Toms View of the World

Since the recently revelations about the Sony “Rootkit” - it really comes as no surprise that virus writers are now using the protection that the rootkit offers them and are now planting Trojans on PC’s where the rootkit is installed.

Of course, it’s also no surprise that preparations are afoot to sue Sony over this error in judgement… and no surprise that folks who bought legal product from a company they trusted are now joining voices to recommend that others boycott Sony products over their handling of this fiasco.

I for one will not be buying any “copy protected” CD’s from Sony now - it’s one thing to protect your copyright - by making it a nuiscence to be able to listen to the music I’ve paid for anywhere - but to actually open people’s PCs to possible virus/spyware infection as a result is going waaaay to far.

Yes, it’s another “only in America” religion story…

link: Evangelist says voters reject God

I mean really… just let people make up their own minds, it’s not the place of authorities in a free country to dictate to people what they should believe. That’s not the way of “Western Civilisation” (and yes, that is relevant - the Intelligent Design debate has been going on for a while - and this started out when a school board was voted out for pushing ID in the science curriculum)

At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th Month in 1918 the guns of what became known as the First World War fell silent as the armistice was signed.

This is the time when we remember those who gave their lives in the defence of our country, not only in the First World War, but in all wars - and is used by the Royal British Legion to rally support around the symbol of the Poppy, raising money to help those ex-servicemen and women

2005 also marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the second world war - 1945 - so please take time to remember those who gave their lives to ensure our freedom.

James has posted a poem for reflection