TTQ B4U

^^ all women are bipolar crazy messed up beings. The only reason the male sex drive is so strong is that's about the only thing in life that justifies putting up with them. That said God allowed us to make a fist for a reason.

The FBI has even said, make whatever you do only work on THIS UNIQUE DEVICE. They aren't asking to have a tool in their hands to crack my phone or yours. Apple can do all of this at their office and allow the FBI to access the phone remotely even. It's all been spelled out pretty clearly. In this document it states: That the iPhone in question is an iPhone 5c (a device which lacks the Touch ID and Secure Enclave security features). This is known in the document as the "SUBJECT DEVICE". The FBI wants Apple to create code - which the document refers to as Software Image File or "SIF" - that it can load into the iPhone's RAM without modifying any of the data already stored on the flash memory, including "the iOS on the actual phone, the user data partition or system partition." The FBI wants the SIF to be coded with "a unique identifier of the phone so that the SIF would only load and execute on the SUBJECT DEVICE." The FBI want the SIF loaded onto the iPhone "at either a government facility, or alternatively, at an Apple facility." If it is done at an Apple facility, then "Apple shall provide the government with remote access to the SUBJECT DEVICE through a computer allowed the government to conduct passcode recovery analysis." This SIF needs to do three things: - Bypass or disable the auto-erase function in iOS which wipes devices after the incorrect passcode has been entered ten times, - allow the FBI to enter passcodes electronically, and - remove the delay feature that the iOS sets between incorrect passcode attempts.

Here's exactly what' they are asking of Apple. Three things Specific to the device in question: Bypass or disable the auto-erase function in iOS which wipes devices after the incorrect passcode has been entered ten times, allow the FBI to enter passcodes electronically, and remove the delay feature that the iOS sets between incorrect passcode attempts. ^^ Again, call off the pit bulls and turn off the alarm on that specific phone so the FBI can take cracks at it. That's what they are asking. Nothing on the phone is property of the dead terrorist anyway as it was a County Owned Phone not personally owned. It's county property and even they are asking Apple do this. That's like being locked out of your car in a blizzard and GM Saying tough shit, we're not going to on-star unlock even YOUR OWN CAR!

We're each entitled to an opinion on what's the right thing to do. Also, the snowball thing, I've already addressed. The law is there to prevent such a snowball from beginning to roll. Again, pretty awesome Apple has a chance to help define all that. Pretty sad that they are just snubbing that opportunity. They are more concerned about what would happen to the value of their stock and their view by millions who don't understand the matter fully than they are with doing the right thing. Just my continued opinion. yeah, because they've never been hacked... they are riding the coat-tails of what I noted above. not hard to see. I have no dog in this race. I have plenty of information available but nothing on my phone is going to end my world. IMO for someone to keep something so top secret that it could end their world on a phone is pretty stupid. Regardless of device. User error IMO. Again, coat-tails.

unless during the agreement that's reached clear terms of it's use are defined. it's a pretty easy fix Ben, spell out the terms and agree to it. Nothing in this decision is blanket. in other words Apple is in a position to help define "the right thing to do" and "when" A pretty awesome position to be in. Not one I would say no to as they have done. It will be interesting to see if they side with what serves their interests first. Let's face it, they really don't "care" about your personal data Ben. You're just a customer as a Millions of other people. They care about how they come across to their "customer base" who spend money on their stuff. Right now they are putting the revenue above the right thing. At least IMO. They can do both and are being asked to help define how. Thumbing their nose up at such a position is pretty arrogant.

That's not what's being asked for them to do. No one demanding they make all iPhone vulnerable. They can do what's being asked of them on this single device or on those in questions with out it being turned loose for others to copy. Just hack the phone, unlock it or as per the request, make it so it won't self destruct after X number of attempts. Once that erase function is disabled from occurring the FBI will turn there people loose on it to crack the combination. The FBI has said they have no interest in "how it's done" just do it and keep the secret recipe in Apples Vault. IMO Apple is using this "strength" as a selling tool so the world will see them as invincibly on the side of the phone owner come hell or high water come innocent person or even world hated terrorist. They would rather do that and keep their position as being seen as such vs doing the right thing and telling the world they actually will do the "right thing" when it comes to help solve a murder or a mass killing crime. Pretty sad IMO. Good for Apple to have such a position of power, sad for them for not knowing when to actually wield it. Sorry but I'm not a fan of such a pathetic decision.

They can keep it in their hands. Again, all the FBI wants is the self destruct portion to be disabled on specific phones. No one is asking you or I to risk our data. I would too, right up until someone yells fire in a theater or threatens another persons life. I would also protect my home from being treaded on without a warrant but if I'm suspected of murder, running from the cops and barge into your home, the police don't need a warrant to come get me. Great, I'm alive, but if my daughter is murdered then she probably won't care if I crack her phone to read her texts in order to help lead to the killer that took her life. That's one view. I see it as Apple standing int he way of the families of many out there trying to obtain justice. One would think they would find a way to help and do the right thing. Then let Apple retain that control so it's only "their time thing" when they decide for it to be broken. No one is telling them to build a system that "can be" hacked. Keep the security tight just let the good guys in when they ask with valid cause. In the Cali shooting case I think there's more than valid reasons to crack it. In the case where a family is pleading for them to help solve the murder of their own daughter I think there's also valid reasons.

I don't think it's for this case only. I've read about other cases, one involving a murder of a young mother, that are in limbo because of the same thing. Call me odd but if my wife or son were killed and there was potentially evidence on their phone that could help, I'd be one PO'd husband and father if Apple denied me and them justice because of this. In the case I will have to find that's exactly what's happening, the parents are fighting to get their daughters phone unlocked to help solve her murder. The fear here goes both ways and the San Bernadino case isn't the only one. It just garners more news that Jody Smith and Tim Jones or other situations that likely didn't hit the nightly news. Again, it's not all about San Bernadino.

Going to have to hack my Firestick tonight...

Looking to do a pretty big job. Perhaps $100K+ in additional bedroom/loft and an entire first floor remodel including kitchen and more. Looking for design-build references please. Preference towards one that someone here has actually used or knows a reference family that supports the firm selected. Talked with Dave Fox so far and looking to interview Renovations Unlimited next. Post here or PM me if preferred. Thanks! Tim

Kinda along the lines of what I heard. My understanding is the FBI just wants them to shut down the auto-wipe that is in the phone so they get more than XX number of chances to crack it. They aren't asking for a "back door" they just want the alarm system and pit bulls turned off and locked up so they can have-at-it. In this respect, I'm on the side of the FBI because I have ZERO concern for fuck up cowards that go around shooting innocents. They are also not asking for this globally but on this and other very specific devices they have. Again, there are a handful of cases where people were killed and their cases are linked to a phone that is secured. Let's insure the right thing is done and their killers are brought to justice. Flame suit on.

Audi under $10k? Not sure I'd trust what's left of it if it's price is that cheap.

buy the right one and you'll only ever need to buy one.

He was a class act in his remarks afterwards too. :thumbup:

going to be tough with kids tromping on it. if possible at all. Sod might be your best bet if the kids must be there.

Buy Doc some coffee. He has one.

I had put an old bag of trash in my MS3 one time to take to a dumpster and forgot it for a few days :doh: I did two things: Baking soda in a shaker dispenser and hit all the carpet/fabric areas. Next I put several packets of the coffee I pillaged from some hotel stays (I never drink the shitty coffee in the rooms) around the hatch areas and that did the trick. Leave them there for a week and keep the windows rolled up. Vacuum up the soda and enjoy the aroma of Starbucks. Leave windows open and all will dissipate quickly. No more smell. In your case you might want to start with cleaning the fabric and carpets. Use the best solution you can find and mix in a teaspoon of the fabric freshener pellets you see in the laundry isle. Works great.

I use my smart watch to find my phone all the time. Lay a thin black phone down and it blends into just about everything. Watch makes it whale like a scaled cat no matter what mode it's in.

shut up and buy me more coffee

^^ This. voting for Kasich is IMO the smart and right thing. Love the fact that Trump has no filter and is willing to shit on system and all the BS in it but reality is he's in unchartered waters and I'd much rather have Kasich in there. I do believe he can work both parties to solve problems and while he's not the best speaker or the smartest guy, he's the best we have IMO. I voted for him in hopes it goes to the convention and he will get the nomination. I could live with Cruz, but he's too much of a hard-ass on some of his stances and that's exactly what we have going on in gov't today and it's a failure. Besides, he's a fucking condescending preacher when he flaps his mouth and that drives me nuts.

I'm in. Lost worse bets and might just win. I'd rather have Trump than either of the Dems. Let the masses decide :marc:

but they do push the polls that they want to push. They pushed Clinton taking MI and they were way way wrong. Agree. I would hope Americans believe in him and will go that route. However as noted before, I have lost faith in the masses being able to make good decisions.

:gabe: I've seen mixed results from others. I do think the concensus is LC isn't faster. I'm working back with APR to see if the DSG tune responds differently/faster with LC. Not that a few milliseconds matter much but....

I hope so but in the end, I believe .001% of what I see in the media. IMO they have their own agenda vs actually reporting the truth.

who knew. I didn't. thought for sure they'd do better. Hope so. Will likely need a driver mod The tune on mine does make more power now. V3.x is strong. will be interesting to see how the DSG Tune shakes out. From what I've seen others post slip wise, it should. I'm not into flogging the shit out of it more than once or twice. The rest will be without launch control. I'm running it as it sits with my summer tires and 93 octane. I'm looking forward to playing with some camera gear and video editing so I may only make a handful of passes.