AMD downplays publicly disclosed security flaws, plans to release fixes in the coming...

[cliffordcooley]

My issue was originally with he article, in which I voiced my concerns. I was rightfully corrected by the writer of this post that he didn't write it.

If you are talking about Steve, he didn't post it either. This is Shawn's topic.

 

[captaincranky]

My issue was originally with he article, in which I voiced my concerns. I was rightfully corrected by the writer of this post that he didn't write it. I apologized to him for the misunderstanding of the use of "your", but indicated that all content written under the Techspot banner reflects on the writers, not just what they personally contribute....[ ]...

I'm going to put any hostility aside and ask you to carefully examine a staff writer'd responsibilities here at TS. So, basically they're required to put together a half page blurb ASAP, about a current event, which is in some way, either tightly or loosely connected with digital technology.

These articles are never intended to simulate white paper reports. For that depth of insight, Annand Tech can sometimes be a better option. They do what they do, and Techspot does what it does. I'm not making an evaluation, but a simple observation that the diving depth of a TS article, offers an opportunity to involve more levels of technophiles beginning with those of the casual hobbyist and often complete beginners. While Annand's approach can be reasonably classified as fairly sterile and more technically hard core.

On this particular topic, which has many conflicting aspects and components, a half page isn't going to cover it comprehensively , nor solve any issues of brand prejudice, but rather inflame them.

The membership here does have a preponderance of AMD fanboys, or more charitably, simply members who want there to be a solid alternative to building with an Intel based system., and as a result, any thread involving Intel versus AMD, is going to have strong opinions in favor of the underdog, whether they be rational or otherwise. Briefly, AMD versus Intel, starts an argument every time it is presented, in whatever context it is presented, period.

Now, this site, and many others of its type, exist on ad revenues. Consequently, success is based on number of clicks, which in turn determine the value of the site to an advertiser for his dollar

Of late, there has been a steady string of newcomers passing through here, who seem to neglect any of the business realities of running the site, and do nothing but make childish demands for what they feel entitled to from the site, not what they can do to participate and interact with Techspot in its established form.

Shawn Knight is very often a lightning rod for their disappointments, and an endless stream of whimpering about, "click-baiting", very often ensues on of his perhaps, mildly sensationalized, articles.

(I'm not sure if "mildly sensationalized" is exactly the oxymoron I was looking for, but it will have to do).

Well , the irony of all this is, at least from this old timer's point of view, is that Shawn isn't "bad" at his job at all, but rather quite good at it. His article titles are somewhat reminiscent of the old grade school prank, where you tell someone "your zipper's down", (when it really isn't), and then complete the ruse saying, "ha ha, made you look".

IMHO, lighter articles are every bit, and even perhaps more entertaining, than some plodding overly technical treatise.

This being the "op-ed" section of the site, every topic it investigates, is likely to degenerate into a (somewhat), controlled argument. That's where the fun and the laughs come in for me, you, and others, may of course, feel free to believe differently.

One immutable overarching truth is this, Shawn isn't the only staff writer here at the site, so it makes no sense, to click on one of Shawn's stories, argue through a page of posts, and then start complaining about being "click baited". If you read the byline, you should know what to expect. If you know or suspect it won't be pleasing to you for whatever reason, simply move on....quietly. That seems like a fair compromise to me. The End.


In other news more on this original topic, we have been kindly provided with this much expanded coverage of all aspects of the AMD vulnerability issue

In any event, the gentlemen who produced the video has a truly lyrical Irish brogue, investigates and comments on virtually every paragraph of the "white paper " report. So, if you have a half hour to burn, watch it in its entirety. The bullet points are, these vulnerabilities actually do exist, you do need local administrative access to exploit them, (which could ostensibly be obtained via social engineering malware), Intel is perhaps morally bankrupt, (as are most very large companies), for introducing them in the time frame and manner in which they did.

One thing I'm sure you'll agree with, is that a half page summary article, simply isn't enough copy to do the issue justice.

 

[AMN3S1AC]

I'm going to put any hostility aside and ask you to carefully examine a staff writer'd responsibilities here at TS. So, basically they're required to put together a half page blurb ASAP, about a current event, which is in some way, either tightly or loosely connected with digital technology.

These articles are never intended to simulate white paper reports. For that depth of insight, Annand Tech can sometimes be a better option. They do what they do, and Techspot does what it does. I'm not making an evaluation, but a simple observation that the diving depth of a TS article, offers an opportunity to involve more levels of technophiles beginning with those of the casual hobbyist and often complete beginners. While Annand's approach can be reasonably classified as fairly sterile and more technically hard core.

On this particular topic, which has many conflicting aspects and components, a half page isn't going to cover it comprehensively , nor solve any issues of brand prejudice, but rather inflame them.

The membership here does have a preponderance of AMD fanboys, or more charitably, simply members who want there to be a solid alternative to building with an Intel based system., and as a result, any thread involving Intel versus AMD, is going to have strong opinions in favor of the underdog, whether they be rational or otherwise. Briefly, AMD versus Intel, starts an argument every time it is presented, in whatever context it is presented, period.

Now, this site, and many others of its type, exist on ad revenues. Consequently, success is based on number of clicks, which in turn determine the value of the site to an advertiser for his dollar

Of late, there has been a steady string of newcomers passing through here, who seem to neglect any of the business realities of running the site, and do nothing but make childish demands for what they feel entitled to from the site, not what they can do to participate and interact with Techspot in its established form.

Shawn Knight is very often a lightning rod for their disappointments, and an endless stream of whimpering about, "click-baiting", very often ensues on of his perhaps, mildly sensationalized, articles.

(I'm not sure if "mildly sensationalized" is exactly the oxymoron I was looking for, but it will have to do).

Well , the irony of all this is, at least from this old timer's point of view, is that Shawn isn't "bad" at his job at all, but rather quite good at it. His article titles are somewhat reminiscent of the old grade school prank, where you tell someone "your zipper's down", (when it really isn't), and then complete the ruse saying, "ha ha, made you look".

IMHO, lighter articles are every bit, and even perhaps more entertaining, than some plodding overly technical treatise.

This being the "op-ed" section of the site, every topic it investigates, is likely to degenerate into a (somewhat), controlled argument. That's where the fun and the laughs come in for me, you, and others, may of course, feel free to believe differently.

One immutable overarching truth is this, Shawn isn't the only staff writer here at the site, so it makes no sense, to click on one of Shawn's stories, argue through a page of posts, and then start complaining about being "click baited". If you read the byline, you should know what to expect. If you know or suspect it won't be pleasing to you for whatever reason, simply move on....quietly. That seems like a fair compromise to me. The End.


In other news more on this original topic, we have been kindly provided with this much expanded coverage of all aspects of the AMD vulnerability issue

In any event, the gentlemen who produced the video has a truly lyrical Irish brogue, investigates and comments on virtually every paragraph of the "white paper " report. So, if you have a half hour to burn, watch it in its entirety. The bullet points are, these vulnerabilities actually do exist, you do need local administrative access to exploit them, (which could ostensibly be obtained via social engineering malware), Intel is perhaps morally bankrupt, (as are most very large companies), for introducing them in the time frame and manner in which they did.

One thing I'm sure you'll agree with, is that a half page summary article, simply isn't enough copy to do the issue justice.

He's Scottish, not Irish. And yes, I have watched this video and have been a subscriber to his channel for quite some time.