The biggest flaw in this idea is that benefitial intentions may cause harm. For instance, MS's patch replaces various bits, and can cause other problems. What if the worm goofed? Would that be better? The best solution is simply pro-active system and network administration.
Not wishing to diss Mr Mitnick, but having read his book, and viewed his telnet sessions, I wouldn't be so sure that he fell under that catagory.
More like a confidence trickster genius:)
I was using hacking in the broad sense: that is including basic computer skills, social engineering (Mr. Mitnick is undoubtable a master), etc. I do recall at one point he used a TCP/IP spoof attack, which isn't exactly easy, however, I haven't yet read his book. Regardless, his cracking accomplishments do speak at least somewhat towards his skill.
Programming is largely like riding a bicycle. Once you understand the logic constructs, you rarely tend to forget them. Especially if you are a hacker genius.
However, learning to program in a particular language can take a day or two to learn the new syntax, but the basic programming memes are usually the same (OOP, for-loops, etc.).
Learning how to program in general is different than learning how to program in a particular language.
They have one in Kitimat, BC, owned by Alcan. The thing uses several hundred megawatts of electricity from the Kemano damn, built just for it in the 1950's. The strength of the magnetic fields inside the plant are astounding. On a previous tour, the people inside the bus managed to stack 37 paperclips end to end. Note that you can't visit if you have a pace-maker, and digital devices don't fare well (leave the digital cam at home). Visit http://www.sno.net/alcan/tours.htm for more info.
Also, within walking distance is Methanex, an ammonia and methanol plant. Lots of pipes everywhere, but few moving parts to look at. Most things are run by Sun machines. June - August: Monday and Wednesday 10:00am (1.5 hours), reservations required, no children under 12, phone 250 639-9292.
Close by is Eurocan Pulp & Paper. Your basic, small sized kraft paper mill. Neat if you haven't seen one before. Also, on the tour, we walked by a room that had radioactive hazard signs all over it, but we rushed by it, and when I asked the guide about it, she didn't know what i was talking about. I guess they had some cesium isotope for x-raying pipes or something. Phone 250 632-6111.
I'm from Prince George. The story and pictures have been in the local papers for a couple weeks. The species of spider has not yet been identified, so how could they tell you what it is? Don't be so judgemental.
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I'm rather gothish, and the first thing i thought of was if it could be made into material... lol.
The biggest flaw in this idea is that benefitial intentions may cause harm. For instance, MS's patch replaces various bits, and can cause other problems. What if the worm goofed? Would that be better? The best solution is simply pro-active system and network administration.
I was using hacking in the broad sense: that is including basic computer skills, social engineering (Mr. Mitnick is undoubtable a master), etc. I do recall at one point he used a TCP/IP spoof attack, which isn't exactly easy, however, I haven't yet read his book. Regardless, his cracking accomplishments do speak at least somewhat towards his skill.
n00b :P
Programming is largely like riding a bicycle. Once you understand the logic constructs, you rarely tend to forget them. Especially if you are a hacker genius.
However, learning to program in a particular language can take a day or two to learn the new syntax, but the basic programming memes are usually the same (OOP, for-loops, etc.).
Learning how to program in general is different than learning how to program in a particular language.
They have one in Kitimat, BC, owned by Alcan. The thing uses several hundred megawatts of electricity from the Kemano damn, built just for it in the 1950's. The strength of the magnetic fields inside the plant are astounding. On a previous tour, the people inside the bus managed to stack 37 paperclips end to end. Note that you can't visit if you have a pace-maker, and digital devices don't fare well (leave the digital cam at home). Visit http://www.sno.net/alcan/tours.htm for more info. Also, within walking distance is Methanex, an ammonia and methanol plant. Lots of pipes everywhere, but few moving parts to look at. Most things are run by Sun machines. June - August: Monday and Wednesday 10:00am (1.5 hours), reservations required, no children under 12, phone 250 639-9292. Close by is Eurocan Pulp & Paper. Your basic, small sized kraft paper mill. Neat if you haven't seen one before. Also, on the tour, we walked by a room that had radioactive hazard signs all over it, but we rushed by it, and when I asked the guide about it, she didn't know what i was talking about. I guess they had some cesium isotope for x-raying pipes or something. Phone 250 632-6111.
1. Build proton emitting reactor 2. Make gold from lead! 3. Profit!!! 4. ??? No wait, something isn't right there...
I signed them up for a few fetish catalogues >:D
Where did you buy them? The best i have found, in Prince George, BC, is $50 for 100.
Since all the papers are lame around here (only 80,000 in the city, so they see no need for a web archive), i can't help you out.
I'm from Prince George. The story and pictures have been in the local papers for a couple weeks. The species of spider has not yet been identified, so how could they tell you what it is? Don't be so judgemental.