You ever take a look at the NSIS installer by Nullsoft? Some of the example code has like "I'm a sheep fucker" in it and other miscellaneous naughty language.
Not to mention his antics, like releasing WASTE and getting AOL's panties all twisted up (by the way.. what WAS the point of that tool??;) It's pretty funny considering that AOL is "family oriented" or whatever the hell they claim to be.
Ah well... I hope he puts his mind to good use and develops a truly anonymous P2P protocol on AOL's dollar. That'd be a very nice thing...
No doubt this is a move to curb piracy, but as usual with these "clever" ways to fight it, there's always a way around it.
Those pirating console games are people who know how and where to get a mod chip installed and how/where to download/find the games. The people who copy console games aren't the average joe who will be fooled by this new system.
They are intelligent people who will look into the new ways of how to copy games. Look at GameCube.. Nintendo though it was fool proof, but if you know anything about the Phantasy Star Online exploit (although, a bit more advanced than modding/copying), then you'll know that the GC is just as exposed and vulerable as a modded PS2/XBox with game images constantly being uploaded to usenet.
I can't blame 'em for trying, I guess, but I really do wish they'd stop inconveniencing their customers to try and stop the inevitable.
Considering this movie will rip the head off LOTR: Return of the King in terms of not only quality filmmaking, but overall fun, it's only understandable that such a plan of this calibur was devised.
I bet you his maid stole it. Kinda like the Pamela Lee & Tommy vid... someone knew it existed, and by god, nothing was going to stop him/her from acquiring it and giving us the pleasure of the highly coveted "holy grail" of porn; the same applies to this movie, for it shall cause a revolution in filmmaking everywhere!
Not to sound like a troll or anything, but today's Lego sets suck.
For example, roofs are now a big ol' roof piece instead of the old method of stepping the "shingle" pieces. What fun is that?! Now when kids make houses or anything needing a roof, they'll look for a roof piece instead of building their own:P
I've been reading reviews and previews since the day this thing was announced, and they claim that this game will seriously scare the piss outta you mainly due to the graphics and lighting, but also due to the enemy AI. They'll actually HIDE from you only to jump your ass when you run by. Or you'll be walking down a faintly lit corridor only to see a vague silhouette of something moving, but by the time you think "..what was tha-," something's swiping and screeching at you.
Amen to this... these are the best types of games to play. Nothing is better than playing these in the pitch black at 2 AM when no one else is up.
Not that it's truly terrifying, but the fact that a game can remotely trigger the emotions to creep you the f'k out.. that's some quality stuff.
Teachers are so ignorant and you can tell how much influence the media has had on them after these popular viruses and worms hit (Melissa, Lovebug, MS Blaster, etc..)
My friend and I used to format the PCs in the school library for kicks. The "techs" there had NO CLUE what went on or how to fix it, so they always had to call "computer people" in to fix it.
One time a teacher caught me as I was doing it and I thought, "Shit.. busted.." but instead he goes, "Yeah, don't use that computer, we keep having problems with it." and I was saved.
Now all they hear about is identity theft, viruses, worms, etc.. created by teenager and are suddenly more "aware" of the problem when in reality they're no more educated than they were 5 years ago. The result: an innocent kid who does a 'net send' has his education interrupted due to fear and paranoia.
That in itself is more wrong than a kid "hacking" computers could ever be.. and to think, we let these people teach our children. Sad!
I'm totally fascinated by this stuff and read up on it constantly, however, the one thing that stings in the back of my mind is that it will be FOREVER until any of these theories are proven.
Yes, the theories make sense, but until concrete evidence is shown that proves it, it remains just that: a theory.
Black holes, Gravistars, strings.. these infinitely large (and small) items of the universe.. could they EVER be proven?
It's truly sad to see so many people buckle under the pressure of the RIAA. It just makes the RIAA think they're getting what they want and makes them that much more delusional.
Oh well, just a matter of time before highly encrypted and anonymous P2P hits the masses. Then we can all lean back and smile as they scurry about trying to stop it.
Some people just don't feel like paying for movies. *shrug*
I know some people try to make legitimate excuses why they actually "steal" movies. This will probably be marked flamebait, but I'm just telling the truth.
It's really no one's concern but my own why I don't want to pay for movies. Maybe I'm just sick of the studios ripping people off! The last DVD I bought was Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. The thing that really pissed me off about that was inside the DVD was a coupon for $10 off the special edition that was to come out that following November. Right. $10? Should've been more like 90% off since I had already purchased it.
I bought Apoocalype Now seriously like a week before the Redux came out. I didn't even know wtf a "redux" was. Needless to say, I couldn't return/exchange the movie a week later for the Redux since they're technically two different movies. Yeah, I'm gonna copy the original Apocalypse Now and exchange it for the Redux that has MORE features and footage. I'm really screwing the system on that one, I guess!
It's okay for them to pull this crap with consumers, but when consumers start doing it to them, they get all pissy just like the RIAA.
They have to have some proof that the file you shared was actually copyrighted material. If you use the "prove I was actually sharing this data" tactic and request an MD5 hash; they'll be screwed.
It works the same with a speeding ticket. It's not a criminal prosecution, but the tactic works perfectly. Next time you get a speeding ticket, request to see that day's diagnostics results for the laser gun used to tag you. Say, "I wasn't speeding and I'm positive of this, however, if you can show me that the laser gun used to get me was tested for accuracy that day, I'll take the points and pay the fine." They very rarely test those guns and chances are, you'll be dismissed.
You just need to be sneaky and ask to see proof that pertains to their source of info on what they're trying to get you for.
The person sending you the information won't actually have the file, so they won't be able to sue.
There's no proof of ownership, just as if you shared 30 gigs of music then just happen destroy your HD before the authorities seize your computer. They won't be able to prove that you were actually sharing copyrighted information when you might've just been sharing 3.4 meg text files filled with junk called "Enter Sandman.mp3". Case dismissed.
Waste starts of small... maybe your friends and you.
One of your friends knows someone with stuff to share, so he gives his public key to that person and vice versa. That person is now on your network.
That person tells someone else, etc etc... until one day an RIAA employee discovers your "private" network and slaps every person sharing MP3s with a lawsuit because he CAN see your IP address.
They're more interested in the SOURCE of the information as opposed to who's helping spread it. If you use that analogy, you could say that the ISPs of file sharers on P2P networks are equally as responsible because those packets are going through their gateway. That will never hold in court.
While you might be transmitting packets of shared mp3s, you won't know it. They can't prove whether you generated or routed the request. Since it's their job to PROVE you actually did it (as opposed to you disproving that you did it), it won't stick and they'll have no case.
They can pull your node and try to sue you, but it still doesn't solve the problem as other nodes will just take your place and resume transmitting the data.
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You can still aquire the username and IP address of the people you download from in WASTE. Doesn't sound too secure to me.
You ever take a look at the NSIS installer by Nullsoft? Some of the example code has like "I'm a sheep fucker" in it and other miscellaneous naughty language.
;) It's pretty funny considering that AOL is "family oriented" or whatever the hell they claim to be.
Not to mention his antics, like releasing WASTE and getting AOL's panties all twisted up (by the way.. what WAS the point of that tool??
Ah well... I hope he puts his mind to good use and develops a truly anonymous P2P protocol on AOL's dollar. That'd be a very nice thing...
That the British now have Airships, which previously only existed in Final Fantasy?!
DAMN YOU.
No doubt this is a move to curb piracy, but as usual with these "clever" ways to fight it, there's always a way around it.
Those pirating console games are people who know how and where to get a mod chip installed and how/where to download/find the games. The people who copy console games aren't the average joe who will be fooled by this new system.
They are intelligent people who will look into the new ways of how to copy games. Look at GameCube.. Nintendo though it was fool proof, but if you know anything about the Phantasy Star Online exploit (although, a bit more advanced than modding/copying), then you'll know that the GC is just as exposed and vulerable as a modded PS2/XBox with game images constantly being uploaded to usenet.
I can't blame 'em for trying, I guess, but I really do wish they'd stop inconveniencing their customers to try and stop the inevitable.
Surely, the only reason someone would want a drive this big is to pirate music/movies!!! ;)
I know, right?
Considering this movie will rip the head off LOTR: Return of the King in terms of not only quality filmmaking, but overall fun, it's only understandable that such a plan of this calibur was devised.
I bet you his maid stole it. Kinda like the Pamela Lee & Tommy vid... someone knew it existed, and by god, nothing was going to stop him/her from acquiring it and giving us the pleasure of the highly coveted "holy grail" of porn; the same applies to this movie, for it shall cause a revolution in filmmaking everywhere!
Not to sound like a troll or anything, but today's Lego sets suck.
:P
For example, roofs are now a big ol' roof piece instead of the old method of stepping the "shingle" pieces. What fun is that?! Now when kids make houses or anything needing a roof, they'll look for a roof piece instead of building their own
I've been reading reviews and previews since the day this thing was announced, and they claim that this game will seriously scare the piss outta you mainly due to the graphics and lighting, but also due to the enemy AI. They'll actually HIDE from you only to jump your ass when you run by. Or you'll be walking down a faintly lit corridor only to see a vague silhouette of something moving, but by the time you think "..what was tha-," something's swiping and screeching at you.
Amen to this... these are the best types of games to play. Nothing is better than playing these in the pitch black at 2 AM when no one else is up.
Not that it's truly terrifying, but the fact that a game can remotely trigger the emotions to creep you the f'k out.. that's some quality stuff.
I can't wait to see what comes out in the future.
Maybe we'll get "Music COPS" on FOX!
Just imagine...
*cue the "Bad Boys" theme*
Some agents with "Members Only" jackets w/ a big "RIAA" patch embroidered on the back busting down the doors of these hardcore street thugs.
Er... laws that *THEY* want, not YOU ;)
(without that, the reply seemed kinda "trollish")
Oooooh Oooh, pick me! I know #2!!
2. Threaten politicians to no longer support their campaign if they do not actively seek to create the laws that *YOU* want!!
Teachers are so ignorant and you can tell how much influence the media has had on them after these popular viruses and worms hit (Melissa, Lovebug, MS Blaster, etc..)
My friend and I used to format the PCs in the school library for kicks. The "techs" there had NO CLUE what went on or how to fix it, so they always had to call "computer people" in to fix it.
One time a teacher caught me as I was doing it and I thought, "Shit.. busted.." but instead he goes, "Yeah, don't use that computer, we keep having problems with it." and I was saved.
Now all they hear about is identity theft, viruses, worms, etc.. created by teenager and are suddenly more "aware" of the problem when in reality they're no more educated than they were 5 years ago. The result: an innocent kid who does a 'net send' has his education interrupted due to fear and paranoia.
That in itself is more wrong than a kid "hacking" computers could ever be.. and to think, we let these people teach our children. Sad!
I'm totally fascinated by this stuff and read up on it constantly, however, the one thing that stings in the back of my mind is that it will be FOREVER until any of these theories are proven.
Yes, the theories make sense, but until concrete evidence is shown that proves it, it remains just that: a theory.
Black holes, Gravistars, strings.. these infinitely large (and small) items of the universe.. could they EVER be proven?
Yay, so now we get Higher Quality crap!! Wee!!
This is gonna be modded as troll, but what the hell...
It's truly sad to see so many people buckle under the pressure of the RIAA. It just makes the RIAA think they're getting what they want and makes them that much more delusional.
Oh well, just a matter of time before highly encrypted and anonymous P2P hits the masses. Then we can all lean back and smile as they scurry about trying to stop it.
I don't personally care what format it is, but it better be able to work in standard DVD players or consumers aren't gonna be buying 'em!
The last thing people wanna do is go out and buy a new player.
Some people just don't feel like paying for movies. *shrug*
I know some people try to make legitimate excuses why they actually "steal" movies. This will probably be marked flamebait, but I'm just telling the truth.
It's really no one's concern but my own why I don't want to pay for movies. Maybe I'm just sick of the studios ripping people off! The last DVD I bought was Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. The thing that really pissed me off about that was inside the DVD was a coupon for $10 off the special edition that was to come out that following November. Right. $10? Should've been more like 90% off since I had already purchased it.
I bought Apoocalype Now seriously like a week before the Redux came out. I didn't even know wtf a "redux" was. Needless to say, I couldn't return/exchange the movie a week later for the Redux since they're technically two different movies. Yeah, I'm gonna copy the original Apocalypse Now and exchange it for the Redux that has MORE features and footage. I'm really screwing the system on that one, I guess!
It's okay for them to pull this crap with consumers, but when consumers start doing it to them, they get all pissy just like the RIAA.
The parent might be marked as funny, and I first thought it was too... ...until I saw the labs with my own eyes...
They have to have some proof that the file you shared was actually copyrighted material. If you use the "prove I was actually sharing this data" tactic and request an MD5 hash; they'll be screwed.
It works the same with a speeding ticket. It's not a criminal prosecution, but the tactic works perfectly. Next time you get a speeding ticket, request to see that day's diagnostics results for the laser gun used to tag you. Say, "I wasn't speeding and I'm positive of this, however, if you can show me that the laser gun used to get me was tested for accuracy that day, I'll take the points and pay the fine." They very rarely test those guns and chances are, you'll be dismissed.
You just need to be sneaky and ask to see proof that pertains to their source of info on what they're trying to get you for.
The person sending you the information won't actually have the file, so they won't be able to sue.
There's no proof of ownership, just as if you shared 30 gigs of music then just happen destroy your HD before the authorities seize your computer. They won't be able to prove that you were actually sharing copyrighted information when you might've just been sharing 3.4 meg text files filled with junk called "Enter Sandman.mp3". Case dismissed.
Waste starts of small... maybe your friends and you.
One of your friends knows someone with stuff to share, so he gives his public key to that person and vice versa. That person is now on your network.
That person tells someone else, etc etc... until one day an RIAA employee discovers your "private" network and slaps every person sharing MP3s with a lawsuit because he CAN see your IP address.
They're more interested in the SOURCE of the information as opposed to who's helping spread it. If you use that analogy, you could say that the ISPs of file sharers on P2P networks are equally as responsible because those packets are going through their gateway. That will never hold in court.
While you might be transmitting packets of shared mp3s, you won't know it. They can't prove whether you generated or routed the request. Since it's their job to PROVE you actually did it (as opposed to you disproving that you did it), it won't stick and they'll have no case.
They can pull your node and try to sue you, but it still doesn't solve the problem as other nodes will just take your place and resume transmitting the data.
I don't think they're suing the downloaders, are they? Isn't it just the sharers?
That's supposed to be funny! Where's your sense of humor?!
It's the season to GIVE... moderation points for comparing puke to today's HOT artists!
Hopefully by then I'll be able to puke in a bucket and land a multi-million dollar record deal.