Actually a hack deterrent
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Uplink
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· Score: 4, Funny
Now instead of the "script kiddies" having to launch some DOS attack, they can simulate it. Its all done for the thrill, if the same thrill can be received from a game, all the better than in real life. Until now there were not too many easily attainable alternatives, except setting up networks for friends to "attack". What fun is that? This game is actually a *good* thing for kids to play.
It is also not going to teach "Billy" how to hack. This game, although text driven, from the demo that I played does not teach players to "rm -rf/; or what log files to remove, or even how to interpret port scans" Any basic ideas, such as using multiple routing hosts, bouncing signals off banks, etc.... are either pure common sense or can be attained easily on the Net already by a newbie - and therefore the game is not a detrement at all.
I must say, uplink is quite a fun game. Its cleanly done, and interesting. The only minor beef with it is the lack of typing..... where are my multiple windows and prompts? ha ha. Otherwise, thanks for the suggestion of this game!!!
Think like an entrepreneur.... you're 21 for goodness sake! You can take risk. You can get another job. If you believe that you can make a profit selling the product to other clients ---- quit, scrimp on your spending for a little while and release the product under YOUR name. The returns may boost that entrepreneurship spirit that so few ever have the "balls" to act upon.
If it doesn't work out..... fine. At least you TRIED. Otherwise, you'll wonder about the "What if?" when you're 65 - and it'll bug you to no end.
No IP agreement, great! QUIT! Work a night job to cover your expenses until the product is released - then enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Hope this helps.
For "db's" that need to do lots of reads and very little writes in a highly used production site -- try ldap!!! The results would probably blow MySQL out of the water.
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Now instead of the "script kiddies" having to launch some DOS attack, they can simulate it. Its all done for the thrill, if the same thrill can be received from a game, all the better than in real life. Until now there were not too many easily attainable alternatives, except setting up networks for friends to "attack". What fun is that? This game is actually a *good* thing for kids to play.
/; or what log files to remove, or even how to interpret port scans" Any basic ideas, such as using multiple routing hosts, bouncing signals off banks, etc .... are either pure common sense or can be attained easily on the Net already by a newbie - and therefore the game is not a detrement at all.
It is also not going to teach "Billy" how to hack. This game, although text driven, from the demo that I played does not teach players to "rm -rf
I must say, uplink is quite a fun game. Its cleanly done, and interesting. The only minor beef with it is the lack of typing..... where are my multiple windows and prompts? ha ha. Otherwise, thanks for the suggestion of this game!!!
Think like an entrepreneur.... you're 21 for goodness sake! You can take risk. You can get another job. If you believe that you can make a profit selling the product to other clients ---- quit, scrimp on your spending for a little while and release the product under YOUR name. The returns may boost that entrepreneurship spirit that so few ever have the "balls" to act upon. If it doesn't work out..... fine. At least you TRIED. Otherwise, you'll wonder about the "What if?" when you're 65 - and it'll bug you to no end. No IP agreement, great! QUIT! Work a night job to cover your expenses until the product is released - then enjoy the fruits of your labor. Hope this helps.
For "db's" that need to do lots of reads and very little writes in a highly used production site -- try ldap!!! The results would probably blow MySQL out of the water.