file or would it be destroyed?
What if it were to be burned as an audio cd then ripped back into a different file format, flac, aac etc.
Would the malware survive that?
Converted from mp3 to a different file format, how about that?
In fact, would it be possible to create an audio cd from an infected file without the burning software crashing before it was done?
Any ideas, theories or :eek: experiences?
This isn't a specific mac question, more of a general cross platform just kind of wonderin' if anyone else has thought of it question.
I haven't got an infected mp3 file to try else I'd give it a go on my old windows pc to see what happens.
This got me wondering about the way such threats can be packaged across all platforms and then dragged this question from somewhere out of my paranoid subconscious:
If an mp3 contained any kind of malware (trojan/virus, thinking cross platform here) and it could play music what would happen if it was burned as an audio cd and then ripped back to mp3 file?
Would the malware remain intact and just take up residence in the newly ripped file or would it be destroyed?
What if it were to be burned as an audio cd then ripped back into a different file format, flac, aac etc.
Would the malware survive that?
Converted from mp3 to a different file format, how about that?
In fact, would it be possible to create an audio cd from an infected file without the burning software crashing before it was done?
Any ideas, theories or :eek: experiences?
This isn't a specific mac question, more of a general cross platform just kind of wonderin' if anyone else has thought of it question.
I haven't got an infected mp3 file to try else I'd give it a go on my old windows pc to see what happens.
HelloPanda
Apr 27, 09:11 PM
I'm looking to buy a new MacBook Pro. I know searching on eBay is risky, so I'd like your advice on this seller.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Apple-Macbook-Pro-15-2-0-Quad-8gb-256ssd-Mc721ll-A-/230614412979?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63#ht_952wt_907
The price seems a little too low for a new (I assume never opened) MBP. Do you think some parts were switched out for cheaper replacements? He does have 99% positive reviews, and he's sold MBP before.
Thanks, Hopefully this post does not violate the terms and conditions of these forums.
EDIT: I took a second look and realized that I was looking at a non high res. model. I guess the price seems pretty decent. What do you guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Apple-Macbook-Pro-15-2-0-Quad-8gb-256ssd-Mc721ll-A-/230614412979?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63#ht_952wt_907
The price seems a little too low for a new (I assume never opened) MBP. Do you think some parts were switched out for cheaper replacements? He does have 99% positive reviews, and he's sold MBP before.
Thanks, Hopefully this post does not violate the terms and conditions of these forums.
EDIT: I took a second look and realized that I was looking at a non high res. model. I guess the price seems pretty decent. What do you guys think?
shadowfax
Oct 10, 10:22 PM
you can't hype your new stuff before it comes out! no one will buy your current line because they will wait for your new stuff. that's a horrible idea from a business standpoint.
medea
Feb 27, 04:34 PM
Originally posted by trebblekicked
i''m still using 10.2.8, when i copy the itms link, 2/3 times it comes up as invalid on daily tunes. if i re-copy and paste a few times it works. is this a related safari issue, or are other daily tunes users having this problem, too?
I frequently have this problem as well, though I only noticed it when pasting an ims link when submitting a song for dailytunes.
i''m still using 10.2.8, when i copy the itms link, 2/3 times it comes up as invalid on daily tunes. if i re-copy and paste a few times it works. is this a related safari issue, or are other daily tunes users having this problem, too?
I frequently have this problem as well, though I only noticed it when pasting an ims link when submitting a song for dailytunes.
Sheet
May 6, 04:53 PM
MplayerX - I absolutely love the way it looks with the borderless window but I can't seem to get it to work efficiently without skipping and choppiness.. watching a hd mkv over the network and it skips every 2 seconds.. same video files stream perfectly in movist or mplayer extended. Has anyone else had this problem?
Same for me! MPlayerX lags about every ten seconds and "skips" about 2 seconds.. quite annoying (even with non-HD movies)! Quicktime is choppy as well.
VLC does the best job, there are almost no lags using g-draft WiFi.
Same for me! MPlayerX lags about every ten seconds and "skips" about 2 seconds.. quite annoying (even with non-HD movies)! Quicktime is choppy as well.
VLC does the best job, there are almost no lags using g-draft WiFi.
usclaneyj
May 3, 03:24 PM
I think I know the problem you are referring to. Unfortunately, I do not have a solution.
In my situation, it's not particularly "wacky" fonts. For instance. If I am in the text palette and I type the name of the font "DIN" it skips DIN and DIN Schrift and goes straight to Dingbat. If I try to use the up arrow to navigate up my list to where DIN is, I get the "donk" sound.
If you ever find a reason or a fix, please do report back. I would appreciate it.
In my situation, it's not particularly "wacky" fonts. For instance. If I am in the text palette and I type the name of the font "DIN" it skips DIN and DIN Schrift and goes straight to Dingbat. If I try to use the up arrow to navigate up my list to where DIN is, I get the "donk" sound.
If you ever find a reason or a fix, please do report back. I would appreciate it.
dpilat
May 6, 05:04 PM
I have a 13" black macbook that was bought in 2007. It has pretty standard hardware, such as 1GB of ram, 160GB HD, etc. However, it has been having problems for about a year now. The first problem it has relates to the computer lagging/skipping. The computer always lags (using a mouse or trackpad). It lags/skips when i'm browsing the internet, playing itunes (the songs actually skip and get choppy), playing a dvd using the DVD player app, and when I watch any type of video on the internet (youtube videos, flash videos; the audio gets choppy and fuzzy). The second issue I have been having is random shutdowns. Sometimes, I will be typing a report or browsing the internet and I will get an error message telling me that I have to restart the computer by holding down the power button. This has happened about 4 times. I think these issues might relate to a bad logic board, but I am not sure. Any ideas? How much does it cost to fix these issues? Thanks
LimeiBook86
Aug 20, 02:40 AM
I'm posting my 3rd icon soon, so check back soon! :D
costabunny
Oct 29, 05:32 AM
I did it - I pwnd an entire country - I am NUMBER ONE !!!!!!!
(ok so its only Gibraltar, but please let me have my moment)
http://boincstats.com/stats/user_stats.php?pr=sah&st=0&to=100&or=&co=Gibraltar
:D
(ok so its only Gibraltar, but please let me have my moment)
http://boincstats.com/stats/user_stats.php?pr=sah&st=0&to=100&or=&co=Gibraltar
:D
downingp
Jun 30, 07:26 PM
I have been offered $300 so far for the iphone
MICHAELSD
Jan 31, 09:17 PM
I won an iPod Shuffle through a penny auction, and despite that it was supposed to be a black third-generation, I got sent a blue current-generation (I wouldn't complain about the upgrade). However I'm not a big fan of the blue color, though the finish is really nice. Which stores would likely let me exchange this blue iPod Shuffle for a silver iPod Shuffle without a receipt? Its really not a big deal for a store to exchange colors since they all have the exact same value. I wanted to try Best Buy, but I don't think they would do the exchange due to their fairly strict item scans. Ideas?
Apple OC
Apr 8, 11:47 AM
I agree with the guy above ^^^ ... order a pizza :cool:
Jim Campbell
Feb 9, 03:15 AM
Looks like the same as the pogo stylus.
Not really… as I understand it, the Pogo measures surface area in contact with the screen to infer pen pressure, for a start, which is pretty inaccurate. The hypothetical Apple one would have a pressure sensor to register pen pressure accurately (and in a way, presumably, one could calibrate). Additionally, the Apple one proposes to register rotation and tilt, which puts it in a different class entirely for drawing purposes.
Cheers
Jim
Not really… as I understand it, the Pogo measures surface area in contact with the screen to infer pen pressure, for a start, which is pretty inaccurate. The hypothetical Apple one would have a pressure sensor to register pen pressure accurately (and in a way, presumably, one could calibrate). Additionally, the Apple one proposes to register rotation and tilt, which puts it in a different class entirely for drawing purposes.
Cheers
Jim
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lgtw
Apr 12, 10:57 PM
Recently, my mom came in while cleaning around my room, you know, just tiding up a bit. She unplugged my WD My Book Studio LX on accident, and quickly plugged it back in. Before, it was hitting speeds that it should normally hit, 800 megabits a second (FireWire 800). I did a verify of the disk, and tried to repair it, but got that the disk COULD NOT be unmounted. The disk is now trailing along at speeds of about 17 GB/10 minutes, which is only about 30 megabytes a second, when normally is should be around 100 megabytes (800 megabits) a second. I even restarted the computer, but haven't tried resetting the SMU yet, would that help?
If you have had any past experiences that you have resolved, PLEASE, tell me below, and I'd gladly appreciate it! (:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/wcooper97/Screenshot2011-04-12at64856PM.png
If you have had any past experiences that you have resolved, PLEASE, tell me below, and I'd gladly appreciate it! (:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/wcooper97/Screenshot2011-04-12at64856PM.png
heylookitskarl
Feb 23, 05:00 PM
If your resume and cover letter go to Apple Corporate in Cupertino CA and the formatted version of your resume goes to a recruiter (who invites you to the recruiting seminar), would it be possible for Apple Corporate to screen your resume and cover letter before the recruiter? Then (theoretically) the application would go to a store Hiring Manager who will then call you in for an interview.
Abstract
Sep 22, 03:03 AM
She is real fine, but there is hotter chicks in our school then her.
What school? *raises one eyebrow*
What school? *raises one eyebrow*
coltonjlee
Apr 12, 04:47 PM
Yeah I have a 23 inch cinema display that I will be hooking up to the laptop.
I guess the real question is whether I really need the power of the 15 inch if i will only be doing rough cuts while at school. Maybe the 13in will suffice? Only disadvantage is lack of graphics card for motion and color. I really do like the portability of the 13. I can always buy an iMac later on when I make some more cash off video work.
I guess the real question is whether I really need the power of the 15 inch if i will only be doing rough cuts while at school. Maybe the 13in will suffice? Only disadvantage is lack of graphics card for motion and color. I really do like the portability of the 13. I can always buy an iMac later on when I make some more cash off video work.
rm2092
Mar 28, 04:14 PM
I have a 15" MBP that I have been thinking of selling, it is the model right before they went with the all new unibody.
Thanks.
Thanks.
B1fin
May 2, 09:37 PM
I thought so but it's scary to spend $650 on something.
Bunkum
Apr 28, 10:41 PM
Thanks you two, I had just worked it out when I checked the thread just now to update it. It was as you said jiminaus I was creating my timer using scheduledTimerWithTimeInterval:target:selector:userInfo:repeats: on my main thread. But I solved it by just creating another thread and creating the timer from there, but I'm going to checkout your solution cause it might be more appropriate.
Just tested it and adding it to the common mode works perfectly, thanks again.
Just tested it and adding it to the common mode works perfectly, thanks again.
fenixx
Feb 1, 05:10 PM
My site, for reference, perhaps not safe for prudes;
http://www.hisdarknostalgia.com
Issue: I have my files hosted on another site, http://www.violetsandvenom.com/images/header.htm for the header.
I can not, for the life of me, get <base href="/" to point my images to the server. I have temporarily put up an iframe, but would like to get rid of that if anyone can help solve this.
Thanks.
Just hoping to find an alternative to base href all together really - but have no idea which way to look...
http://www.hisdarknostalgia.com
Issue: I have my files hosted on another site, http://www.violetsandvenom.com/images/header.htm for the header.
I can not, for the life of me, get <base href="/" to point my images to the server. I have temporarily put up an iframe, but would like to get rid of that if anyone can help solve this.
Thanks.
Just hoping to find an alternative to base href all together really - but have no idea which way to look...
rodolfo52
Mar 10, 06:41 PM
hey rodolfo, looks like you are pretty pumped for this. Anyway, i was thinking best buy galleria. Anyone have any info on them? I do have 15 bucks in certs, so i would like to use it anyway. Plus their return policy is better than apple 14day, and probably get 10 bucks back off 500. Anyway, i might be apple galleria if it doesn't pan out at best buy. I might call best buy later today, but i hate to be that 1000th caller haha.
2Shae
Jan 12, 04:34 AM
Download the video podcast from the iTunes store... much quicker and then you have a copy of it for future drooling too
Tnx :D
Tnx :D
tkadrum
Apr 18, 05:26 PM
Option explore sounds in the settings apps, and see if you can reset it there,
Uninstall themes and seen if you regain your sounds...
Do a restore to regain your sounds if all else fails...
Good luck!
Thanks.
I went into Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings and that did the job.
I now have audio on the games, clicking keyboard and alerts sound.
Uninstall themes and seen if you regain your sounds...
Do a restore to regain your sounds if all else fails...
Good luck!
Thanks.
I went into Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings and that did the job.
I now have audio on the games, clicking keyboard and alerts sound.
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