Re: Trackers Second Review Response

From: Mike (nospam_at_notherematey.com)
Date: 10/01/03

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    Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:47:58 +0100

    "Tracker" <"snailmail(removevalid)222000"@yahoo.com> wrote in message
    news:3F7A7EB1.668ECC78@yahoo.com...
    >
    >
    > Mike wrote:
    >
    > > "Tracker" <"snailmail(removevalid)222000"@yahoo.com> wrote in message
    > > news:3F79F495.C2407665@yahoo.com...
    > > > Remember, we're talking about Windows Platforms (excluding 2000,NT,XP)
    > >
    > > Remember also that most users are using the very versions of the
    operating
    > > system you choose to ignore. Also remember that there are less security
    > > problems with Windows 9x and more with 2000 & XP and this makes your
    book
    > > worth even less.
    >
    > You don't want to be constructive and help other computer users then don't
    > waste all of our time.

    So pointing out that you constantly refer to an operating system that is
    considered end of life is not constructive?
    What sort of feedback would you like?

    >
    > > It is pointless to ramble on about VPNs in Windows 9x dial
    > > up networking etc. when the vast majority of users with new computers
    will
    > > be using XP. Your out of date advice will only serve to further muddy
    the
    > > waters for the new user you claim to be helping.
    >
    > In my possession are 80,000+ computer victims running less then XP, 2000
    and
    > NT. Yes, 80+000! This information is in a very safe place. The
    information
    > in my book will help millions of computer users, but the "Gold" is what we
    > discovered on many hard drives. Do you think a Courthouse, a University,
    > Boeing, a Hospital and so many other "Corporations" want the world to know
    > their computers are hackable to the WORLD.

    I seriously doubt that any of those organisations would be running antique
    operating systems in any great number if at all.

    >
    > > > and my book was written for basic home computer users only. It's has
    > > > seen grown into a book which will help three levels of computer
    Windows
    > > > users.
    > >
    > > What three levels? Dumb, Dumber and The Trackers?
    > >
    >
    > The basic computer home user, the people who do know something about
    Computers,
    > The Internet and Hackers and Bikers.
    Thats four types. Maths not your strong point either?

    >
    > >
    > > >remember that we were changing between DHCP, PPP and dial-up every few
    > >
    > > Hilarious! Do you even know what these terms mean? Please explain how
    you
    > > might use DHCP to connect to the Internet or how you might establish the
    > > same connection without PPP? A proper explanation in your own words
    might
    > > just give you some credence around here.
    >
    > DHCP was used on AT&T Cable, PPP= had a bit to drink to discuss this.
    Cable
    > and DSL connections don't need a phone line to connect to an ISP, since
    your
    > always connected. While our modems were connected, we changed settings in

    Correction, DSL (Or at least ADSL) operates over your existing copper
    telephone cable.

    > winipcfg and used the dial-up ISP address, but we were still online with
    Cable
    > and DSL. Can't say too much more since alcohol makes ones mind wonder.
    During

    So you were dialled in, connected via Cable and also hooked in via DSL. No
    wonder your connection, IP address and firewall logs look weird!

    > this time, we witnessed hackers saying "what happened to the Server".
    HA-HA!
    > Don't ask.

    > One day people will take us serious and we can't wait.

    Somebody send out for a long stand please.

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