IPhone. Single. Looking to make friends on any network.

IPhone. Single. Looking to make friends on any network.(tech.cyberclip.com)

37 points by polo 14 years ago | 26 comments

jpxxx 14 years ago |

This is what Bonjour (nee Rendezvous aka Zeroconf) does in life, and Windows machines do the same thing. Hostnames are not private otherwise why would you need a name in the first place?

Umofomia 14 years ago | |

This brings up an interesting question; since by default on iOS the hostname is based on the user's name, what will happen when two people with the same hostname (e.g., john-smith-iphone.local) both connect to a public WiFi network? Is there automatic conflict resolution?

alexdias 14 years ago | | |

From what I can see on my Macbook Pro, yes, there is. One of the hostnames (the one that connected after the original) is automatically changed (in my experience it either appends a number to your current hostname or it completely changes your hostname, to something based on the network).

PS: I'm guessing here that the iOS behaviour when it comes to hostnames is similar to Lion's.

paxswill 14 years ago | | |

According to Apple's Bonjour documentation [1], there is automatic resolution for the `local` domain.

[1] http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/Cocoa/C...

dchest 14 years ago | |

How do you change your hostname in iOS?

cleverjake 14 years ago | | |

In itunes, just plug in your phone, and on the left navbar under devices, click the name and change it.

Make sure to sync it afterwards

jpxxx 14 years ago | | |

Apple -> System Preferences -> Sharing

To confirm it kicked in, open Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal and type 'hostname'. This is what anyone else on the same network sees you as. You'll also see your machine on other Macs in Finder under the 'Devices' sidebar.

(the whole story surrounding hostnames is moderately more complicated than this, but the Sharing panel on System Preferences is what informs the Bonjour local network name and that's good enough for 95% of user-facing things)

Edit: I misread, thought you were talking about OSX.

wingo 14 years ago |

Sounds like a business opportunity for a "who is around you that is within 3 degrees of you on linkedin" app. There probably is one already.

benmccann 14 years ago | |

Too bad the LinkedIn API only lets you see one level deep into your network.

nyellin 14 years ago |

On a tangential note, apps like HandsOff and LittleSnitch aren't effective at sandboxing malicious software. (This should be obvious, but it apparently requires saying.)

The easiest way to bypass HandsOff/LittleSnitch is by temporarily replacing a trusted executable with another binary - there is no mechanism in place to verify that the binary itself hasn't changed since it was granted permissions.

http://natanyellin.com/2011/11/03/bypassing-little-snitch/

WiseWeasel 14 years ago | |

If you're running as a non-administrator, like you should be, that would prompt an admin login request.

nyellin 14 years ago | | |

Nope. OS X binaries are usually installed by dragging them to the /Applications/ folder. They are user-owned.

joss82 14 years ago |

To a lonely girl obviously waiting for her date in a public place:

"You must be <name snatched from her ipod/ipad>?"

"Yes?"

"He's not coming."

Very big security problem, indeed.

kennystone 14 years ago |

It's a great feature, isn't it? Apple's products automatically connect your devices to each other, and once they have authenticated, are allowed to easily sync and transfer files.

akg 14 years ago |

Sounds like a great way to break the ice with that pretty girl you've been eyeing. If their hostname has their name, you can even play the psychic ;-)

slig 14 years ago | |

> you can even play the psychic ;-)

Or the creep.

true_religion 14 years ago | | |

I think that people who give flirting advice should be forced to include a disclaimer like lawyers or stock tippers.

For example:

I am not a playboy. I do not offer personalized dating advice, or comment on the suitability of any individual statement to potential romantic partner. Remember, poor flirting can cause total loss of social credibility and you should always consult with your conscience before flirting or beginning a romantic relationship.

Tharkun 14 years ago | |

Or you could just talk to her like a normal person, instead of some little stalkery douchebag.