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NetStumbler v0.4 Released
mindless4210 writes "A new version of the popular wireless network discovery tool NetStumbler was released today. Updates include support for more wireless cards, ip address reporting, new scripting features, and several bug fixes. This is the first new release since late August of 2002, over a year and a half ago. A new version of the handheld version, MiniStumbler, is also available for download."
Score one for using your neighbor's bandwith.
Without a proper flamewar, Anonymous was undecided on what shell to run.
When will there be a version that can integrate motion sensors to alert you that the home owner is approaching you with a shotgun?
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From his weblog:
NetStumbler is not open source. Indeed it contains a lot of code that was developed under Non-Disclosure Agreements, and the source cannot be released to the general public - if I do so then several teams of lawyers will show up on my doorstep.
What about the RIAA and FBI agents showing up on our doorsteps, just for using it?
Look at these side effects from being slashdotted so often...
Since I released NetStumbler 0.3.30, I have experienced birth, death, illness, new job, and increased bandwidth costs.
Well, at least Slashdot causes one of them. I'm pretty sure about the others too...
Did you respond to the last slashdot story? 1) On your internet connection 2) At a public access terminal 3) From your neighbors WiFi
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First let me say that I know this is a troll, yet I can't help myself. :->
Netstumbler isn't opensource for some strange reason.
My internet connection IS my Neighbor's WiFi, you insensitive clod!
I find it interesting that it isn't opensource.
Not all programers drank the GNU/Kool-aid.
Uhm, this software doesn't support your built in wireless cards (Airport) because it's a windows program.
Thinking different is fine, as long as you're *THINKING*
Damnit... I hate these things. Everytime someone in my neighborhood finds a new app like this my commection slows to a crawl. Why can't I just get off my ass and set up WEP?
i just used my neighbor's wireless/dsl connection to download the new version :)
"Here's 50 bucks, take this in case I get drunk and call you a bitch later." - Ricky (Vince Vaughn)Made (2001)
Set up a QoS router and route all your bulk (high latency acceptable) traffic through your neighbors router. Leave your own connection (wired, I hope) for low latency and burst transfers (gaming, browsing, etc).
Then, when your neighbor asks, just say, "Oh yeah, we're sharing alright. I've set everything up."
-Adam