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Dec 24, 2001, 6:10pm

"Quake 2 Source GPL'd"
http://www.geeknews.net/article.php?sid=690

I remember there were quite a few people in the past who wondered why
AWC did not use the Quake engine for Active Worlds. Well, now's your
chance! Get the source and start coding! =P

Builderz
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Dec 24, 2001, 6:26pm

Under the GPL, you can sell the source code without modifying it for
profit at any cost. However, the Free Software Foundation (they
developed the GPL), would like it if you donated a portion of what you
sold the source for to them. If you want to sell something in compiled
form and you *do* modify the source, then you need to release your
modified source with the compiled version.

For example, if you wanted to sell the Quake II source to someone on a
CD as it is (without changing any of it), that is fine. However, if you
changed part of the source and made a new game out of it (and wanted to
sell it), you would have to include both the new source code *and* the
compiled version (your game) on a CD. You also need to include a copy of
the GPL along with the source and/or the compiled version.

Now, what makes things "iffy" with the Quake II source, is that only the
source code (basically just the game engine) is under the GPL. You can't
use any of the artwork, sounds, textures, models, etc. from Quake II in
your work because they are still under copyright by Id Software.

I hope that helped.

Builderz
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Dec 25, 2001, 8:05pm

I agree with Bowen; go get yourself a brand new CD-ROM or CD/DVD-ROM
drive for Christmas, Data. Here is a listing of drives from Tiger
Direct:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?id=04&keywords=cd-rom+drive.
I just got one there for $30.00. That's probably less than what you paid
for Diablo II. =)

Builderz
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Dec 27, 2001, 3:09pm

I'm thinking about starting my own newsgroup. I know some of you here
have already done so. Anyone know of a FREE NNTP news server that works
under Windows? I've found plenty that work for *nix, but not many for
Windows. I've even searched SourceForge with no luck. The one's I *have*
found that work under Windows are either not free, limited, or add an
extra tagline at the end of each post. Thanks in advance.

Builderz
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Dec 27, 2001, 8:07pm

I'm trying to find one legally, AL. ;)

Builderz
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Dec 27, 2001, 8:26pm

I found out about that while searching. However, I don't have Windows
2000 Server. Also, based on Microsoft's security "track record," I have
my doubts using their news server compared to someone else's. I made a
post to the GRC newsgroups. If I can't find a decent one, I'll shell
out some money for one.

Builderz
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Dec 28, 2001, 1:15am

A kind person from another newsgroup told me about Hamster. After
fiddling with it for a good half hour, I think it would be perfect for
what I want to do. It beats paying $400+ USD for a DNews unlimited
concurrent user license. ;) You can find more info about it at
http://www.tglsoft.de/ (English is on the right side).

Builderz
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Dec 28, 2001, 2:43pm

First of all, yes, I *am* aware a great deal (you said eighty percent)
of Internet servers are *nix/Linux based. I hear most IT people need to
have a background with *nix and most jobs I've looked at requires at
least two or more years of *nix experience. Then again, how many MSCE's
out there are getting paid very well just for tweaking and configuring
Windows boxes? Back to the news server...I don't see how hard it would
be to port a *nix based NNTP server to Windows, similar to how the
Apache server is ported to Windows.

Next, I'll answer your question as to why I don't use *nix/Linux. I have
been using computers for over ten years and have experience with DOS,
older Mac OSes, and the various Windows operating systems. I have
installed Red Hat 5.x at least two years ago on an older system. A week
later, the hard drive in the computer crashed. Several months ago, I
decided to install Linux Mandrake 8.x on another one of my machines in a
dual-boot config w/ Windows. I fiddled around with it, played some
games, but could never get my DSL connection to work with it. I went
back into Windows at a later time, ran Norton Disk Doctor, and it said
that my boot partition has changed (which makes sense, since the
Mandrake install probably changed it). After Disk Doctor was done
running, I tried to boot back into Mandrake and it said Mandrake was
corrupted. I assume Disk Doctor changed the master boot record and now
Linux can't read it. Great. The blunt of my Linux experience is
downloading a copy of Linux, installing it on a separate box, and
basically fooling around with the Windows-like interfaces (KDE and
Gnome), playing with some games, and ordering a SuSE Linux Evaluation CD
(which I did not install yet).There is a summary of my very limited
Linux experience. =P

I *want* to learn *nix/Linux, but it will take a great deal of time,
which I don't have at the moment. I am very comfortable with Windows and
DOS and have so many questions about Linux. For example, what happens if
it crashes (Mandrake crashed on me while playing a game once)? Do I need
to run the equivalent of scandisk for Linux? Do you need to defragment
Linux partitions? How can I harden/secure a Linux machine on the Net?
How do I configure ipchains? How do I even navigate the directories
without using KDE or Gnome like using the "cd" command in DOS? I am a
total newbie when it comes to Linux. I admit I should probably read the
docs and buy some Linux books, and I eventually plan to do that.
However, I am currently very busy and I'll stick to what works.

I know many criticize Windows. I do, too. I'm not saying I support
Microsoft by using Windows products instead of *nix products. I
"learned" using Windows, now I need to "learn" *nix/Linux. I don't find
it all that easy to just switch over to a new OS after using another OS
for so long. I don't want to do a default Red Hat install with ten or so
open ports/services running, plug it into the 'Net, and find out someone
got root on it in less than forty-eight hours. I'm experienced with
Windows and know my way around it.

Builderz
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Dec 28, 2001, 2:47pm

Kiss up (just kidding ;).

Builderz
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Dec 28, 2001, 10:22pm

*eyes grow wide* Whoa, there is a lot of info on that site! Thank you
very much, AL! That link will definitely come in handy.

Builderz
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Jan 12, 2002, 1:52pm

ROFL!

Builderz
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Feb 1, 2002, 2:17am

Are you referring to "The Moyes Report" at
http://www.roderickmoyes.50megs.com/brit1.html?

Builderz
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Feb 8, 2002, 11:53pm

I saw this on a security discussion board. Pretty funny stuff.
-----
Wednesday November 7 7:00 PM EST
Windows XP Flight Feature Flawed
by Tom Condon

Redmond, WA - One of the most acclaimed features of the new Microsoft
Windows XP release is its ability to enable users to fly without the aid
of any mechanical assistance whatsoever. As the Microsoft commercials
vividly display, users of XP can fly simply by spreading their arms.
This is made possible by the new flight feature of Windows XP, called
MSFlight. "The flight feature is something that we have been working on
for some time," said Bill Gates, CSA of Microsoft. "Today's mobile
executives need the ability to fly, and we feel that MSFlight's
capabilities are far superior to those offered by Linux or Apple."

However, as with many Microsoft releases, there have been some problems
with the initial releases. Many users are saying that their flying
experiences are very different from what is shown on the television
commercials.

One example is Martin Feinstein, of Syosset, NY After purchasing Windows
XP, he activated the flying feature and immediately levitated in his
living room. "At first, it was great, just like in the commercials" he
said. However, Mr. Feinstein's computer locked up after only a few
minutes, sending him crashing to he ground and fracturing his right
clavicle. "My computer crashed, and so did I" said Mr. Feinstein, who
purchase an Apple computer the next day.

Another problem is XP's susceptibility to viruses. Janice O'Connor, of
Anderson, North Carolina was ejected from her 14th floor apartment after
opening an e-mail that contained a virus targeted at Windows XP. The
virus, which contains a file aptly named "Flyme2th_moon.exe", initiates
the MSFlight feature, adjusts the speed setting to maximum, and then
shuts down the computer a few seconds later, ending the user's flight
capabilities. Witnesses said that Ms. O'Connor was hurdled through her
apartment's balcony plate glass window and flew approximately 200 yards
at that altitude before plummeting to her death.

"This certainly gives new meaning to the term 'fatal exception'", said
her cousin, Rita O'Reardon, who was injured after opening the virus in
an e-mail from Ms. O'Connor and being thrown against her bedroom wall.
Apparently the virus uses Microsoft Outlook to e-mail copies of itself
to everyone in the victim's contacts list. More than 100 people in
O'Connor's contacts list were sent the virus, but only 3, who had
purchased Windows XP, were injured. Local Police Chief Clem Waters said,
"It is fortunate that sales of XP have been so slow, or this event could
have been much worse."

Another Windows XP user flew a little too well. Amy Branston of San
Francisco was last seen ascending straight up at an amazing speed, and
was tracked by NASA radar moving away from the earth at over 28,000
miles per hour. According to her husband, she had just installed Windows
XP, and thought that the MSFlight feature was a flight simulator game.
"She turned on the MSFlight feature, and shot up like a rocket," he told
BB Spot reporters. Apparently, a glitch in the Windows XP software was
responsible for propelling her into outer space. Microsoft officials
have commented that Windows XP is not capable of accelerating users to
orbital velocity unless they have installed an unlicensed copy of the
software.

NASA officials are very concerned about the potential for Microsoft to
introduce its customers into an already crowded orbital space. Mr. Hal
Clarke, Director of Space Junk for NASA says, "There are tens of
thousands of objects already floating in earth orbit, and it is
difficult enough to track them now" said Mr. Clarke. "If we're going to
have hundreds or thousands of Microsoft users floating around up there,
it's going to get pretty messy. It's not just the bodies we're worried
about. We have calculated that collisions will produce significant
fragmentation, with huge numbers of arms, legs, and other parts." NASA
is already contemplating fitting its space shuttles with windshield
wipers to help clean off blood and bodily fluids from collisions with
orbiting Microsoft XP users.

The FAA is also concerned about the potential for traffic problems in
commercial air space. "If there are going to be thousands of Microsoft
XP users flying around in the air, we're going to have a traffic control
nightmare on our hands," said FAA spokesman Norman Krazowski. "They are
all going to have to file flight plans, and carry anti-collision
transponders and flight data recorders just like airplanes. Also,
randomly-selected XP users will be selected and required to carry an
undercover Air Marshall with them." Microsoft has responded to the FAA
by saying that any undercover Air Marshals attached to any flying XP
users will also have to purchase a licensed copy of Microsoft XP.

Mr. Gates has stressed the safety of Windows XP, noting that it is far
more stable than previous versions of Windows. "I can understand why
people would have been hesitant to trust their lives to previous
versions of Windows, but XP is far more stable, and users can feel
completely secure flying at any altitude while using XP." When asked by
a reporter why he chose to arrive in a limousine rather than use the
flight feature of Windows XP, Mr. Gates declined to comment.
-----
Builderz
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Feb 13, 2002, 12:50am

I can only imagine what different opinions/stances all of you have on
this matter. I received this e-mail today:

++++++++++++++++++++

TO: ACLU Action Network Members
FR: Jared Feuer, Internet Organizer
DT: February 12, 2002

In response to September 11th, many have started talking about creating
a national ID
system as a counter-terrorism measure. In fact, the American Association
of Motor Vehicle
Administrators is already urging the federal government to create a
national ID system by
linking state drivers licenses and state databases.

Unfortunately, just like the use of Social Security numbers evolved far
beyond its
original purpose, a national ID card is likely to lead to a surveillance
society where our
movements are monitored and recorded through the use of "internal
passports."

A national ID card would not prevent terrorism, and in fact, would lure
us into a false
sense of security by enabling individuals with an ID -- who may in fact
be terrorists --
to avoid heightened security measures. The creation of a national ID
would be a misplaced
"quick fix" that would pose serious threats to our freedom and privacy.

Take Action! You can read more and send a FREE FAX to your Members of
Congress, urging
them to oppose the motor vehicle administrators' proposal from our
action alert at:

http://www.aclu.org/action/id107.html

**********
Help Strengthen the ACLU's Voice in Congress...
Click Below to Become a Card-Carrying Member today!
http://www.aclu.org/action/joinaclu.html

++++++++++++++++++++

-Builderz

Feb 27, 2002, 1:19am

Interesting article about the "successor to VRML."

"Bringing 3D to the Web"
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-844985.html

-Builderz

Mar 30, 2002, 3:54am

Ad-Aware is a great program that detects most spyware located "in the
wild." Spyware is becoming an ever increasing threat. Programs such as
Morpheus, Gator, and RealPlayer all contain or have contained spyware.
Ad-Aware is great at finding known spyware on a Windows OS, like you
stated in your post. However, when it comes to custom made and
commercially available spyware (e.g., Spector) and Trojan horses (e.g.,
the FBI's Magic Lantern, BO2K, SubSeven), Ad-Aware will probably not
detect them. In these cases, anti-virus, anti-Trojan, and packet
sniffing tools are needed.

In my opinion, this sounds like a petty rumor someone dreamed up.
Nevertheless, AWC did recently acquire another company (see their press
releases for details) and they may have a reason for adding some type of
software that is capable of "phoning home." I would contact Roland at
roland at activeworlds.com directly and see what his thoughts are on the
matter are. In addition, once AW 3.3 is finally released, run a packet
sniffing program before, while, and after using AW. Go back and look
through the data the sniffer collected to see if anything is being sent
to AWC (or another third party) that shouldn't be. Finally, report what
you find here in the NG's.

-Builderz

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Apr 5, 2002, 10:48am

For all of those who miss Eep (yes, I know some of you do), he has been
hanging out in the Yahoo! Finance message boards and has been dissing
AWC like his usual self.

http://messages.yahoo.com/?action=q&board=AWLD

-Builderz

Apr 5, 2002, 6:06pm

As far as I can tell, he was banned from the newsgroups, but still roams
around in AW. I may be wrong, however.

-Builderz

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Apr 5, 2002, 6:59pm

Have a look at a three month chart of their stock:

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=AWLD&d=c&k=c1&a=v&p=s&t=3m&l=on&z=m&q=l

-Builderz

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Apr 26, 2002, 12:08am

Nice find, KAH. =)

-Builderz

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May 21, 2002, 9:41pm

You are lucky that your station will not be effected by CARP (or at
least not yet). See http://www.newsbytes.com/news/02/176700.html for
more information.

-Builderz

May 21, 2002, 9:34pm

Not so with AWC. They are incorporated under Delaware law, where a
hostile takeover (buying 51% of a stock and saying you own it) does not
apply. This has been discussed in the past (even Eep has told others
about this).

-Builderz

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Jun 4, 2002, 12:28am

[View Quote] > I hate that new object properties box! The last one was big enough!
> And what is with that pink XYZ thing? I would love to be able to turn
> it off!

I agree with you. It can be a bit annoying after a while.

> And all over my contacts list now is ? ? ?.

This is due to the contact list being changed. If someone has a question
mark next to their name, they don't want you to know if they are on-line
or off-line. It is a privacy feature. Go to
http://www.activeworlds.com/help/contacts33.html for more information.

-Builderz

Jul 3, 2002, 3:07am

I'm glad that virtually all of your issues have been resolved, Just In.
As some of you may or may not know, I host three bots in Broadway and
one bot in BluPearl (the "alleged" worlds that were on the sign in
Y2000). I have spoken with Just In and OneSummer on countless occasions
and, in my view, they have always reflected a positive attitude towards
things. I have never seen Just In complain and I see that OneSummer is
always trying to give back to the community by hosting various events.
Although I was not aware of these particular allegations, I am happy to
see almost everything has been patched up between the differing parties.
I cannot comment, however, on Just In's or OneSummer's prior history,
since I have not known them for an extended period of time. But judging
from time spent chatting with them in AW, I truly do believe this entire
matter was a grave misunderstanding. Just my two cents.

-Builderz

Jul 17, 2002, 8:54pm

The system needs to be turned on all the time (24/7), or however long
you want the bot to be active. You could get someone else to host the
bot for you if you are concerned about power costs. As far as I know,
you cannot fully suspend the computer and have the bot continue to run.
As Ananas already said, you could have the hard drive spin down and put
the monitor on standby after x amount of time. If you have many fans in
your system, you could install a "baby bus" and turn off unneeded fans.
Another option would be to purchase a new small form factor (SFF) PC
that has a 100 watt power supply. Most desktop PC's come with a 200-350
watt PSU. If you really want to know how much power the comp is taking
up, go search for the "Watts Up?" power meter on Google. It will tell
you how many watts a device connected to it is taking up and how much it
will cost to run. Solar power is also an option...but a PV cell that can
output 100 watts will not be cheap.

-Builderz

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Jul 18, 2002, 1:34pm

A computer can freeze at *any* time for almost *any* reason. ;) However,
if you use quality components in your system and have a fairly stable OS
(Linux, Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc.), then it shouldn't freeze very
often, if at all. Just an FYI: if you want to run bots on Linux, you
will probably need a Windows emulation program (such as WINE). And even
then, bots may not work. I suggest you stick to Windows.

I have been running a server for almost three years straight and the
bots I host on it never made it freeze. The only problem I had regarding
bots with it was when I was trying to host about seven Preston bots at
once for JKMT world... ;) Besides that, the bots were up fine (besides
server maintenance and my upstream provider's connectivity problems).

-Builderz

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Jul 18, 2002, 2:36pm

"DOS bots" work the best? You mean bots that were made in C or C++ and
are in a "DOS box," "DOS window," or "DOS console." I just had to rub
that in after that other post you made about me using delete instead of
cancel. ;)

-Builderz

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Jul 18, 2002, 6:09pm

Never mind. There is no point in trying to convince you. You are just
too stubborn.

-Builderz

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Jul 19, 2002, 11:23am

Now you are taking my words the wrong way. I know that a bot compiled
for Windows will not work in DOS. Come on, Bowen...I'm not *that* dumb!
You are missing my point. My point of my second to last post in this
thread wasn't meant to focus on C, C++, C#, or any other programming
language. When you said "DOS bots work the best" is when I got confused.
I personally don't know anyone who creates bots specifically for DOS,
bots that run under DOS, how you would even make one (Assembly?), or
know if they will even work. Why would you even want to make a DOS bot?

I know many people who create bots that are made in VB, C, and C++
(hence that is why I mentioned C and C++ in my previous post) that run
in Windows and show a DOS *window* within Windows. When you said "DOS
bots" and not something like "bots that run in a DOS window" is what I
didn't understand. I didn't know you could make bots that work in pure
old MS-DOS. Most sample bots in the AW SDK run under Windows in a DOS
window so when I saw you type "DOS bots" and didn't include either "DOS
window" or "DOS console," I thought your terminology was incorrect.
According to you, one can make a bot that runs under DOS. I had no idea
that that was possible. I have never tried this and I wonder if the SDK
..dll file(s) will even allow it. If you are right, then I just learned
something new and we can stop our bickering on this thread (unless, of
course, you finish with some witty or smart ass comment. In that case, I
will have to reply yet again ;).

-Builderz

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Jul 19, 2002, 5:47pm

Wait a second...Grimm is going to make an SDK for the Gameboy Advance
first before he even considers making a Linux SDK?! Even after he has
his ps2linux world hosted on a PS2 running Linux? *grumbles at Grimm*

-Builderz

[View Quote] > Well they work in Linux without a graphical display. You may have to tweak
> your bot/lib around to get it to work in dos though. Who knows, anything is
> possible (Grimm said he was going to try and make a SDK for the gameboy
> advance). I wish he'd make the linux sdk instead, bah.
>
> --Bowen--

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