Archive for March, 2009
ACMA Blacklist leaked
The ACMA blacklist has been updated to March 18, 2009. You can download it here.
Well it’s been all over the news that Wikileaks has leaked the apparent blacklist of filtered websites for Australia which I have created a mirror of here. The list that which contains 2457 lines is floating around which contains websites like Party Poker and Abby Winters (Not Safe For Work). The blacklist also has a Queensland Dentist – Dental Distinction and web hosting company – Startcorp which amazes me. The list is only updated to August 2008 whilst the one that was available on Wikileaks was updated to March 2009.
Since the leak of the blacklist, it is proof that the proposed mandatory filter isn’t just for child pornography and will used to reduce the online freedom of Australians.
Stephen Conroy has released a statement defending the list.
The Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, said the leak and publication of the ACMA blacklist would be “grossly irresponsible” and undermine efforts to improve cyber safety.
Under existing laws the ACMA blacklist includes URLs relating to child sexual abuse, rape, incest, bestiality, sexual violence and detailed instruction in crime.
I would like to know how Stephen Conroy can explain to me how blacklisting a Queensland Dentist or a web hosting company is in the interests of cyber safety and how those two sites in any way relate to “child sexual abuse, rape, incest, bestiality, sexual violence and detailed instruction in crime“?
Well that is enough on the topic, ozsoapbox goes into more detail in regards to the blacklist if you would like to read more about the ACMA Blacklist leak.
Tags: Censorship, Internet
iPhone 3.0 – No jailbreak needed?
Well it seems Apple are working hard on their iPhone 3.0 OS. They have recently released the beta version, and will be releasing the final version around June/July. Now the new features included in iPhone 3.0 OS will have yourself asking “Do I need to jailbreak”.
For me, the reason to jailbreak is for SwirlyMMS to send MMS’, and PdaNet to allow tethering so I can use the phone as a modem. But the new version of iPhone 3.0 has these features already.
Amongst MMS and tethering, the new firmware will also feature:
- Landscape keyboard for all applications including Mail.
- Spotlight which allows you to search basically anything on your iPhone.
- Voice Memo which allows you to record notes and reminders.
- Phishing protection and auto-fill of forms.
- Cut, copy and paste.
Now looking at all the features of the new firmware, I can only see three reasona to Jailbreak and that would be for SBSettings, Cycorder and theme support via Winterboard.
What are your thoughts on this?
Tags: Hacking, iPhone, Software
Fishbowl Network Review
I thought in light of the recent downtime (due to server change) and me not updating my WordPress configuration files, I would write up a quick review about Fishbowl Network.
You may have noticed both websites of mine, this one and AusTech Computer Services are hosted with Fishbowl Network. I have had my website hosted with them since around 2004 or possibly earlier. During this time I can definitely say that I have never had an issue with the hosting service.
Fishbowl Network offers plans for as little as $1USD per month for 500MB of space and 5GB transfer. That is a great introductory offer for people wanting a cheap solution to host their new website, and very affordable.
The other plans range from as little as $4USD per month with 1GB of space up to $24USD per month with 6GB of space depending on your needs. All plans come with the features you would expect of a premium hosting service such as PHP5, MySQL and cPanel.
Fishbowl Network also does Domain Registration for as little at $15USD per year, or up to $56USD for 5 years. They also provide Reseller Accounts and Dedicated Hosting options too.
So if you are considering setting up a new website, or looking for a new webhost I personally recommend Fishbowl Network. So go ahead and contact them in regards to your needs, what are you waiting for?
Note: This post is not affiliated with Fishbowl Network, views expressed in this post are from my view only, no endorsements were made from posting this.
Tags: Hosting
