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Oct 2, 2004, 2:02pm

Limiting the bandwidth for the admin tool would make sense, but I don't
think AWI ever implemented it. I remember when I used to host A!!CT for
a very short while that whenever one of their CTs would try and do a
backup using the remote admin tool, it would use my full upstream speed.
As a result, the CT said that the world was very slow when doing
backups, most of the bots disconnected and people couldn't enter. I used
a third party program to limit the admin tool to a set amount of
bandwidth and it fixed the problem.

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Oct 2, 2004, 2:19pm

This is correct. If you are using an MTU size of 1500 (the default for
Fast EtherNet), you should be able to fit around 1300 bytes of data in
one packet (I forget the exact amount). This goes for anything. For
example, if you have a GIF on your Web site and it is 750 bytes, it
should fit nicely into one packet of data. If the graphic is 40 KB, it
would take multiple packets before you completely download it. However,
if you use a different MTU, then it may not fit in one packet and two
may be needed. Each OS and most routers let you change your MTU.

Andras is also correct when he writes "the slower the CPU the more time
it will spend to insert the new object into the database." I had a
virtual private server for use with testing the world server and I was
only able to use a maximum of 256 MHz of CPU power. As a result, I did
notice that objects loaded more slowly than a server I had access to
that didn't limit the CPU power.

Good post, Andras. :)

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> Doing several different tests I assume that approximately 3-4
> objects of the prop file will go to the server in one packet but I can
> be wrong on that one.

Feb 15, 2005, 3:20pm

If HTML is allowed on objects and AW uses IE as the default browser,
people would try to put code on a site that would attempt to download a
Trojan horse or some other exploit. The HTML security settings would
have to be very strict or there would have to be a way to exclude
certain file types (such as .vbs, .exe, .com, etc.) from being read.

For now, just take a screen shot of the site using a program such as
SnagIt and upload it to a server.

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Mar 21, 2005, 4:52am

If you are looking for a program that can delete your AW cache with one
click, you can set up Crap Cleaner to do it for you. It will also clean
out temp files and loads of other junk on your computer. Check out
http://www.ccleaner.com for more info.

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Jul 4, 2001, 12:38pm

Read the article I submitted to AWNews.com about the database breach. It
should answer your question. It is located at:
http://www.awnews.com/article.php?s=151

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Jul 5, 2001, 1:14am

http://www.activeworlds.com/products/renewal.html and
http://www.activeworlds.com/products/classic.html have links to
www.anacom.com.

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Jul 11, 2001, 4:35pm

AW 3.2's help files can be found at
http://www.activeworlds.com/help/aw32/ and Mauz's TechTalk logs are
located at http://tnlc.com/mauz/download/.

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Jul 15, 2001, 6:48pm

Look at the "Hosting" section on http://tnlc.com/mauz/worldrunning.html.
It has a list of several world hosting companies and other citizens who
provide world hosting.

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Jul 19, 2001, 1:31pm

Do you have a Web site or anymore information regarding this, Snake2K1?
What will this organization be called? Programmer (formally Utopian
Monarch) has made an AW clone and Tony M is currently working on his
version of an AW clone. An open source AW clone would be great, but it
will take many months to get the framework set, alpha/beta test it, and
get it off of the ground.

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Jul 19, 2001, 1:26pm

How about both one *and* two? ;)

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Jul 26, 2001, 11:01pm

What is Copyright Protection? - http://whatiscopyright.org/
10 Big Myths about copyright explained -
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
United States Copyright Office - http://www.loc.gov/copyright/

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Jul 30, 2001, 12:53pm

Did you by any chance write down or catch what that error message was?
It won't do any help if you don't report the exact error. What were you
doing at the time of the crash? I have had many problems running AW 3.1
under Windows 2000 SP2 using an AMD processor. It would constantly just
lockup or reboot itself while using AW (without an error message). I
know AMD released a registry file that was supposed to fix something in
the AGP bus and Windows 2K, but that didn't seem to help. Make sure you
are using the most current and CERTIFIED video drivers for Windows 2K.
Although it still doesn't work for me, getting the latest drivers may
help you. If it STILL keeps crashing, try running it in software mode or
wait until AW 3.2 is released (it has software, Direct3D, and OpenGL
support).

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Aug 2, 2001, 9:47am

You will have the option to do this in AW 3.2. See
http://www.activeworlds.com/help/aw32/web_settings.html for more
information.

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Aug 7, 2001, 5:01pm

Well, if someone wanted to launch a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
attack against your server and you told them you were running Windows NT
and had a 1.2 mbps upstream connection to the Internet, they could then
estimate how many other computers they would need to compromise to flood
your connection with useless data and knock you off-line.

I don't know if you've ever heard of buffer overrun (also known as
buffer overflow) errors, Agent, but those types of attacks exploit a
flaw in unchecked buffers in either the OS itself or a running
process/program and try to either crash the system or execute code. If a
hoster listed the amount of RAM in their server(s), it would give a
better general idea of how long it would take to accomplish this or even
if it would be possible or not. Intelligence gathering is key if you are
a hacker. Generally, the more you know about something, the easier it is
to hack into.

I believe that most "true" malicious hackers have a goal or motivation
to break into your system, instead of script kiddies doing port scans on
the same IP address range your server is located on. It also depends on
how much (or how little) information you reveal. Just saying that you
use Windows verses a flavor of Unix could make a difference. However,
you are generally correct in saying that giving out your system specs
shouldn't make you more vulnerable, Agent. Any system with any specs
running any OS connected to the Internet has a chance of it being
compromised.

While I'm at it, let me bring up a good point, Agent. You said: "If you
keep your OS and software updated you usually won't have a problem."
Most people I know usually say that. However, have you seen how many
servers have been infected with the Code Red worm (and its variants)?
All of it could be prevented by a simple patch that was released almost
a MONTH before the outbreak. One of the main problems is getting IT
people to actually regularly patch and audit their systems the right
way.

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Aug 8, 2001, 1:54am

Anytime, JerMe. Glad I could help. ;)

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Aug 8, 2001, 11:21am

Well, excuse me, Mr. Genius. =P I was close. The buffer has to be stored
*somewhere*, and I thought system memory played a role in the equation.
:) *goes back to reading "Buffer Overruns For Dummies"*

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Aug 9, 2001, 11:14am

I have an Inspiron 7000 that I bought about two or three years ago.
About the only problem I've had with it is the crappy IBM drive they
included with the system and that it is just too freakin' heavy! Dell
makes quality laptops, but you if you don't want to lug around an eight
pound one, go for the Latitude line or find something else.

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Aug 9, 2001, 11:25am

Although it may not meet all of your requirements, I believe it is at
least worthy of a look. Check out the Sony Picturebook at
http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/picturebook/index.html, Wing. It is the
smallest laptop I've found and I've seen it being sold on eBay for much
less than the retail price. All the info and specs are on the site.

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Aug 9, 2001, 1:13pm

Well, that's your opinion and you are certainly entitled to it. I don't
own many Sony products nor a Sony laptop, but let me just mention that
my Sony DCR-PC100 still photo/DV camcorder has never failed me for two
years and that I believe it is a quality built product. However, if you
need replacement parts for it such as a new lens cap, Sony isn't very
good in that regard. Most of the items in Sony's on-line store for the
camera were in "backorder hell" the last time I checked. I will admit
that Sony is cheap when it comes to packaging and shipping. When I was
doing some research for a new monitor, I heard countless stories of this
particular Sony monitor (I forget the exact model) that was shipped with
only a tiny bit of foam packaging to protect it. Many customers had
received their monitors in a damaged state. There will always be
customers who have an issue(s) with a product from a company and there
will also be customers who have no issue(s) at all. It ultimately comes
down to each individual's experience with the company.

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Aug 12, 2001, 12:30pm

Security expert Steve Gibson released two programs this weekend to the
public. SocketToMe checks whether or not you have Raw Socket Support in
your Windows operating system, and if so, to what degree. SocketLock can
be installed onto Windows 2000 and/or Windows XP beta to remove Raw
Socket Support for ALL USERS while letting background/system processes
still be able to use Raw Socket functionality. In my opinion, all world
hosters should download and use SocketLock if hosting on a Windows 2000
or Windows XP beta system without the need for Raw Socket support. More
information about the programs and the issue of Full Raw Socket support
can be found at http://grc.com/dos/SocketToMe.htm.

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Aug 14, 2001, 12:14pm

http://www.activeworlds.com/help/aw31/admin_propdump.html

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Aug 16, 2001, 5:09pm

"Bill Gates' mansion overrun by thousands of poopng geese"
http://www.securitynewsportal.com/article.php?sid=1523&mode=thread&order=0

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Aug 17, 2001, 9:22pm

[View Quote] ROFL. Yea, I saw that last night. That guy could barely even talk. I
wonder what his IQ is...

> Seriously though, if you work in high school, you're going to be the one
> earning the bucks twenty years down the road while the football captain is
> still flipping burgers and most of the ditsy cheerleaders are slinking
> around from boyfriend to boyfriend.

That is *usually* how it goes. I'm glad I'm the working type. ;)

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Aug 18, 2001, 1:24pm

Mask, Windows 2000 may be a little more picky when it comes down to
hardware support, DirectX gaming, and getting legacy apps to work
correctly, but overall it seems to be a better OS than Windows9x/ME
(*if* configured correctly ;). If you have Win 2K Service Pack 2
installed, you can run a program in "compatibility mode" and emulate Win
95, 98, or NT 4. It doesn't work on *every* program or old game, but it
has worked on some I've tried. The NT kernel is *much* more stable than
the Win 9x/ME one, and Win 2K has better memory management.

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Aug 23, 2001, 3:36pm

I care about being serious. =) I also agree with what KAH said. Once
something is in a "tangible form," it is automatically copyrighted under
US copyright law. However, if you are going to take the time to add a
copyright notice to your work, why not at least take the time to make
sure it is in the proper format and have it spelled correctly? It is
"copyright" and not "copywrite." Copywriter is a word, but copywrite is
not. If Brandon doesn't want a judge to take him seriously if someone
infringes upon his copyright and he decides to take the matter to court,
that is his decision. If he doesn't want to take it to court, that is
also his decision. Just because you put a simple © symbol or Copyright
John Smith 2001 doesn't guarantee that people will not steal your work.
And FYI, "(C)" is not a valid symbol for a copyright notice. Heck, look
at Napster, Gnutella, Morpheus, and the other peer-to-peer file sharing
programs. How many of you out there actually look at the copyright
notice on CD's (actually, I think they are P's with a circle around them
because they have to do with audio)? ;) Now can we please just move on
and quit quarreling over this?

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Aug 22, 2001, 8:13pm

ROFL! That was hilarious, especially the system clock that keeps
changing and all of the error messages. Thanks for posting that.

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Aug 26, 2001, 11:31am

The trial version of BeOS I downloaded a few years ago ran inside of
Windows, but I think you had to reboot to get back into Windows. It was
so long ago I forget. I also know there are some flavors of Linux that
can run in DOS and in Windows. Take the SuSE Live Eval CD for instance.
I believe it can run under Windows off of a CD without you having to
install anything.

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Aug 31, 2001, 1:26pm

This was mentioned in Steve Gibson's GRC newsgroups
(news://news.grc.com/) several weeks ago. Although I don't personally
see anything wrong with the program, many users in the GRC newsgroups
were debating whether or not it it ethical to have the program "modify"
something on the infected computer.

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Aug 31, 2001, 4:48pm

I agree with you, Agent. I was just stating a fact that other users on
the GRC newsgroups thought that it was unethical to run because they
believe that no one else should modify another person's computer system
without their knowledge, whether the action has a positive or negative
effect. In another forum (I think it was somewhere on DSLreports.com),
some were even questioning if the program was legal. I'm just passing
along what I've read.

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Aug 31, 2001, 9:07pm

Yes. Go to http://www.dynwebdev.com/codered/#discussions and read what
others think about the program. All I was saying is that *some* people
did not want to run the program because it modifies certain things on
the infected computer's system when trying to alert the admin of the
worm. They did not want to run the program because of this fact. Others
were debating whether or not it was even legal for an average user to
download the program and run it. Another group of people installed it on
as many computers as they could. The point I was trying to convey is
that it is up to the indivual user to decide if they want to run it, and
it has been called an "iffy" program by some. I was just trying to give
a little "heads up." Some users won't touch it, some think it is
illegal, while others support it very much. Just trying to give the
different point of views.

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