IPv6 would be great, SLAAC doesn’t seem to really offer much currently that would hook into anything secure, DHCP > DNS works well, because the server that assigns the address makes the request to register the DNS. Often as not, the client can ask for a specific address to the DHCP server, by specifying its hostname (the rest of the name is decided by the DNS server). I suppose you could let your client doing a DAD also do a DND, with some idea about what to do when a duplicate is found and define it’s own hostname.
OS level security can be solid, I don’t know why the hell I’d want to expose it to the disaster that is a modern web browser.
SDN is pretty neat tech, IPv6 shouldn’t be a world apart when implementing that sort of functionality.
I have an OpenBSD box that does the networking services (incl. DHCP, DNS) I was hoping those guys might close the loop with SLAAC somehow. I can’t quite lose the feeling that DHCP grew up in a friendlier world.
Browsers, yeah, fair enough. I just want to 2FA / pwd unlock my SSH keys, and then use those to authenticate against everything, rather than the current authentication hairball.
Probably not; while yes, he’s on a Mac, I’m on Windows / Android.
We use videoconferencing because he’s very deaf these days, and something about sitting in front of the Mac and being able to see my face makes communication a lot easier for him, often better than in-person.
While Skype is seen as being a bit prehistoric, it served the purpose perfectly, especially as it didn’t need to be tied to a phone number.
It sounds like (?) it’s mostly the inkjets that are implicated? As far as I can tell from my own Brother laser, I don’t think it actually has an electronic connection between the toner cartridge and the print head, though I could be mistaken.
(Which isn’t to say I’m presuming your printer is a laser, just adding an observation that might be helpful to some (if accurate).)
The article does mention laser printers and toner rather than ink.
Mine seems to update only through drivers on the PC, not directly. And it’s probably going to be years before I need new toner anyway, no more than I print.
“Please be assured that Brother firmware updates do not block the use of third-party ink in our machines.”
A suspiciously narrow statement, especially in light of the fact that Rossman reported that individuals could still use unauthorized bread ink, but they were forbidden from registering the colors.
I’m not sure this is the best place for this, but I could not immediately find somewhere more suitable.
It’s not a long read but will take maybe 4-5 mins to read. Very well worth it.
(Not least for some neat graphics that sum up key aspects of the larger cultural issues which, although not mentioned, seem to me to be driving enshittification. The repeated phrase “because XXX was more profitable” is the nub of it, but the context the author provides is valuable.)
I really do recommend clicking through, even if you don’t agree with it all, it makes some very good points.
I haven’t yet seen it, but am sure somewhere it exists: a taxonomy of enshittification.
This week I’m especially frustrated at the “non-consent” form of enshittification, adding stuff or sending things I didn’t order and don’t want.
It made big news when Apple Music auto-added that U2 album to users’ libraries without asking. I recall the hubbub, but they’ve continued doing it since. I have a bunch of music I didn’t ask for and didn’t get the automated option to accept or decline.
This week it’s reached the physical sphere. I ordered CO2 refills and the company “generously” offered a “free” Pepsi flavor sachet. Basically, syrup. I never use any of those syrups and don’t want it. Couldn’t be removed from the order.
I emailed customer service and got the, “oh, you silly numbskull, see that x there? You can click that and remove it.” Only you can’t. It’s greyed out on the actual screen. I tried that every which way before bothering to write.
So I replied that, actually, you can’t. And you should fix that, as basically you are sending me garbage I now have to dispose of.
Got another response that I am free to dispose of it when it arrives.
Yea. I think I’ll include it when returning the empty cartridges.
What else should I include as “free” gifts expressing my gratitude in the return package?
I can’t quite lose the feeling that DHCP grew up in a friendlier world.
