Beau Peep Notice Board
Beau Peep Notice Board => Outpourings => Topic started by: Mince on March 15, 2020, 06:56:31 PM
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https://pcmasterrace.org/foldingteam
Computer owners are being asked to donate some of their computing power to an international effort researching diseases including the novel coronavirus, as well as cancer and Alzheimer's.
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https://pcmasterrace.org/foldingteam
Computer owners are being asked to donate some of their computing power to an international effort researching diseases including the novel coronavirus, as well as cancer and Alzheimer's.
Doesn't that seem a bit risky in this age of computer viruses?
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Doesn't that seem a bit risky in this age of computer viruses?
Simple answer: No
Complex answer: The source code is written by the creators. The source code is then compiled by the creators into the program that you download. The only way the program could contain a virus is if the creators maliciously added one in the source code. Why would they?
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Doesn't that seem a bit risky in this age of computer viruses?
Simple answer: No
Complex answer: The source code is written by the creators. The source code is then compiled by the creators into the program that you download. The only way the program could contain a virus is if the creators maliciously added one in the source code. Why would they?
Very complex answer: Not if you wash your hands regularly.
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Doesn't that seem a bit risky in this age of computer viruses?
Simple answer: No
Complex answer: The source code is written by the creators. The source code is then compiled by the creators into the program that you download. The only way the program could contain a virus is if the creators maliciously added one in the source code. Why would they?
Why would anyone?
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Why would anyone?
I have no idea what your point is here. Usually those who maliciously include virus code in their programs do not work for Stanford University and are not trying to aid research on diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's. At the very least, these people have reputations and do not want to get sued.
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Maybe i just don't understand it then.
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Mince, I think Diane was simply making the point that we should all be wary of the scams/viruses that are around. As an established idiot regarding anything to do with computers, I'm reluctant to open up my details to any online source. My knowledge is so limited that it makes sense for me to ignore these things, regardless of how legit they appear to be. I'm speaking personally here---I know Diane is FAR more savvy than I am. Already, in these horrible times, I have read of online scams purporting to safeguard financial investments during this crisis while gleaning information they can use illegally. I'm not suggesting for a second that the link you provided is in any way bogus but I'm certainly not knowledgeable enough to feel comfortable with it. For a nincompoop like me, it's probably best I distance myself from contact in the real AND online world.
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To be honest, if you're anything like my dad, who believes anyone who phones him up, I'd agree with your decision not to install software.
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Do you phone him often then? That's nice.
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I've just started transcribing data for the rainfall rescue project. It is easy and no downloading of any fimes necessary.
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/edh/rainfall-rescue
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I've just started transcribing data for the rainfall rescue project. It is easy and no downloading of any fimes necessary.
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/edh/rainfall-rescue
That looks like a worthy project, but having looked at the handwriting on the records, I fear I would make a mistake and record a worldwide flood.
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Mince, I think Diane was simply making the point that we should all be wary of the scams/viruses that are around. As an established idiot regarding anything to do with computers, I'm reluctant to open up my details to any online source. My knowledge is so limited that it makes sense for me to ignore these things, regardless of how legit they appear to be. I'm speaking personally here---I know Diane is FAR more savvy than I am. Already, in these horrible times, I have read of online scams purporting to safeguard financial investments during this crisis while gleaning information they can use illegally. I'm not suggesting for a second that the link you provided is in any way bogus but I'm certainly not knowledgeable enough to feel comfortable with it. For a nincompoop like me, it's probably best I distance myself from contact in the real AND online world.
Have you sent Honest Abdul your bank details for that super invisible anti-virus face mask yet?
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Have you sent Honest Abdul your bank details for that super invisible anti-virus face mask yet?
;D