Comments on: Virus In The Machine http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:47:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: n.n http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39800 n.n Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:49 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39800 Not to mention ACORN and their cast of Disney characters and the undead. Not to mention ACORN and their cast of Disney characters and the undead.

]]> By: PB-in-AL http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39789 PB-in-AL Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:38 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39789 I guess I'm glad were so "backwards" here in Alabama that we still use paper ballots. The machines just scan and count. Of course, stuffing a ballot box works both physically as well as electronically. I guess I’m glad were so “backwards” here in Alabama that we still use paper ballots. The machines just scan and count. Of course, stuffing a ballot box works both physically as well as electronically.

]]> By: Syble http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39780 Syble Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:38:52 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39780 IT Nerd: are you suggesting this is what really happened? Will Hoffman be able to do anything with this in court? This casts doubt upon every democrat.... in fact, I think Norm Coleman should ask for consideration even though the machines are probably wiped by now...... this is serious business folks.... IT Nerd:

are you suggesting this is what really happened?

Will Hoffman be able to do anything with this in court? This casts doubt upon every democrat…. in fact, I think Norm Coleman should ask for consideration even though the machines are probably wiped by now…… this is serious business folks….

]]> By: IT Nerd http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39774 IT Nerd Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:17:50 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39774 n.n. - Precisely. n.n. -

Precisely.

]]> By: n.n http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39770 n.n Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:21:50 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39770 IT Nerd: That would qualify as malicious intent with a vengeance. IT Nerd:

That would qualify as malicious intent with a vengeance.

]]> By: IT Nerd http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39765 IT Nerd Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:51 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39765 A quick analysis of the code revealed a search/replace feature undetected due to lack of relevant anti-virus software. The code was written to search out 55% of all instances of (R) and replace with (D). A quick analysis of the code revealed a search/replace feature undetected due to lack of relevant anti-virus software. The code was written to search out 55% of all instances of (R) and replace with (D).

]]> By: n.n http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39761 n.n Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:18:41 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39761 <i>shouldn’t be based on Windows computers</i> It is just an operating system, a low-level piece of software, and nothing more. Using Linux or Mac would not guarantee a better, or more secure platform. Although, when Google produces their OS, we can rest assured that no bias will be present nor evident. Regardless of the OS you choose, best practices in security are always prudent and necessary. The fact that Linux is open source, does not ensure quality. shouldn’t be based on Windows computers

It is just an operating system, a low-level piece of software, and nothing more. Using Linux or Mac would not guarantee a better, or more secure platform. Although, when Google produces their OS, we can rest assured that no bias will be present nor evident.

Regardless of the OS you choose, best practices in security are always prudent and necessary. The fact that Linux is open source, does not ensure quality.

]]> By: n.n http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39760 n.n Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:12:12 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39760 <i>was it indeed a virus, or did the machines operate as programmed</i> The distinguishing factor is intent. was it indeed a virus, or did the machines operate as programmed

The distinguishing factor is intent.

]]> By: Mauser http://www.black-and-right.com/2009/11/19/virus-in-the-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-39757 Mauser Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:06:52 +0000 http://www.black-and-right.com/?p=30221#comment-39757 That's what happens when you look up porn on the Internet when you're supposed to be voting.... I believe that Electronic voting machines should exist purely for the purpose of printing out unimpeachably accurate paper ballots. And they probably shouldn't be based on Windows computers. That’s what happens when you look up porn on the Internet when you’re supposed to be voting….

I believe that Electronic voting machines should exist purely for the purpose of printing out unimpeachably accurate paper ballots.

And they probably shouldn’t be based on Windows computers.

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